{Top Ten} September

Hey there, October! I have no idea how September came and went so quickly...but it was a great month, full of fun projects and exciting opportunities. If you're new around here, or you tend to hibernate for weeks at a time, I like to re-cap my favorite posts of the month for easy catch-up.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | {Top Ten} September" height="601" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/15462608375_698a1d43a8_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We returned from a 10-day vacation on a reeeeeally rustic island...I summed up <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/25-things-i-learned-on-11-day-vacation.html" target="_blank">25 Things I Learned</a>, and gave a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/vieques-house-tour.html" target="_blank">tour of the stunning home we rented</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're like me, you forget how to dress every time the season changes. I made it simple by giving <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/how-to-transition-to-fall.html" target="_blank">my formula for Transitioning Your Closet for Fall</a>. And for more everyday style options, check out <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/sugarplum-everyday-style.html" target="_blank">{Vol. 4} of Sugarplum Style</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Git in mah belly, <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/recipe-homemade-strawberry-granola.html" target="_blank">Homemade Strawberry Granola</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | {Top Ten} September" height="499" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3930/15439505786_882f4eec3a_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Do you struggle with loving pattern-mixing, but afraid to try it for yourself? <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/outfit-inspiration-pinstripes-floral.html" target="_blank">Pinstripes & Floral</a> gave some tips for taking baby steps to bolder outfits.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/lowes-bathroom-remodel.html" target="_blank">The Big Box Bathroom Challenge was revealed</a>...along with <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/bathroom-remodel-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Plans</a>, <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/bathroom-remodel-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Inspiration</a>, and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/big-box-bathroom-day-1.html" target="_blank">Day 1 Progress</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | {Top Ten} September" height="601" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/15462258402_af02982799_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Love the Ikea Ribba frames, but not the mats? <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/cool-tip-ikea-ribba-hack.html" target="_blank">Here's a cool hack for you</a>, along with <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/cool-tip-ikea-ribba-hack.html" target="_blank">a source for extra-large prints.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Babygirl and I teamed up to show off the new Boden and Mini Boden lines, in a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/back-to-school-style.html" target="_blank">Back to School shoot</a>. How much do I want her pants!!??</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes ma'am <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/diy-pom-pom-pillow.html" target="_blank">I added Pom Poms to my pillow</a>.<i> (And no, it's not </i><i><i>David Hicks 'La Florentina'</i>!)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | {Top Ten} September" height="499" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2945/15276030077_108d58ee89_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The {<a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/search/label/Five%20Ways" target="_blank">5 Ways</a>} posts are quickly becoming my favorite...I love showing you guys how versatile pieces can be. This month I showed <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/fashion-friday-1-dress-5-ways.html" target="_blank">five looks for this fun striped dress</a> and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/travel-tip-1-dress-3-ways.html" target="_blank">casual looks for a little black dress.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then I coordinated my outfit with a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/diy-mini-succulent-planter-pot.html" target="_blank">little Succulent Pot</a> <i>(not really, that's just coincidental photo placement).</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | {Top Ten} September" height="376" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15459457571_ac1ebe06f8_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />I also had the great pleasure of curating my own <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/my-joss-main-sale-is-live.html" target="_blank">Joss & Main event</a>, Designed to Delight....and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/that-time-i-made-video-about-blogging.html" target="_blank">made a video about blogging</a>! Whew!! Now I need a week-long hibernation! I can't thank you enough for your support, encouragement and fun comments...whether this is your first stop here, or you're a daily reader, I really appreciate you! #grouphug<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you're still playing catch-up, here are some good places to start. Enjoy your day, lovebugs!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Top Ten}</b><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/f5eXOb" target="_blank">January</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/03/top-ten-february.html" target="_blank">February </a>|  <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/top-ten-march.html" target="_blank">March</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/top-ten-projects-april.html" target="_blank">April</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/top-ten-may.html" target="_blank">May</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/top-ten-june.html" target="_blank">June</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/top-ten-july.html" target="_blank">July</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/09/top-ten-august.html" target="_blank">August</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/p/project-gallery_17.html" target="_blank">Project Gallery</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KurGhm" target="_blank">Best DIY Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/awjwJS" target="_blank">Best Before & Afters of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/gz2kkI" target="_blank">Best Organizing Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/f4VeMz" target="_blank">Personal Highlights of 2013</a></div>

