{"id":1725,"date":"2013-01-03T19:25:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-03T19:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/oh-what-a-year-2012\/"},"modified":"2013-01-03T19:25:00","modified_gmt":"2013-01-03T19:25:00","slug":"oh-what-a-year-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanessafrancis.com\/staging\/2013\/01\/oh-what-a-year-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"Oh What a Year \u2013 2012!"},"content":{"rendered":"

I think all in all 2012 was a pretty stellar year!  I am so appreciative of the wonderful things that have transpired mostly due to this little old blog!  So, if you have been thinking of starting a design blog, go for it \u2013 you will be glad you did! And thank goodness for this blog which is a good reminder\/journal of sorts.  Let\u2019s take a  look back, shall we?<\/p>\n

1) In January, we vacationed in Disney World<\/a> with my sister and her family.  I hadn\u2019t been there since the 80\u2019s so it was a long overdue trip. So much fun!<\/p>\n

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2) In March, the Steven & Chris show taped a couple of rooms in my house for a segment on their show. So exciting! You can read all of the posts here<\/a> and see what I did to ready my house for national TV.<\/p>\n

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3) In June, the Home Depot sponsored a Blogger Backyard Party<\/a> at my house. It motivated me to do something with my backyard.  It still has a long way to go but it\u2019s getting there!  Reno & Decor magazine published a feature<\/a> on the Backyard Party.<\/p>\n

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4) A few rooms in my home were published<\/a> in Style at Home magazine. Highlight of the year!  <\/em><\/p>\n

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5) I took some steps towards organizing my home including designing a brass bookcase<\/a> to house client files, etc.<\/p>\n

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6) My love of florals knows no bounds! So, the powder room, entry<\/a> and my daughter\u2019s craft\/play room all received a lovely dose of floral wallpaper.  <\/p>\n

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7) Guest blogging at New York Spaces<\/a> magazine, being featured on the Style at Home<\/a> site and in the Toronto Star<\/a> online are a few lovely media mentions.  Thanks so much!<\/p>\n

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8) I completed some amazing design projects with some wonderful clients. This bedroom<\/a> will be appearing in print shortly. My favourite projects are those where I can completely overhaul the room, ie. start from scratch.  Almost always ends in a better result and a dramatic Before and After worthy of showing on the blog!<\/p>\n

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9) Mr. Decor Happy\u2019s den<\/a> was completed and it has become our favourite room in the house. I haven\u2019t been able to share it with you yet as I\u2019m still waiting to hear back from the National Post  as to when it will run.  Here\u2019s a little sneak peak though taken with my iphone that I shared on Instagram. I just adore the wallpaper \u2013 Cole & Son\u2019s Cow Parsley Restyled.<\/p>\n

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10) Those were some of the (mostly) professional highlights.  Other highlights were seeing my 10 year old blossom into this awesome girl with the biggest heart. And I can\u2019t forget acknowledging Mr. Decor Happy who gives me full rein to do whatever I please (decorating wise!) in our home. He\u2019s a gem!<\/p>\n

Last but not least, thank you readers for checking in from time to time to see what I am up to.  I really appreciate it and love reading your comments!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ll be back with some of my goals and home projects for 2013.  Have you set any goals for the year?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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