Best of 2016: Favourite Makeovers & Most Popular Posts
Happy New Year, everyone!
Did 2016 whip by as quickly for you as it did for me?
Looking back at 2016, it’s hard to believe how much has happened since then and how much has changed around here.
Last January I shared my goals and plans for the year, and it was fun to read back on them this December and see how many we’ve accomplished; while others we shelved for another year (or perhaps, forever).
I’ll be chatting about my goals a little more next week; but today I’m here to share my Best of 2016! My favourite as well as the best or most popular and most read posts that I shared in 2016!
Here are my 5 Favourite Makeovers from 2016
My favourite projects are always the big room makeovers.
I love a good before and after.
And this year we tackled two (and a half) rooms as part of the Spring and Fall One Room Challenges.
In the spring, we gave our living room a facelift (even though it has already changed a good deal with the addition of our new fireplace right before Christmas).
This past Spring, I also took part in the Frogtape Paintover Challenge and we gave our basement a completely new look! We love how bright and fun this space is now…
Another late spring project was tackling our poorly cared for and damaged lawn; we were so thrilled with how easily we were able to improve it…
As part of the Fall One Room Challenge, we took on our Master Bedroom. Originally it was going to just be our walk-in closet, but it seemed to snowball into the bedroom as well. But I’m super thrilled with the results (#allthehearteyes for that rug!).
But makeover reveals are not the only posts that are popular;
here are my most read posts from 2016!
The most read post that I published in 2016 was…
Real World Organizing: How to Keep Your House Tidy {with kids, pets, and a job}
Also popular?
Small Pantry Organization Ideas!
How to Decide if You Should Paint Your Wooden Furniture
Our Lakehouse Waterside Home Tour
Small Walk-in Closet Makeover Ideas
Our Classic Christmas Living Room
25 Insanely Inspiring Outdoor Rooms
Our Before & After Lawn Makeover Project
Today I’m thrilled to be joining up with an amazing group of blogging friends who are also sharing their very best and most popular posts of 2016!
Instant DIY Pure Vanilla Extract by TIDBITS | Farmhouse Breakfast Nook Reveal by Nina Hendrick Design Co | Real World Organizing: How to Keep Your House Tidy by The Happy Housie | How To Clean Your Home In 30 Minutes A Day by StoneGable | Modern Farmhouse Paint Colors by A Burst of Beautiful | Summer Tour of my New House by So Much Better With Age
Before and After at our House by Zevy Joy | How to Build Industrial Shelves by Beneath My Heart | Is the Family Room Your Shining Star? by Decor Gold Designs | My Fresh New Blue Kitchen Reveal by The Wicker House | How to Frame a Bathroom Mirror by Cherished Bliss | Dramatic Kitchen Renovation without Removing Cabinets by Designthusiasm
Why Won’t My Hydrangeas Bloom by Kelly Elko | Sherwin Williams Poised Taupe – Color of the Year 2017 by Setting for Four | How To Make A Farmhouse Mason Jar Chandelier by Shabbyfufu | U-Pick Apples Free Printable by Paint Me Pink | Christmas Home Tour 2016 by Town and Country Living | How to Organize Every Space in Your House by Just a Girl and Her Blog
Paint Color Home Tour by Maison de Pax | My Home Tour by Nesting with Grace | DIY Sign for Fall by House by Hoff | Floral Printable Birthday Gift Tags by Live Laugh Rowe | How to Build a No Sew Teepee by Julie Blanner | How To Design A Room You Love by Life On Virginia Street
How To Get A Beautifully Organized Closet On A Budget by Fox Hollow Cottage | Entryway Essentials by Lindsay Hill Interiors | Summer Home Tour by Migonis Home | 13 things to do before you list your home by Style House Interiors
Decorated Office/Craft Room by Sunny Side Up | Summer Home Tour 2016 by Finding Silver Pennies | How to make a tufted headboard by Place of My Taste | Tips and Tricks for an Organized Pantry by Not Just a Housewife | Back To School In Style by She Leaves a Little Sparkle
Yes, 2016 went by way too fast! Thanks for linking up to #HomeMattersParty, I’m excited to have found your blog and now going to check all these posts out. Your house is beautiful and so my colors!
The older I get the faster the year goes by, your 2016 looked like it was an amazing one
What an amazing year, Krista! You always do such an amazing job. Happy New Year!
Hugs, Jamie
Loved your top 10! Just got done pinning several of your beautiful rooms!
xo
Kathleen
Aw, thank you Kathleen!! That totally makes my day, coming from you. I admire your style so much!
Love your top ten posts and your new fireplace is gorge!!! <3 xo Heather
Thanks Heather! It definitely has completely changed the feel of our living room!
Such a fun post! I NEED your lawn tips for our front yard 😉
Thank you, Danielle! I was so happy with how much it improved! And I can’t wait to tackle our lawn in our back yard this spring!
so much goodness! i think your closet is my favorite!
Aw, thanks Cassie! It’s probably my favourite as far as actually improving my life function! And I guess that’s kind of an important factor…