{Top Ten} September

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{Top Ten} August

Happy Labor Day, my friends. I hope your day is absent from all laboring...or at least, you're taking a break from work that's no fun! I'm working on some projects, but having a grand time. August was a fun month, that flew by much too fast...here's a quick look back at the Top Ten posts of the month.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten August" height="609" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/15072886131_eae6322754_z.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This planter basket needed a little zhush, so I gave it a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/diy-ombre-basket.html" target="_blank">DIY Ombre treatment</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I showed off some my casual outfits and everyday style, in <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/sugarplum-everyday-style.html" target="_blank">Volume 3 of Sugarplum Style</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/organized-back-to-school-prep.html" target="_blank">organizing for back-to-school</a>, we're ready for a busy school year.</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten August" height="595" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3850/14889310298_7edd4db178_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I'm working on some Fall Fashion posts, and in the meantime, showed you<a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/fashion-friday-full-post.html" target="_blank"> my favorite jeans and boots.</a><br /><br />Mornings are happier, and chicer, now that we have an <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/organized-coffee-station.html" target="_blank">Organized Coffee Station</a>.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten August" height="609" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3855/14889269230_7e3641dd25_z.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">George and Laura defied Texas stereotypes, and created <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/Bush-crawford-ranch-house.html" target="_blank">a stylish and sophisticated weekend home</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tassels are always a good idea. Especially when <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/diy-tassel-pillow.html" target="_blank">added to basic pillows</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/5-steps-to-fabulous-foyer.html" target="_blank">Entrance Hall got a makeover in 5 Easy Steps</a>. It feels so good to finally have it reflect our style and personality.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten August" height="531" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3872/14889269110_b217aca555_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I've been a bit obsessed with black-and-white stripes, and showed them off in some cute outfits featuring a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-friday-five_22.html" target="_blank">striped jacket</a> and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/the-friday-five.html" target="_blank">striped skirt</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">More striped obsession...<a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/fashion-friday-bag-obsession-giveaway.html" target="_blank">I showed off how versatile my striped bag is</a>...and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/fashion-friday-bag-obsession-giveaway.html" target="_blank">I'm giving one away</a>, so make sure and check it out! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you're playing catch-up, here are some good places to start. Enjoy your day, lovebugs!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Top Ten}</b><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/f5eXOb" target="_blank">January</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/03/top-ten-february.html" target="_blank">February </a>|  <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/top-ten-march.html" target="_blank">March</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/top-ten-projects-april.html" target="_blank">April</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/top-ten-may.html" target="_blank">May</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/top-ten-june.html" target="_blank">June</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/08/top-ten-july.html" target="_blank">July</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/p/project-gallery_17.html" target="_blank">Project Gallery</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KurGhm" target="_blank">Best DIY Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/awjwJS" target="_blank">Best Before & Afters of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/gz2kkI" target="_blank">Best Organizing Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/f4VeMz" target="_blank">Personal Highlights of 2013</a></div>

{Top Ten} August

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{Top Ten} July

I'm a broken record, I know I am...but August?!?! Really? Already?! July was a fun and colorful month, and in case you missed anything, here are the Top Ten posts.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten July" height="601" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/14833002363_8eff848089_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Clearly I'm obsessed with black and white stripes, so I jumped at the chance to add them our backyard. Our <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/Colorful-patio-makeover.html" target="_blank">Patio Makeover</a> has been a hit this Summer.<br /><br />Oh yes, you git in mah belly <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/4-ingredient-peach-ice-cream.html" target="_blank">Fresh Peach Ice Cream</a>!<br /><br />I may look nonchalant posing on a busy urban street, but inside I'm dying. At least my <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/fuchsia-white-outfit.html" target="_blank">{Outfit Inspiration} Hot Pink & Aqua</a> is working.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten July" height="367" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/14813182175_4187f3eca2_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/how-to-pack-blog-conference.html" target="_blank">attended the Haven Conference</a> with some of my blogger-turned-real-life friends, and had a blast! Then <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/how-to-pack-blog-conference.html" target="_blank">I shared tips on what to pack</a> for similar Girl's Weekends.<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten July" height="601" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/14810805044_2c9dfdc844_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Have a tight spot that could use a little table for your drink? Grab two items from the garden department, and you have an adorable <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/diy-patio-side-table.html" target="_blank">Patio Side Table</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mr. SP and I ran off to <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/scenes-from-socal-forgiveness.html" target="_blank">Southern California for a long weekend</a>...where we enjoyed the sites, and I opened my heart to forgiveness.<i> (Warning: <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/scenes-from-socal-forgiveness.html" target="_blank">this post</a> is mushy & emotional)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ain't nobody got time for $50 Pottery Barn towel racks...so I made <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/diy-nautical-pottery-barn-style-towel-rack.html" target="_blank">my own Nautical Version for $10</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten July" height="635" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3920/14626515229_57abde9194_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I added some glam and function to the patio with a simple <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/diy-outdoor-patio-bar-cart.html" target="_blank">{DIY} Bar Cart</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I got a little carried away by the props and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/cobalt-aqua-outfit.html" target="_blank">{Outfit Inspiration} Cobalt & Aqua</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Watermelon + Feta + Basil = <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/recipe-watermelon-feta-basil-salad.html" target="_blank">Perfect Summer Side Dish </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also shared my <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-friday-five_25.html" target="_blank">latest striped dress obsession</a>, and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-friday-five_25.html" target="_blank">styled it two ways for you</a>. And my darling first-born <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/thirteen.html" target="_blank">became a teenager</a>. #gulp I've got big ideas for August, including a complete room makeover! Thank you so much for stopping by when you do...I really appreciate your thoughtful comments and emails! </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you're still playing catch-up, here are some good places to start.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>{Top Ten}</b><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/f5eXOb" target="_blank">January</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/03/top-ten-february.html" target="_blank">February </a>|  <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/top-ten-march.html" target="_blank">March</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/top-ten-projects-april.html" target="_blank">April</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/top-ten-may.html" target="_blank">May</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/07/top-ten-june.html" target="_blank">June</a>   </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/p/project-gallery_17.html" target="_blank">Project Gallery</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KurGhm" target="_blank">Best DIY Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/awjwJS" target="_blank">Best Before & Afters of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/gz2kkI" target="_blank">Best Organizing Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/f4VeMz" target="_blank">Personal Highlights of 2013</a></div>

