Hello my friends, I truly hope you all had a blessed Christmas and are not yet stressing out over getting all the Christmas decorations put away. I am having the week off, and I am enjoying doing absolutely nothing.
Everyday I take a look at that ridiculous list I made of things I was going to do over the Christmas holiday and than I let out a big sigh, and walk away…
Not so good for my productivity but it feels so good, I can truly recommend it.
Something else I can recommend is looking back at this past year with a soft hart. It is so easy to look back and focus on the things you didn’t do, the good intentions you didn’t follow up on, the plans that crashed before you even started….
It is so much better for your soul and spirit to look back at what DID get done. So let’s make it a tradition. Last year I did my top 10 Makeover Projects of 2009, and this time I am looking back at some of my favorite projects of 2010.
So here we go:
In the category: Have Suitcase, Will Travel:
I made a little Bedside table out of a little ole table and a suitcase and a whole lot of white paint.
In the category: The Power of Plaster:
I dipped some fake flowers in plaster and made these stunning Plaster Roses.
In the category: Turn Waste into Treasure:
I used a heap of twigs leftover from pruning a tree and turned them into a twig wreath. And then I just kept giving the wreath makeovers…..
In the category: Power tools WRACK!!
This project really stretched my DIY muscles but I think my IKEA Billy Makeover turned out really well.
In the category: My Love did it all:
This one was actually a project that I might have dreamed up, but My Love did all the hard work. We turned an old garden shed into a pond.
In the category: My sister gave it a thumbs up:
I think this might easily be my favorite project of 2010. I gave a really tiny room a big makeover and did a lot of different projects in this one. And now we have a lovely little guest room that makes me proud.
In the category: My new addiction – Doilies:
I had a lot of fun with old doilies this year. I turned them into lanterns, baskets and Christmas ornaments.
In the category: The magic is in the distressing:
This project had me in doubt. Fail or Succes. But you guys gave it two thumbs up and so my distressed sunbeam mirrors stayed.
In the category: This one unleashed my Inner Stylist:
An old colonial wardrobe got the White Paint Treatment. Wallpaper added a little romantic surprise to the inside. And then I let my inner stylist loose 
In the category: I hope I made my mother proud:
Some years ago I saved my parents dining room set from the landfill in the nick of time. This summer I gave the first chair a makeover. With a vintage postal bag I made myself a postal inspired chair.
So which is your favorite of these projects? What kind of projects would you like to see more of on this ole little blog of mine? And tell us if you did a Top 2010 Makeover Post too, so we can stop by.
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WOW! You had a busy year, lady! All the projects are just fabulous.
gorgeous projects. your photos give me the feeling that i'm in the same room as your projects.
love all your plaster ideas! wow. on my list for 2011.
cheers & happy new years!
kellie
Bravo! I'm a BIG fan of your work and I agree with your choices. You named all my favs.
I'll be posting mine tonite!
Donna
Oh girl, what beautiful work. You are incredibly talented and inspiring.
Top 10 indeed. You are amazingly talented, my friend! I have been in search of an old suitcase since the day I saw that post. Where are the darn things when you need 'em? Ha! LOVE LOVE LOVE your projects.
Happy New Year, Marianne!
xoxo,
Jami
Thanks for the rewind of 2010's makeovers. I enjoyed seeing a brief summary of your blog this year.
Happy New Year!
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
Marianne, I absolutely adore all these projects and got to see them the first time around and SO enjoyed viewing them again! You did good!
I'm just starting out "in life"! LOL! -the decorating part, taking it seriously, trying to find myself and style all while taking care of two young sons and a retired hubby. I have a lot to be proud of in the heart and spirit department. Just beginning with the home makeovers. I'll stay here and get inspired by your choices and makeovers and creations….and look forward to totally transforming our home in the process!!! Thank you for all that you create -and share with all of us!!
Happy New Year! ps – my fav is the chair re-do – for its absolute awesome new look and its heart felt story!
xo
~Kolein
Zo mooi gemaakt, leuk die Foto´s zo achter elkaar.
Zin om dit moois, te linken op mijn blog?
Groetjes Miriam
Echt, ik heb geen favoriet hoor! Ik vind elk projekt mooi!
