Artsy Chicks Rule (Top Ten Posts of 2014)
Happy (almost) New Year’s my friends!!
Can you believe a new year is upon us already??
2015
How can it be? I graduated from high school in 1985…oh my goodness.
That really doesn’t feel like that long ago…no wait, it does, it really does. Some days. ;)
Well, it’s time to put together my top ten posts for the year.
The 10 most popular posts on the blog here at Artsy Chicks Rule.
It was fun to take a look and see “who” made the list!
Some of the same contenders as last year….and a few new ones.
(you can see my top ten list from last year here — Best of 2013)
And for even more fun, I’ve teamed up with a bunch of my blogger friends who are also sharing their TOP TENS!
Be sure to click the links at the bottom of this post to see which of their posts made the list!
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And now, the most popular post on the blog this year was…..drumroll…kidding. ;)
It’s not that exciting.
Except …. it was number one last year also!
(1) Super Easy Way to Update Wood Stained Furniture
Minwax Polyshades….well, yep, it’s been pretty good stuff and I’ve used it quite a bit.
As a matter of fact, another table I did with it made this list.
(2) Kitchen Cabinet Makeover with Chalk Paint
It was on the list last year too, just a bit further down. I did indeed paint my cabinets with Chalk Paint®.
I love them and they have held up great!
(3) Easy No Sew Curtain Panels
Another one that was also on the list last year. These have been hugely popular.
I actually made another set for my home.
You can see those here.
(4) Painted Upholstered Chair with Chalk Paint
Yep, I painted fabric with Chalk Paint….many times now.
(5) Thrifty French Chair Makeover
And I did again on this one…which also made the top ten.
You guys like the idea of painting a chair, it seems!
(6) Annie Sloan Chalk Paint – It’s Not Just For Furniture
Also made the top ten last year. I’m a Chalk Paint fan and have used it throughout my home. :)
(7) Many Uses of ORB – Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint
Not surprised! (on the list last year) Loved it then, love it still.
Love, love, love.
(I even used it on the handles below)
(8) Missing Hardware? Here’s a Fix
This one was a sleeper hit. ;)
I am so glad it got the notoriety that it deserved. Poor little post.
I’m most proud of this one. It’s been featured on many sites this past year such as Apartment Therapy , Huff Post and Makezine.
(9) Get Your Green Smoothie On – Recipes and a Tip
Yay!! Near and dear to my heart.
Healthy living and healthy eating.
So happy to see this in the top ten….and I should maybe let the “cat outta the bag” along with it.
I’ve decided to start a food blog. (crazy I know, this one keeps me busier than I ever imagined!)
But I love food, love to cook and I’m passionate about healthy eating. (well, I do have a few not so healthy recipes but the majority…healthy)
I wanted to create a place devoted solely to that so came up with a new blog idea.
Hope to have it up and running very soon!
(10) Old Thrift Store Coffee Table Transformed with Chalk Paint and PolyShades
More PolyShades….and Chalk Paint.
Popular stuff!
And I have to share with you one that did not make the list this year (but did last) BUT continued to grow in pins over on Pinterest!
Last year at this time it had 22,000 pins. Well, as of right now it has been pinned 93,774.
Wowzers!! That’s just crazy!
But it is a favorite little corner of ours too. :)
There you have it.
The TOP TEN posts from Artsy Chicks Rule blog for 2014. :)
It’s always so much fun checking in at the end of the year to see which posts were of most interest to each of you!
I hope you enjoyed seeing which ones were most popular too.
Thank you all for reading!! I am grateful for each and every one of you.
YOU make my day more times than you know.
I am so happy to have made many friends, readers and bloggers, throughout my time here and I wouldn’t trade that for anything.
Its been a wonderful experience.
It is my pleasure to create these projects and share them with all of you…all year long.
And I’m really looking forward to what the new year brings!
Happy New Year Friends!
(check back in tomorrow to link up your best of 2014 at the TOP TEN for 2014 link party!)
Plus, I’ll be doing a TOP TEN for posts written IN 2014 on Thursday.
You can see those–> here.
xoxo
Don’t forget to check out all of my friends’ most popular Top Ten for 2014 below!!!
