This past year was amazing. Emma and I celebrated so many large and small steps in our business, of which this blog is a giant part of! I can honestly say that I love blogging more than ever. Each year it becomes more challenging and fun in a new way. Here are ten of my favorite blog posts from 2012. (this was not easy!)
1. Family Photo Bookself Project This project is special to me because it's the first really large DIY that I did in our new home. I still smile each time I walk by it.
2. My favorite food adventure this year was learning about fresh juice. I love diving into new hobbies and juicing is a keeper! I blogged about it here.
3. I'm still loving this braided rug project. Our finished rug is in my kitchen right now! It was time consuming, but simple, and the result is very durable.
4. My favorite "big project" this year would probably have to be our DIY Dining Room Table. I also really enjoyed working on our restyled cocktail cart. It wasn't as technically challenging, but collecting the liquor was a big project all it's own!
5. One of my surprise favorites was this DIY Stencil Wall. Before we moved I convinced myself that I wanted all white walls in our home. After doing this little wall I realized that may not be true! I am still loving neutral palettes, but I am really excited to experiment with more textured and statement walls now!
6. This quilt. I did the printing, Mallory did the sewing. We had so many good conversations while working on it. It's one of my favorite things in our bedroom now. (part one/part two)
7. Making Fonts with my handwriting (with the iPad). This was so much fun to learn and something I would like to do more of in the future!
8. My favorite local obsession of the year was Elle's. We've been discovering some amazing spots lately, I can't wait to share more of these with you (hello pizza balls from JOB and cocktails from Scotch & Soda)!
9. This dress was my favorite design of the year. Although, designing ABM for ModCloth was super special and exciting too!
10. On a personal note, my favorite memory this year was traveling to New York with our mom. That was a trip we will never forget!
Honorable mentions: The Perks Of An Insta-Obsession, 5 Tips For Lifestyle Photography, Travel Snapshots in California, Hawaii In Snapshots, On Failure, Success and Moving Forward. Plus... my favorite Sister Style, my favorite couple photos, always my favorite city, my favorite DIY series of the year. Oh yes, AND THIS!
Alrighty! Emma's list is coming soon. What were your favorite posts from 2012? Also, what do you hope to see more of in 2013? xoxo. elsie
Such a lovely year it was! So many Diy's I dont know how you girls do it! Anyways thank you for all the projects and recipes you've shared. Much appreciated!
Melissa
http://shakeshakee.blogspot.com
Posted by: melissa | December 28, 2012 at 02:52 PM
Such amazing work! I always look forward to reading your posts, can't wait to see what's in store for the upcoming year :) Also...when is that book you guys spoke about coming out??
Posted by: Melanie | December 28, 2012 at 02:55 PM
Melanie-It's coming out this summer. :)
Posted by: Emma | December 28, 2012 at 03:13 PM
Enter my dress giveaway here: My first Giveaway
Posted by: Dosta Radnjanska | December 28, 2012 at 03:30 PM
Thanks for posting this. I had no idea about that Sucré video/dress (how did I miss that?!).
Posted by: Amber | December 28, 2012 at 03:38 PM
Congrats on an amazing year! Everything you post is just delightful!
neha
http://nehamade.blogspot.com/
Posted by: neha | December 28, 2012 at 03:41 PM
So many fun projects! I love your house updates, and I would totally wear Stacy's dress anywhere.
http://whiskeybreakfast.blogspot.com
http://365sleepydays.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kate | December 28, 2012 at 03:59 PM
Great year in review! And I love the horsey wall. It's adorable.
Posted by: Making Made | December 28, 2012 at 04:02 PM
Always perfect job and amazing posts. So creative. Have a great day
http://www.fashiondenis.com/
Posted by: Denisa | December 28, 2012 at 04:03 PM
The rug is amazing and is definitely on my DIY projects for 2013 and those drinking straws are so cute!
xxx
Posted by: Lucy | December 28, 2012 at 04:03 PM
That wedding dress is stunning!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Posted by: Jennifer | December 28, 2012 at 04:03 PM
I would love to see more on Emma's personal blog! I check it nearly every day because I'm just so anxious for updates! I love Emma, her style, and writing, because its a bit more tomboy than most of the bloggers I read. She has this great down to earth and natural vibe, like Moorea Seal, that I just crave.
Posted by: Erin McCann | December 28, 2012 at 04:06 PM
so many great DIY's!
i couldn't choose my favorite :)
xo, cheyenne
Posted by: cheyenne | December 28, 2012 at 04:07 PM
I love the chalkboard stencil! So cute!! You had a great year :)
X
http://kendra-genevieve-rose.blogspot.com
Posted by: kendra genevieve rose. | December 28, 2012 at 04:18 PM
I have to try out these juices. Thanks for sharing this!
Ana
Posted by: Ana | December 28, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Lovely list! So many great things on your blog.
Valentina
http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Valentina | December 28, 2012 at 04:42 PM
I'm with you 100% on the juices thing. A whole new world!
http://www.theironyou.com
Posted by: Margherita | December 28, 2012 at 05:03 PM
I love your little articles on iphone photos! It's my primary camera but I love the photos I get as a result! Keep up the great work
x missdottidee.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sarah | December 28, 2012 at 05:16 PM
it's amazing all you've done this year!
Posted by: Giulia | December 28, 2012 at 05:30 PM
Your blog is an inspiration to us all!! love the mommy pic! i also love the fact that she birthed the two of you!!! yay mommy and daddy for creating such amazing ladies! bless you both!
Posted by: Ingrid M. Carlin | December 28, 2012 at 05:39 PM