Thursday, December 18, 2008

Let's do a "Year in Review" Party!


(click on photo to enlarge)

I put this mosaic together of some of my old photos and I realized that this should be titled "My Romantic Home ~ A Year in Review" because these photos were all taken over the last year for my blog. That made me think that it would be great to see other blogger's favorite photos for 2008 so I decided to host a  "Year in Review" party. Do you want to join in? How about Monday, December 29th? You can either do a mosaic like mine or just share some of your favorite photos you've posted on your blog in 2008. I used Big Huge Labs Mosaic Maker for mine. Click here if you want to make one.   I made the little graphic below...feel free to grab it and put it on your blog if you want.  I'm going to try to get the Mr. Linky set up on my blog for this so look for more info coming soon if you want to join in!
Maybe I'll even make this an annual event!

66 comments:

  1. Joyce's JourneyDecember 18, 2008 7:15 AM

    How cool! I'll join in! This will be fun!! I'm going to try that mosaic so thanks for giving time to get "prepared".

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  2. Judy @ In His GripDecember 18, 2008 8:12 AM

    I put this on my calendar and you can expect me to join in.

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  3. Cynthia's Cottage DesignDecember 18, 2008 9:16 AM

    Hi Cindy,

    That is such a great idea!! how creative of you !! and count me in too :)

    I love Big Hug Labs, it's so much fun to play with pics!

    Wishing you and yours a fabulous Holiday Season!

    Hugs, Cynthia

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  4. just a little bit shabbyDecember 18, 2008 9:42 AM

    Cindy, I'll try, maybe I'll learn something. I just love doing creative things on the computer even tough sometimes I get really frustrated.
    Sandyt

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  5. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 10:13 AM

    That is a lovely idea.... I wonder if I could do it?.... I will give it a try....
    HUgs
    Linda

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  6. Joanne KennedyDecember 18, 2008 10:15 AM

    I don't normally join in on these blog parties but this one is something that even I want to join in. So count me in!

    I'm off to work on it now.

    Hugs,
    Joanne

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  7. ROSE VINE COTTAGEDecember 18, 2008 11:58 AM

    Sounds like fun Cindy, I always wondered how to make the mosaic pic's! I'll have to give it a try! Your pic's look beautiful.
    Hugs~Kelly

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  8. UnknownDecember 18, 2008 12:04 PM

    What a great idea! I should be able to handle this?! : )


    ~Liz

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  9. a pink-beeDecember 18, 2008 12:07 PM

    Count me in too :)
    Fun :)
    have a happy day :)
    crystal

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  10. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 12:42 PM

    Cindy...I don't have a blog but I just wanted to tell you that all your photos are gorgeous...especially grouped together like that. Everything looks SO professional and beautiful!
    Sue :)

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  11. Barb @ The Everyday Home December 18, 2008 1:30 PM

    Cindy - sounds really fun. Since I just started my blog last month, I'm not even sure if I have enough pics to create a mosaic, but I will see. I'll come back to sign up if so. Sounds fun!

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  12. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageDecember 18, 2008 2:14 PM

    Hello Cindy,
    Great idea! Looking forward to it; maybe even I {a new blogger} will try and give it a go. Sounds like fun.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  13. Terri SteffesDecember 18, 2008 3:38 PM

    Ok, I'm in! Are you going to create a list on your site for us?

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  14. CarolynDecember 18, 2008 3:43 PM

    Great idea,I would love to join in.
    Carolyn

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  15. Donna @ Party WishesDecember 18, 2008 3:52 PM

    What a fun idea Cindy! Count me in!

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  16. Rattlebridge FarmDecember 18, 2008 4:00 PM

    Count me in! What a great idea!

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  17. Karen DeborahDecember 18, 2008 4:06 PM

    I really like this idea, if I can figure out the technical aspects I'll do it.

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  18. ElaineDecember 18, 2008 4:09 PM

    Cool idea, count me in. The photo has to have been posted on the blog? Can we do other photos we've tsken during the year? I've only had a blog since the end of May.

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  19. TerryDecember 18, 2008 4:23 PM

    Hi Cindy,

    I've enjoyed looking at your pictures and just recently started checking out your blog daily. I now can't wait to see what you'd done next. You are so talented and your apt is beautiful! Please tell me where you got your three tiered "thingie" (I can't think of a better term) - I want one just like it - I actually want you to come and do my house! Thank you for the pictures that touch my heart! Wishing you the very best Christmas and New Year!

