What an amazing year 2012 was! I'm honored and in awe of all the amazing people I met, the stunning places I went and the family and friends I love. Happy 2013 to you all! Hugs Joanne
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| The year started off with the holidays with family, including the friendly snowmen the kids made. |
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| Throughout the year, including the winter, I made projects for DIY NETWORK with my friends -- Susan Teare, the photographer and Tina Noel (right), my assistant on the projects. We saw, spoke or heard no evil :) |
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| This was just one of the eight video salvage projects -- remodeling an outdated fireplace with salvage goods and all on a budget! You will be amazed what you can do with salvage goods. |
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Here is the after! Check out the DIY NETWORK videos -- I think you will love them.
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| Just days after the videos were complete, my family headed to Arizona, were I had a fabulous book signing at Sweet Salvage. The book continues to be a huge success and I love working with the publishing house, W.W. Norton. |
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In the spring issue of Better Homes and Garden, a story came out about redoing a mudroom with a peg wall -- that's my house and my daughter :) So fun to work with the BHG crew -- they are great!
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| Then there is the recycled at the school during an event. Never too early to learn the steps to a better world. |
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| More great DIY Projects -- soon I will get them all linked on my blog -- promise! |
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| Let's not forget the trip to Italy -- my twin sister, Rosanne's, (left) treat for my daughter's (her niece) 13th birthday. Truly a special time for all of us. We will never forget it. Thank you Zia Rosa (Auntie Rosie). |
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| Mother and daughter ROAD TRIP during the summer and we stopped at all the important landmarks, learning about our country's history, as we headed to a wedding in historic Williamsburg, Virginia.. |
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| So proud of my sister Julie and her husband Curtis for riding in the 100 mile ride for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. That was Julie's third year! Curt's first. My niece and brother-in-law both have Type 1. |
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| LOVE my family. My husband and daughter have been so supportive during this busy year! |
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| Visited my friend Karin Lidbeck, one of the most talented women I know, a stylist for Better Homes and Gardens, Country Living, Good Housekeeping, New England Home and many more publications. She is so fun! |
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| Another amazingly talented woman, Shannon Quimby, my BFF, came to my rescue when I need an assistant for a week on the DIY NETWORK video shoots. Thank you Shannon! |
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| And of course, Susan Teare, the photographer for my books and my DIY NETWORK projects. Words cannot describe how much I enjoy working and traveling with Susan. This year alone we have spent five weeks together in Vermont, Georgia, California, Washington, Oregon, and more! Thank you Susan for your great laugh and easy going attitude! |
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| One of the many book signings and talks throughout the year. This one was at Rejuvenation, hosted by William Sonoma's Designer Marketplace. Susan and I met the most amazing people. We look forward to working with them in 2013. |
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| More great projects with DIY NETWORK, this chicken coop will come live soon - the best and easiest coop to manage ever -- our chickens are so happy! I love working with DIY NETWORK -- Thank you Jackie! |
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A beautiful fall in Vermont.
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2013 started with one of the most beautiful snowstorms I've ever seen. It is magical. I'm so lucky and appreciate what I have and can do everyday. As the snow continues to fall, I'm inside busy writing away -- for my second Salvage Secrets book is due to the publisher this month. I can't wait to share it with you all. Thank you so much for your kindness and support! I look forward to another magical year!
Happy New Year to You and Your Family.
A Big Hug from Me, Joanne |
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