Today I’m celebrating the 2 year anniversary of Sand & Sisal! It’s strange, because I’m not sure how one celebrates talking on the internet to hundreds of thousands of people each month, showing them how to paint their cabinets or make coastal pallet art. I mean, if you really think about it, it’s rather strange. All I know is that I love my blogging job and I love all the wonderful readers, bloggers, companies, and opportunities that have crossed my path these past two years. It's been a creative journey that has helped me rediscover myself.
Today is a special also because my NOEL tutorial is being featured on HGTV’s Countdown to Christmas!
The Noel tutorial was my first craft I demonstrated on the blog exactly 2 years ago today!
It’s been pinned on Pinterest over 93K times… crazy! You can see my NOEL art today HGTV.com and my Wine Crate Storage Box will also premier on HGTV.com on the 26th. So exciting and it makes this blogiversary even more memorable!
You all have been so supportive these past two years that I wanted to thank you in some way.
I’m happy to be able to give away a $100 Pottery Barn Gift Card to TWO of my readers!
How awesome is that? Fill out & read the info in the Rafflecopter entry below for chances to win. Winners will be announced this Friday afternoon!
Thanks for 2 wonderful years at Sand & Sisal and best of luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Kim
I like the laundry room makeover post.
ReplyDeleteName on rafflecopter: Mary Happymommy
Congrats on your 2 years! I really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years!!! There are so many posts that I love. Most recently I loved your glass float ornaments. I plan on making these but to decorate my little coastal cottage.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post would probably the ones on the laundry room makeover. The colors you used there were the inspiration for my kitchen color change this summer!
ReplyDeleteI love the sea glass mosaic tray...but really I love it all!
ReplyDeleteMy sign didn't turn out quite as pretty as yours...
ReplyDeleteYay for 2 years!~
I love the laundry room and mud room posts because that is what I am working on right now.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on two years...I've enjoyed your posts!
ReplyDeleteMaria M. magdalenag62@gmail.com
I am still hopelessly in love with your Laundry Room reveal. Absolutely beautiful. Congrats on hitting two years!
ReplyDeleteI bookmarked the bay leaf tree some time ago but I WILL get to it. My sister has a bay leaf bush!
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I'm also in love with your laundry room!
ReplyDeleteLaundry room, hands down! msmaf at ymail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI love the ideas and how you stay on topic with all things sand/beach/nautical!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!! 2 years wow, so many amazingly inspiring posts, I love your Noel Sign and may just make one right now!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation on two years of fabulous blogging Kim!! What a wonderful project to have go viral. Cheers, hope it happens again and again :)
ReplyDeleteLaundry room!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I enjoy your blog so much! I check it several times a week, and have pinned countless projects and ideas onto my Pinterest account. Thank you for spending time to create such a wonderful blog for all of us to enjoy. I love your decorating style and have a lot of the same colors in my home. I love the beach too!!! I hope you will continue to bring us beautiful ideas for many years to come. May God bless you and your family and may you have a Very Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI loved the Sea Glass Mosaic Tray! Congrats on 2 years!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on two years! I love your NOEL sign...pretty awesome its on the HGTV countdown! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Kim! Your blog is one of my favorites to visit. I really love your laundry room and your makeover you did on your deck. :) Megan
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the anniv! All the best for 2013 :D Would love this giftcard for Xmas shopping :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of your blog & your pinterest boards. I have many favorite posts, but your kitchen island makeover and painting with chalk paint stand out. Thank you for sharing your ideas and craftiness!
ReplyDeletecan't wait :]
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post is the birch bark candles. Congratulations on the HGTV feature!
ReplyDeleteI love all your posts but I think the laundry room is my fav :)
ReplyDeleteI love so many of your posts, but I'm pretty certain the laundry room post is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteLaundry room! But I love all of your posts Kim.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post is the first one I ever read, the beach laundry room makeover. It really shows how a can of paint and a few organizational items can really transform a room
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 2 years! Great contest - I love your kitchen island makeover!
ReplyDeleteCheers! - Shelley
Congratulations on two years!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 2 years!! Your beach themed laundry room is how I found you and that's probably my favorite so far. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kim! This is a tough choice.. I love all of your posts. I definitely love your laundry room though!
