Top-ten lists are cropping up like crazy across Bloglandia this time of year. Well, who wants to be left out? Not me! That’s why I have compiled a Top Twelve (even better!) list just for you. My very favorite before and after project from each month.
It was like, way hard to choose. July in particular was an especially good month. But these are the ones that tickled my fancy the very most, and my fancy does like to be tickled. That sounded gross. Let’s get on with it then, shall we?
JANUARY
One of my all time favorite kitchen makeovers. Great kitchen from an even greater gal, Kat.
Read the full post here.
FEBRUARY
Bathroom of my dreams, how I love thee!
Read the full post here.
MARCH
I love that this was done for so cheap, and similar items cost thousands of buckaroos in catalogs!
Read the full post here.
APRIL
I never would have pegged myself in the past as a lover of things vintagey/shabby chic, but this bedroom made me turn the corner.
Read the full post here.
MAY
Inspiration to make your outdoors as snazzy as your indoors!
Read the full post here.
JUNE
Definitely a show-stopper, this one really got people talking!
Read the full post here.
JULY
This one was another crowd pleaser, and I certainly count myself among that crowd.
Read the full post here.
AUGUST
Now we know, carports can (and dare I say should?) be beautiful too.
Read the full post here.
OCTOBER
This kitchen visits me in my sleep. And probably yours.
Read the full post here.
NOVEMBER
Dark and dramatic dining. Super sexay!
Read the full post here.
DECEMBER
Representin’ the upholsterers, yo! This chair might just be my favorite chair this whole year.
Read the full post here.
(And did you notice how the actual words “before” and “after” got a makeover of their own throughout the year too? Ha! They started off rather large and obnoxious, didn’t they? I apologize to your eyes. )
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Well that about wraps it up. But first I would like to say a BIG, FAT, HEARTY THANK YOU to you! Even after 880+ posts, you still manage to impress and amaze me everyday. I couldn’t do it without you and your unending genius and creativity and the projects that you so graciously share with me.
And a MEGA HEARTY THANK YOU to all my super awesome and probably extremely good-looking readers! I couldn’t do this without you either. Well, I guess technically I could, but it sure wouldn’t be any fun. Thanks for keeping me going and keeping me laughing with all your great comments and emails and support. You quite thoroughly rock.
I hope you have the Happiest New Year Yet!
See you in 2011!
31 Comments
Amie
December 31, 2010 at 6:02 PMThis was a great post, thanks for reminding us of the goodness. October’s was my favorite–such a dramatic change and so well done. 🙂 Thanks for keeping up with this awesome blog. I hope you’re earning some pennies whilst doing so as well!
The DIY Show Off
December 31, 2010 at 7:45 PMAwesome recap of faves! Looking forward to better after 2011! 🙂
Happy New Year!
Roeshel
courtneyoutloud
December 31, 2010 at 8:53 PMAwesome! I am honored to have made your Top Posts of 2010! That totally rocks!! Thanks again and Happy New Year….
agnicy
December 31, 2010 at 5:07 PMAll of them are great, GREAT!!!!Happy new Year !!! Ag
Lindsay @ A Walk in the Closet
December 31, 2010 at 5:28 PMThe dining room transformation from November is probably one of my favourite Before/After features on your blog. The change was so dramatic and absolutely stunning.
Can’t wait to see what amazing projects you discover next year. Thanks so much for sharing these inventive DIYer’s projects on your blog!
Allyson & Jere
December 31, 2010 at 7:06 PMWell THAT was fun, especially because I only found you in October. I too really LOVE that first kitchen re do and that one bedroom, which the before picture was only a miniscule corner of the room and then BOO YAH a magazine cover. I love your blog so, so SO much! Thanks for just consolidating it all for us so we don’t have to go scouring the internet for inspiration.
Happy New Year!
Allyson & Jere
December 31, 2010 at 7:06 PMWell THAT was fun, especially because I only found you in October. I too really LOVE that first kitchen re do and that one bedroom, which the before picture was only a miniscule corner of the room and then BOO YAH a magazine cover. I love your blog so, so SO much! Thanks for just consolidating it all for us so we don’t have to go scouring the internet for inspiration.
Happy New Year!
Allyson & Jere
December 31, 2010 at 7:06 PMWell THAT was fun, especially because I only found you in October. I too really LOVE that first kitchen re do and that one bedroom, which the before picture was only a miniscule corner of the room and then BOO YAH a magazine cover. I love your blog so, so SO much! Thanks for just consolidating it all for us so we don’t have to go scouring the internet for inspiration.
