2015: A DIY Year in Review

A look back at some of my favourite DIY projects from 2015…

 
 

Can you believe it?! Somehow another year has come and gone in what I can only describe as an instant! And what a year it’s been!

Having moved back to our hometown in Northern Alberta and of course, taking on our very first fixer-upper, 2015 has been a monumental year for the Mercers. And let me tell ya, I’ve had SUCH a blast sharing each and every step with y’all along the way! I’m SO incredibly grateful for each and every one of YOU for following along with our crazy, unpredictable, wonderful journey!

To celebrate the year ahead, I just couldn’t help but take a look back at how far we’ve come. So, kick back with your morning coffee my friends and enjoy this trip down memory lane as we take a peek at our DIY Year in Review.

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{January, February & March}

It all started with a move back to our little hometown in Northern Alberta. We purchased our first ever fixer-upper and have been hard at work making out visions for it come to life ever since…

 
 

{April & May}

After playing a bit a lot of catch up and settling in after the move, we finally got to work on our new (to us) home. In April we took part in the One Room Challenge, signing on to makeover one room in our house in just six weeks. After almost a year of dreaming up this Rustic Cabin-Themed Bedroom for our little man, I was so excited to finally make it come to life!

 

It was an absolute whirlwind, but totally worth it in the end!

Filled to the brim with all sorts of DIY projects like this Plank Wall, Wood Wrapped IKEA Shelf & of course, my fave, the Upholstered Wingback Headboard – this room was was a true labour of love!

 
 

{June}

After the chaos of the ORC, June was all about catching our breath with a few smaller projects around the house like this DIY Vintage Window Box…

 

And this little Scrap Wood & Mason Jar Planter Box…

 

One of my very favourite posts of the year was this look at our life behind the blog!

 
 

{July & August}

Was another chance to tackle a few projects that I’d been wanting to create for ages like this DIY Boxwood Wreath…

 

And one of my all-time favourite projects … this beautiful DIY Trumeau Mirror!

 
 

{September}

The Fall of 2015 was truly a life-changing time for me as I learned how to tidy my home once and for all!

 

Another all-time favourite project (come on, there’s bound to be a few!) would definitely be this DIY Vintage Desk Makeover. It was a project very close to our hearts and I’m so happy I could bring new life to this lovely old piece!

 

This simple 10 minute Fall wreath deserves a quick mention too, don’t you think?

 
 

{October}

Another One Room Challenge means another six weeks of chaos and crazy … thankfully it was all worth it to finally have the farmhouse style bedroom of my dreams!

 

Complete with another favourite DIY, this lovely Faux Fireplace!

 

And DIY Custom Lined Curtains (they’re easier than you think)!

 
 

{December}

The Christmas season was filled with all sorts of crafty goodness like these lovely DIY Farmhouse Stockings…

 

And this simple 5 Minute Christmas Wreath …

 

And of course, the final home tour of the year …

 
 

I couldn’t possibly be more excited about the year to come! There’s just something about a fresh start and nothing but possibility ahead!

We’ve got SO many BIG plans for 2016 – I have a feeling it’s going to be one heck of a year!

Wishing you nothing but good things in 2016 my friends!