TOP 12 of 2010

 Dec 31, 2010

Top-ten lists are cropping up like crazy across Bloglandia this time of year. Well, who wants to be left out? Not me! That's why I have compiled a Top Twelve (even better!) list just for you. My very favorite before and after project from each month. It was like, way hard to choose. July in particular was an especially good month. But these are the ones that tickled my fancy the very most, and my fancy does like to be tickled. That sounded gross. Let's get on with it then, shall we?

JANUARY One of my all time favorite kitchen makeovers. Great kitchen from an even greater gal, Kat. Read the full post here.

FEBRUARY Bathroom of my dreams, how I love thee!
Read the full post here.

MARCH I love that this was done for so cheap, and similar items cost thousands of buckaroos in catalogs! Read the full post here.

APRIL I never would have pegged myself in the past as a lover of things vintagey/shabby chic, but this bedroom made me turn the corner. Read the full post here.
MAY Inspiration to make your outdoors as snazzy as your indoors! Read the full post here.
JUNE Definitely a show-stopper, this one really got people talking! Read the full post here.

JULY This one was another crowd pleaser, and I certainly count myself among that crowd. Read the full post here.

AUGUST Now we know, carports can (and dare I say should?) be beautiful too. Read the full post here.

SEPTEMBER How I love-ity LOVE a good chandelier redo. Read the full post here.

OCTOBER This kitchen visits me in my sleep. And probably yours.
Read the full post here.

NOVEMBER Dark and dramatic dining. Super sexay! Read the full post here.

DECEMBER Representin' the upholsterers, yo! This chair might just be my favorite chair this whole year.
Read the full post here.

(And did you notice how the actual words "before" and "after" got a makeover of their own throughout the year too? Ha! They started off rather large and obnoxious, didn't they? I apologize to your eyes. )

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Well that about wraps it up. But first I would like to say a BIG, FAT, HEARTY THANK YOU to you! Even after 880+ posts, you still manage to impress and amaze me everyday. I couldn't do it without you and your unending genius and creativity and the projects that you so graciously share with me.

And a MEGA HEARTY THANK YOU to all my super awesome and probably extremely good-looking readers! I couldn't do this without you either. Well, I guess technically I could, but it sure wouldn't be any fun. Thanks for keeping me going and keeping me laughing with all your great comments and emails and support. You quite thoroughly rock.

I hope you have the Happiest New Year Yet!

See you in 2011!

28 comments:

agnicy December 31, 2010 10:07 AM  

All of them are great, GREAT!!!!Happy new Year !!! Ag

Lindsay @ A Walk in the Closet December 31, 2010 10:28 AM  

The dining room transformation from November is probably one of my favourite Before/After features on your blog. The change was so dramatic and absolutely stunning.

Can't wait to see what amazing projects you discover next year. Thanks so much for sharing these inventive DIYer's projects on your blog!

Amie December 31, 2010 11:02 AM  

This was a great post, thanks for reminding us of the goodness. October's was my favorite--such a dramatic change and so well done. :) Thanks for keeping up with this awesome blog. I hope you're earning some pennies whilst doing so as well!

Allyson & Jere December 31, 2010 12:06 PM  

Well THAT was fun, especially because I only found you in October. I too really LOVE that first kitchen re do and that one bedroom, which the before picture was only a miniscule corner of the room and then BOO YAH a magazine cover. I love your blog so, so SO much! Thanks for just consolidating it all for us so we don't have to go scouring the internet for inspiration.

Happy New Year!

CountryBelle December 31, 2010 12:17 PM  

Wow, wow, wow! I cannot wait to see more in 2011!!

Laraine Eddington December 31, 2010 12:31 PM  

Thanks for the fun year. Your blog is mucho excellente. Sorry, I can't help but try to be bilingual.

The DIY Show Off December 31, 2010 12:45 PM  

Awesome recap of faves! Looking forward to better after 2011! :)

Happy New Year!

