2021 Highlights + Recap
The end of another year means it is time for our annual project highlight + recap post! How many of these were you around for?? Last December I felt like we had…
The end of another year means it is time for our annual project highlight + recap post! How many of these were you around for??
Last December I felt like we had genuinely fallen short of our project goals for the year, so this year I made a point to adjust (ahem, considerably lower) expectations accordingly. We did not get as much done this year in terms of completed projects, but I also do not feel quite as overwhelmed, and mental health is priority #1.
Over the past year, we were able to slow down and spend more time with our baby (now almost a big girl!) which I am immensely grateful for—and yet somehow 2021 flew by and left me feeling a bit disoriented. To be 100% honest, I am not entirely sure what my goals and intentions are for 2022. Last year I had a clear path and was excited to tackle new projects, but I am just not there right now. Anyone else still in a fog from 2021?
Despite this end-of-year uncertainty, I can look back and say that I am pretty proud of what we have accomplished. Let us recap the highlights and noteworthy projects of 2021:
1. Playroom Reveal / January
2. DIY Feather 'Chandelier' / January
3. DIY Frame TV / January
4. Better Homes & Gardens shoot at the Riverside Retreat / February
5. Riverside Retreat Before/After Video Tour/ February
6. DIY Framed Tapestry/ February
7. DIY Faux-Real Indoor Tree / February
8. The Big Garage Makeover: Part 1/ March
9. A French Bistro-inspired Patio Update / March
10. DIY Bedroom Closet Reveal / April
11. How to Paint Cabinets Tutorial / April
12. DIY 'Stone' planters / April
13. We bought a House!/ May
14. Hacienda Hideaway Backyard Plans / June
15. Evening Home Tour Part 1 and Part 2 / July
16. DIY Electric Fireplace / July
17. DIY Concrete Lamps / July
18. Q&A: Ask Afusu + Lucas / August
19. DIY Range Hood / August
20. Hacienda Hideaway Kitchen Kickoff / August
21. Fall Home Tour Part 1and Part 2 / September
22. A Spooky Chic Heights House/ October
23. Our Holiday Tablescape / November
24. DIY Wood Beam Ceiling / November
25. Hacienda Hideaway Flooring Install/ November
26. Holiday Home Tour Part 1and Part 2/ December
And now—my favorite part!—a few stats from 2021:
- Most page views: DIY Frame TV
- Most comments: We bought a house!
- Favorite on Instagram: Closet Reveal
- Lucas's favorite project: DIY Range Hood
- Afusu's favorite project: DIY Wood Beam Ceiling
I would love to know: what was your favorite post/project this year?
While I am still sorting out my personal goals for 2022, there is a long list of house projects we plan to tackle, and I'll share all of those in my next post to kick off the new year (along with a reader poll to get your feedback!)
As always, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being here through the ups and downs of life and cheering us on. I am looking forward to seeing what this next year has in store!
