Welcome friends!
I’ve been doing this project recap party for a few years now and it is always fun to look back and see what I’ve accomplished for the year. I actually thought I might not have much to share this year, given the fact that 2011 was a train-wreck of a year for me in so many ways. But, I did a few things around my parent’s house and my sis’s as well. It was fun to be productive and get some things accomplished. If you want to check out what I accomplished in 2010, you can check out last year’s post. I am bummed that all the links are gone from last year’s party, not sure what happened, except that Inlinkz was making some changes around that time and I can’t find the party code anymore. Oh well….
With the upside down period of moving from Birmingham back to Atlanta, I settled in at my parents in April and in May we got the opportunity to make over their back porch, which had never been touched in a decorative way. It was fun to see this space transform into a useful and peaceful place to be. Now, it’s my new office and I love sitting out here.
Here’s the really ugly before state. I wanted to be sure to capture it as it was. And this pic says it all.
Here’s the After! I know, you’re breathing a sigh of relief with me now. We have enjoyed this space SO much and it has added a new room onto the house. Porches rock!!
Also, in May, I helped my friend, Vicki, make over a thriftstore table that we scored in Port St. Joe. It went from blah and dated….
To pretty and cottagey in a beautiful creamy white paint.
We then moved into my bathroom at my parents’ house and did a complete overhaul on the 1970’s bathroom that was in dire need of an update. First thing that came up was the old mauve carpet and down went these pretty Allure vinyl plank flooring
On the walls, I added my famous beadboard wallpaper which I am still in love with. I have it in my own online shop now!
So, we went from this….. to this…..
And we we completely transformed that 70’s bathroom into a nice new space, with a few key changes.
Another thriftstore find in Port St. Joe with my friend, Vicki, we made this ho-hum lamp over too.
And it turned into a cute coastal inspired lamp for its new life.
And the biggest project of the year was my sister’s bedroom makeover.
We stenciled the feature wall in this really cool Moorish stencil. And the room went from the 1990’s…
Definitely needing an update.
To a beautiful modern glam master bedroom suite. That was a fun one!
So, that was my year! How was yours? 🙂
I’m truly trusting and praying that 2012 is a much better year for me. I’m in such a better state of mind than I was a year ago at this time and I’m so glad to be through the worst of all the life changers this year. In fact, I’m downright optimistic. There are a lot of foreclosure houses on the market in our area right now and I expect that 2012 will still have many available. We’ve already taken a few drive-bys and look-sees at a few of them, just to see what is out there.
So, I fully expect that this time NEXT year, I’ll be in a fixer-upper house. I’m saving every penny I can and hopefully will find something for less than $70K that I can fix up and make my own. My dad is completely on board with it and since he did renovations years ago on rental homes and also did a lot of work on my first house, he still has the building and fixing bug and would enjoy helping on a project like this. So, that is what is happening with me! I couldn’t be happier in anticipating the possibility of getting a fixer-upper. If I could find the perfect one, it would be a 60’s or 70’s brick ranch with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, existing hardwood floors in a decent neighborhood. We will see what comes along in my price range and of course, y’all will be the first to hear when it happens. Just thinking about it makes me smile really BIG!
It’s time for you to share your projects too, so feel free to link up and let everyone else know about the party as well. You can use the button or just do a link back.
Thanks for hosting!! Great party! Congrats on the possibility of a fixer upper!
Love your projects! Your sisters room is amazing! And I am so glad that you have been able to carve out some personal space in your parents house! I will be praying for your house hunting. The house you describe is exactly what I have, and I have had so much fun fixing it up! I look forward to seeing what you do with what you get! Thanks so much for the comment on my post- looking forward to meeting you at Haven my friend 🙂
That is an amazing amount of project, Rhonda! I’m so impressed with your work.
Happy 2012 and thanks for hosting this lovely party…I’m going to try to stop by more often in 2012.
Hugs,
Marie
Man, it took me forever to get down to the comments–there surely are a lot of links! I love the porch transformation–inspiring!
It is so good to read that you are looking forward to the year ahead. I think attitude has a lot to do with how well we do.
Thanks for hosting this wonderful party.
Traci
Rhoda,
I love your positive attitude! I love following along on your blog and I think I love the stenciled wall in your sister’s bedroom the most! I hope 2012 is full of peace and love for you and your family!
Ms. Rhoda, I am sooooo excited about your project party! I have my PJ’s on and a great glass of wine…I am parked on your blog for the night!!! Thanks for hosting!!! (ohhhh…I also linked up too!!! “Mtn Retreat Makeover”)
Happy New Year!!!
~~~rhonda~~~
Rhoda,
I’m enjoying following your journey. Not all journeys are smiles and cupcakes…but that’s real life…just like the ones we live.
I’m linking up my top 5 posts of the year. This is my first year of blogging, and it’s been wonderful. You even featured my #1 project; thanks for all the visitors to my blog 🙂
Kim
The bedroom is gorgeous! I have yet to attempt a stencil but think they’re beautiful! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for hosting! What a fun party idea. 🙂
What a fun party! So glad I made it! Thanks for hosting and can’t wait to check out everyone’s best of posts. Happy New Year!
Wow! Such wonderful projects! Thank you for the opportunity to link up our projects!
Rhoda, I sincerely hope that 2012 brings you twice the blessings! I know this was a rough year for you, but I’m so glad you are still here blogging and an inspiration- in so many ways. Have a wonderful New Year!
I hope 2012 brings you all you wish for and more. The perfect nest is waiting for you to feather it! Thanks for hosting such a wonderful party. Happy New Year.
Such a fun party. I realize how much I really accomplished over the year. I also love seeing what others have done – in case I missed something during the year. Wishing you a truly fabulous 2012! Thanks for hosting.
I’m so happy you made it through and continued to blog. Your such an incredible inspiration to me! I think you’ve done some AMAZING projects this year! We moved to from AZ back home to TX and into my mom’s big empty house. It’s been a whirlwind. I think I only had 4 post for one whole month!!! Here’s hoping that 2012 brings us tons of projects and inspiration! 🙂 OH!! And thanks for hosting! 🙂