Roeshel

marygrace December 31, 2010 1:49 PM  

Oh wow, these are all just fabulous! Now I'm inspired to go add to my own little collection of before and after projects:)

Found you via Recycled Interiors!

courtneyoutloud December 31, 2010 1:53 PM  

Awesome! I am honored to have made your Top Posts of 2010! That totally rocks!! Thanks again and Happy New Year....

Low Tide High Style December 31, 2010 2:51 PM  

Oh my goodness thank you so much for considering my kitchen reno as one of your top 12!!! These are all such wonderful makeovers that I'm honored to be included.

Lindsey, thank you for being one of the very first people to befriend me in the blogging world when I started last January! I hope you find lots of wonderful Before and Afters in the New Year, and I wish you and your family a year filled with health and happiness!

xo Kat

Lindy December 31, 2010 3:42 PM  

Ha! I made the top 12! Awesome!
Thanks so much....Lindy

Anna December 31, 2010 5:12 PM  

October is my fave!

NanaDiana December 31, 2010 6:37 PM  

I am constantly amazed at ALL the talented people we have out here in BlogLand...thank you for sharing a few of them here...and although I don't always comment (I most often DON'T comment) I visit you just about every day and I love your "take" on things. I don't know what is better-the projects or your comments. Happy, Happy New Year to you-Hugs- Diana

CHERI December 31, 2010 9:05 PM  

I'm drooling! Such awesome projects...thanks so much for bringing them to us:) Happy New Year!

Gracefully Vintage December 31, 2010 9:23 PM  

Lindsy thnaks for Sharing, love the ideas and INSPIRATION..
Gives me so many ideas for re-decorating our home..
Karryann

Cheryl December 31, 2010 9:32 PM  

I just stubled on your blog (an exciting New Year's Eve here in Maine!) and love, love, love the before and afters...WoW! I will definitely become a follower. Thanks for all the ideas and inspiration....especially like the purple chandelier...wonder how it would look on my screened porch in lime green? Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family!
~Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage

Cassie {Hi Sugarplum!} December 31, 2010 9:46 PM  

Great top 12, they were all fabulous!! Thank you for supporting and showcasing all our projects!

Happy New Year friend!

Suzanne of Pieced Pastimes January 1, 2011 5:41 AM  

I love visiting your site and seeing the fabulous makeovers that you feature. Seeing my 'Factory Cart Coffee Table' picked as one of your Top 12 just made my day. Look forward to seeing what 2011 has to offer. Wishing you a Happy New Year, Suzanne.

Matilda Plum January 1, 2011 5:58 PM  

I LOVE the January kitchen makeover! The colors are perfect. I've looked at it again and again and each time I get an overwhelming urge to bake something.

Rita January 1, 2011 6:04 PM  

Thanks for sharing all of these befores and afters! This is one of my very favorite blogs to visit, because it is always FUN! Looking forward to what 2011 will bring!

Anna See January 1, 2011 8:41 PM  

Oh my gosh! Loved these highlights and am looking forward to 2011.

Popcorn Served Daily January 1, 2011 10:54 PM  

Great choices! I've truly enjoyed each and every post!

Cheers to 2011 Mrs. Better After!

Michelle L. January 2, 2011 12:11 AM  

So many amazing finds, thanks for the refresher course on why your blog completely rocks! I'm so glad you did this, because somehow I missed that purple chandy! *swoon* Happy New Year, Lindsey!

Signed, an extremely good looking reader.

Stephanie January 2, 2011 11:33 PM  

I can not tell you how I got all giddy when I saw that you posted a recap of the before and afters! You have some amazing stuff on your blog, I am so glad I found you. Can't wait for what shows up in 2011. Happy New Year.

Help! Mama Remote... January 3, 2011 1:20 AM  

Wonderful before and afters!

David Krásný January 3, 2011 6:13 AM  

Všechny změny jsou nádherné.

concretenprimroses January 4, 2011 6:36 AM  

A fantastic and inspiring year in review.
Happy New Year!
Kathy

Becky October 21, 2011 2:59 PM  

So much motivation here!!

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