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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Favorite images of the year

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2011 was a great year - admittedly very stressful with the detailed part of the house build and the thousands of selections that had to be made, not to mention listing a house for sale in this atrocious real estate market, selling the house, and on top of that a big move after 14 years in the same house.  But also wonderful - finally moving into the house that I had planned for and dreamed about for many years, moving to a different part of town (which has truly been life transforming - no longer do I spend 4+ hours in the car every day), getting used to a new routine (which is great for someone like me who thrives on change).  

Thank you to all of my readers who continue to visit despite the fact that my post frequency has been unpredictable and sporadic this year.  If you are not already an email subscriber (or google reader subscriber or a fan on facebook), I encourage you to connect in one of these ways since I often go many weeks between posts!

Last year, on January 1st, I posted all of my favorite images from my blog during the previous year.  I thought it would be fun and visually inspiring to do so again.   Here are my favorite TTI blog images from 2011, with a link to the post that they came from underneath.  

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/12/wreath-debate.html
http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/12/wreath-debate.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/12/exterior-lanterns.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/11/moravian-stars.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/11/moravian-stars.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/11/in-search-of-perfect-chandelier.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/11/in-search-of-perfect-chandelier.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/11/beautiful-bedroom.html
http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/10/story-of-light-basil-flush-mount-from.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/10/morning-view.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/08/hand-towels-where-do-you-put-them.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/08/more-sinks-on-walls.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/08/more-sinks-on-walls.html
http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/07/selecting-pool-color.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/07/selecting-pool-color.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/07/selecting-pool-color.html


http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/08/inspiring-book.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/06/highgrove.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/12/my-book-list-christmas-2011.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/06/authors-house.html
http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/06/beautiful-bedroom-and-inspirational.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/06/beautiful-bedroom-and-inspirational.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/06/beautiful-bedroom-and-inspirational.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/06/painted-wood-floors.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/05/house-that-keeps-on-inspiring-amazing.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/05/selecting-bed.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/05/laundry-rooms.html
http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/05/laundry-rooms.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/05/peachtree-battle-house-and-garden-tour.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/04/childhood-homes-of-royal-brides.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/04/happy-easter.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/04/thoughts-on-patterns.html
http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/04/from-blog-post-to-reality-groin-vault.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/04/amazing-high-point-market-century.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/04/amazing-high-point-market-century.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/04/amazing-high-point-market.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/04/amazing-high-point-market.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/03/inspirational-discovery.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/03/inspirational-discovery.html
http://www.quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/artist/lisa-olliff

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/03/staging-our-house.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/03/staging-our-house.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/03/staging-our-house.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/03/beautiful-guest-house.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/03/little-architecture-tourism.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/03/interesting-chair.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/03/interesting-chair.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/02/interior-design-begins.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/02/beautiful-art.html
http://www.quatrefoildesign.bigcartel.com/artist/melissa-payne-baker

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/02/jackye-lanhams-beautiful-new-website.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/02/jackye-lanhams-beautiful-new-website.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/02/childhood-bedrooms.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/01/four-beautiful-homes.html 
http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/01/2011-cathedral-tour-of-homes.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/01/what-do-you-notice.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/01/selecting-kitchen-countertops-search.html

http://www.thingsthatinspire.net/2011/01/selecting-kitchen-countertops-search.html

Best wishes for a wonderful 2012!  I have some interesting things both house related and store related in the works, and I am looking forward to sharing them with you.



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25 comments:

  1. These are some really beautiful images. What a lovely recap of the year's posts. Looking forward to see what you have in store for 2012!

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  2. Holly....wow this is like rolling out the red carpet of your very best posts all in one! I think I have seen most but will happily go down memory lane again as well as visit those posts that I didn't catch. Many beauties here, and will be sure to bookmark this post.
    Hope you are settling into your new home.....its very exciting but I know its also a lot of work (and hopefully very much a labor of love)!
    I want to wish you a wonderful, merry, healthy New Year filled with all great things! Cheers to a fabulous 2012!