ReplyDelete-Erin @ DIY On the Cheap
Just discovered you, and at the perfect time! Oh congrats from one blogger to another on two years! Also congrats on the HGTV features!!
ReplyDeleteNew to your site...love everything and excited to try some of your ideas!
ReplyDeleteall of them! maybe the wood pallet shark... Kimberly Sneed
ReplyDeleteI love the coastal kitchen post!
ReplyDeleteYour laundry room. Looking to do ours soon and love yours!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Kim! :) I love your beautiful Christmas ornaments post!
ReplyDelete2 years! How awesome is that. Doing something you love with people who just love your blog. Congrats Kim!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I love all your posts, but your laundry room is my favorite.......
ReplyDeleteI am going to hunt capiz shells to make the trees right now. I Love them!! They will look spectacular on my dining table for Christmas dinner.
ReplyDeleteYour Laundry Room gets my VOTE! Love the color you painted it in there!
ReplyDeletexo Jen
I love ALL the posts, but the NOEL tutorial and the laundry room gets my vote!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the 2 yr anniversary and love the Laundry room makeover, absolutely fabulous job!
ReplyDeleteMy favorites are the Noel tutorial & the laundry room makeover. Would love to redo my own laundry room :)
ReplyDeleteI loved your board and batten post! Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 2 year anniversary! I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteAhh, congratulations on a successful 2 years! That's wonderful! Right now my favorite post is your board and batten tutorial because I'm planning on using it soon!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2 year! Time goes by so fast :) congrats on the HGTV feature, so exciting!
ReplyDeleteDitto - Love the laundry room project!~! Congrats - two years goes so fast anymore!
ReplyDeleteThe last post at 1:48 PM was me - Laurie Ensz
ReplyDeleteI loved your post about installing hardwood floors, I am hoping to do that (someday) in my home and you inspired me to do it myself!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Your blog is truly inspirational. My favorite blog post was the Holiday Burlap Joy Wreath. I loved that and I am making it for my Mom for Christmas-she lives at the beach and I think it will be perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years! Love all the post...so, the one I most want to copy right now is the Board and Batten!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! I really love your Noel project! Thanks for all your great ideas. Have a Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI am planning on making your twilight tree of life after the holidays. I fell in love with it when I saw it. Happy Blogiversary! Congratulations on 2 years.
ReplyDeleteLove the NOEL letters -- simple but definitely Christmas!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, two years is no small feat! Keep up the great work.
ReplyDelete-Jacque
Too funny...I have actually pinned both of these before seeing your today's post. I love them. Congrats on 2 years. Thanks for the give-away opportunity. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years! That Noel sign is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your laundry makeover and your kids bath makeover (the one with beadboard on the wall). Congrats on 2 yrs!
ReplyDeleteI love that Noel sign. Congratulations on the anniversary.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win from you and Pottery Barn Cheers Frances
ReplyDeleteHappy blogiversary! I'm still trying to pronounce that. ;) Do I have to pick a favorite post? I will say it is the shell specimen wall art because that is the post that led me to your blog in the first place. I am not sure how I came across it, but I am glad I did!
ReplyDeleteI love the bay leaf trees from last year and the Sea Glass Mosiac Tray. They are so simple and pretty. Both are on my to do list.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2 years! I have quite a few favorite projects...Noel sign, Joy wreath--with red berry "O", FALL front door "wreath" and urns.
ReplyDeleteYour laundry room is amazing, of course. But actually I liked the little jingle bell napkin rings you posted recently. I saw them and thought - I can actually do that!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I'm a longtime fan - congratulations on your blogiversary! =)
ReplyDelete~ Mara
I love the noel PB knock-off...it's one of my faves. Congrats on your blogiversary.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I love your Christmas posts. They are beautiful and inspirational. :)
ReplyDeleteThe LAUNDRY ROOM!! After moving to an apt, with NO laundry hook-ups, and having to do the laundromat routine for TOO many times, this would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years!! I LOVE your blog...so many neat projects. with Christmas right around the corner, my favorite project would be the NOEL letters:)
ReplyDeletethanks so much
My favorite post is the laundry room post. I am in the process of doing my laundry room now with your post as my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years, and being featured on HGTV- woo-hoo!!! Your NOEL project is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOOOO I want that Pottern Barn gift card!!!