{Top Ten} July

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{Top Ten} June

<div style="text-align: left;">This year is officially half over. What in the?! How in the?! It's been a fun and busy month around here, and in case you took a really long nap <i>(or maybe you're just new to these parts)</i>, here's a recap of my top posts for June.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 June" height="577" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2916/14475252066_db60630b82_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/diy-felt-word-art.html" target="_blank">Colorful, cheeky art</a> for my daughter's room...all you need is felt and scissors!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A fresh new style for our <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/summer-mantel.html" target="_blank">Summer Mantel</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strike>Baby got</strike> Showing some back in <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/outfit-inspiration-pink-green.html" target="_blank">{Outfit Inspiration) Pink & Green.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 June" height="577" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3900/14498358565_65b0e924ff_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I stage full-blown photoshoot with a new decor purchase, it usually means I'm smitten. This time it was a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/moroccan-pouf-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Moroccan Leather Pouf</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A chic <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/diy-colorblocked-doormat.html" target="_blank">Hola mat</a> to greet your guests.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One $48 dress, <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/1-dress-styled-5-ways.html" target="_blank">styled five ways</a>. Boom!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/14205205917_8480079614_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3907/14205205917_8480079614_o.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This nutjob and I celebrated our anniversary...so I shared our <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/how-i-met-my-mister.html" target="_blank">Love Story</a> and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/how-i-met-my-mister.html" target="_blank">His Proposal</a>, in addition to our easy <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/date-night-style.html" target="_blank">Date Night Style.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 June" height="549" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3892/14475251866_6964232209_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Summertime means ice cream around here apparently, since I whipped up a batch of <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/recipe-mint-chocolate-chip-ice-cream.html" target="_blank">Mint Chocolate Chip</a>, and got extra gluttonous with <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/ice-cream-sundae-cones.html" target="_blank">Ice Cream Sundae Cones</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After years of fretting over my grandparent's rug, we finally <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/moroccan-shag-rug.html" target="_blank">welcomed something more our style</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/14329882102_261bf69586_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3911/14329882102_261bf69586_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And a new series was born....<a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/search/label/sugarplum%20style" target="_blank">Sugarplum Style</a> shows my everyday outfits.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I also shared a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-friday-five_13.html" target="_blank">round-up of my favorite dresses</a>, all under $50! Whew! That was a busy month...but you know what? June has nothing on what I've got planned for July! Happy Canada Day, lovebugs!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you're still playing catch-up, here are some good places to start.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{Top Ten}<br /><a href="http://goo.gl/f5eXOb" target="_blank">January</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/03/top-ten-february.html" target="_blank">February </a>|  <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/top-ten-march.html" target="_blank">March</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/top-ten-projects-april.html" target="_blank">April</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/06/top-ten-may.html" target="_blank">May</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/p/project-gallery_17.html" target="_blank">Project Gallery</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KurGhm" target="_blank">Best DIY Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/awjwJS" target="_blank">Best Before & Afters of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/gz2kkI" target="_blank">Best Organizing Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/f4VeMz" target="_blank">Personal Highlights of 2013</a></div></div>

