Artsy Chicks Rule – {Best of 2013!}
Happy New Year’s Eve!!
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful and blessed holiday season so far.
Since it’s the very last day of the year, I thought it’d be fun to share the TOP TEN posts {Best of 2013} with you all.
Here they are:
As I was writing these posts I had NO idea which ones (if any!!) would be a hit.
Actually, in all honesty, I didn’t really expect any to be. ;)
But it sure has been fun to see what was most interesting to all of you.
Here they are in order… The Top Ten.
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Number 1 post of all time:
Super Easy Way To Update Wood Stained Furniture
Minwax PolyShades.
Great stuff and apparently you all love what it can do!
It really does make it easy to change up your wood stained furniture….with minimal elbow grease. ;)
Who wouldn’t love that?
Top post number 2:
Chalk Paint…It’s Not Just For Furniture
It’s no wonder this is number 2.
Chalk Paint has made a huge impact on the blog world in the last few years.
AND there is no question that I LOVE it! ;) (and use it on just about everything too, right? Yep.)
Top post number 3:
Easy, No Sew Curtain Panels
These were super simple (maybe that’s why they were so popular!) and made in one evening’s time.
Super easy and so inexpensive to make. Anyone can do it!
Top post number 4:
Many Uses of Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze (ORB) Spray Paint
No surprise here at all!!
I LOVE this stuff and have painted a million things with it.
If you’ve never used it, go buy some and paint something. :)
Top post number 5:
Estate Sale Sideboard {2nd Time’s the Charm}
This poor little guy didn’t start out so well.
And I didn’t help it along much with the first paint job either. ;)
BUT…..I finally got it right and transformed it into this.
Frenchy fabulous.
Check out the before (and my first paint choice!)
Top post number 6:
Kitchen Tile Backsplash {Do-It-Yourself}
This one was a hit….even without a full on tutorial.
Sadly, I completed this project a few years before I started blogging so don’t have pictures of the process during application.
But…it was SO easy I had to share it with you all the best I could.
I do have plans to do more tiling this way and will definitely take pictures during the process.
Top post number 7:
Old Milk Can Makeover {Tutorial}
Who knew old milk cans were so popular?? I surely didn’t!
But I fell in love with this old can I found at the thrift store for $12.
It’s a favorite project of mine…and a keeper! It resides in the corner of my kitchen. :)
Top post number 8:
Chalk Painted Porch Pillows {Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®}
I think this one was just more of shocker…paint pillows? With Chalk Paint??
Yep, I did…..I’ve painted just about everything else so why not?
It worked well and they have held up fantastically.
Top post number 9:
“Coffee Bar” Server w/Shelves – It Moved!
I love this little “serving station” and even more so since I moved it and added the shelves.
Such a simple little change up….but made a huge difference!
(the original post to this one wasn’t as popular….you guys must like the move & changes too…it’s been pinned over 22,000 times so far! :) )
Top post number 10:
Kitchen Cabinet Makeover {Annie Sloan Chalk Paint}
Well now….this is one of MY very most favorites…so I’m glad it made it into the top 10!
I love my remodeled kitchen (although it’s about to get some more remodeling in the New Year with new counter tops and farm house sink-SO excited!)
But painting with Chalk Paint on the cabinets was a breeze.
And believe it….I painted them with Chalk Paint twice in less than 2 weeks….
……..click the link to find out why. ;)
That concludes the TOP TEN posts from my blog in 2013!
I hope you enjoyed reading about them. It sure was fun for me to see which ones were most interesting to all of you.
*Below I have a list with links to some of my wonderful blogger friend’s “Best of 2013” posts too.
Be sure to check them out. You don’t want to miss it…lots of great stuff.
It’s not called the “best of” for nothing! ;) *
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I want to take this time to say thank you all for reading…and commenting and being a part of this whole “blogging thing”.
I have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people, bloggers and readers. (in person and online)
I am so very thankful for all of you and the friendships we’ve created!
Love and blessings to you all in the New Year!
xoxo,
Be sure to follow me on Instagram if you don’t already!
