Before I start looking forward to the new year and setting goals and aspirations, I am looking back and seeing what worked in the past year. These are the top five posts from 2022 based on you, my readers and the main reason I am here. I aspire to bring you the inspiration you are looking for, which in turn will help me grow as well.
This is a helpful guideline to help me plan and create content that is important to you as I reflect on the past. It is always fun to review things that were well received and successful. I am looking forward to an amazing year ahead with all of you.
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top posts #5 of the year
rock candy champagne cocktail
This is a great post to share again around New Year’s since sharing bubbles in new ways is always fun.
I hope everyone had a safe and happy new year. We stayed home and enjoyed good food and good drink, which I was super happy to do since it was pouring cats and dogs around here.
the 4th top post of the year
lavender honey posset recipe
This is an amazing dessert and my go to when entertaining, since it’s super easy to make and it can be done the day before.
Posset is a British dessert similar in consistency to Italian panna cotta. I find it simpler to make though and so delicious. Check out the recipe and you will not regret making this. Trust me.
top posts #3 of the year
the best honeycomb cheesy cracker appetizer ever
This is a super easy addition to an appetizer board with a great wow factor. Don’t be fooled though. Although it’s simple, it is incredibly decadent.
This is a great alternative for no carb dietary restrictions. It is also known as a keto cracker.
the 2nd top post of the year
marble & wood pedestal stands DIY
This is a super easy DIY that can be used for so many different design styles. Simply select a base and top that fit your aesthetic.
These are great decor and entertaining pieces that you can make fairly inexpensively with thrift shopping pieces.
the top post of 2022
weathered basket DIY
Paint is a magic wand to up cycle and breath new life into faded and neglected decor. These baskets received some TLC paint treatments.
Since you enjoyed this painted basket DIY post you might also enjoy {thrifted goodies – breathing new life into an old frame} or {how to upcycle thrifted items with paint}. You need to see what this basket looked like before the DIY make over.
thank you to a great year
I am so glad you liked these posts, and it’s so interesting to see the favorites. I will provide plenty of DIYs and recipes since these type of posts are favored. Thank you so much for your support this past year, and I appreciate every single one of you.
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“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”
Oprah Winfrey
Isn’t it fun to look back and see what our readers liked? Your cheese crackers and honey sounds wonderful, I have made something similar with grated cheese {called frico} but had no idea you could just use slices of cheese, how easy, I can’t wait to try that!!
Jenna
Thanks Jenna. Yes! Try the cheese slices, super easy. I’ve done it with grated Parmesan for Ceasar salad crisps too. Happy 2023! XO- MJ
I love looking back and seeing what was popular on the blog each year. You had some great posts here and I can see why they were so popular!
Yes. Some are surprises and some make sense to me. It’s good to analyze. XO- MJ
Looks like you’ve had a lovely and productive year! My nan used to make lemon posset so your pictures have taken me right back – delicious!
Thanks so much Julie. Have you ever made it? I was surprised how easy it is but yet tastes so devine. Thanks for stopping by. XO- MJ