Happy New Year friends! I hope your holidays were fun-filled and relaxing. A little R&R with family and friends always does the soul wonders.
As enjoyable as my time off was, I’m so happy to be back! 2016 was a wonderful year and it brought with it opportunities, growth, lessons learned, and even new friendships. I have a good feeling more amazing things are around the corner for this year. It’s exciting and a little scary all at the same time, but I can’t wait to see how 2017 unfolds.
So, what’s up and coming on the Salvaged Inspirations calendar?
To kick off the new year, I’ve been approached to be a part of the Reloved Designer Team, a featured series in the popular UK Magazine ReLoved!
I’m so honoured to have been asked and I can hardly contain my excitement! It’s been a lifelong dream of mine to have my writing and photography in PRINT! I love sharing what I’ve learned with others and Reloved is an amazing Upcycling and DIY mag to share my shenanigans in! I can’t tell you how thrilled I am. This may be a few months in the making, but I’ll be sure to keep you updated with any new developments.
Switching gears, here’s a promise to myself… I will do some more decorating and restyling in my own home this year. There. I said it. And now that I’ve announced it, you can hold me accountable. I’ve restyled and painted plenty of furniture for clients and for sale. But I haven’t used my creativity to dress up my own home aside from my Salvaged Bathroom Makeover last year. As I confessed in that post, it’s been years since I’ve decorated. Part of me is embarrassed to show you my home. I don’t even entertain here anymore. Partly because since I work from home, getting out and socializing is an absolute must… otherwise, I’d go stir crazy. And partly because my home doesn’t reflect who I am anymore… with the exception of my bathroom {which I had so much fun doing! – big smile}. I’m still unsure of what my exact style is, or which direction I want to go. I also have no idea what I’ll end up doing or in what room I’ll do it in, but I know I’ll enjoy whatever happens and be sure to share my restyles with you.
In the meantime, I have a TON of new inventory waiting to be painted-pretty in 2017! Or at least it felt like a ton when MMM and I were arranging it into my storage space. I can’t wait to get started and share these makeovers with you.
And speaking of furniture makeovers, next week’s blog is going to answer one of the most FAQ’s I was asked last year. It’s going to be gold for anyone who wants to know a number of ways to Paint Furniture Without Sanding, so don’t miss it!
Lastly, I want to end this post and start this new year with thanks and gratitude.Without a doubt, the best part of this blog is YOU! Thank you for all your kind feedback on social media and here on the SI Blog. I’m so grateful to you for dropping by and inspiring me to come to ‘work’ everyday.
Feel free to chime in and say HI! I missed you and I always love hearing from you! 🙂
Here’s to us… to an amazing and exciting 2017!
Denise xo
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Congratulations on the magazine feature!! =) And I can’t wait to see what 2017 has to bring us in terms of your restyles. 😉 Here’s to a good new year!
Thanks and Happy New Year to YOU! Love your new pic! <3
Aww, thanks! <3 <3
I am so happy for you for this Magazine ” THING ” !!! Excited to see ALL you share with us this new Year ! May Yours and Our ” little ” Lights shine brighter still this New Year !
I’m so excited too… Thank you Catherine! I’m wishing you and yours a bright 2017 too! x
Congratulations! What a great adventure for you this year!
Best,
Kelly
Thanks Kelly! All the best to you and Brett in 2017! x
Happy New Year Denise! I couldn’t be happier for you. I can’t wait to see your feature in the ‘Reloved’ magazine. I’m sure this is only the beginning of a very busy and successful year for you. I want to say “thank-you” for sharing with us SI readers over the years. Your unbridled enthusiasm and love of upcycling are so inspiring. Looking forward to following you in 2017,
Happy New Year Monique!!! Thanks so much for the vote of confidence and YOUR enthusiasm! I always look forward to your ‘visits’! Wishing you the very best in 2017. xo
Amazing Denise So happy for you 🙂 Keep us posted 🙂
Thanks and will do! Happy New Year to you and Pat.:) Hope you had an amazing holiday season. xo
Congratulations on your new endeavours. Sounds like so much fun.
Thanks Mary… and so much fun! And you would know because I know your beauties have been featured in a few mags! xo
Happy New Year Denise 🙂 Sounds like you’re starting 2017 off with a bang! Congratulations on the magazine feature, I’m sure you’ll do a wonderful job! I’m looking forward to seeing with 2017 brings 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks and Happy New Year Annie!!! 🙂 I hope 2017 brings you everything you wish for! x
What an asset you will be! Congratulations to both you, the Publisher and their readers.
Awwww…thanks so much Mary-Louise! Wishing you all the best in 2017! Hugz
Congratulations on such a wonderful opportunity! I think your ideas will make a great addition to the publication. Wishing you a happy New Year and looking forward to your upcoming projects.
Thanks so much!x Wishing you a successful and Happy New Year too Patricia.
congratulations Denise !! This is fantastic news!!! I’m soooooo happy for you – you deserve this and you will be an absolute asset to the Reloved Design Team.
Renee
Thanks Renee… that’s very sweet!!! I’m soooooo excited to have even been asked… never mind see something of mine in print. I can’t wait!
Happy New Year!! Congratulations on your new adventure, you’ve worked hard and I’m sure you are deserving of it. I’m very happy for you…..give it hell!!
Will do Sally!!! Happy New Year to you as well. x
you do such lovely work and have such a great sense of style and color! I’m sure as you go forward in your own home, that it will reflect all your talent! Be fearless, I’m sure it will be a great year for you!
Aw thanks…and it’s funny because I really enjoy being a little adventurous with my furniture restyles, yet I’m so hesitant with my own home. So thanks Kim. I appreciate the encouragement! 🙂
Good for you. You certainly deserve it. You are a great inspiration to all and I look forward to your posts. ~Ginene
Thanks Ginene! 🙂 And Happy New Year to you. Wishing you the very best in 2017! x
This is amazing news, many congratulations!
Thanks Julie! Loved your 2016 makeovers… beautiful work. x
Congratulations! That sounds like a really fabulous opportunity, and magazine work is so much fun. Good luck.
Thanks Jenn! I’m super excited! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year! x