Top Reader Favorite Posts of 2022
A look back at the Top 10 reader favorite projects, crafts and DIYs of 2022. Did your favorite make the list?
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Interestingly enough, about half of my Top 10 posts from 2022 were ones I posted while living in our farmhouse in Texas, and the other half were from MS! One thing you may not realize is that my blog is my business. It started off as a hobby back in 2013, but quickly evolved into a way to earn an income while being a SAHM. Now that my kids have grown and flown, I still am passionate about blogging, seeing just how creative I can be, and sharing all the ways to create and decorate a beautiful home on a budget with you!
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I was blessed to work with some amazing companies this year, including
Mary's Kitchen
(home to the best flour sack towels),
Piper Classics,
Vagabond House,
SUNJOY Group,
Decoberry
and
Hickory Hardware. I only work with companies whose products fit my style and brand, and who I
absolutely love! In fact, I produced content twice for 3 of these companies in
2022 and I'm hoping to work with them again in 2023!
These types of sponsored posts, and even the ads on my site, are how I earn my
income and they allow me to continue to bring you the best quality projects,
tutorials and posts, all for free!
Without anymore rambling, let's take a look at your TOP 10 PICKS from 2022. If
you missed any of these posts, you can simply click on the title links to take
a closer look!
Top Reader Favorite Posts of 2022
No. 1 - Primitive Farmhouse Drop Cloth Sunflowers
I'm really not surprised these DIY sunflowers were #1 on the blog this year. They took off everywhere I shared them, including Instagram, Pinterest, HomeTalk, YouTube and the blog!
If you missed this project, it's a great way to use up old mason jar lid rings
and canvas drop cloth! An affordable DIY with outstanding results! I can't
wait for Fall 2023 so I can pull these out again!
No. 2 - Adding Style and Function to a Small Laundry Room
This is a DIY project we pulled off just a couple weeks into living in our new
rental home. The room was just not functional and was bland and dare I say it,
ugly! We found and created ways to add extra storage with style, and I shared
a super easy way to get a fun wallpaper look with just a paintbrush! Best of
all, this project came in at just $50!
No. 3 - Updating Exterior Windows with Spray Paint
Before listing our TX home on the market, Mr DIY took a few days to give our
metal exterior windows a fresh update with black spray paint! This inexpensive
DIY added a whole lot of curb appeal and I'm sure it's why our home sold in
under 3 days! If you have an older home with functional windows but they are
looking a little dingy, give this project a try!
No. 4 - An Easy Non-Toxic Way to Clean Your Oven
This post was one of the first ones I shared in 2022. I've been cleaning my
oven this way for years, and decided I needed to share it! If you struggle
with the fumes from cleaning products, I know you'll appreciate this non-toxic
alternative. You probably already have the items in your kitchen! In fact, I
just used this method to clean our oven this morning after my apple pie leaked
all over the bottom of the oven!
No. 5 - Easy Fabric and Wood Bead Sunflowers
A great way to use up fabric scraps, these little sunflowers are super fast to
make and each one looks unique! You might be surprised what I used as the
ring, I guarantee you have it in your home right now!
No. 6 - Salt Dough Rabbit Ornaments for Spring
You might have made salt dough ornaments before, but if you haven't used these
vintage style cookie molds, you're in for a treat! I made cinnamon salt dough
so my rabbit ornaments looked more vintage. Be sure to check out the full
tutorial at the link above! I actually packaged these and brought them along
to MS, and can't wait to decorate with them this year!
No. 7 - Spring Mantel and Sunroom
I was actually surprised that this post made my Top 10! We were in the middle
of packing for our move out of state, and I didn't have a lot of time to do
much Spring decorating. However, this proves to me that sometimes simpler is
better, a lesson I'm going to try to remember this year!
No. 8 - Anthro Textured Pot Dupe for Under $5
This is the type of project I love! Take something inexpensive from the dollar
store and flip it into something that looks high end for just a few bucks! I
really love how this textured pot turned out!
No. 9 - Easy Wood Bead Hearts
What can you make with a little wire and some wood beads? The cutest wood bead
hearts, that's what! I figured out the easiest way to make these hearts and
shared them with you.
No. 10 - Budget Friendly Spring Dining Room with Flowers and Bunnies
I love decorating a pretty table, and this might be one of my favorites!
Bunnies, flowers, soft blue eggs, thrifted vintage ironstone. I mean, it's all
my favorite things combined! If you missed this one, make sure you take a
look!
Wow, what a fun look back at 2022! I hope these were some of your favorite
posts too.
I want to take this time to wish you a Happy New Year! Thank you for your
support, it means so much! I'm thankful for you and hope you're ready to come
along for the ride this next year!
Please drop me a line if there's a specific home decor, craft or DIY item you
would like me to focus on this year!
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Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI’m a new follower. My first view, the sunflowers! I see why they were one of your 2022 favorites. I really like the ones with the bead centers. I think I’m going to make them for spring first & you inspired me to try using the mop strings as petals for another look.
I am enjoying looking at your posts with so many creative ideas. We must have the same tastes! I just wanted to let you know you’ve inspired me! Happy 2023,
Hi Jan, welcome! I'm so happy you're inspired to make the flowers! They will be so cute for Spring, and now you've got me thinking, lol! So happy to have you following along!
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