ReplyDeleteGoogle never lets my name publish???
ReplyDeleteTania
Congrat's Kim. I have to say my favorite project so far, has been the cut out shark art & your laundry room.
ReplyDeleteErin
erinandvictor@yahoo.com
Honestly, I just saw the contest on FB, but love the NOEL sign. I am definitely going to have to try it and I'll be reading your site now all the time!! Thanks!
ReplyDeletekathyhanson4@gmail.com
Congrats! Love the laundry room makeover post. chedeb5353@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI still love your bay leaf trees :)
ReplyDeleteI love you glass float ornament tutorial. We were married in Hawaii and I have been wanting to do a beach theme Christmas and you provided all the inspiration and ideas that I needed.
ReplyDeleteMy rafflecopter name is Ryan-andTiffanie Schendel
I don't think I have just one favorite....might not be able to use them all, but still like them. The laundry room makeover is inspiring, and I see floating shelves in my future, but right now "NOEL" has my vote!
ReplyDeleteHappy 2nd Anniversary! Thanks for the giveaway. I love the Noel project. I have added this to my craft to do list.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Lisa
lkyablonski@verizon.net
Happy Anniversary. My favorite is without a doubt, your pallet shark. It's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteJust retired to the beach, so the sea glass mosaic is on my list.
ReplyDeleteYour laundry room was pretty rad!
ReplyDeleteI love the glass float ornaments...and the tile wrapped mirrors! Congrats on 2 years!
ReplyDeleteI like the how to frame a mirror post.
ReplyDeleteI love the glass float ornament tutorial. Mine didn't come out as nice, but I still love them!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years ! Your Laundry room post is one of my favorites but, the NOEL sign is the one that led me here a year ago.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 2 fabulous years - hmmmm, my favorite post - laundry room is amazing!
ReplyDeleteKelly
CONGRATS on 2 years! The post that got me following you was the Countdown to Fall Party- Front Porch & Door Decor. I even did a not quite as fabulous replica :D
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! You are very talented! Mary Beth
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to chose, but How To Install a Beadboard Ceiling is my favorite post and it's really helped us!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kim - I love your blog! I especially enjoy your garden posts! Patti Z
ReplyDeleteThe Christmas Ornament Cupcakes. They are just too stunning!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Kim!!! How exciting is that. So glad we have gotten to know each other in blogland. You are a treasure.
ReplyDeleteCheri
Your laundry room makeover (and the posts leading up to it) will always be my favorite! Or maybe the post on your blog that I'm in? hahaha nope, the laundry room. :) Congratulations on two years, Kim! Here's to many more.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post was the one with the red NOEL letters.
ReplyDeleteRita at Cashel1916@yahoo.com
I loved the pantry make-over. You inspired me to get my pantry in order, too. :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post is "Love it, Hate it or Embrace it".
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway!!!!
ReplyDeleteLaundry room makeover!!!
Congrats on 2 years. It is hard to just pick one that is my favorite. So many of your posts have helped me get my house to a home.
ReplyDeleteI ADORE the "NOEL" sign and hope to make a few as gifts.
ReplyDeleteThe No Sew Burlap Tree Skirt ~ love it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats girl! What a great way to celebrate... with a HGTV feature... wahoo! Thanks for the PB giveaway too.
ReplyDeleteBirch bark candles is a post I hope o try out one day! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary! Love you blog!
ReplyDeleteYour laundry room post almost brought me to tears because I had finally found the inspiration I was looking for with my own laundry room. I absolutely love your blog. You have such a great sense of style and your blog posts always appeal to the senses. Congratulations on your 2 years and your HGTV.com features!
ReplyDeleteSharon
LOVE the laundry room! Congratulations on 2 years.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 2 years. It is a true accomplishment.
ReplyDeleteIt's impossible to choose a favorite - I have pinned many of your posts. I think the DIYs have been my favorite category.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I absolutely LOVE your tutorials, especially the ones about installing beadboard ... In fact, just completed my first beadboard installation!
ReplyDeleteYou have much to love, but I think my favorite is the pallet art shark. So cute and original!
ReplyDeleteI'm new here, but I look forward to reading your posts in the future!
