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June 22, 2015

Best of 2015 So Far…

It’s hard to believe this year is almost half way over! Where did 2015 go? While it seems to be going by faster than ever and has been full of fun, my to-do list doesn’t seem to be getting checked off quickly enough. Last year, I did a check in at the 6 month mark and it was motivating to see how much HAS gotten done and keep the inspiration going. Even if you don’t have a blog, I highly recommend making a list of all your accomplishments so far this year and then evaluating what you want to work on next!

Best of 2015, so far! On Design, Dining and Diapers Blog

So here are the Top 15 Projects completed in 2015 so far… 

Easter Cupcakes using Hershey's chocolate eggs

15. Easter Cupcakes With a Surprise Inside 

Mickey Mouse Water Bottle Labels

14. Mickey Mouse Party Ideas & Free Printables

Gray Sectional with Architecture Lamp

13. Gray Sectional Sitting Area

15 WEEKS WITH KIDS_312. And Then There Were 5!

Industrial Farmhouse Lighting Options

11. Picking Out a New Kitchen Chandelier

Best Places to Find Inexpensive Industrial Decor

10. Industrial Decor Shopping Guide 

DIY Decorative Ladder Using Steel Pipes

9. Decorative Pipe Ladder Tutorial

Modern Industrial Family Room

8. Rustic Industrial Family Room Reveal 

Rustic Modern Boys Room

7. Rustic Boys Room Reveal Part 1

DIY Wood Striped Wall

6. DIY Wood Striped Wall 

Gray and white kitchen with dark accents5. Our Gray and White Kitchen 

Side Table Makeover using chalky paint and diy concrete table top. Get all the details on the blog4. Side Table Makeover Using Concrete Overlay 

Modern Industrial Family Room With mixed finishes

3. Industrial Family Room Partial Reveal 

Modern Rustic Console Table Display2. Rustic Modern Console Display 

DIY Garage Mudroom - inexpensive way to organize you and your kiddos

1. Garage Mudroom Space 

It’s refreshing to see all the work that went into the past six months (and more not shown). Plus it’s always fun to see what YOUR favorite posts have been this year.

Looking forward to completing more projects during the remaining 6 months and getting ready for baby #3 to arrive!

Do you have a favorite so far?

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

Filed Under: ALL POSTS, Before and Afters, Blogging, DIY Home Decor, DIY Projects, Our Current Home, Our Home Projects

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  1. Suzanne says

    June 22, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    It’s fun to look back and reflect on the different ways we have spent our days. All of your projects are wonderful. If I were to choose a favorite, it would be a toss up between your ‘Rustic Boys Room’ and your ‘Rustic Modern Console Display’. Look forward to seeing what the remainder of the year brings for you.
    Thanks for the inspiration,
    Suzanne
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