{Top Ten} June

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{Top Ten} May

I know I sound like a broken record in every Top Ten post, but I really can not believe another month has flown by!? But here we are in June, at the year's half-way point. Crazy! It's been a fun and busy month around here, and in case you took a really long nap <i>(or maybe you're just new to these parts)</i>, here's a recap of my top posts for May.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten May" height="547" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2919/14330366854_4eaa92e80e_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I don't know why Susans got a bad wrap for being lazy, but I do know I love my easy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/diy-lazy-susan-tray.html" target="_blank">{DIY} Serving Tray</a> with a nifty Lazy Susan on the bottom!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Consider this little white dress, at an affordable $50, my Summer staple. I especially love it in this <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/outfit-inspiration-white-hot-pink.html" target="_blank">White & Hot Pink {Outfit Inspiration}</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten May" height="465" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2900/14144576937_315157736a_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A full <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/trip-report-island-of-vieques.html" target="_blank">{Trip Report} Vieques</a> on the third and final leg of our Puerto Rican adventure!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A pretty and fancy <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/martha-stewart-mothers-day-tea-party.html" target="_blank">Tea Party</a> fit for three generations of Sugarplums.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten May" height="550" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2896/14329351952_e1b9f5fbc1_o.jpg" width="547" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This month marked <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/giveaway-1200-blogger-swag-bag.html" target="_blank">1000 posts, and 4 years of blogging</a>. That is a lot of blabbing to strangers on the internets.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Backyard season kicked off with a little <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/orange-creamsicle-party.html" target="_blank">Citrus-inspired party,</a> and a yummy <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/orange-creamsicle-party.html" target="_blank">Orange Creamscicle Float!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten May" height="569" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/14329352272_f4e6a7904b_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We got crafty with <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/diy-pom-pom-box.html" target="_blank">a box and some pom poms.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I showed you <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/what-to-pack-for-a-blog-conference.html" target="_blank">what I packed for a recent blogger conference</a>, and doled out <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/what-to-pack-for-a-blog-conference.html" target="_blank">a few tips</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The little people I birthed proved<a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/affordable-dressy-clothes-for-kids.html" target="_blank"> they can still clean-up</a>, and thanks to some smart shopping, <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/affordable-dressy-clothes-for-kids.html" target="_blank">it wasn't entirely unpleasant!</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This month also featured several fashion moodboards, but these were the most popular</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(click the link to see outfit details and sources):</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten May" height="569" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/14351278043_9cbda11172_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-friday-five.html" target="_blank">Tribal Shorts & Chambray</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/friday-fashion.html" target="_blank">Colorful & Distressed</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-friday-five_16.html" target="_blank">White Dress Gone Casual</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-friday-five_9.html" target="_blank">Sexy & Casual in White Jeans</a></div><br /><br />That's a wrap for May, and I can't wait to show you the projects and treats I've got planned for June! How was your month? Thanks so much for popping in here!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you're still playing catch-up, here are some good places to start.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Top Ten}<br /><a href="http://goo.gl/f5eXOb" target="_blank">January</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/03/top-ten-february.html" target="_blank">February </a>|  <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/top-ten-march.html" target="_blank">March</a> | <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/05/top-ten-projects-april.html" target="_blank">April</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/p/project-gallery_17.html" target="_blank">Project Gallery</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KurGhm" target="_blank">Best DIY Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/awjwJS" target="_blank">Best Before & Afters of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/gz2kkI" target="_blank">Best Organizing Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/f4VeMz" target="_blank">Personal Highlights of 2013</a></div>

{Top Ten} May

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{Top Ten} April

I know I sound like a broken record in every Top Ten post, but I really can not believe another month has flown by!? It seems like the Christmas decorations just came down, and now it's practically pool season. Crazy. It's been a fun and busy month around here, and in case you took a really long nap <i>(or maybe you're just new to these parts)</i>, here's a recap of my top posts for April.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 April posts" height="678" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5239/14045932546_09f8f2d50c_b.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After years of buying school lunches, my kids got the 'bright' idea to start bringing one from home. It took some trial-and-error, but I finally settled on <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/lunch-box-lunches.html" target="_blank">a routine and options they love</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/trip-report-old-san-juan.html" target="_blank">Old San Juan</a> is one of the more charming and colorful towns I've visited.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The family and I had a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/picnic-in-park.html" target="_blank">frisky Spring Picnic</a>. I think it was my cute <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/picnic-in-park.html" target="_blank">stripe-on-stripe outfit</a> that did the trick.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 April posts" height="559" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2918/14089100603_dc2c29e5dd_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I saved $100 and made my own <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/diy-agate-lacquered-box.html" target="_blank">Agate Lacquer Box</a>. #bam</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-dallas-garden-party.html" target="_blank">hosted a Garden Party</a>, and Home Depot put my face on a sign!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The blog got a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/new-blog-design.html" target="_blank">spiffy new design</a>, take a tour of the new pages, galleries, and links.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 April posts" height="570" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7332/14069040915_034723162e_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After a long dry spell, I crossed a project off the Family Room list...and showed you how I <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/how-to-build-gallery-wall.html" target="_blank">Create a Gallery Wall.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/trip-report-el-yunque-national_22.html" target="_blank">El Yunque National Rainforest</a> was a definite highlight of our trip last month.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Babygirl turned eight <b><span style="font-size: x-small;">*gulp*</span></b> and we had our <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/polka-dot-art-party.html" target="_blank">third annual Art Party</a>, this time with a <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/polka-dot-cake.html" target="_blank">Polka Dot Cake</a>.</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/14089100483" title="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 April posts by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 April posts" height="568" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2927/14089100483_d8a84838f8_z.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This month featured several fashion moodboards, but these were the most popular</div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(click the link to see outfit details and sources):</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-friday-five_11.html" target="_blank">Striped Dress</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/friday-fashion.html" target="_blank">White Dress</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-friday-five.html" target="_blank">Perfect White Jeans</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/friday-springtime-fashion.html" target="_blank">Striped Skirt</a></div><br /><br /><br />That's a wrap for April, and I can't wait to show you the projects and treats I've got planned for May! How was your month? What are you up to this May Day?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">If you're still playing catch-up, here are some good places to start.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy almost-weekend, lovebugs!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Top Ten} <a href="http://goo.gl/f5eXOb" target="_blank">January</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{Top Ten} <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/03/top-ten-february.html" target="_blank">February</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{Top Ten} <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/04/top-ten-march.html" target="_blank">March</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/p/project-gallery_17.html" target="_blank">Project Gallery</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KurGhm" target="_blank">Best DIY Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/awjwJS" target="_blank">Best Before & Afters of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/gz2kkI" target="_blank">Best Organizing Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/f4VeMz" target="_blank">Personal Highlights of 2013</a></div>