I always post projects and things I’m working on
long before it hits the blog…..
….plus lots of fun random daily things too.
DON”F FORGET TO CHECK OUT MY WONDERFUL BLOGGER FRIEND’S “BEST OF 2013” POSTS TOO!!!
You definitely do not want to miss it!
Links to each are below:
CONFESSIONS OF A SERIAL DO-IT-YOURSELFER
Sharing with: Southern Hospitality,
I am so inspired by all of your paint projects!! I am so excited to try some of your projects! You had a fabulous blogging year.
Happy New Year!
Hi Meegan,
Thank you! I love any and all DIY but the painting is my favorite! :)
Happy New Year to you too!
Nancy
Nancy, I simply love your creative projects. Can’t wait to see your ideas in 2014! ~Jeanette
Thank you Jeanette! :)
Happy New Year!!
Nancy
You always inspire me, Nancy! Definitely looking into chalk paint for my kitchen cabinets! Hope you and your hubby have a fantastic New Year! XO
Aw thank you Christy!! And truly, right back at ya! :)
Happy New Year to you and your family!
xoxo
Nancy
So many awesome projects Nancy!! I love the milk can! Happy New Year ~Sonya
Thank you Sonya! :)
Happy New Year to you as well!
Nancy
Nancy, I always enjoy your posts. Wishing you a Happy and Creative New Year and looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us in 2014!
Thank you Marie!
Hope you have a safe and happy New Year! :)
Nancy
I love to see everyone’s round ups! Happy New Year!! Can’t wait to see what you share in 2014!
Me too! :)
Yes, I have quite a lot in mind for 2014…we’ll see how that goes!lol
Happy New Year!
Nancy
Nancy, It’s hard to pick my favorite but I think it’s the coffee bar server. I also am amazed at the difference the dark stain made on the first piece! I have never ever used stain. I’m scared of it! Happy New Year!!
Thanks Kathy! It’s a favorite of mine…and has been really popular! Oh stain is not too scary…just like paint, easy to redo and fix! ;)
Happy New Year!
Nancy
Thanks for the reminder of all the great things I have learned from you… and the inspiration I got from your projects! You are the one who gave me the courage to paint my breakfast area chandelier shade with chalk paint… and my breakfast area set, too. I’m actually going to finish those chairs and table now that the holidays are over!
Thank you, Nancy, for a great 2013. I look forward to seeing what you have in store for us in 2014!
Happy New Year! xo
Aw thanks Karen! :) Yes, and I can’t wait to see those chairs finished!! ;)
Happy New Year Karen!!
xo
Nancy
I have enjoyed so many of your projects this year and also have been inspired to create a few of my own. I have a bunch of thrift store pillows to paint thanks to your awesome tutorial! I look forward to what you have in store for 2014!
Aw thank you Paula! :) Yes, get to painting em! why not??!! ;)
Nancy
You DO rule, Miss Artsy Chick! Congrats on a great year! And blessings for the New Year!
xoxo
-andi
Aw Thanks Andi! :) Thank you and same back to you my friend!!!
xo
Nancy
So many amazing projects! This top 10 is incredible, and you have had so many more that I’ve loved as well! I really can’t wait to see what you have up your sleeve for 2014! I know it will be awesome!
~Abby =)
Thanks Abby! :) I am really looking forward to this New Year too!
xo
Nancy
What a fabulous year of projects! So thrilled I found your blog this year and I’m looking forward to what you share in 2014 Nancy! I always love seeing what you might paint next!
Thanks friend!! I am so happy to have found yours as well!!! I love your style and look forward to the new year and what it brings for us both! ;)
xo
Nancy
Nancy you always have such creative projects, I love them all! Here’s to a wonderful 2014!
Hi Jen,
Thanks so much!! Back at ya!
Nancy
I love them all!!,thank you so much!!
Aw thank you so much!!
Have a great weekend!
Nancy
Thank you,I love them all!!
Thank you !! :)
Nancy