Happy New Year! The week between Christmas and New Year’s is one of my favorite times of the year. I love thinking back over the past year (2012 was a doozy!) and making plans and goals for the new year. I’m so excited about 2013!
After taking 4 months off I came back to blogging last February. I survived the 2nd half of pregnancy, the birth of Samuel, moving to Nashville with a 5 week old, and losing my mom. Yep, 2012 was a doozy. In the middle of all of that craziness were lots of DIY projects. I took a look back and rounded up the posts that you guys liked best. And apparently y’all really like bracelets. :) But no worries – so do I. Yay for more bracelets in 2013!
Top 10 Posts of 2012
DIY braided t-shirt bracelets | This was my favorite post of the year too! I was obsessive about figuring out how to make these bracelets work. And it was such an awesome day when I posted this because you guys liked it too!
My stretch mark secret weapon | Have I managed to convert you to coconut oil? Anyone? Love this stuff. In fact, I’m smelling all coconut-y right now. :)
Get glowing skin with turmeric | My mom turned me onto the many benefits of turmeric. And like the coconut oil post, it has been amazing to read the tips shared in the comments.
25 bracelet tutorials | Yep, you guys like bracelets! It was fun to round up 25 of my favorites.
DIY neon striped shirt | This might be my second favorite post of the year. I admit I had a bit of a spray paint obsession going on for a while.
DIY belt bracelet | Katie saved my life with her fantastic DIYs while I was moving and getting settled. Isn’t this recycled belt the coolest?
DIY nautical knot bracelet | I’m surprised my knot necklace didn’t make this list since it got so many views from my brief fame on Regretsy. :) Love the simplicity of this bracelet.
10 Easy Updos You Can Actually Do With Two Hands | This year I discovered a missed calling in hair! It was so fun to create a messy side ponytail and Chanel chignon – and find some new ideas for my short hair.
How to make your own sugar scrub | I still can’t believe how easy this was to make. And it smells so good!
DIY bobby pins | Despite the ugliness of my photos, you guys apparently liked this tutorial! Honestly the best thing I did in 2012 was get someone to help me take pictures sometimes. You’ve got to realize your strengths (and weaknesses), right?
Happy New Year! See you back in 2013!
Wow. What a year. Great projects all.
So many great projects! I’m torn about which is my favorite…I think the neon striped shirt was my #1 fav! I have neon paint on my supply list :) -Jen
The neon striped shirt is one of my favorites too. Stripes + Neon is such a happy combination, right? Oh, and I’ve been trying to moisturize my hands with coconut oil, but I can never get it to absorb. What am I missing?! Anyway, I hope 2013 is a better year for you personally and a HUGE year for Henry Happened. I know it will be!
Hmm, I’m not sure – your hands just stay oily? I can usually feel it on my skin more so than with just regular moisturizer but I kind of like how it doesn’t just disappear. So, maybe use less? Sorry, I’m no help!
Maybe it’s because of the eczema on my hands? They are SO dried out right now. :/
Well, 2012 may have been a doozy, but you still managed to pull together some amazing blog posts. Here’s to a fabulous 2013 with lots of DIYs and even more bracelets! :)
haha, we can never have too many bracelets, right? :) Happy new year to you! Cheers to a fabulous 2013!
Looks like a very productive year Steph! Can’t wait to see what you come up with in 2013!
I know, it’s crazy to look back and see everything. It was a tough year – here’s to a more relaxing 2013!
what an eventful year you had…full of joys and trials. hope this year will be simply amazing. happy new year!! :)
Thank you Helen! I hope you have an amazing 2013 too :)
love the stripe t and the updo’s
hope your 2013 is much, much calmer and peaceful!
have a great NYE
Brett
You can’t go wrong with stripe T and an updo :) Hope you’re having a rockin’ New Year’s Eve!
Happy New Year! Wishing you a happy and blessed 2013!
Thank you Angie! Wishing you a happy & amazing 2013!
Happy New Year! looking forward to reading your blog in 2013! Would love if you would share any tumeric recipes you could share. My yoga instructor shared a golden milk recipe with me which is warm and wonderful on a cold evening.
Will do Joen! I’d love to have your golden milk recipe too. That sounds yummy!
Happy New Year! Very excited for 2013.
Jolleen
Happy New Year to you Jolleen! I think it’s definitely going to be a good year :)
It is fun to look over the past year and you did have quite the year! Best wishes to you and your family in 2013!
Nothing like the ol’ blog to get us motivated to do fun projects, right? :) Happy New Year to you & your family too!