As I type this post, it’s during the last couple of hours of 2014. It’s a little bittersweet, ending one year and starting another. I’m always a bit sad about the things that didn’t get accomplished, but excited for the opportunity to start fresh in the New Year.  To say it’s been a crazy year would be an understatement!

Although I have “officially” been blogging since 2010, its always been something I’ve done for fun, when I had a little “free time”.  Unfortunately, working a full-time job outside the home while raising a young family never actually left much “free time”.  Now that my kids are teens, and less dependent on me, I thought I would give it another go, so in June of 2014 I started blogging again. It’s been a bit of an up-hill battle as I figure out the whole social media bit, along with a myriad of other things that have changed while my blog sat dormant; but I’m proud of how much I’ve learned and how far I’ve come in the last 6 months. My favorite part of this journey has been the community that I’m slowly becoming a part of. I’m so thankful for each and every one of you that stops by, comments, or follows along on social media!  Your kindness has been so encouraging, helping me tackle each new post and project here at Home Remedies. I’m so excited for 2015 – I have some big things planned for this little blog, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at the 10 most popular posts here at Home Remedies over the last 6 months. So here they are, starting with number 10.

You guys like a thrifty solution just as much as I do, and you really seemed to like my tutorial on How To Make Removable Pillow Covers Out Of Cloth Napkins.

You also seemed to like a good design hack, and my Easy Ballard Design Hack received a lot of attention when I posted it back in July.

I was a bit surprised to see this post in the top ten, but there it is, number seven of the top ten posts; 10 DIY Dollar Store Projects.

Then, as we transitioned from Summer to Fall, my family room got a cozy makeover. You all seemed to enjoy my Rustic and Relaxed Fall Family Room Tour.

My Rustic Fall Dining Room was another Fall makeover that took place right before Thanksgiving. We had just finished decorating this room when we decided  the room just wasn’t working for us (find out why, here), so we started over from scratch. Sounds wasteful, I know, but I promise there was no money spent out of pocket – just time and energy!

And since I’m all about saving money on home decor, I shared my tried and true Tips For Decorating A Small Space On A Budget.

And here’s our dining room after we finally finished finished decorating it the first time around, coming in at number 4 on the most viewed list…

Number 3 was A Re-purposed Holiday Tablescape, a collaborative project hosted by Alice at Thoughts From Alice. It was so much fun to participate in and you all seemed to love it, too!

My Christmas Home Tour was a surprise contender, as it was barely posted a couple of weeks ago.  It has already surpassed nearly all my other posts in pageviews, and gone absolutely crazy on Pinterest! 

And the most viewed post of 2014 is Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Vs. Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint – A Comparison.  This post continues to bring a steady stream of visitors to Home Remedies daily! 

Whew! No wonder I’m so tired! But seriously, these last 6 months have been such a fun experience! I’m looking forward to 2015 and all of the fun things I have planned here at Home Remedies! I can’t wait to see you in the new year!

Cheers to 2015!

Sharing Here:

Monday

Cedar Hill Farmhouse , Between Naps on the Porch, Coastal Charm , Brepurposed, Burlap and Babies, I Should Be Mopping the Floor, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia , Cozy Little House, Setting For Four, Happy House and Home, Love Grows Wild, Beyond The Picket Fence, The Simple Life Of A Firewife, A Night Owl, A Pinch Of Joy, Keeping It Simple, Huckleberry Love

Tuesday

A Stroll Thru Life, Just A Girl And Her Blog,  Home Stories A to Z,  Tiny Sidekick, Tip Junkie,The Sits Girls, House On The Way, Hope Studios, 

Wednesday

Savvy Southern Style , The Turquoise Home , The Real Housewives of Riverton, Someday Crafts, Crafty Allie, Cherished Bliss, Snap Creativity, The Blissful Bee, Family Home and Life, The Thrifty Home, Made In A Day, Seven Alive, Live Laugh Rowe

Thursday

Liz Marie Blog, City Farmhouse , Sweet Haute, Chic California, The Pin Junkie , A Delightsome Life , Craftberry Bush, Joy In Our Home, Glitter Glue and Paint, A Glimpse Inside, Too Much Time On My Hands, Posed Perfection, The Pin Junkie, From My Front Porch To Yours, Table + Hearth

Friday

The Shabby Nest, My Romantic Home , French Country Cottage , The Girl Creative, The 36th Avenue, Lolly Jane, I’m Not A Trophy Wife , The Charm of Home, I Heart Naptime, The Cottage Market

Saturday

Six Sisters Stuff, Be Different Act Normal , Reasons To Skip The Housework, Funky Junk, It’s Overflowing,  A Little Clairification, The Girl Creative, Reasons To Skip The Housework

Sunday

Thoughts From Alice, View From The Fridge, Under The Table, Delineate Your Dwelling, The DIY Showoff