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The Journey of 2012

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">What a year! </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I have enjoyed this journey of 2012- </span><b style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">Immensely!</b></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I have appreciated the support you have provided by taking the time to visit me, chat with me and laugh with me and for letting me </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">inspire you through my projects, thoughts and ideas. </span></div><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Here's a snapshot of what 2012  looked like here at </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Top This Top That</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> Furniture Makeovers</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P17YCFXkGAE/UN4Amo-hdFI/AAAAAAAAZTk/1T3ULZFtL_s/s1600/2012-11-26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P17YCFXkGAE/UN4Amo-hdFI/AAAAAAAAZTk/1T3ULZFtL_s/s640/2012-11-26.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-lunch-hour-makeover.html">mantel makeover</a>  2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/04/i-was-on-my-way-to-beach.html">dresser using Graphite ASCP</a> </span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: large;"> 3) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/10/magazines-or-sheet-music.html">sheet music or a pulpit?</a> </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">4) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/will-dude-appreciate-it.html">my goodwill find</a>  5) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/07/third-time-is-charm.html">3rd time is a charm</a></span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i> Wreaths</i></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bv0JTxHiAWQ/UN4IIUOQSrI/AAAAAAAAZVY/VXDylOwYKPU/s1600/front+porch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bv0JTxHiAWQ/UN4IIUOQSrI/AAAAAAAAZVY/VXDylOwYKPU/s640/front+porch.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/easiest-burlap-wreath-you-will-ever.html">Easter </a>2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-decor-outside-house.html">Christmas</a>  4) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/additional-instructions-for-burlap.html">Burlap Wreath Tutorial</a> 4)<a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-easiest-fall-burlap-wreath.html"> Fall </a></span></i><br /><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">5) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/12/new-years-is-at-door.html">New Years</a></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Room Makeovers</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tntMC3TcXVU/UN4QX9okPHI/AAAAAAAAZU0/eCRvgdGJvGs/s1600/bathupdate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tntMC3TcXVU/UN4QX9okPHI/AAAAAAAAZU0/eCRvgdGJvGs/s640/bathupdate.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/01/impossibilities-challenge-my-game-room.html">Game Room</a> 2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/and-oscar-goes-to.html">Media Room</a> 3) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/05/bathroom-transformation-thats-not-lemon.html">Guest Bath</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Outdoor Projects</i></b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aJ1nH4YeZOg/UN4bdxNepRI/AAAAAAAAZWM/MRN9MCcgY9o/s1600/2012-06-30.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aJ1nH4YeZOg/UN4bdxNepRI/AAAAAAAAZWM/MRN9MCcgY9o/s640/2012-06-30.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/will-you-sit-with-me-now.html">Adirondack redo</a> 2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-refurbish-your-old-chaise.html">refurbish your old chaise lounge</a> 3) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/08/i-am-moonlighting-as-mason.html">stone steps</a> 4) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-john-deere-inspired-mailbox.html">mailbox makeover</a> 5) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/07/birdbath-makeover-tutorial.html">mosaic birdbath</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>DIY  Projects</b></i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wzAENtheB5U/UN4dOFz33vI/AAAAAAAAZW0/_7S4OnngATs/s1600/2012-03-281.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wzAENtheB5U/UN4dOFz33vI/AAAAAAAAZW0/_7S4OnngATs/s640/2012-03-281.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i>1) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/what-i-wish-i-knew-then-about-my.html">PB inspired pails</a> 2) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/04/ill-drink-to-that.html">cork/chalk board</a> 3)<a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/01/get-your-hop-on.html"> hopscotch </a>4) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/debate-is-over.html">easy curtain panels </a>5) <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/03/next-phase-of-my-office-and-fabric.html">stenciling a bookcase</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I hope you will enjoy visiting or re-visiting any of these projects from the year or </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">for a complete list of my projects</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> you can click </span><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/tutorial-gallery.html"><b>here</b></a>.</i><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> I look forward to ringing in the New Year with you and having you along for the ride as I continue to 'dabble" at whatever</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> comes <strike>my</strike> our way.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Cheers!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H5ysYKoHVfs/TwEIGl8ZIgI/AAAAAAAARN0/ZQxgRse_W6Q/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H5ysYKoHVfs/TwEIGl8ZIgI/AAAAAAAARN0/ZQxgRse_W6Q/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Grateful for~</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">The chance to write this blog and meet so many creative and inspiring people. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Sharing:</i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/12/sns-168-your-best-diys-of-2012.html">Funky Junk Interiors</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/a-cabin-renovation-restoration-on-the-russian-river/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BetweenNapsOnThePorch+%28BETWEEN+NAPS+ON+THE+PORCH%29">Between Naps On The Porch</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><a href="http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/2012/12/pretty-things-link-party-1-is-live-plus.html">Twelve o eight</a></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2013/01/wow-us-wednesdays-99.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20SavvySouthernStyle%20(Savvy%20Southern%20Style)"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a></span><br /><a center="center" href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/01/feathered-nest-friday.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20blogspot/QoLtm%20(%3Cdiv%20style=" text-align:="text-align:"><br /><b><br /></b> <b><br /></b> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; 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The Journey of 2012

What a year! I have enjoyed this journey of 2012- Immensely! I have appreciated the support you have provided by taking the time to visit m...

