Materials and the sequence of the job sit together on this page.
Okay, I know I say this every month… but another month has passed us by! 2014 is now 1/12 behind us. So far it’s been a great year for Bekob, and I hope 2014 is treating you well, too!
We started January with a BANG and two big announcements:
1 — the official launch of my new site, Tipsaholic
where you can find fabulous articles such as
Best Tips for Winter Hair Care
5 Alternative Ways to Spend clearly Bowl Sunday
6 Household Uses for Vinegar
AND 2 — the introduction of our fabulous new contributor team:
Go pay them a visit — you will LOVE them and I am so excited to have their fabulous creativity here as part of Bekob. (Scroll down a bit farther to see their great posts from this month!)
Amy — The Blissful Bee — Photo Tips
Jaime — That’s My Letter — Furniture Contributor
Janel — Nellie Bellie — Renter Decor
Kristin — Yellow Bliss Road — Seasonal Printables
Dawn — Designing Dawn — Mood Boards
Jamie — Southern Revivals — Furniture Contributor
Karah — The Space Between — Seasonal Decor
Sarah — Just The Bees Knees — Mood Boards
Jessica — Mom 4 Real — Handmade Under $20
Michelle — 4Men1Lady — Creative Handmade
Shannon — Sewing Barefoot — Home Decor Q&A (ask your questions here!)
Jackie — Teal & Lime — Furniture Contributor
Cecily — Ceci Bean — Home and Garden Round-Ups
Megan — Honey We’re Home — Organizing Round-Ups
Megan — Megan Campbell Designs — Color Files
Cyndy — The Creativity Exchange — Paint Palettes
Edit: and look at all of our new 2014 Creative Handmade contributors, too!
Nina (Annina) – Everyday Enchanting
Thalita – The Learner Observer
Corey – Sawdust 2 Stitches
Brynne – The Gathered Home
Amy – Her Tool Belt
Vidya – What’s Ur Home Story
Tasha – Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body
Kayla – Home Coming
Ursula – Home Made by Carmona
Ananda – A Piece of Rainbow
Betty – Oh Everything Handmade
We hopped over to Wayfair’s option Lounge a couple of times, talking about New Year’s resolutions for your home and non-holiday specific winter decorating. And then we hopped back home to share some of the work we’ve been doing around here:
An straightforward Valentine’s Day mantel — and a crazy place to put a TV!
And our fantastic new double vanity in our bathroom, from the folks at Virtu USA — and remember, they are giving away two dream bathroom makeovers plus lots more prizes, so go enter the giveaway!
Contributors
I hope you all are enjoying the fabulous talent and variety of our contributors as much as I am. Here’s what they shared here on Bekob this month:
Sarah from Just The Bees Knees — Decorating with Radiant Orchid
Karah from The Space Between — direct Snowflake Wreath
Kristin from Yellow Bliss Road — 25 Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day and this adorable FREE printable tag
Shannon from Sewing Barefoot — Decorating Cubbies and Blending Styles
Cyndy from The Creativity Exchange — Paint Color Trends for 2014
Jackie from Teal & Lime — Handmade Gold Leaf Glass Table Top
Dawn from Designing Dawn — Gilded Mood Board (Not Your Grandma’s Gold!)
Jessica from Mom 4 Real — Handmade Nightlight for Under $10
Megan from Honey We’re Home — 25 Ways to Get Organized This Year
Cecily from Ceci Bean — 25 Inspiring Finished Attics
Megan from Megan Campbell Designs — Color Files: Navy Blue
Janel from Nellie Bellie — Bringing Personality to Your Rental Kitchen
Get This Look
We just added one new look to our Get This Look library this month, these lovely doubled up console tables.
Best of… Round-Ups
We love finding great options and sharing them with you, so we love our round-ups! In January, we shared our go-to creative uses for pegboard, quick breakfast recipes, comfortable seating options, and candy-free valentines (including the popular loom bracelets!)
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Link Parties
We made some changes to how we do our link party, and we have been loving our parties even more! Thanks to all of your who link up and share your projects, and to all of you who attend the party and visit those who link up. look at some of the features:
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Featured Guests
And last but definitely not least… our fabulous guests. We love finding great projects and DIYers and sharing them with you here. Revisit what our guests shared with you this month:
Handmade Corner Banquette Bench Chelsea from Pinterior Designer
Pallet Deck for Under $200 Jodi from Second Wind of Texas
Chic Bathroom Makeover for Under $100 Teryn from Vintage Romance
Feature Wall Using 3D Panels Jen from Mesmerizing Moments
Kitchen Hutch from Old Wall Unit Thalita from The Learner Observer
Old Metal Cart into Bar Cart Meredith from The Palette Muse
Happy February!