Happy New Year!
CountryBelle
December 31, 2010 at 7:17 PMWow, wow, wow! I cannot wait to see more in 2011!!
Laraine Eddington
December 31, 2010 at 7:31 PMThanks for the fun year. Your blog is mucho excellente. Sorry, I can’t help but try to be bilingual.
marygrace
December 31, 2010 at 8:49 PMOh wow, these are all just fabulous! Now I’m inspired to go add to my own little collection of before and after projects:)
Found you via Recycled Interiors!
Low Tide High Style
December 31, 2010 at 9:51 PMOh my goodness thank you so much for considering my kitchen reno as one of your top 12!!! These are all such wonderful makeovers that I’m honored to be included.
Lindsey, thank you for being one of the very first people to befriend me in the blogging world when I started last January! I hope you find lots of wonderful Before and Afters in the New Year, and I wish you and your family a year filled with health and happiness!
xo Kat
Lindy
December 31, 2010 at 10:42 PMHa! I made the top 12! Awesome!
Thanks so much….Lindy
Anna
January 1, 2011 at 12:12 AMOctober is my fave!
NanaDiana
January 1, 2011 at 1:37 AMI am constantly amazed at ALL the talented people we have out here in BlogLand…thank you for sharing a few of them here…and although I don’t always comment (I most often DON’T comment) I visit you just about every day and I love your “take” on things. I don’t know what is better-the projects or your comments. Happy, Happy New Year to you-Hugs- Diana
CHERI
January 1, 2011 at 4:05 AMI’m drooling! Such awesome projects…thanks so much for bringing them to us:) Happy New Year!
Gracefully Vintage
January 1, 2011 at 4:23 AMLindsy thnaks for Sharing, love the ideas and INSPIRATION..
Gives me so many ideas for re-decorating our home..
Karryann
Cheryl
January 1, 2011 at 4:32 AMI just stubled on your blog (an exciting New Year’s Eve here in Maine!) and love, love, love the before and afters…WoW! I will definitely become a follower. Thanks for all the ideas and inspiration….especially like the purple chandelier…wonder how it would look on my screened porch in lime green? Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!
~Cheryl at My Sister’s Cottage
Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!}
January 1, 2011 at 4:46 AMGreat top 12, they were all fabulous!! Thank you for supporting and showcasing all our projects!
Happy New Year friend!
Suzanne of Pieced Pastimes
January 1, 2011 at 12:41 PMI love visiting your site and seeing the fabulous makeovers that you feature. Seeing my ‘Factory Cart Coffee Table’ picked as one of your Top 12 just made my day. Look forward to seeing what 2011 has to offer. Wishing you a Happy New Year, Suzanne.
Matilda Plum
January 2, 2011 at 12:58 AMI LOVE the January kitchen makeover! The colors are perfect. I’ve looked at it again and again and each time I get an overwhelming urge to bake something.
Rita
January 2, 2011 at 1:04 AMThanks for sharing all of these befores and afters! This is one of my very favorite blogs to visit, because it is always FUN! Looking forward to what 2011 will bring!
Anna See
January 2, 2011 at 3:41 AMOh my gosh! Loved these highlights and am looking forward to 2011.
Popcorn Served Daily
January 2, 2011 at 5:54 AMGreat choices! I’ve truly enjoyed each and every post!
Cheers to 2011 Mrs. Better After!
Michelle L.
January 2, 2011 at 7:11 AMSo many amazing finds, thanks for the refresher course on why your blog completely rocks! I’m so glad you did this, because somehow I missed that purple chandy! *swoon* Happy New Year, Lindsey!
Signed, an extremely good looking reader.
Stephanie
January 3, 2011 at 6:33 AMI can not tell you how I got all giddy when I saw that you posted a recap of the before and afters! You have some amazing stuff on your blog, I am so glad I found you. Can’t wait for what shows up in 2011. Happy New Year.
Help! Mama Remote...
January 3, 2011 at 8:20 AMWonderful before and afters!
David Krásný
January 3, 2011 at 1:13 PMVšechny změny jsou nádherné.
concretenprimroses
January 4, 2011 at 1:36 PMA fantastic and inspiring year in review.
Happy New Year!
Kathy
Becky
October 21, 2011 at 9:59 PMSo much motivation here!!
faseeh ilyas
September 15, 2012 at 9:09 PMSo much motivation here!!
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