{Top Ten} April

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{Top Ten} March

<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #121212; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I like to re-cap each month's top posts, just in case you missed any, and to make it easier for newer readers to catch up. Thank you so much for stopping by when you do!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten March" height="492" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/13546286494_29460efab1_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Liberace stopped by and added some <a href="http://goo.gl/r9Zese" target="_blank">liquid gilding to my faux-agate coasters</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://goo.gl/bU0Ilt" target="_blank">holy grail of white jeans</a>, and a cute outfit around them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh hey, who's surprised to see more gold? This time in the form of a <a href="http://goo.gl/Wtp52S" target="_blank">DIY Splatter Box</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/RrpaJL" target="_blank">{Outfit Inspiration} Olive & Pink</a>...aka, the jacket I never take off.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The wistful photographs by <a href="http://goo.gl/tP44c4" target="_blank">Dallas-ite Gray Malin</a>. Final days of the sale, so hurry!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten March" height="536" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/13546065753_4ac1e8d608_o.jpg" width="566" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/q2iqW4" target="_blank">{Outfit Inspiration} Aqua & Hot Pink</a>...aka, the cutest striped bag ever.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally starting the <a href="http://goo.gl/jSZfWI" target="_blank">Master Bedroom makeover</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top Ten March" height="566" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/13546287464_cfe6d27ca5_z.jpg" width="550" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Git in mah belly <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/03/reeses-peanut-butter-brownie-bars-with.html" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Brownie Bars with Cookie Crust</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cutie-pie Nate, and his cutie-pie <a href="http://goo.gl/iuIt57" target="_blank">Spring Collection for Target</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/eQg2Gw" target="_blank">Fun Spring Outfits</a>...aka, what I wore in Puerto Rico.</div><br /><br /><br />Thank you so much for all your comments and support of my projects and ideas, your friendship means so much to me. April is already shaping up to be a doozy, so stick around!<br /><br />If you're still playing catch-up, here are some good places to start. Happy almost-weekend, lovebugs!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">{Top Ten} <a href="http://goo.gl/f5eXOb" target="_blank">January</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">{Top Ten} <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/03/top-ten-february.html" target="_blank">February</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KurGhm" target="_blank">Best DIY Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/awjwJS" target="_blank">Best Before & Afters of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/gz2kkI" target="_blank">Best Organizing Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/f4VeMz" target="_blank">Personal Highlights of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

{Top Ten} March

I like to re-cap each month's top posts, just in case you missed any, and to make it easier for newer readers to catch up. Thank you s...

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{Top Ten} February

February is a short month anyway, but wowza did it fly by! <span style="background-color: white; color: #121212; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I like to re-cap each month's top posts, just in case you missed any, and to make it easier for newer readers to catch up. Thank you so much for stopping by when you do!</span></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/12891464205/" title="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 February by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 February" height="590" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7390/12891464205_66b525b154_o.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After 4 years, lots of hand-wringing and over-thinking, <a href="http://goo.gl/cXWPRS" target="_blank">Phase 1 of the Craft Closet</a> is complete.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The <a href="http://goo.gl/dylphw" target="_blank">cutest little ring dish</a> ever, and also makes a perfect gift.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's almost like I'm a grown-up with my <a href="http://goo.gl/Ajb9s4" target="_blank">big-girl bedding</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/12891552513/" title="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 February by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 February" height="602" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/12891552513_652f6f5cb5_o.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These have been called my best DIY to date...<a href="http://goo.gl/c3yHXs" target="_blank">Marble Trays</a> with gold or lucite handles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Create cuteness with a <a href="http://goo.gl/2tzv8l" target="_blank">custom stamp carved from an eraser.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/VO1Jk9" target="_blank">Strawberry Butter</a>, you better git in mah belly!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/12891886474/" title="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 February by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 February" height="590" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/12891886474_a50c57d16b_o.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Show your Junk Drawer who's boss and <a href="http://goo.gl/84n0Nj" target="_blank">tame the beast.</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Outfit Inspiration} <a href="http://goo.gl/MbR9is" target="_blank">Leopard & Spots</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/A3txOB" target="_blank">DIY Mittens from old sweaters</a>....it's safe to say my second attempt was more successful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50491685@N04/12891552623/" title="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 February by hi sugarplum!, on Flickr"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 February" height="652" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7324/12891552623_fe3b57349d_o.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A favorite casual weekend outfit...details in <a href="http://goo.gl/FjPoHa" target="_blank">this Friday Five</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much for all your comments and support of my projects and ideas, your friendship means so much to me. If you're still playing catch-up, here are some good places to start. Happy Tuesday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">{Top Ten} <a href="http://goo.gl/f5eXOb" target="_blank">January</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KurGhm" target="_blank">Best DIY Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/awjwJS" target="_blank">Best Before & Afters of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/gz2kkI" target="_blank">Best Organizing Projects of 2013</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/f4VeMz" target="_blank">Personal Highlights of 2013</a></div>

