Looking forward to looking back.

Helloooo! Did you miss me a little bit? I took a long break there. But I’m back, and totally refreshed and ready to KICK 2016 in the butt!  Kinda! I’m actually pretty tired!

Also, why is everyone in such a hurry to get rid of 2015? It was nice year. I say we take a moment to reflect upon all the wonderful moments it brought us. I say this because I meant to publish an end-of-the-year round up in December but I never did, and here we are in January. But my neighbors still have their giant inflatable Santa up on their porch, so I say it’s ok. If it were February, you could give me the ol’ side-eye, much like I plan to give my neighbors if they are still inflating Santa at that point, but not yet.

So let’s raise one more toast to some of my favorite projects featured here in 2015!

 

Who can forget the New Orleans church turned into a private residence that we saw in January?

Get all the details here.

 

February brought us this dining room makeover by Jessie The Design Daredevil that I still fantasize about:

Ugh, it’s so beautiful it causes me physical pain.  Read all about it here.

 

This bedroom makeover from Heather at The Heathered Nest in March still inspires me:

I really need to get some excitement happening in my boy’s bedrooms.  So far they are basically like the before picture, only more boring. It’s true. But 2016 is my year to cross that off my list, I can feel it!  See more here.

 

One of my favorite makeovers in April was this closet turned office by Jennifer at The Old Painted Cottage.

 

She packed so much punch into such a small space. I feel more productive just looking at it! Read more about this one here.

 

A standout from May was this scene stealing dresser from Christina at Phoenix Restoration who never met a color she couldn’t tame.

I never thought I’d say it, but I’m mad for magenta! And with the gold accents? Swoon city. See more here.

 

We’ll stop for now at June and pick up the rest tomorrow because surely your brain is on the verge of meltdown from all the awesomeness thus far. There were so many outstanding projects in June that it was hard to choose, but this bathroom from Lauren at Bless’er House always stands out to me.

Not only is this rustic accent wall fabulous, the whole bathroom is filled with inventive and thrifty ideas. The shower doors are still my favorite bathroom hack of all time.  Check it out here to relive them all!