You just don’t really realize how cool your year has been until you wrap up the works in one of these types of posts. Each year just seems to get more meaningful. And it isn’t just about the projects. It’s everything that revolves around this blog gig.
Here’ is Funky Junk’s best projects and posts of 2013.
Fasten your seatbelt… this stuff will make you laugh and cry. And hopefully even learn something! 🙂
A Year of Junk
Click here for all of —> January
How to make pipe curtain rods with sheet curtains / video included.
This industrial take on curtains polished off the ‘spare room photo studio’!
Click here for all of —> February
My church asked me for a bulletin board. So upon gathering a whole bunch of nothings, this 6 foot tall board cost me a whoppin’ $2. For the burlap sand bags. I did not submit the bill for expenses this round.
2 ingredient gluten free pancakes.
All it takes to make these delicious pancakes is an egg and a banana. The end.
Click here for all of —> March
A Mixmaster Snowdrop Centrepiece
Because it worked.
New branding and a new blog for Funky Junk
One of the most asked questions I get is what template my blog is from. It isn’t. It’s completely custom designed and built. This post explains who, what, when, where and why.
And THIS post shows the reaction once it went live.
Junkin’ at Granny and Grumpa’s… again.
The best day ever was when I discovered this farm 10 minutes from me. Barns and barns and BARNS filled to the brim with life long collections. You won’t believe your eyes.
Click here for all of —> April
The perfect little portable garden!
Click here for all of —> May
A knock your socks off home tour of The Graphics Fairy
I was there. I stayed in this home. How could this post NOT be a raging success with the beautiful subject matter at hand?! This photo heavy tour is a MUST SEE.
How to make a pallet wood chair in a couple of hours.
This biggest hit for 2013 didn’t even require pounding a pallet up for change! It really was a breeze to make and we loved it all summer long.
This post is my #2 all TIME most popular post, having been pinned over 200k times.
Click here for all of —> June
Funky Junk’s full summer home tour 2013
One of my most popular posts to date.
Click here for all of —> July
Cheater 2 pallet garden walkway
No building required! The hardest part was levelling the ground.
Installing screen doors on french doors… easy and cheap!
I needed screens to keep the cats inside the house, but didn’t want to pay a fortune. So I invented my own way… and it worked with cheap $35 prebuilt doors!
A flower filled outdoor patio office
Come and visit my little patio sanctuary with my junk styled planters! With not a dead petal in sight.
The little rustic garden shed that could – inspirational
What transpired when I allowed the grapevines to go wild on the shed… and what it meant to me.
Click here for all of —> August
Our Summer Adventure 4 – The Cozy Little Cottage tour
Take an AMAZING tour of a sweet cottage totally decked out with just thrift store finds! Jaw dropping gorgeous. It’s way more than what you could ever think right now.
This entire road trip transpired through a miracle and led to a story based series. This is what happened when an online addict and gamer both head far, far away to a little cottage with no wifi. And what became of it. Read the entire 7 part series HERE.
Click here for all of —> September
What to do with too tiny bathroom cabinets. The 3rd one is a photographer’s dream… check it out!
How to make a trunk ottoman on wheels
Best thing we ever did! I need to make another so we each have one now.
Toolbox on wheels becomes a side table
Another best thing we ever did! The hidden storage is amazing.
Reclaimed garden features at a Hope Garden Centre
If you love reclaimed pieces in a garden, this little tour is a must see. Taken when I was on my little weekend getaway at Hope, BC Canada.
Crazy crates on a wall kitchen phone station
We ran out of room… so we went UP!
Click here for all of —> October
The little red bench coffee station
Double your counter space with a little red bench.
I was on the hunt for junk, and all pointing fingers led me to this place. Extreme doesn’t cut it. You’re in for one wild ride… watch your step…
Junkers Unite with some junky kitchen cabinets!
If you’re tired of standard kitchen cabs, this temporary junk fix could be for you!
Part 1 – Pottery Barn Inspired Oil Funnel Gear Junk Lamp
It’s a mouthful, but man oh man, is it a lamp and a half!
Also includes Part 2 / how to wire it.
Also includes a kitty that didn’t stay put for long…
Click here for all of —> November
Make this twig pinecone garland… for free!
It’s really rustic, and REALLY easy!
Make a toolbox charging station
Works great, and is good and junky! #WIN
Click here for all of —> December
12 Days of Christmas Junk – complete collection of Funky Junk’s 2013 Christmas
I banded together with 5 other blogs for 72 new Chrsitmas projects in total. What a ride! This is the most I’ve done for Christmas to date. Total junk, totally free, and so easy!
Funky Junk’s 2013 full Christmas Home Tour
If you desire a different twist to Christmas, this would be your tour… it’s one of my most popular posts to date.
A little rustic shed caught in the snow
An explosion of rustic goodness caught in the middle of a big, fluffy snow dump!
A Year of Inspiring Posts
My little girl was always hanging off the back of my office chair while I blogged, so one day I took a photoshoot of her. I’m so glad I did. 4 months later she was no longer with us. Don’t delay these special opportunities!
I knew nothing. So one day I picked up a drill. This is a story of how that one little drill turned into so much more. The success of this post completely threw me off guard.
