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As someone whose never been able to maintain a scrapbook or journal, one of my favorite parts of blogging is being able to look back over my projects. 2013 was a year where I decided to blog less, but love what I blogged more and I ended up with some posts I'm really proud of. Let's take a look!
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My office is still a work in progress (all paint color suggestions welcome!), but is the perfect sunny spot to get my craft on.
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A total dream came true this year when the first floor of my rental was featured on A Beautiful Mess, my alltime favorite blog.
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Before this year, I had never seriously decorated a bathroom in my rental before. SO worth it!
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I looooove brass and rattan and nearly fell off my couch when I found these stools on craigslist. All they needed was a little new fabric on the seats!
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After searching online for a macrame plant hanger, I gave up and just made my own. Sometimes you just gotta get your hands dirty to get what you want.
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Because sometimes all it takes is a coat of paint!
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Taking photos has been one of my favorite things to do in 2013. This is my current gear setup.
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Can furniture make you feel sexy? With this bar cart, the answer is most definitely yes.
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Sometimes a craigslist find completely transforms the look of your room!
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I was always a little scared to apply wall decals, but it turns out it's not very difficult. Here's how I did it.
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Caigslisted furniture doesn't always come in the perfect condition, but before you decide to reupholster or paint, try a little cleaning. Here's how I cleaned this green vintage chair.
So there it is - a year of my favorite posts!
If you're curious, here are my reviews for 2011 and 2012.
BUT... Here's the big question, and I would be SO GRATEFUL for your feedback...
What would you like to see more of on insideways in 2014??