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  20. CindyDecember 18, 2008 4:29 PM

    TerTerH78: Thanks, the tiered stand came from a cute shop in Disneyland in the early 1960s. My mom bought it and passed it down to me a couple years ago. I love it! I've had people email me and want to buy it but I'll never sell it. It's very sentimental to me.

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  21. SalmagundiDecember 18, 2008 5:05 PM

    Sounds like fun! It would make me try the mosaic - I'll see how it goes. Great idea. Sally

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  22. AnonymousDecember 18, 2008 5:42 PM

    Cindy, your photos are beautiful! I think your blue armoire is my favorite piece of furniture that you've redone.

    You need to post a new picture of your mirrors going up your stairway.
    It looks like you're finally finished with them.

    ~elaine~

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  23. debiDecember 18, 2008 5:48 PM

    Oh this sounds like fun! I'm in!
    Debi

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  24. {oc cottage}December 18, 2008 5:55 PM

    Toooooooooooooooo fun! I'm in!!!

    M ^..^ (the employed!:)

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  25. CharmingdesignsDecember 18, 2008 6:23 PM

    oH i lOVE this Idea!!! Thank you. I'll get to working on mine. Laurie

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  26. LaurenDecember 18, 2008 7:22 PM

    Sounds fun! I've only been blogging a couple of months so mine might be more of a "season in review" ;)

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  27. GoneDecember 18, 2008 7:24 PM

    Wow...sounds like fun! I'll be here!!!

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  28. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsDecember 18, 2008 8:12 PM

    What great fun! I'd love to join in. I'll be practicing on the mosaic, as I've not ever tried that before.

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  29. JojoDecember 18, 2008 8:20 PM

    I am just exhausted as I think back over all that you have shared with us over the past year. I will be traveling and won't be able to participate but I look forward to reading what others share at the Year in Review Party. Great idea!!!

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  30. UnknownDecember 18, 2008 8:39 PM

    Great idea Cindy. sounds like fun...I'll try to do it!
    Diane

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  31. TrishaDecember 19, 2008 5:49 AM

    Cindy,
    Love this idea! Count me in!

    Trisha Evans
    a vintage white
    my2roses

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  32. UnknownDecember 19, 2008 7:40 AM

    I would love to join in too, I haven't been blogging a whole year tho either. But it would be fun to fill in the blanks with things I had done this last year.

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  33. Maison DouceDecember 19, 2008 9:29 AM

    I'll join in!!! That's a wonderful idea!!
    Isabel

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  34. Debra HowardDecember 19, 2008 11:10 AM

    What a neat idea. I would love to join.
    Debbie

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  35. AnonymousDecember 19, 2008 6:10 PM

    Count me in Cindy. I've been so swamped I needed to make sure I could pull it off. I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks and great idea!

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  36. SuzannDecember 19, 2008 9:02 PM

    How fun! I will admire this year and perhaps join in next year.

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  37. Angela @ Cottage MagpieDecember 19, 2008 10:10 PM

    What a genius idea! I can't wait to go through my old photos to post and also see what everyone comes up with. Fun, fun, fun!
    ~Angela :-)

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  38. AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 7:52 AM

    How nice!! Good idea..since I have done a lot of mosaics in my blog I would like to join the party!! But...I am a bit stupid and I don't know whether you want us all to make it in our own blog or that you want us to send a mosaic from our blog...I am from The Netherlands..and hope to hear the answer....kind regards, sylvia extra from Villa Extra.

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  39. CindyDecember 20, 2008 7:56 AM

    Villa Extra: You would put it on your blog and I would put a link to it on mine so everyone could come and visit your blog to see it. (I hope that makes sense?)

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  40. AnonymousDecember 20, 2008 9:48 AM

    I'll try! I've been wanting to make a grid photo for a while. I use Photoshop. Hmmm.... what pictures to use?

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  41. BarbaraDecember 21, 2008 1:37 AM

    Cindy what a great idea, but since I just started and don't have many pictures, I will sit this one out and wait until next year. Please drop in to see me.

    Merry Christmas!

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  42. AnonymousDecember 21, 2008 8:20 AM

    Cindy, I have only had a blog for a short time but have a mosaic to share, so count me in.