ReplyDeleteI think the Laundry Room post is my favorite. It's what introduced me to your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love all things pallet. You have inspired, not only me, but my sons. One is gathering pallets to make chairs for his backyard. Your tutorials have been helpful and inspirational.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your DIY projects. My favorite craft project is the glass float Christmas ornaments and then using them on a wreath. I am going to make that.
ReplyDeleteHappy blog-aversary and thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteLooks like I'm making a trip to the craft store to make NOEL
ReplyDeleteI love the pallet art shark post!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on Two years....I have pinned several of your projects off of Pinterest. I love the vases that are painted, the no sew Roman shades....I didn't know that several of them were from you. Congrats on the HGTV spot too for your NOEL!! Really cute!
ReplyDeleteWell it's hard to pick. I really like the Noel sign though. Congrats on the feature!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite post is actually all of your millwork... I've read each a couple of times and have actually sent them out to friends and family to show how they could follow your steps to recreate.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 2 years!!
ReplyDeletemy favorite is still the tree wall art from the twilight movie. You should do a whole series of art from movies/tv shows!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on two years! You have awesome ideas and I have truly enjoyed following your blog!
ReplyDeleteHere's to 20 more!! :)
Congrats on 2 years! The Noel is still my favorite. Can't wait to try it out :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, my favorite post is the first project I made with your help: transforming my boring lampshade using sisal rope!
ReplyDeleteThe laundry room post is my favorite - that is how I found out about you!
ReplyDeletePottery Barn Inspired Noel Tutorial
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years - I wish I had been a follower long ago. I love the inspiration I get on every post. I don't live by the ocean but love bringing a little of it into my home through your great ideas.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite blog post is the Glass Float Ornaments and the wreath it goes with.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary...and Congratulations on 2 years of blogging...I love your blog and when I realized you were in Va. Beach even better as I am in Newport News...just a hop, skip and jump from you!
ReplyDeleteI like the Savory Leek & Mushroom Tart -- it's so delicious!
ReplyDeleteYay for you. Love the wine crates. Still need to try that myself. My garden tub has the perfect place for one.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your blog and am glad I found you some time back. I love your NOEL sign. Happy Anniversary! I look forward to learning more from you. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteI just recently discovered your blog when I was making a beach inspired Christmas Tree. Thank you for all the ideas and congrats on two years! My favorite is about the Glass Float ornaments.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on two years!! Like many others I really loved the laundry room makeover, but the post about transforming builder grade drab into custom made fab might be my favorite. The tile tub border blew me away..such a small change, but it really made that area so much warmer! Keep the goodies coming!! ♥
ReplyDeleteI love all the crafts that have a beach theme to them, but I think my favorite has to be the glass float ornaments.
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of yours. I found you because I was looking for inspiration on coastal styles. I dream of living in a coastal area some day. For now home is in Minnesota and vacations in the south. I don't have a favorite as I have been inspired every day when I recieve a new email from you. I have enjoyed looking at all your past post too. Happy 2nd Blogiversary!!!
ReplyDeleteI love reading about the beachy and coastal ideas you have. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteI love your style! Learning lots from your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love your board and batten tutorials.
ReplyDeleteLove your laundry room! If I even had a laundry room, I would want yours!!
ReplyDeleteLove the Noel sign and plan on making it in the new year. No time right now.
ReplyDeleteMany congrats on being on HGTV will watch it for sure
Pam
Hi, I am a fan of the shark cut out!
ReplyDeleteLove the laundry room makeover post.
ReplyDeleteI really like your Fall Planter Ideas post
ReplyDeletebjn1957{at}gmail{dot}com
I love the glass float ornaments. They are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteloved the sea glass tray!
ReplyDeleteKim,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your 2nd blogiversary as well as being featured on HGTV!Your laundry room post is my personal favorite because I loved the colors that you used.
I love the Noel post!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your anniversary and all your success stories!! That's so awesome!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your generous giveaway, you're the BEST!!!
ps my fave post is your copper mailbox :)
DeleteLove your style. You provide so much inspiration... The shark cut out plaque, the sea glass tray, the wine crates, etc. goldnuggt at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI love your NOEL. I made my own version this year! - Jillian
ReplyDeletelaundry room makeover! thanks!
ReplyDeleteI really love your birch bark candle idea...natural and unique! Thanks for all the inspiration you share with us!
