A DIY project can be a fun and productive way to spend a few hours for many of us, but we know they are not in the cards for everyone. That's why our DIY or Buy posts are the best of both worlds — they're perfect for the project minded and the shoppers in the crowd.

• Buy or DIY: Trendy Terrariums
• Buy or DIY: Mad for Macramé
• Buy or DIY: Moss Ball Hanging Plants
• Buy or DIY: Geometric Mobiles
• DIY or Buy: Empire-Style Beaded Chandeliers
• DIY or Buy: Christmas Tree Skirts
• Cardboard Tech: 5 to Buy, 5 to DIY
• DIY or Buy: Throw Pillows for a Decor Refresh
• Buy or DIY: Clever Leather Bookshelf
• Small Space Solution: 10 Easy & Affordable Garment Racks to Buy or DIY

Welcome to Apartment Therapy's Best of 2012 roundup! From December 19 through January 1 we are rounding up our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

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