    Renee

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  43. AliceDecember 21, 2008 12:29 PM

    Would you mind telling me what program you used to make this mosaic? What it's called? I love the way it looks and it really highlights your photos. Love your blog. Thanks, Alice
    kenoly2000@hotmail.com

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  44. fitty's pinky rose cottageDecember 21, 2008 7:38 PM

    count me in.. this should be fun!.. hehehehe

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  45. Melissa LesterDecember 23, 2008 8:05 AM

    I love this idea! If I can get my post ready in time, I can't wait to join in on Monday!

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  46. December 25, 2008 3:21 PM

    I'm in!

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  47. Adriana OrtizDecember 26, 2008 8:12 PM

    I love your idea!!!

    Regards,
    Adriana

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  48. P.December 27, 2008 1:15 AM

    I'll join.

    Alfazema

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  49. Miss Gracie's HouseDecember 27, 2008 9:41 AM

    I'd love to play!
    THANKS
    Rene'

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  50. podsoDecember 28, 2008 2:55 PM

    Ready to join in!

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  51. DonnaDecember 28, 2008 3:05 PM

    Hi Cindy - I wasn't sure if I'd be able to join in (so much going on here)... but I've put your link on my sidebar and will be joining in after all - your mosaic is gorgeous!... Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage

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  52. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageDecember 29, 2008 11:17 AM

    Cindy,
    What a wonderful idea. Thee are so many beautiful blogs that have joined in. I tell you I just can't figure out how to do the mosaic thing so I'm going to have to pass I'v tried for over an hour now. But I did advertise on my blog that you were hosting this beautiufl idea.
    Hugs,
    Ginger

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  53. ElyseDecember 29, 2008 7:03 PM

    ooh -- i'm late in finding out about this but enjoyed your photos and cynthia's. a very fun idea!

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  54. KaseyDecember 30, 2008 5:59 AM

    everything looks so lovely. Thanks for sharing!

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  55. AnonymousDecember 30, 2008 6:24 AM

    Cindy, I do not have a blog, but I will be checking out all of the links that get posted. I love all of your photos, you have such great style and the fact that you do it on a budget gives me hope. I especially love the white framed mirrors that go up your stairwell. So beautiful!! I would love to just have one like them. You always offer such great eye candy!! And, you have a great name. Hugs, Cindy S.

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  56. SandyDecember 30, 2008 8:37 AM

    Cindy,
    I am a day late to the party but I'd still love to join in! Thanks for hosting!

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  57. cottage farm villaDecember 30, 2008 10:04 AM

    I just found out about the party! I am so new that my only pics have been over the holiday's....so I will put my last header which was a mosaic of the last month's posts, at the bottom of my post for today. Please count me in. This was a great idea...and I hope you continue as a yearly tradition! Seems everyone wants to come to the party! ~Cheryl

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  58. SandyDecember 30, 2008 11:13 AM

    Cindy,
    Your home certainly has that romantic quality! Your photos are fab! I love the softness of your interiors, they have such a restful quality. Thanks for sharing your inspiring beauty!

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  59. UnknownDecember 31, 2008 9:43 AM

    Hope your 2009 is as wonderful as 2008!

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  60. TracyDecember 31, 2008 10:30 AM

    Hi Cindy, I'm late, but count me in. This is such a cool idea. I hope I did the linky thing right?
    Have a great New Year!
    Tracy

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  61. AnonymousDecember 31, 2008 3:54 PM

    Cindy ~

    I love your collage, each and every picture is amazing.

    Lisa

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  62. Diana MeadeDecember 31, 2008 9:47 PM

    Hi Cindy, I am so new to blogging that I don't have enough pics to make a collage. But I am going to add you to my blog roll. Your blog is amazing. Thanks for sharing!

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  63. On The Wings Of LoveJanuary 01, 2009 4:05 PM

    It's been so much fun reading all these blogs and their year in review.

    Thanks for organizing and all your lovely organization !

    Bre
    http://chantillygrace.blogspot.com/

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  64. UnknownJanuary 04, 2009 10:18 AM

    Whoops...ok...well after I posted I realized I missed the deadline! But I did learn about "Mr. Linky" and where to go to build a mosiac. Thanks!! I'm new at Blogging and I think Mr. Linky with help me along!

    Happy New Year Everyone!

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  65. TanyaJanuary 05, 2009 8:45 AM

    Love, love your mosaic! The colors are beautiful and seashells always make me swoon!

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  66. Denise AurasAugust 20, 2009 8:35 PM

    Amo seu blog, é muito lindo e delicado. Parabéns!!!!!

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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave me a comment! ~Cindy