{Top Ten} February

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{Top Ten} January

Hey there, and happy Friday! Like most of you, we had a frigid week, so we're definitely looking forward to warmer temps this weekend! Before it gets cold again, anyway. Ah, Texas weather...as unpredictable as Lady Gaga's wardrobe.<br /><br />I like to re-cap each month's top posts, just in case you missed any, and to make it easier for newer readers to catch up. Thank you so much for stopping by when you do!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 January Projects" height="581" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2857/12224801956_6227ed96d2_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Home Depot's new chalk paint helped complete the <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/01/chalk-this-up-as-done.html" target="_blank">Hall Nook Makeover</a>.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 January Projects" height="635" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3723/12224802286_fc59752801_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Such a thrill to be <a href="http://goo.gl/m52xAq" target="_blank">included in Family Circle magazine</a>, alongside my blogging friends for a great round-up of <a href="http://goo.gl/m52xAq" target="_blank">best organizing tips!</a><br /><br />It may be Winter, but I'm still mixing brights...<a href="http://goo.gl/vevZBy" target="_blank">Cobalt & Yellow</a>...with leopard jeans, no less!<br /><br />I peeled back the blog facade and <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/01/a-new-mantra-for-home-goals-2014-life.html" target="_blank">revealed some of my crazy</a>. Don't worry, not all of it. But as many of you shared, I'm not alone!<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 January Projects" height="604" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7445/12224394213_be9c371364_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />We graded our progress on <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/01/home-goals-2013-howd-we-do.html" target="_blank">2013's Home Goals</a>. Turns out, I'm a fairly lenient teacher.<br /><br /><a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/01/simple-crockpot-potato-soup.html" target="_blank">Simplest Potato Soup in the crock pot</a>? Git in mah belly!<br /><br />I opened my heart and shared some grief, along with <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/01/hi-sugarplum.html" target="_blank">the story behind my blog name</a>.<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Top 10 January Projects" height="610" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3678/12224802696_19e1653935_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Super Bowl fever is brewing at our house...or maybe I'm just excited to see Bruno Mars perform. Either way, I've set a cute table, and rounded up some <a href="http://goo.gl/AB1M4s" target="_blank">perfect game day snacks</a>.<br /><br />We had <a href="http://goo.gl/Es2wvg" target="_blank">a great conversation</a> about not only layering rugs, but how you deal with inherited pieces that aren't quite your style.<br /><br />Okay, so I tooted my own horn and re-capped <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2014/01/2013-my-cup-runneth-over.html" target="_blank">my personal blog highlights of 2013</a>.<br /><br /></div><br />This month was a little lighter on projects, and a lot heavier on emotion and conversations...and I loved it! But don't worry, the paint and glue gun is back out for February. How did January treat you? Happy weekend, lovebugs!<br /><br /><i>Pssst...you can catch up on all the Top Tens <a href="http://goo.gl/0g36WS" target="_blank">here</a>. Oh, and many of you tried to order <a href="http://bit.ly/LtvjjR" target="_blank">my fave booties</a>, but your size was sold-out. You never know when they'll get re-stocked, but you might like <a href="http://bit.ly/LtvGe8" target="_blank">these</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/1aKJD3f" target="_blank">these </a>or <a href="http://bit.ly/1keFYLr" target="_blank">these</a>, which are really similar.</i>

