Hello sweet Friends! Can you believe another year has come and gone already? I swear I don’t know where the last two months went!
Today I am excited to share my 10 most popular posts from the past year. I am always a bit surprised at some that make the top 10. You just never know what will resonate with people.
Before I start, let me say a HUGE thank you to all of you for your support this year. It truly means the WORLD to me to have you here. I am so excited to start another fabulous year of thrifty makeovers and fun tutorials, and share them with you!
While I did complete some pretty big DIY projects like installing new hardwood floors and creating a faux-coffered ceiling, you guys prefer a good thrifty makeover any day, and that’s fine by me! (Because I do too! :))
Here we go…
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Starting off our top 10 most viewed posts from 2015 is my Summer Home Tour:
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Coming in at number 9 is a compilation of over 20 of my furniture makeovers that I shared in February:
20+ Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer Furniture Makeovers
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Number 8 is this sad thrift store shelf I gave a cottage/farmhouse makeover to with a little paint and some old fence pickets:
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Number 7 was a surprise since it is a more recent post, my DIY sectional slip cover reveal. I have since posted the step-by-step tutorial as well which you can find the link to in this post…
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Coming in at number 6 is a thrift store pineapple lamp that I turned into a memo board, as part of a Flea Market Swap challenge:
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Number 5 was the follow-up post to this oak dresser of my Mom’s that I made over for her as a surprise while she was out of town. I shared this first and followed with the rest of the oak bedroom set…
Check out my Mom’s reaction and how the rest of the oak bedroom set turned out here!
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Next up is this very hotel-esque headboard I found at a thrift store for $4. A little paint and some graphics turned it into a real charmer:
Headboard turned Cottage in Bed and Breakfast Sign
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The number three spot in the countdown belongs to these Fancy chalkboards I shared, all ready for market, as part of my March Madness Series. That was mostly thanks to Pinterest…they went nuts over there! I almost didn’t even share them on my blog since I make a ton of chalkboards for my booth that never make it here, but these ones were so pretty I had to. I snapped these photos real quickly just before loading them into my car!
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Coming in at number two was the recap of my March Madness series, where I shared the before and after of all 31 thrifty transformations I shared that month!
(You’ll also see that many of my top 10 posts are from that series.)
March Madness {31 Thrifty Makeovers in 31 Days}
**Pssst…I’ll be back this March with more Madness and 31 more awesome thrifty makeovers!**
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Also part of my March Madness Series is my number one most-viewed post of 2015, and one of my favorites also, my Mason Jar Blue Headboard Bench:
Mason Jar Blue Headboard Bench
So there you have it! I’m always a little sad when some of my favorites don’t make it, but that’s okay…
I’ll share them anyway 🙂 …okay these are three of my faves that didn’t quite make the top 10:
First up is this thrifty fabric framed mirror made from thrift store parts that I just love. It’s one of the few projects I actually kept for my home:
I also loved my new gallery wall above my bed that’s all about me and my sweet:
And probably my favorite project although too recent to acquire enough page views to reach the top 10, is my new sign for my living room made from old fencing!
There are several furniture makeovers that I loved as well, but since my last round up in February, I counted 33 more that I’ve done, so it’s about time to put together another one of those too.
It’s always fun to look back.
And there are lots more to come in the year ahead!
Want to see what was hot around here in 2014??
Well, here ya go!
Now here’s some other great Top Ten Posts of 2015 from some blogging friends for you to check out…
Domestically Speaking | Cupcakes and Crinoline |Our Southern Home
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia | Yesterday on Tuesday | Mad in Crafts
Petticoat Junktion | Roots North and South | DIY180
Inspiration for Moms | Restoration Redoux | Create & Babble
2 Bees in a Pod | Garden Matter | Artsy Chicks Rule
Cottage at the Crossroads | Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer | Sweet Pea
Plum Doodles | What Meegan Makes | Clean and Scentsible
Hunt & Host | Brandywine Cottage | Day to Day Adventures
Wishing you all that you are hoping for and more in the year ahead!
I’ll be back tomorrow sharing the evolution of my dining room…old pictures on the way!
Update: See the evolution of my thrifty dining room here now!
XOXO,
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Sue says
Hey Christy. Thanks so much for all your posts. I so look forward to reading each one. Hope you and your family have a very happy and healthy new year!! xoxo
Christy K. James says
Thank you so much, Sue! I truly appreciate all your support and very kind words! Wishing you a wonderful New Year as well!! XOXO
Sandra Powell says
These are great makeovers, always enjoy checking out what you have done!! Happy New Year !!