Ik wens je alvast een hele goede jaarwisseling! – Irma
JIJ HEBT HELE MOOIE DINGEN GEMAAKT DIT AFGELOPEN JAAR!
ERG MOOIE DINGEN!
IK WENS JULLIE EEN GEZOND 2011 TOE!!
LIEVE GROET,
MIRANDA
Wow, wow! Such wonderfully creative makeover projects. I can't wait to try some plaster projects. I haven't used that stuff since art school. Thanks for sharing.
Brittany
http://www.prettyhandygirl.com
I LOVE the suitcases! And that armoire is delicious! Oh and the chair! ok, off to explore you blog. It's a wonderful new discovery to me!!
Your projects are all so light and fresh feeling. Your sunburst mirrors look great.
Happy new year to you.
-Rene
So many fantastic projects! You have inspired me to try and recreate a few on my own.
Thank you so very much for sharing.
Have a very Happy New Year!
Wow, what gorgeous projects! Love that white suitcase & how you've personalized all those finds for your home. What a cute, cute guestroom. You're so creative with doing the shabby chic! Thanks for joining the party,Marianne!!
I am drooling over your projects!!! The wardrobe is drop-dead gorgeous. Just stunning.
I am so envious of your skills!! 
Visiting from Rhoda's party today. Hope you'll stop by my blog to say hi. 
how wonderful! the pond is truly a transformation and i LOVE the luggage bedside table.
When do you have time to sit down? Wow! Everything turned out great!
Hi Marianne, You completed some great projects this year. I am looking forward to see what inspiration you share in 2011.
Sherry
I just love watching the things you do throughout the year. You always have the most clever ways of making things in your own favorite style! Thanks for all the inspiration in 2010!
You have accomplished so much this past year. I think I love the mail bag chair the best. I'm in love with your chair. Kudos to you and for all you have done this past year. Can't wait to see what you have in store for 2011.
Wow, you're wonderful! Look at all of the most wonderful things you've accomplished! You're so creative! I can hardly believe how you made that precious little wreath.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
Marianne
I just joined your blog but oh my gosh! I LOVE the plaster flowers. I must do this myself!
Thanks for the inspiration!
xo
Marianne
I love your style! That chair makeover is fabulous! It's nice to find your blog. Lisa~
Your entire guest room is my favorite! Including that billy bookcase!
love your blog, so much inspiration!
gail
Oh, my goodness! I just love your home!! All the white makes me happy.
Thanks for sharing all of your lovely projects.
Beth.
Wow! You did a lot of great projects this year. I love the little guest room and that wardrobe is amazing.
Hello Marianne!
I just had to stop by and see all your wonderful works from 2010. I agree, much better for the spirit to reflect on what we've accomplished. You have the most amazing sense of style. I love the wardrobe and chair! Fabulous!
Happy New Year!
~Michelle
Well naturally my favorite would be the one with the beadboard wallpaper, because I feel like I had a little hand in it! I love all your projects. You make me feel like stretching my creative muscle every time I visit here. Love your blog! Happy New Year!
Brenda
All of your projects are special and inspiring! I know first hand how your creative talent and attention to detail makes all of your pieces spectacular! I also had the week off and just relaxed…a fabulous treat after a busy season…you deserve the rest
Enjoy your New Year's Celebrations xOxO Nerina
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar Marianne! Heel veel plezier met bloggen, twitteren en facebooken, klussen en liefhebben!
Happy New Year! I love what you did to the hutch- so pretty!
Hi just love all of your projects. I love the feel of the white shabby items and the calmness that hey bring to me.
Love the armoire and the postal chair! Isn't blogging the best
Enjoyed your recap and found you via Southern Hospitatlities link party. I've been blogging for three years and this is the first re-cap post that I've completed and it really makes you appreciate all that you accomplish in a year. Best wishes for the New Year. Fondly, Roberta
http://con-tain-it.typepad.com
I loved your doily craft! I love doilies and I never know what to do with them or how to use them.
I also adore the chair makeover, it is very inspiring to see how it came out.
I did a makeover post at http://cstower.blogspot.com/2010/12/projects-of-2010.html
I just found you today and I love your blog, I am looking forward to joining your Gitter done!
Hugs, Cindy
wow your projects are amazing just my taste. i love everything you have made. the suitcase table is fab. and i love the chairs ect . well all of it. xxxxxx