{Top Ten} January

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2013 ~ My Cup Runneth Over

Happy Friday, friends! I know things have been a bit quiet around here, but since time seems to fly faster each year, it's been fun to slow down and look back at what we accomplished. In the world of endless To Do Lists, those things are easy to forget.<br /><br />I struggled with this post, because every approach seemed so<i> 'Hey! Hey! Look at Me!! Aren't I Fab?!'</i> But I often have to remind myself that this blog is <i>my</i> happy place...my own personal scrapbook and life's chronicle...of not only what we do <i>to our home</i>, but what happens to the people <i>in our home</i>. <br /><br />That said, the majority of the amazing opportunities that come my way, are because of you guys...and your support of this little blog. I can't thank you enough for popping in every day, week, month, or full-moon...whenever it is, I'm thrilled you stopped by! Even the lurkers...I know you're there!<br /><br />So this post is a combination of my own personal highlights from 2013, as well as the projects you made popular...along with some geeky by-the-numbers stuff. Basically all the good stuff that made 2013 grand for our family, all in one spot! If we don't share DNA, you might want to skip it!<br /><br />TRAVELS...<br /><br />I started blogging as a creative outlet, and had no idea of the friendships that would come from it. Now, some of my very closest friends are bloggers I've met online...many of whom I've never met in person! Last year I was invited to speak at the <a href="http://goo.gl/ytH0op" target="_blank">Haven Conference</a>...which was extremely flattering...but also gave me the opportunity to finally cross the virtual-friend-line with so many.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Untitled" height="557" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3805/9453754366_acc55dff8a_z.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br />I also flew to New York, courtesy of <a href="http://goo.gl/WiWCrq" target="_blank">Lowes Home Improvement</a>, for some great Christmas inspiration, and more blogger-friend time.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | New York City" height="550" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3685/10500770345_88d39ba62d_z.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="550" /> </div><br />All the budget DIYing paid off, and Mr. Sugarplum and I saved up for an amazing 10 days in <a href="http://goo.gl/uhc2Dc" target="_blank">Venice</a>, <a href="http://goo.gl/mTC6NE" target="_blank">Burano</a>, and <a href="http://goo.gl/EkcCvg" target="_blank">Florence</a>. It was <a href="http://goo.gl/72G16t" target="_blank">eventful getting there</a>....but so worth it. I just realized I never posted about our favorite leg of the trip, Cinque Terre...so that's coming up soon!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/a0603d5ca6b711e2ab5722000a1f9684_7.jpg" class="decoded" height="550" src="http://distilleryimage7.s3.amazonaws.com/a0603d5ca6b711e2ab5722000a1f9684_7.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br />We spent Spring Break <a href="http://goo.gl/2tHGcu" target="_blank">exploring the Texas Hill Country</a>, and the kids and I made our annual <a href="http://goo.gl/5xvPNm" target="_blank">road-trip to Tennessee</a>....time with these special people is always a highlight.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | TN Road Trip" height="472" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/9300618275_fb9ac3660f_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />And we spent a glorious week in Galveston, with no friends or electronics. I didn't post about the trip this year, but you can see what makes it so special <a href="http://goo.gl/3hTygQ" target="_blank">in this post</a>.<br /><br /><br />RECOGNITIONS...<br /><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/4vmmwr" target="_blank"><i>Better Homes & Garden</i></a> featured our Kitchen in their special publication, Kitchen & Bath Makeovers...I may have shown everyone in the check-out line.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/a113ad2a015b11e3ad5822000aaa094d_7.jpg" class="decoded" height="550" src="http://distilleryimage1.ak.instagram.com/a113ad2a015b11e3ad5822000aaa094d_7.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br /><a href="http://goo.gl/6gGs7b" target="_blank"><i>The Dallas Morning News</i></a> tapped me to create 5 Fabulous Washi Projects.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Washi Tape feature" height="545" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7359/9072836272_f68e7afb21_z.jpg" width="550" /> </div><br />And <i>Craft 1*2*3</i> featured our Mummy Lights in their Fall issue, and more f<a href="http://goo.gl/TII7PB" target="_blank">un projects with plastic animals</a> in their Spring issue.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="animal bookends" height="476" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8213/8339974743_b6b917a58e_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><br />COLLABORATIONS...<br /><br />Our backyard got a much-needed makeover, courtesy of the <a href="http://goo.gl/C0FL5Q" target="_blank">Home Depot Patio Challenge</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Cheery Outdoor Patio" height="475" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8527/8597408545_73a53dfd93_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />And Pottery Barn helped us get the party started with their <a href="http://goo.gl/3VDbCw" target="_blank">Summer Sips Cocktail Challenge.</a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Fiesta Party" height="500" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5447/8870447779_a70e5038f6_c.jpg" width="550" /> </div>  <br /><a href="http://goo.gl/uBwkQ0" target="_blank">Command Hooks</a> are one of the best things to happen to homeowners, so it was a breeze to <a href="http://goo.gl/uBwkQ0" target="_blank">create projects for them</a>. For some crazy reason, <a href="http://goo.gl/oEfrJS" target="_blank">Haagen-Daz</a> selected us as brand ambassadors, and we got to spend 3 months <a href="http://goo.gl/oEfrJS" target="_blank">making amazing memories</a>, not to mention eating the best ice cream. Ever.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Summer Party / Ice Cream Bar" height="653" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2877/9676430754_509ce6d213_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br />And when <a href="http://goo.gl/tTna1m" target="_blank">Martha Stewart calls</a>, you say <i>'Yes ma'am, whatever you want, ma'am!'</i><br /><br /><br />MOST COMMENTS...