Honestly friends - can you believe it's already a New Year? 2015.
All to say, HAPPY NEW YEAR friends!
(and I hope your Christmas was wonderful!)
I thought I would compile what my Blogger Stats said was my top 10 posts of 2014. There were a few I was a bit surprised about and others that I had really hoped to BE one of the top 10 were lost in a sea of internet knowledge. (hee,hee)
#1 Pinterest From the View of a Teenager
This one took me by surprise! OH MY - I had the image below pinned over 5K times! My daughter did have a ton of fun making one like it for her friend's Golden Birthday. (That is when a person turns the AGE their birthday falls on - so her friend turned 13 on the 13th) :-)
#2 How to Make Your Home Have Character
I'm not surprised this one was popular. I wanted to help you guys figure out your own home decor style and aid in creating a spectacular entry way :-)
#3 Inspirational Home Decor Ideas Using Reclaimed Barn Wood
How could you not LOVE a post showcasing a gallery of reclaimed wood ideas - ha!
#4 Make a Large Canvas Wall Art Out of Old Maps
I've never had a post be more popular than this one. I almost feel like it must be my "signature project". Oh ya, Creative Juices Decor - the map project lady :-) The fact that the Sydney Herald Morning and Universal Studio's IVillage showcased it may have helped a bit - hee,hee.
#5 Health Food on a Budget - My Tips and Secrets
This one TOTALLY took me by surprise! It's an older post that just took on new life :-)It's a great one though, lots of good advice for the frugal healthy shopper!
#6.) Ice Candle Holder - Free and Gorgeous
Ah, I love this post! You can so easily make these Ice Candles by filling up a cup or a bucket with water and let it sit outside till it is half frozen then you dump it out (the extra water that didn't freeze yet) and place a candle in the center. Decorate your front porch with them this winter and I know you'll get MANY compliments!
#7) How to Make Rock Candy
This one is a GREAT project to do with kids during winter break as it takes a bit of time for the crystals to form. My kids LOVE doing this project!
#8) Decorating the Top of Your Cabinets - Tips and Tricks
This post has also been pinned more times than I can count! I wrote it because a friend of mine was having difficulty attempting to decorate the top of her kitchen cabinets and asked me how to do it. I find my best posts come when I am trying to help someone about a particular subject (hey friends - you can get FREE design advice! Just write me your design problems and I might just write a post about it!)
#9.) How to Paint Wine Bottles and Use As Gift Ideas
This is a classic. I wasn't the first one to think of this :-) But it's a fun twist to section off the front and use CHALK spray paint on it. You can write a personalized message or use it to number tables as your next big event.
#10) Adding String Patio Lights to Your Patio
I'm so happy this one made it :-) I am in LOVE with the look it created on the pergola. I researched for HOURS on the best price for the romantic yet industrial look I wanted. I added the links to where I bought mine. So ya, #10 is my #1 - hee,hee!
Alright, LASTLY I'm going to add a post that deserved to be in the top 10 but isn't - ha!!
My Top 5 Interior Design Secrets
This post took me a LONG time to write and it answers the Holy Grail of design questions. ;-)
There you have it my friends!!!!!
Welcome to 2015 - this will be my FIFTH year of Creative Juices Decor! I do hope I've been able to stir some of your Creative Juices over the past few years :-) If you have a favorite that's not listed I'd love to hear about it in the comments! (or which one WAS your favorite out of the 10 listed?) :-)