Christy K. James says
Thank you so much, Sandra! Happy New Year to you as well!! XO
victoria says
Hi Christy, this has been my first year following you along… fantastic to find you , you know i love your projects and you has influenced over me a lot … Thank you for your generosity , not everyone share as you do…so THANK YOU TO YOU …
Leap years have always been the best ones in my life and They brought the best thing to me such as the birth of my children, next year is also Leap so it will be wonderful, I am sure , I wish you success, health, and love for you and your beatiful family.
Christy K. James says
You are such an amazing supporter, Victoria! Thank you SO much! I am so humbled that you are inspired by some of the things I share, but you have amazing style that is all your own! Looking forward to another fun year! Happy New Year, my friend! XOXO
Vicki and Jennifer Fenton says
We can see why these are the top 10…some of our faves too! Cheers to a Happy New Year!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Ladies! Here’s to an awesome and inspiring year ahead! XO
Mary says
Christy – I look forward to every one of your posts and would not be able to pick a top ten, top twenty or even top thirty! You are very talented and creative!
I wish you and your family all the best life has to give in 2016 and look forward to many more wonderful projects from you!
Christy K. James says
Oh you are SO sweet, Mary!! A big fat virtual hug to you, my friend! Thank you so much for following along with me! I’m ready for a fresh fun new year…Happy New Year to you!
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
Christy, you know I’m a huge fan of your work. You always add that special touch to your makeovers and never cease to amaze me with your talents. Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for us in 2016. Happy New Year friend!
Christy K. James says
Aww thanks, Marie! You know the feeling is totally mutual! It’s been so fun watching us all grow together! I know you have an amazing year ahead of you. Happy New Year!! XOXO
Maggie M says
Since I love everything you make and re-create, I could never pick just 10! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and creativity throughout the year. You are one talented lady and I love your blog posts. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Maggie! Your sweet words mean the world to me! I love to recreate and I am so blessed to have amazing ladies like you to share it with. Happy new Year!! XO
Patti says
I have often admired your posts on fb shares and so I’m not surprised to see this wonderful list. Here’s to another great year of blogging in 2016!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Patti! It’s going to be a great year!! Happy New Year! XO
Paula@SweetPea says
You had a great year! One of my planning period pleasures is to take a minute to read your blog. I so much enjoy your projects and look forward to what you share in 2016.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Paula! It means a lot to me that you take time out of your day to read my posts, and I’m so glad you enjoy them! Looking forward to seeing what the new year brings our way! Happy New Year, my Friend!! XO
Laura from Inspiration for Moms says
Wow! You are such a talented lady and apparently you were very busy in 2015. I love your slipcover makeover. Since I can’t even sew together a pillow cover…that project you completed perfectly blows my mind!
Wishing you a beautiful 2016 my friend! 🙂
Christy K. James says
Aww thanks, Laura! I don’t think I’ll be sewing for a very long time ha ha! XOXO
SheilaG- Plum Doodles says
Wow, your home and all your projects are absolutely gorgeous! I’m blown away by all the beautiful work you’ve done. Love, love, love.
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Sheila!! 🙂
Kirby Carespodi says
What an awesome selection of projects! Happy 2016!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Kirby! I’m ready for a whole new year! XO
Shelley says
What a pretty blog! Love that blue headboard bench. Now I’m going to have to find a headboard! Have a happy new year!
Christy K. James says
Well thank you, Shelley! So glad you stopped by! XO
Jessica says
Gorgeous projects, all of them!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Jessica!!
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
It’s so fun to look back at what people loved in the past year! I agree with the masses, your headboard bench is awesome, as is your slipcovered sectional!! Happy new year!
Christy K. James says
I agree, Jenny! Those two were probably my favorites as well. Happy New Year, my friend! XOXO
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule says
So much fun to see which of your projects made the top ten!! Love them all!
Looking forward to the new year!! xoxo
Nancy
Christy K. James says
Thanks! It’s always interesting to see what makes it! 🙂
Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says
I love all of your makeovers but those fancy chalkboards are sooo awesome! Have an amazing 2016, Christy. hugs, mb
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Mary Beth! XO
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
What great projects girl – you rocked 2015!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Maryann!! XOXO
kristin says
I love every single one of your projects, so beautiful! Happy New Year, pinned
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Kristin!! Happy New Year! XO
kim says
Girl – you are a machine. I always love your style and thrifty makeovers. Such a great year, looking forward to the 2016 ideas you will dream up!
Christy K. James says
Ha ha thanks, Kim! I’m ready for a fresh new year! XO
Cristina says
What a great year you had, Christy! I love love the bench. Looking forward to all the awesome you’re bringing this year!
Christy K. James says
Aww thanks, Cristina!! I hope your year is off to a great start…I know you’ll have another incredible year as well! XOXO