2018 Recap: Most Popular Home Projects and Recipes
It’s always fun looking back at the most popular home projects and recipes of the year. Check out the top 12 posts of 2018!
Hello, friends! Can you believe 2018 is coming to a close? This past year definitely went by quickly. It seems like I was just writing a year in review post not too long ago!
Most Popular Home Projects and Recipes
For me, the end of a year is all about reflection and making plans for what’s to come. So, today, I thought it would be fun to take a look back and share the blog posts that got the most love and attention in 2018. I always find it so interesting to see what resonates with you and, quite often, they end up being my favourites too.
Let’s get this party started. Counting down in reverse order…
12. GALentine’s Day Tea Party
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Invite your girlfriends over for a GALentine’s Day tea party. A good excuse to pull out your pretty vintage tea cups and enjoy some delicious Valentine treats with your besties.
11. Almond Cupcakes with Fresh Strawberry Buttercream
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These almond cupcakes with fresh strawberry buttercream are deliciously moist and gluten-free. Perfect dessert for any occasion!
10. Garden Bouquets with Printable Gift Tags
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Create your own garden bouquets using these handy printable gift tags. A lovely way to share your flowers and herbs with family and friends this summer.
9. Gardener’s Rose Petal Bath Soak
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Put together a jar of rose petal bath soak to keep or give away. A luxurious way to relax and unwind after a long summer day!
8. Christmas Tablescape with Pops of Colour
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This Christmas tablescape with pops of colour was so fun to put together. See how I used pink, blue and gold decor to create a cheery and festive look for the holidays.
7. A Fun and Delicious Ice Cream Float Bar
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Hosting an outdoor party? Put together an ice cream float bar for dessert. A fun, easy and delicious outdoor entertaining idea!
6. Flea Market Basket Planter – Front Porch Decor
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See how easy it was to transform a flea market find into a basket planter for our front porch. Plus, get inspired by even more outdoor paint and build-it projects.
5. Simple Fall Touches in Our Kitchen
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Looking for fall decorating ideas? Tour these gorgeous homes ready for the autumn season, including simple touches I added to our kitchen and dining room.
4. DIY Succulent Centerpiece
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Add rustic charm to your outdoor table with this DIY succulent centerpiece. Plus, get even more creative ideas and tips for sprucing up your outdoor space with plants and flowers.
3. Concrete Painted Pots
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Learn how to create these concrete painted pots that were inspired by my friend Jamie’s new book, French Vintage Decor. Perfect planters for an indoor herb garden.
2. Collecting Milk Glass – Beginner Tips
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Thinking about collecting milk glass or just getting started? Learn a few basics you can put to the test on your next visit to the thrift shop!
1. Benjamin Moore White Dove – A Paint Colour Favourite
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Benjamin Moore White Dove is a beautiful soft white paint colour with a hint of grey making it a popular choice for trim, cabinets, walls and more.
Did one of your favourites make the list? I was happy to see all of my Outdoor Extravaganza projects at the top. I enjoy hosting that series each May and hope to do so again!
My most popular post of all time is still Beautiful Front Door Paint Colours, which doesn’t surprise me at all. I plan on writing another outdoor paint colour post in early spring, so look for that if you’re wanting to switch things up. Hopefully winter leaves us quickly!
Of course, I must thank my blogging friends who were my top 10 referrers for 2018. I’m so grateful to have the support of these lovely gals, as well as many others who continue to lift me up each and every day!
Taylor from The Girl on Bloor
Ann from On Sutton Place
Rachel from Maison de Pax
Maria from Pastels and Macarons
Lucy from Craftberry Bush
Laura from The Turquoise Home
Kathy from Oh Me Oh My
Amanda from Sincerely, Marie Designs
Jamie from So Much Better with Age
Angie from Postcards from the Ridge
Thank you so much for reading my posts. It means the world to me and is a big reason I continue along.
Is there something specific you’d like to see more of on the blog in 2019? Leave me a comment and let me know!
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Wishing you a 2019 filled with joy, love, adventure and whatever else your little heart desires!