Check out all these amazing Top Ten Posts:
Domestically Speaking / Cupcakes and Crinoline / Yesterday on Tuesday / Sand & Sisal
Setting for Four / Refresh Restyle / Inspiration for Moms / At Home with the Barkers
Debbiedoo’s / Artsy Chicks Rule / On Sutton Place / Our Southern Home
Fox Hollow Cottage / My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia / Confessions of a Serial Do-It-Yourselfer
Clean and Scentsible / Restoration Redoux / Town and Country Living / Sew a Fine Seam
Be sure to check back in tomorrow and for the TOP TEN link party….and link up yours!
See you then!!
Sharing with: Southern Hospitality
Nancy, I love all your projects, but those painted chairs are my favorites!! I can’t wait to find the perfect chair and try chalk painting one! It was great to meet you at Haven! I can’t wait to see what you create in ’15!
Happy New Year,
Debbie
Thank you Debbie! :)
It was so great finally meeting you too! Looking forward to what 2015 brings!
Happy New Year!
xo
Nancy
That was a fun journey!
Thank you Darrielle!
It sure has been! :)
Happy New Year to you!
xo
Nancy
I’m not surprised to find my blue chair in your top 10. If you wake up one morning to find it missing, you’ll know where to find it. :) LOVE it! Great top 10, my friend! Happy New Year!! XOXO
Love all your projects! And my top post this year was my top post last year too!
Thank you Jill!
Happy New Year!!
Nancy
love what you had to share in 2014, can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2015! xo
Thank you Kristin!!
Happy New Year to you!
xo
Nancy
Fabulous posts, Nancy! Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy new year!
Thanks so much Malia!!
Happy New Year to you as well!!
Nancy
We graduated the same year!!! I can’t believe it either how long ago that was. :) I love your projects and I also love that #1 post, I remember featuring it, I loved it so much!
Oh too funny!!! It really was/wasn’t that long ago right??!! Hahaha
Happy New Year my friend!!
xo
Nancy
What an awesome year, Nancy! I have several favorites, but I LOVE that coffee bar!!! Here’s to 2015! XXOO
Thank you Christy! :)
Yes, here’s to 2015!! Lots of exciting things in store!!
xoxo
Nancy
Wow – what a fabulous year of creativity you had my friend!! Love all of your projects and I’m still totally blown away that you duplicated that handle!! Cheers to a fabulous 2015 and hope to see you again at Haven next year! xo Heather
Thank you Heather! It was so nice finally meeting you at Haven!! Yes, looking forward to this year already!
Happy New Year!!
xoxo
Nancy
Nancy where do you buy the paint for the painted chalk chair?
Thanks Penny
Hey Penny!
You can get it at Sister’s Unique in City Center..tell them Artsy Chicks Rule sent ya! :)
xo
Nancy
So many painted and stained beauties… LOVE it! What a great Top Ten! Can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with next year. Happy New Year!
Thanks Maryann! :)
Happy New Year!!
Nancy
I’ve enjoyed following you this past year Nancy – you always give us such great projects! Your coffee station is one of my favorites and your chalk painted upholstered chairs were a source of inspiration when I recently painted one. Wishing you a Happy, Healthy, Creative New Year!
xo
Thanks Marie!! Same here!! :)
Looking forward to what the new year brings.
Happy New year!!!
xo
Nancy
Wow! I love your kitchen cabinet makeover! Impressive dear! Wishing you a beautiful 2015!
XO,
Laura
Thanks Laura! :)
Happy New Year!
xo
Nancy
Your projects are always amazing, Nancy! I loved seeing your top 10 and I can’t wait to see all of your wonderful recipes.
Thank you Mary Beth! :)
I can’t wait to post them!!! ;)
Happy weekend to you! xo
Nancy
You are so talented! Some of my favorite projects are yours :)
That handle STILL blows me away. (brilliant)
Luck with the new food blog!!!!
Shannon
Aw thanks so much sweet friend!!!
I come up with kooky ideas …sometimes they work (like that handle) sometimes they don’t! lol
That was actually the second post I wrote after starting the blog back in 2012…it finally got some momentum this year!
And thank you…hope to have the food one up soon. So much to do, so little time, as I’m sure you know well! :)
Happy Weekend to you!!
xo
Nancy