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January 5, 2015

Best of 2014

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Best of 2014

Can you believe that yet another year has come and gone again? I swear it feels like 2014 was just beginning last week! However, with another year gone that means another wonderful and rejuvenating start for exciting new products and projects to come :)

 

Here’s a look at my top 10 blog posts for 2014 :

 

best of 2014

{Guest Bathroom Reveal}

Our guest bathroom was less than ideal when we moved into our new home this year, so of course, we transformed it into a DIY Heaven! Everything from the rope curtain rod to the cabinet is handmade to give the perfect rustic-modern combination!

 

 

best of 2014

{Upcycled Lamp Shade Pendant Light}

This project took a lot of trial and error, but I am very pleased with the outcome. Follow this tutorial step by step to create your own unique lighting!

 

 

best of 2014

{Fall Rake Decor}

This is one of my favorite decorative projects from Fall! I loved finding a way to incorporate corn into this rake decor.

 

 

{Mason Jar Pendant Light}

I am beyond psyched about this DIY project that was also featured on Remodelaholic! By upcycling a bathroom vanity light strip, this rustic beauty was born. This was not the easiest light fixture to hang on our slanted ceiling, but I absolutely love the finished product.

 

 

{Reclaimed Window Inspiration Board}

All you need is a reclaimed window, chicken wire, staples and hangers to hang this beauty on the wall. Keep yourself inspired by hanging all of the pictures, quotes, cards, etc. that inspire YOU!

 

 

{DIY Reclaimed Wood Pumpkins}

I had a lot of Fall inspiration this year since it is my favorite season! These wood pumpkins do not require any special skills and can be made in a variety of ways depending on the tools you have at home. They added the special touch I needed for my Fall Table Centerpiece!

 

 

{My New Studio: The Reveal}

Another wonderful aspect of buying our new home this year: I got a brand new studio!! As much as I love this studio, we need the extra bedroom for when we have guests. Stay tuned for some very exciting news!

 

 

{DIY Rustic Front Entrance}

By painting the front door and adding reclaimed wood decor, chairs, and shelves, I have managed to transform our front porch into the welcoming entrance I’ve always dreamed of having!

 

 

{Easy Branch Centerpiece}

This centerpiece is super simple and I just love the rustic (I know, right?) natural aspects of all of the branches!

 

 

{Rustic and Industrial Bucket Light}

In this post, I show you how I used a vintage bucket (that I had been struggling to find the right home) to give my hallway lighting a rustic and industrial look. LOVE!
Thank you for coming along for the ride with me in 2014, I hope to share with you many new creations this year as well!

 

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I am a country loving girl who has a hard time sitting still. When I'm not running the Summery Umbrella shop and blog you can find me feeding my ducks and chickens, chasing the dogs, encouraging my daughter not to color all over her dolls, and then maybe reading a good book.

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4 Comments

  1. Anna says

    January 27, 2015 at 9:50 am

    Your link to the mason jar light fixture isn’t working. :( I’m interested in checking our your tutorial! found you on pinterest! :)

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    • admin says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      Hi Anna! I am so sorry for the confusion. I recently converted from a Blogspot blog to WordPress, and there’s been a few link issues. You can check this out on my page here: https://www.thesummeryumbrella.com/2014/09/mason-jar-pendant-light/

      OR on Remodelaholic here: http://www.remodelaholic.com/2014/12/upcycle-vanity-light-strip-hanging-pendant-light/

      Thanks so much for letting me know!

      Reply
  2. Heather says

    January 27, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Hi, I’m trying to find your post about the mason jar chandelier, and the link does not go to a page. Can you tell me where or how to find it? Something like that would be PERFECT In my new kitchen! THANK YOU!

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    • admin says

      January 27, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Hi Heather. I just updated the links so they should be good to go, but if not, here are the direct links:

      https://www.thesummeryumbrella.com/2014/09/mason-jar-pendant-light/

      or

      http://www.remodelaholic.com/2014/12/upcycle-vanity-light-strip-hanging-pendant-light/

      Thanks so much for checking out my page :)

      Reply

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