ReplyDeleteI love the Laundry room makeover. Thanks for the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Kim!! YOur laundry room was beast, but I also love your chalk paint projects, the bay leaf tree, and the shark pallet art! Too many to choose from ... and looking forward to many more. :)
ReplyDeletexo Heidi
There have been so many posts that I am so inspired by. I have made your faux glass floats and did a variation of your coastal tree this year. The laundry room makeover is wonderful and, well I could go on and on. It would be hard to say which is my favorite, but your NOEL sign rocks. Your style and taste is fabulous. Thanks for all the sharing you do.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your second blogiversary. I love your projects!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your two years. Though I am fairly new to your blog I started following immediately and enjoy every post. hampsonya@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI like the one about the Sea Glass Mosaic Tray. It turned out so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! and many more!
ReplyDeleteMy all time favorite post was your Laundry Room Makeover! Congrats on 2 years!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your posts and think your blog is one of the most useful ones out there. I love your laundry room post!
ReplyDeleteI love the shark wall art!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! 2 years!! Thank you for sharing all your creativity with us! I really liked the painted cabinets post!
ReplyDeleteHow to pick a favorite?! The hardwood floor post was very inspirational, and the ants post STILL gives me the heebie jeebies! Ha! Congrats on 2 years!
ReplyDeleteWay to GO...love your blog..
ReplyDeletemy favorite is the making a topiary...
thanks for a great opportunity to win!
My favorite,post was the wine crate demo. I wanted to make several for Christmas gifts this year but am having a hard time finding the wooden wine crates.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on 2 years. Love your blog! My favorite so far is your laundryroom makeover. It is like a tropical paradise!
ReplyDeletehow to frame a mirror!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Happy blogiversary! Love your site! :D
ReplyDeleteI loved your laundry room makeover post as well! I am so happy for you on this Blogoversary. Thanks for keeping us informed and entertained for the past two years, here's to many more years!
ReplyDeleteI discovered you not too long ago. I have enjoyed all of your projects. Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteLaundry room for sure!
ReplyDeletecongrats on your 2 yrs. i look forward to seeing your blog everyday. i like all the nautical stuff and your Christmas stuff too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary. I am glad I found your blog. Thank you for the wonderful ideas.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! I love the glass float post, they look beautiful on the tree! :)
ReplyDeleteI have a few favorite posts. The nautical Christmas tree, laundry room makeover (paint color, decor and shelving) deck plantings, visit to botanical garden and beach.
ReplyDeleteYour post on how to paint cabinets-I don't know if this is my favorite-but it was the most memorable post becuase it was so helpful and just what I was looking for at the right time!! Ellie
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog and always think of how much it reminds me of Pottery Barn. How fitting!
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog and will continue to do so. When I don't have time to read all my blogs, yours is one of the few that I pick out and read before deleting the rest! I love your style. slbolderson@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteoh dear heavens, my favorite? might be the laundry room redo. but another close one is your most recent Prosecco post. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! My favorite might be the pallet shark art!!
ReplyDeleteThe Laundry Room for sure! Congrats Kim!!
ReplyDeleteLove the laundry room makeover!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance.
lindahobbs53 at sbcglobal dot net
I love the pallet surf board!
ReplyDeletePick me, Pick me!
kristix3@yahoo.com
Kim,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on two years. I've been reading your blog from the beginning and thoroughly enjoy it .It's so inspiring.
Honestly, I smile when I remember your island re-do post as that was the first time I commented on your blog and became hooked :) Congrats on 2 years, you've come a LONG way my friend!! Whoo-hoo!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Kim! It would definitely be your shark pallet project you posted earlier this year!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's so awesome that HGTV is showing off your work. I love the NOEL sign. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I can't really pick a post.... laundry room was great... I just can't pick one! Wait - yes I can: the board and batten!
ReplyDeleteI like the seaglass tray, but I am most likely to reference the posts on the board and batten and laundry for future reference.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the HGTV feature!!!...the Noel sign is just fantastic!!!...
ReplyDeleteTwo years is wonderful! Thanks for all you've shared with us. My favorite posts are the ceramic planter side table and the paper Christmas trees. Your ideas are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary! Congratulations on 2 years!
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