<br /><br />I'm fortunate to have a full-time job, so this blog can remain my pure joy and hobby. I write for myself, but I love the interaction with you, and comments are the best way <i>(make sure you're not a <a href="http://goo.gl/xhpmmq" target="_blank">no-reply blogger</a>!) </i>Every time I hit 'publish' on a post I wonder what you'll think, and am always surprised by your response. I can't believe how much you had to say about these posts... <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Pink Walls & Red Ceiling Dining Room" height="774" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8118/8631487173_995b2dd7f1_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/AfS5Aw" target="_blank">Pink Dining Room </a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Hi Sugarplum | How to Style Coffee Tables" height="532" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/10129614085_0d96b3f1ac_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/BeHvuW" target="_blank">1 Coffee Table, Styled 6 Ways </a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Meet Maggie" height="549" src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/9717682415_d86ff2dc45_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/xH0kLu" target="_blank">Meet Maggie</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Angled Bob Haircut" height="594" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2811/9319927981_5d473dc971_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/drrh9U" target="_blank">My New Haircut</a></div><br /><br />MOST VIEWED...<br /><br />Some posts take on a life of their own, and I really have no idea why one project resonates more than another...but these posts received 25 times more views than my average posts.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Colorful Christmas Mantels" height="719" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7330/11197466574_549c732ed1_b.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/nljtDp" target="_blank">Colorful Christmas Home Tour </a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Anthropologie style Confetti Vases" height="625" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8331/8362956294_cbcaaa6433_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/jXezMj" target="_blank">DIY Confetti Vases </a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Organized Bathroom Cabinets" height="399" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8108/8568975387_fe91acff47_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KEVgL2" target="_blank">Organized Bathroom Cabinet</a></div><br />And then there was that time Young House Love linked their readers over here for <a href="http://goo.gl/Csoxzy" target="_blank">Sherry's {20 Questions} post</a>...I think my blog almost broke that day. <br /><br /><br />MOST POPULAR OUTFIT INSPIRATIONS....<br /><br />As horribly awkward and uncomfortable as it is for me to take outfit pics <i>(with my son as the photographer, no less!)</i>, they still remain one of my favorite posts to create. These seemed to be your favorites... <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Hi Sugarplum | {Outfit Inspiration} Navy & Kelly Green" height="631" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5452/9686678543_c18bd1e2e9_z.jpg" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/xn9hRp" target="_blank">Navy & Kelly Green</a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Camo & Stripes Fall Outfit" border="0" height="550" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/hPtjalJYTrgO8Guwn34VKw/cid/101632186/id/ms8Ocx894xG1HL28zSGTQA/size/c550x550.jpg" title="Camo & Stripes Fall Outfit" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/Nem9bV" target="_blank">My Fall Travel Outfits</a></div><br /><br />MOST POPULAR RECIPE...<br /><br />I'm not so much a cooker, as I am a preparer. So the recipes I post here aren't earth-shattering...but they are easy, and yummy. Which is all I'm looking for! I had a ball putting together my daughter's <a href="http://goo.gl/s19RaO" target="_blank">Rainbow Art Party</a>, and you guys really liked <a href="http://goo.gl/dlAZX4" target="_blank">her cake</a>. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Hi Sugarplum | Rainbow Swirl Cake" height="765" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8384/8611084564_7909e9ced8_o.jpg" width="550" /></div><br /><br />NUMBERS...<br /><br />It's fun for me to see who you are, and where you're coming from. According to Google Analytics, most Hi Sugarplum readers:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Are American <i>(but shout-out to the Australians who are next!)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Read an average of 3 pages per visit</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay here for around 3 minutes per visit <i>(why are you running off so fast?!)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;">Are split pretty evenly between using a desktop PC and an Apple tablet/phone to read. Surprisingly, some are actually still reading on a BlackBerry!</div><br />More than half of you are referred here from other sites...so thank you to these amazing bloggers who so generously share my projects and include me in their blogrolls. Without them and Pinterest, I'd likely be writing to just my mom and aunt each day.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/qv6GGt" target="_blank">Jen at I Heart Organizing</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/5Xfie7" target="_blank">John & Sherry at Young House Love</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/oG5QHn" target="_blank">Megan at Honey We're Home</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/NDh8j2" target="_blank">Emily at Emily A. Clark</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinteresttoldmeto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sheaffer at Pinterest Told Me To</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/KEiCbw" target="_blank">Natalie at Designer Bags & Dirty Diapers</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/" target="_blank">Courtney at A Thoughtful Place</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/4mUymB" target="_blank">Kate at Centsational Girl</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ourfifthhouse.com/" target="_blank">Carmel at Our Fifth House</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/lvvf3H" target="_blank">Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/mBziuH" target="_blank">Shay at Mix and Match Mama</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.justagirlblog.com/" target="_blank">Chris at Just A Girl</a></div><br /><br />I know this post was a lot of toot-tooting my own horn, but I'm just so grateful for all the friends, opportunities, and most of all, you!!! Your friendship, support and kind words make me excited to share each project. Starting this blog was the best whim I've ever acted on, and I can't wait to see what's next. I've got so many ideas and projects to share with you in 2014...until then, happy weekend, lovebugs!

2013 ~ My Cup Runneth Over

Happy Friday, friends! I know things have been a bit quiet around here, but since time seems to fly faster each year, it's been fun to s...

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