Once Upon A Blog -- The Best of 2013

You know how it is, right, the excitement of a new venture, mind spinning with ideas,
then finding yourself wondering whether you're on the right track?

That's me...  personified.

August 2013 was when I got serious about blogging...
and I've come a long way only to realize I've barely scratched the surface.
Cold winter days are time for reflection...
So here you have it...

A visual and verbal journey of our most popular posts.

No. 10

My all-time favorite purchase.

HERE

No. 9

A festival and yard sale.
HERE

No. 8

Learning about this new obsession and putting myself out there.
HERE

No. 7

First DIY project in my new home that led to a published article.
HERE

No. 6

Experimenting with stain, paints, additives and techniques in this before and after.
HERE

BEFORE

AFTER

No.  5

The Louis XV upholstered twin bed.
HERE

No. 4

Learning I could repair damaged pieces.  My new mantra... I did that!
HERE

BEFORE

AFTER

No. 3

My most difficult restoration... consequently, the one that brought the greatest sense of accomplishment.
HERE

BEFORE

AFTER

No. 2

My foray into painting furniture, and still my all-time favorite.
HERE

No. 1

And here it is... the most viewed post, shocking me no end.  Who knew?
HERE

BEFORE

AFTER

In just a few months I've become somewhat *comfortable* with the world of blogging.
I've learned about social media:  Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and others...
opened a shop on Etsy...
and realized how much I need a *real* camera.

Every day I'm amazed by you who visit here...

and I am profoundly grateful.

I hope you'll find your way here again soon.

In the meantime, thanks for stopping by...