I’m normally not a fan of the “year in review”, “best of”, “recap of any sort” type of list. I like to look forward, make plans, imagine the possibilities… in fact..I get pretty excited about it!

I’m working on my editorial calendar as we speak, and I’m super pumped to see what 2014 brings, as well as to bring you more styling, more shoots, and more fun!

But I can’t help but to look back on this past year with just a little bit of pride. The blog came a long way baby!

I’ve gathered together a few of my favorite posts from 2013, because it’s fun for me to check them out again (and I hope fun for you)… and if you’re new to the blog… maybe you missed them!

So here’s part 1… ENJOY!

1. Interview with Nathan Turner: An interview with a design great and a book giveaway made my day (while fighting the nastiest flu!). 

2. Design Bloggers Conference Wrap Up: Such an honor to receive the scholarship, and a “kick in the pants” to keep me going… 

3. Nine Zero One Braid Bar: What beats a fun day at the salon with the 901 girls and my fave photographer? Not much!

4. La Cienega Design Quarter Style Shoot: My first real style shoot and still my favorite to this day!

5. Thomas Lavin Showroom Runway To Room Contest: My first collaboration with Kelly GoLightly and the opportunity to check out my readers’ creativity!

6. Anine Bing Studio Visit: She’s a blogger “must have”… and I definitely walked away with a “piece de resistance”… 

Part 2 coming tomorrow!