It’s HERE!!!
My 1 year blogging anniversary week!
Thursday is my actual blogging anniversary, but all this week I’m going to be sharing my most viewed posts from this last year & having some AMAZING giveaways!
The first giveaway will start tomorrow morning.
So… of course my top viewed post had paint involved! 
Here’s a flashback to January of this year…
{My Board & Batten Bathroom}
I’ve had this on my DESPERATELY WANT –TO-DO LIST since I first saw it done at It’s The Little Things That Make A House A Home. There is fantastic info on how they did it, plus links to other sites for more info.
Just to flashback… here’s what the bathroom looked like before… just a boring, builder bathroom.
Over the weekend I picked up my Dad’s nail gun and saw to make this project much quicker (2 items that I would love to own).
I started by putting pieces of 1×8 MDF across the top. I cut it into sections to go around this protrusion. I used liquid nails and my nail gun to attach my boards.
Then I nailed 1 1/2” slats in vertically every 12 inches.
The Lettered Cottage helped me plan the ledge shelf. I put a 1×4 on top of my 1×8. It was a challenge trimming out the center to fit around my wall extension… I’m glad my hubby helped on that. It would have helped to have a jigsaw (I think that’s what they are called).
Don’t you love my template skills… got to love play-doh!
One of those nifty “L” shaped pieces of molding finished off the ledge shelf.
A good caulking of all seams and putty in the nail holes gives it that seamless, finished look. I have to tell you I love DAP products… great caulking and their putty that is pink till it dries is brilliant.
A coat of glossy white made everything look just lovely.
I still need to finish the other side of the bathroom… see…
I’d love to replace the mirror and the light fixture I replaced earlier this summer.
I love how a few pieces of wood and paint can completely change a space. This was a pretty easy project too. It was my first time using a power saw and nail gun. So, if you’ve been thinking about doing a project like this… do it! You can…
i love the board and batten!
I've looked at this post many, many times! One of my favorites. I am determined to do it somewhere in my house!
That's gorgeous! I used a nail gun for the first time on Saturday. I was a little scared but I love how powerful it is. Thanks for hosting and happy anniversary.
The board and batten looks amazing! I'm so impressed!! thanks for hosting!
heather
Beautiful! I love it! Such a fantastic makeover! I got my hubby a nail gun set and a compressor for Christmas but I love dragging it out! You can actually get really good deals on some kits that have been refurbished! (That's my lil tip for you on your anniversary!) Thanks for hosting!
Happy anniversary Maryann!! Thanks for all the link parties
All the best and continued success for your blog! I love reading it!
Congrats on a year! And thanks for hosting this link party each week – I know it's a lot of work!
WOW! A whole year! Congrats and here's to another year!
I'm lovin' Kacie's kitchen remodel! I am in the middle of doing my own and hers is so inspiring!
Diane
That is marvelous…I soooo want to do this in one room of my house. It's freaking awesome!
Thanks for hosting. It's one of my faves, but this is the first time I've linked in like forever
Happy anniversary Maryann!!
Thanks for hosting:))
Greetings from Europe, Biljana
I love all the posts, they are so inspiring. Thanks for the party! Congrats on your one year anniversary!
Congrats on your one year anniversary!!! Here's to many many more, girl!! I'm still gasping from this post…..wow!!!! Love it! I'm definitely going to keep Liquid Nails on hand from now on….! lol!
xoxo laurie@heavens-walk
I just wanted to thank you for hosting this wonderful link party. It is my favorite. But don't tell anyone else.
Traci
I Love that bathroom! ::sigh::
Happy Anniversary & Thanks for Hosting!