It's crazy to think that in January '09 I was getting just about 5,000 visits to LGN per month. Now I get twice that many every day! This has been really exciting for me and gives me the motivation to keep blogging and to work harder with Pearl Street Interiors.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for all your support and for spreading the word about my little offering to the blog world. To show you my gratitude, I've got some great giveaways planned for the next few weeks, so stay tuned!
And, for my newer readers (and those who like to reminisce), here are some of my favorite design posts of 2009:
January: LOTS of Children's Rooms
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and Painting Interior Doors
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February: Using miniblinds to make custom fabric shades
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and a living room mock up
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March: Make an ottoman out of a coffee table
Our Cambridge bedroom and adventures in spray painting upholstery
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April: Love seats at the foot of the bed??
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May: Wing Chair Inspiration
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June: A client's fun before and after
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July: Dover Living Room, here and here
August: My mom's Living Room
and Dining Room
and my Monogrammed Umbrella Stand
September: The Girls' Room
October: My Office
November: Our Dining Room and the projects (parts 1 and 2)
December: A recent client project
Did I leave out any of your favorites?