My 6 ridiculously easy, free, life changing habits
I felt lousy one day so I forced myself to take a walk. It was then that I realized we all have the means to feel AMAZING every single day with these oh so very simple habits.
Missing Teddy – with her last video
You came to my rescue 190 comments later when my sweet little Teddy passed on. The video was taken the day before in her favourite spot by the creek out back. Trust your gut during these times… make it special. This one’s a tear jerker but worth it if you can get through it.
Relearning to love where you live
I don’t love my house. Does that shock you? Here’s how I made it my own regardless of what the structure itself looks like.
A stray cat came to pay me a visit. But when I found the owners, I internally panicked! So we went shopping to ‘look’. And came home with TWO! Here’s the story along with 100+ comments! And here’s a post with their first official photo shoot. When they aren’t running full speed.
The 1.67 travel trailer door repair.. and a lesson
I was about to go camping but my door died. Which made me nearly die. So I bit the bullet and did something I NEVER thought I could do against other’s advice. Glad I didn’t listen! 73 comments agree.
Want change? Then YOU must change… or morph.
This post is a must read if you feel ‘stuck’ in life. Here’s how to get out of that rut.
When Signcraft Magazine visited Funky Junk
A junker gets into a sign magazine?! Ahhh… but there’s that loophole you see…
I’ve been there. Penniless and with no ability. I get it. But did you know you can end that?
I spell out the reason why I’m no longer going without in life. This post will leave you BREATHLESS. And eager to do more.
Old posts still on fire
VERY popular older posts that continue to stand the test of time…
How to edge flowerbeds like a pro
Do this and your flowerbeds will look like you paid a fortune to have them pro done. Well worth the effort! I’m still so surprised this post continues to be #1! Above all of them. ALL. Maybe I should have been a gardener?!
Everything you ever wanted to know about pallet wood
Is it truly safe to use? How can you tell? I tell all here.
This method uses decals as stencils. One of the first DIY old sign tutorials on the web.
3 years ago, this happened. And this is how it looks today. Still.
How something so simple became so popular I have no idea.
This is a (my) story about how I had to lose everything in order to get everything my heart truly desired. All because of one prayer.
Warning… it may make you cry.
Thanks so very much for coming along for this junk ride! Here’s to an even wilder 2014!
All of your posts are so wonderful! What a great year 2013 was!
Thanks Kim! Here’s to a fabulous 2014! May it become everything you desire. 🙂
I love your blog. Your junk. You style. Thanks for being so courageous and inspirational!
Thanks for continuing to tune in, Kim! You help make this little hobby what it is today!
Wonderful, simply wonderful. I wasn’t into rust when I happened across your blog but your photography pulled me in, your story intrigued me and your resourcefulness and resilience encouraged me. Thank you, Donna. You are wished a peaceful heart, the best of health and prosperity in 2014 and always.
Thanks Susan! So glad the rust didn’t scare you away! haha Happy New Year!
Donna, I can’t pick a favorite. They were all super projects and posts. I am really impressed with your blog overhaul. It’s the most fun and creative layout in blogland!
Thanks Carlene, I adore it too! It feels like a comfy pair of jeans… with a little fraying around the edges. 🙂 Thanks for being a part of all of this!
Awesome recap – I missed one or two of these!
Happy new year Donna! May all your wishes for 2014 come true xoxo
Thanks Anne, and same to you! Thanks for tuning in as you do!
After reading your blog for so long now, I feel like I’ve heard from a friend when I open your email! I remember thinking you were from the Texas Hill Country when I first found your blog. So glad I found your blog and get hear from you often. Your junky posts make me smile. Wishing you and your son a happy new year and many more to come. Keep junkin’ and postin’!
Charlotte Cox
Terrell, Texas
Aw, thanks so much Charlotte! It’s my absolute pleasure to blog for folks as yourself that get it and desire it! Thanks for continuing to follow along! Truth be told, if we met, we would appear like forever friends. That common bond is a powerful one! Happy New Year!
I love visiting here for so many reasons. It always feels like I am not only visiting a blog with great ideas that speak to my junky heart, but a friend who truly wants to share and improve the world and lives of those who visit here. Thank you for all you have shared, it has been amazing to see how far you have climbed. Your blog was one of the very first blog I happened into with that amazing island and those super cool stairs. I can’t wait to see what you share in 2014. Hope you have a wonderful and blessed, very Happy New Year, you deserve it! Thanks friend, -Karen
Oh Karen… thank-you so much! And for continuing to follow along as you have! I always smile back when I see your smiling face in the comments. 🙂
Hey sweet lady, Haven’t been by in a while…those purty babies caught my eye on pintrest !!! So happy they found you…Hope you and your son had an awesome Christmas and of course wishing you a very Happy New Year…ps…LOVE the new lamp!!!! your such a smarty 🙂
Love your junk I just inherited lot of it from my Parents. Hopeful I can use some of it as you have yours. I love old things rusty or not. Happy junking in 2014. will be following you to see what your next creation will be.
I am happy to say I have been right here for the journey of all of these fantastic posts this past year. You always provide worthwhile interesting and fresh content–one of the reasons you are one of the best in blogland!