My Favorites of 2011

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I’ve spent some good time this last weekend reflecting on the year. Boy, it’s been a doozy. I was marveling to Chris at how much we did this year & he said, “What are you talking about? Every year that we’ve been married has been like last year.”

Oh come on! Last year was totally huge.

Here’s a little list of my favorite moments and projects (by category) of last year:

A D V E N T U R E

Welcoming Baby Felix into our family was my favorite adventure of the year. Not the labor, not the post-partum, not even the being pregnant part. Just Baby Felix. I would love to forget the pain & discomfort child bearing brings. I’m so happy to have my two kiddos here with me, safe & sound.

A R T • 

I’ve not done much by way of actual art this year, but sharing my fashion sketches in my refashion posts have been a lot of fun.

C A L L I G R A P H Y

I might be the most proud of the way this little Thank You freebie turned out. Now that our printer is working again – I’m planning on printing a bunch of these out to send to neighbors, friends & family.

C R A F T S • 

Making these little leather sandals for Penelope had to have been my favorite craft project all year, if not of all time. I’m pretty proud of how they turned out & She loved wearing them this summer!

D E S I G N • 

Working with Megan Nielsen on her rebranding was perhaps my favorite design project this year. I had a fantastic time working with her & I’m so in love with each & every one of her patterns!

D I Y

My DIY photography backdrop was a stroke of genius in my opinion. It solved a lot of issues that I had with the brass fixtures & ugly carpet in my previous studio. I just put it up in my new studio to cover up 2x4s & plastic-covered insulation.

F O O D

David Lebovitz’s Idiot Chocolate Cake is perhaps the tastiest thing to tickle my tastebuds this year. Well, besides Ruby Snap’s cookie of the month in April: Billie Ann. Mmm. SUGAR.

F R E E B I E S

Jill & I worked so hard on this party suite. I think Jill’s name cards were my favorite part of the suite.

P H O T O G R A P H Y

This has to be my favorite photo of 2011. I love Felix’s scrunchy face!

R E F A S H I O N

This has to be my favorite refashion of the year. I still wear this skirt all the time. I’m over at Yellow Brick Home talking about why I love it so much.

S E W I N G

I’m so proud of how this swimsuit coverup turned out. I ended up dyeing it & I wear it all the time as a regular top.  It took FOREVER, but it was so worth it! Look at this project is getting me excited to get back into the sewing swing of things.

T H R I F T Y

I found this killer Arthur Umanoff chair for $8 at a local thrift store. I had no idea what it was before (or even after) I bought it, I just knew that I loved it. It’s inspired me to know a little bit more about history’s fantastic designers.

T U T O R I A L S

I had been planning on sharing this tutorial for the magic braided bracelet with you for some time (over a year at least), but just didn’t know how to explain myself. I was proud that I actually sat down & did it.

So there you have it, my proudest moments of 2011. What were yours? Do you have favorite tutorials/projects that you’ve found? Leave links (links to other blogs encouraged) in the comments below!

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    1. robin says:

      Happy new year to you and your lovely ohana! I am always so impressed with your blog and your well explained tutorials! One project Im particularly proud of this year is the vintage teddy bears I’ve been making for my nieces and nephews, cutoutandkeep.com has so many patterns that are friendly to the novice and the wallet! Enjoy 2012!

    2. lyndsey says:

      you go girl! what a huge year! you are my hero, seriously — i can’t even handle all the creative awesomeness you do. here’s to a great 2012!

    3. joy says:

      LOVE that picture of Felix!! Looks like you’ve had a great year!

    4. Pamela says:

      I enjoyed visiting your blog and meeting you in 2011. Definently a highlight for me!! You have more creativity in your little pinky finger then most have in a lifetime. Cheers to 2012!!

    5. rachel grace says:

      you rocked 2011. can’t wait to see what you do in 2012. happy new year!

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