2012...project review

Did you all wonder if I was coming back?

School doesn't start back until the 9th of January for us, needless to say,

 I've been in full vacation mode and have not accomplished a thing.

Thank goodness I have this recap of last year to show you... 

JANUARY

Fish Scale Lamp Shade here using leather and craft paint.



Nailhead Ceiling here, I still love it!

FEBRUARY

Anthro-A-Pologie Pillow Knock-Off here



DIY Leopard Tray here using a $3 plastic Ikea tray

MARCH

 'A Pretty Party' for a friend's birthday here



Spring Mantel & Bookcase here
Remember I showed you how to get an inexpensive collection of vases...
Goodwill and Spray Paint

APRIL

My first Fashion post here.
I'd forgotten how much fun that was, I'm ready to do a new one.



Black Lacquer Table, using my favorite paint here

MAY

The most popular post of the year...Brick Herb Markers here
Quick, easy and free!

Our yard decked out for summer, including the potting bench reveal here.

JUNE

I must have been focused on our summer fun here
 because I wasn't working on projects! :)

JULY

The outdoor solar chandelier here

Sally Wheat inspired diy here


  

AUGUST

Teen Boy's Bedroom Reveal here, this is what we worked on all summer!

SEPTEMBER

Exterior decked out for Fall here



Must be a lot of old brown sofas out there, because this post on ideas
to freshen them up is still a favorite here.

OCTOBER

Paint a Rug Challenge - DIY Suzani here



Painted and reupholstered dining room chairs here.
Exactly one year later and the dining room still isn't finished...2013???

NOVEMBER
We hosted Thanksgiving dinner, our table setting here 

Craigslist Hutch Makeover here, my first project using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

DECEMBER

Christmas 2012...Home Tour here



Pottery Barn Knock Off Pillows here



Thanks again for hanging out with me, your enthusiasm and support
motivate me to attempt new projects all the time, it wouldn't be nearly as
 much fun without you along for the journey!

I'm excited to share some plans for 2013 tomorrow!

Joining Stephanie Lynn  @

anthroplogie pillow knock off

Last week I confessed my love for the Anthropologie Dianthus Tile Pillow and also my

sincere apology that the $168 price tag wasn't going to work for me, so... 

Here's my version...

I forgot to mention the size of the pillow was 18 x 45,

 making the price a tad more palatable.  But I knew I could do it for a fraction.

THEIRS 

MINE

Mine measures 14 x 40

I used 1/2 yard of K - Odessa (Fuschia) found here 

and 3/8 yard of Dwell Studio Bella Porte (Brindle)

my total cost was $21.00 for both pillows .

 I purchased the fabric locally at Denver Fabrics.

I remembered I had the burlap coffee bags from years ago and did a happy dance

when I saw the pink printing!

  

I think the smaller one would look nice on my black bench across the room,

but until I find something else I like the bold pink pops right there.

If you missed the pink lamp before and after check it our here or

the diy leopard tray go here.

And, to one of my favorite people in the whole world,

Happy Birthday, Mom!

I LOVE YOU!!!

Join me at Uncommon Slice of Suburbia's Tuesday's Treasures here,

and The Shabby Nest here, and Savvy Southern Style here, Think Pink Sundays here,

and The DIY Showoff here! 

                                                                

anthro-a-pologie...

Anthro-a-pologie

define: an.thro.a.pol.o.gie

  An acknowlegement expressing regret that Anthropologie's prices and my budget

 aren't compatible, therefore, forcing me to 'knock-off' their beautiful pillow.   

My next diy...

Anthropologie's Dianthus Tile Pillow  $168

(if your budget is a fit you can find it here)

Here are the goods for my version of the pillow....

 

...and I'll be adding a few other surprise pops of pink to my neutral decor!

Stop by on Friday to see the details of a transformed IKEA piece that will be included!

Thank you sweet friends for reading and inspiring me!

I LOVE blogging and sharing my projects with you!