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  3. Your blog is one of my favorites, has been for years. I treasure every post. Thank you for making 2011 more inspirational for so many of us. I am looking forward to more inspiration in 2012. Happy new year!

    - Jen

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  4. It's always such an honor to us when you include our work on your impeccable site. Your perspective, eye for detail and thoughtful research make Things That Inspire one of the BEST. Hope that 2012 is a great year for you and your family, Holly!

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  5. Happy New Year!! What a beautiful roundup! Thank you for all of the inspiration you provide for us, it so so very appreciated! I look forward to seeing what it in store for us in 2012!

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  6. Thank you for all the inspiration and beauty you so generously share with all of us. It has made my world more lovely!
    Happy, happy new year!
    xo isa

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  7. Holly it has been a wonderful adventure with you and I look forward to even more !

    All the best in 2012!

    I hope you will enter my Giveaway From Serena & Lily!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  8. These are indeed very inspiring and a very nice way to start the year right. :) Very beautiful images of homes and rooms that I would really like to make as my benchmark when designing my own house. :D

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  9. The images give me a real sense of you and your personality. Wonderful way to look back and to the future in the same breath. To embrace change is to live life to it's fullest! Bravo!

    Cheers,
    John

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  10. Hi Holly,

    Thanks for this wonderful recap of the year and for the inspiration and beauty that you bring to so many! Happy New Year!

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  11. What a fabulous group of images. Hope all is going well, and you are getting settled in your new home. Wishing you all the best in 2012!!

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  12. Holly,
    These images are truly "things that inspire!! Thank you for the beauty and inspiration you share with us all year! Best wishes in your new year and your new home.
    Julie

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  13. Beautiful pictures of a year gone by.
    Looking forward to many more.
    Happy New Year! Francine

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  14. Hi...I think your blog is very inspiring. You have a great sense of style and culture. Thank you & Happy New Year!

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  15. I love reading your blog! You've had a heck of a year! 2012 is the year of our build and when we'll be moving into our home. I've loved reading about your thoughts and choices. But I'm wondering what you did end up choosing for your kitchen and bathroom for countertops and what your home looks like! When do we get to see your home in full?! I've been waiting for so long and just can't wait to see it!!

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  16. Very beautiful pictures

    Happy New Year! xxx

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  17. I'm voting for the "basil flush mount" post with the white palenling and glass door. But I get more than one vote, right?

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  18. What a fantastic roundup of some of your most beautiful posts! I am going to have spend some time going back through these and enjoying them again! Happy New Year!

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  19. I used the first image (once I found it on your site) as a screen saver for my computer at work...it was fun having co workers ask if that was my house! :-)
    I'm looking forward to 2012 and to your posts, which always inspire and interest me.
    Karen

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  20. Holly,
    You truly have been an inspiration to me...and I feel like I'm shadowing your past year's work, as we make progress on our renovation/facelift. Suddenly, I need to make a lot of decisions and feel like I don't have a cohesive plan...so I find your blog and past posts a source of calm and information.

    I can't wait to hear what you have in the works for this year. May it be your best and happiest yet.

    xo Elizabeth

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  21. I'll certainly visit your Facebook account. At least I can be updated by your posts even if I am doing FB. Happy New Year!

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  22. Love the quatrefoil.. flushmount, and quatrefoil cut outs in cabinetry ...beautiful choices of favorite things!!!!

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  23. Glad I found your blog...you have some amazing rooms to ispire!
    xo
    Sharon

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  24. Hi, Holly! I really enjoy your blog and have been reading for a couple of years. I added it to my reading list, and I'm pretty selective in my choices! If you would, please take a second to check out my blog – and perhaps consider adding it to your reading list? I'd be most appreciative!

    http://finefeathereddesign.blogspot.com

    Best,
    Denise

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