it's a new year - let's review!

Hi friends, did you think I forgot about you? I promise I would never ever do such a thing. The combination of the holidays, visiting family, weddings, and some sort of cold/flu/germ has left this little space of the blog world rather quiet. Thankfully, today I am back in action and silent no more, so Happy New Year to you all (a week late)!

I thought about doing a 2013 favorite post recap, but since many of my favorites are already found in the Top 10 list it seemed unnecessary to create another. Instead, I've rounded up a collection of my own personal favorites that aren't included in the Top 10. Oh and if you're looking for this Top 10 list I speak of, look to the right in the sidebar and you shall find the top viewed projects and recipes on the blog.

More 2013 favorites:

Introducing: news from the book nook: the rant passion that started it all

A trip to Shenandoah and how to travel frugalishly: trees, mountains, and wide open sky - let's go back

 Frugalish day trip to Cape May: another favorite destination

Barn sale window transformation: what a view to wake up to every morning

Dresser turned kitchen cabinet: this cabinet has revolutionized our dinky, but well-loved little kitchen

 Fall wreath inspiration: love how welcoming this wreath turned out

Butternut squash, feta, and sage galette: an easy, but impressive weeknight dinner

Clementine crate gift box: I'm brainstorming other ways to use the crates I've gained during Christmas...stay tuned!

Ready for another year of recipes, projects, ideas, and inspiration? I hope so. My plans for this little blog-of-mine remain the same in 2014 - frugalish tips, tasty and tempting food, inspiring decor, easy upcycled projects, and a sprinkling of book nook posts. If there's something you'd like to see on the blog this year, leave a comment and let me know - I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas! And thanks for reading, commenting, sharing, encouraging and being such wonderfully, fabulous readers!