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New Years Is At The Door

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">This year my front doors will be getting more dressed up for the big night then I will.......</span></div><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VS7t49vvgak/UNzD3Y5ZNvI/AAAAAAAAZQo/YQ_qNil77pE/s1600/IMG_5536.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VS7t49vvgak/UNzD3Y5ZNvI/AAAAAAAAZQo/YQ_qNil77pE/s640/IMG_5536.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="none" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fnew-years-is-at-door.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VS7t49vvgak%2FUNzD3Y5ZNvI%2FAAAAAAAAZQo%2FYQ_qNil77pE%2Fs1600%2FIMG_5536.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-VS7t49vvgak%2FUNzD3Y5ZNvI%2FAAAAAAAAZQo%2FYQ_qNil77pE%2Fs640%2FIMG_5536.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=New%20Years%20Door%20at%20Top%20This%20Top%20That"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">all gussied up in vibrant pinks, silver and sequins. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Me- jammies, footies and a pony tail.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EN8pgElWh_c/UNzCsUiXg4I/AAAAAAAAZQE/qCYlbm4cwlc/s1600/IMG_5544.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EN8pgElWh_c/UNzCsUiXg4I/AAAAAAAAZQE/qCYlbm4cwlc/s640/IMG_5544.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><center><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="none" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Ftopthistopthat.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F12%2Fnew-years-is-at-door.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-EN8pgElWh_c%2FUNzCsUiXg4I%2FAAAAAAAAZQE%2FqCYlbm4cwlc%2Fs1600%2FIMG_5544.JPG%22%20imageanchor%3D%221%22%20style%3D%22margin-left%3A%201em%3B%20margin-right%3A%201em%3B%22%3E%3Cimg%20border%3D%220%22%20height%3D%22640%22%20src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-EN8pgElWh_c%2FUNzCsUiXg4I%2FAAAAAAAAZQE%2FqCYlbm4cwlc%2Fs640%2FIMG_5544.JPG%22%20width%3D%22426%22&description=New%20Years%20Wreath%20using%20Deco%20Mesh"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">There will be no mistaken identity when they show up to the party with their scrolly monogram initial covered in metallic paint. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">These babies are going all out!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOOfo7g1e8o/UNzB0cv7FvI/AAAAAAAAZP0/FqHRwXvOlVc/s1600/IMG_5547.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZOOfo7g1e8o/UNzB0cv7FvI/AAAAAAAAZP0/FqHRwXvOlVc/s640/IMG_5547.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And when it's time to make a toast, the champagne glass is</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> ready to go.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> I on the other hand, will be sipping hot tea and honey with </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Vicks Vapor Rub between my toes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uxh-PN-t4uk/UNzFodApgvI/AAAAAAAAZRQ/T3vEIOC1_M8/s1600/IMG_5496.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uxh-PN-t4uk/UNzFodApgvI/AAAAAAAAZRQ/T3vEIOC1_M8/s640/IMG_5496.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">But that's okay, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Just looking at them makes me feel all fuzzy,festive and better. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GHmGX8NlGO8/UNzEC4_mw8I/AAAAAAAAZQw/3_3Nc6RRpms/s1600/IMG_5523.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GHmGX8NlGO8/UNzEC4_mw8I/AAAAAAAAZQw/3_3Nc6RRpms/s640/IMG_5523.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And since I won't be ringing in the New Year at any other place then my couch with my hubby, I will keep them up for a few weeks and probably feel the need to count down every time I see my doors!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">  5..4..3..2..1</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m0mJz-bPbZY/UNziIxSO4zI/AAAAAAAAZSE/r5moLBzCc-s/s1600/IMG_5506.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m0mJz-bPbZY/UNziIxSO4zI/AAAAAAAAZSE/r5moLBzCc-s/s640/IMG_5506.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Happy New Year!</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Hope you are having a great week.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H5ysYKoHVfs/TwEIGl8ZIgI/AAAAAAAARN0/ZQxgRse_W6Q/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H5ysYKoHVfs/TwEIGl8ZIgI/AAAAAAAARN0/ZQxgRse_W6Q/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Grateful for~</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The wonderful year that I have had, despite getting sick the last week of the year!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div><div><i>Sharing:</i><br /><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/12/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-target-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FOivM+%28Tatertots+and+Jello%29"><i>Tatertots and Jello</i></a><br /><a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/2012/12/weekend-bloggy-reading-link-up_28.html"><i>Serenity Now</i></a></div><div><br /></div></center></center>

New Years Is At The Door

This year my front doors will be getting more dressed up for the big night then I will....... all gussied up in vibrant pinks, silver and se...