Sunday, December 29, 2013

“Best of 2013”

I wanted to feature my most popular posts for the year and decided to use those with the most comments.

Everyone shared in my joy when I FINALLY got my bathroom painted blue! (I’ve been talking about it for years! lol)  And 78 of you were nice enough to leave sweet comments on “I’ve been feeling very BLUE”.

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The next one with almost as many comments is “I’ve Bragged Too Much GIVEAWAY” because I win a lot and then I brag about it! heehee! (so I had a giveaway, too)

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A Book and a Blanket got a lot of comments about HGTV.

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I shared a trip to the beach on this post, My Golden Life.

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And I show some of my thrift finds in The Unexpected.

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I’ll sneak the 6th most popular in, too. We all loved the Lego creations from the NC Arboretum, Some Assembly Required.

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I’m joining Beautiful Sunday,

Seasonal Sundays,

Mosaic Monday,

and Amaze me Monday!

Thanks to all of you for taking the time to visit my little blog and share in my fun. It’s been a great year and I’m looking forward to lots of happiness in the year to come. I’ll be right over to visit you, too!

*Happy Blogging*

50 comments:

Stacey said...

I hadn't seen the Lego creations. They are so neat! Love your blog and all of your sweetness. :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Diane! I love these kinds of posts. I just did one too but went with the most viewed one. I do love your pretty bathroom. Hope your Christmas was wonderful and it's almost 2014? Can you believe it?
be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

RURAL said...

Your laughter, and joy for life is so contagious...keep doing what you do, we all love you.

Jen

Jill said...

Love your posts, so glad I started following you! Here's to another great year of blogging!

kathyinozarks said...

I love those legos! so happy to have met you this month-

Noelle the dreamer said...

Jen said it all! You are indeed a very special lady Diane!
God bless,

Poppy said...

Hi Diane,

I so enjoyed these popular posts of yours, and not having seen your beautiful blue bathroom redo, it was very refreshing to do so!

Wishing you a very Happy 2014, all the very best!

xo
Poppy

Sam I Am...... said...

Happy New Year to you! I've never gotten 78 comments...I must be doing something wrong or I'm just plain boring. LOL! I hope you had a great holiday and what a great idea to post your most popular! Your bathroom is gorgeous and I love the lego scene too. TTYL!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Happy New Year Diane!

Elizabeth said...

I enjoyed seeing these! Happy New Year!

Kathy said...

A "best of" post was a great idea! I, too, am looking forward to another year of the joys of blogging!

Karen said...

Hi Diane,
It is so nice to meet you. My sweet sister's name is also Dianne (spelled with two n's). Your bathroom is just beautiful in blue. Thank you for visiting me and all of your kind words. I hope that you have a Happy and Healthy 2014! Take care,
Karen

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

All of your posts are winners Diane!

The French Hutch said...

Hi Diane, It’s always fun to revisit some of our favorites and you sure have a lot! Look forward to your new ones in the new year. Have a wonderful and Happy 2014........

~Emily
The French Hutch

Japolina said...

That blue bathroom is so pretty!

Finding Pam said...

Your blue bathroom was my favorite post. I have enjoyed reading your blog and traveling along with you on your day trips.
Happy New Year.

ellen b said...

Fun mosaics for the end of the year! Happy New Year to you and yours...

Patty Sumner said...

It has been fun to visit with you this year.. I know this year is going to be another exciting one... Blessings!

Julie's Lifestyle said...

Hi Diane, thanks for sharing all those posts! Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Sally said...

So glad you had such a great year! I hope 2014 will be as well. :)

Linda @ A La Carte said...

What fun to look back on your most popular posts! Hugs, Linda

Judith @ Lavender Cottage said...

It's always fun to look over the past year. The bathroom looks great in blue and I must have missed the New Smyrna post so had a look. I grew up visiting this very town often because my grandparents built a winter home there and my aunt not far from them.
Wishing you a fabulous new year of health and happiness Diane. We're counting the days until we leave for Florida, one month isn't long enough but I'll miss my dog too much to stay longer.
Hugs,
Judith

eileeninmd said...

Great look back at your popular post. The blue bathroom is very pretty and I love the beach and sunset shots. Thanks for sharing!

Wishing you all the best in 2014, Happy New Year to you and your family!

Donna said...

I remember each and every one of those! And I STILL don't know how you get such great luck with winning giveaways, LOL. I know that it is always fun to visit you and see what you've been up to. And I am sure that 2014 will be fun-filled as well!

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

The year went by so fast or am I just getting older. Hopefully you will have some new wonderful posts in the new year. Happy New Year. Valerie

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hello Diane,
So nice of you to stop by my blog and leave such a nice comment. Thanks to for posting a recap for the year. Try as I might I don't always get to visit every blog and post. I try to keep up with you on FB. Love your blog and your creative style.

hugs and Happy New Year to you too.
Sissie

Vee said...

I'm doing a review myself on Tuesday...I hope. Only I chose my favorite from each month. You are sweeter choosing your readers' favorite! I remember your blue bathroom. Did I tell you that my blue bathroom makes my baby grand shudder? Probably. It's a big story around these parts. Ha!

annie said...

enjoyed your review!
hope to see more in the coming year!

My name is Riet said...

What a fun post for THE end of THE year,
I wish you all THE happiness you van get in THE new year.
Hugs, Riet

EG CameraGirl said...

What fun to see your best of the year in review. :)

CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said...

Hello Diane, I love your BLUE bathroom.. and your giveaway bag was great.. I think those Lego block creatures are very amazing.. I especially Love the Rabbit. Hugs Judy

Diane Writes said...

Hi namemate! Oh yes, I remember your blue bathroom. How could I not love it, it comes in my favourite colour. :)

You have a great compilation of 2013! Please continue making great, inspiring and beautiful posts. I owe you a lot because you have been tirelessly and forever linking up in my Sunday series. Thank you very much name mate! I really appreciate everything.

Wishing you all the best for 2014!

Diane Writes said...

Hi namemate! Oh yes, I remember your blue bathroom. How could I not love it, it comes in my favourite colour. :)

You have a great compilation of 2013! Please continue making great, inspiring and beautiful posts. I owe you a lot because you have been tirelessly and forever linking up in my Sunday series. Thank you very much name mate! I really appreciate everything.

Wishing you all the best for 2014!

Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...

Diane, you are a ray of sunshine in blogland. Happy New Year!

sandy said...

I think I managed to see all of these posts! Great blogging year for you! Yay, YOU! Have a great New Year!

Patty Antle said...

Hi Cutie! What a neat idea to post about, Diane.I enjoy your blogging friendship very much. Happy New Year!

podso said...

It seems you always have a lot of comments by the time I arrive so I'm surprised you could pull out these -- I absolutely love your blue bathroom and am so glad you posted it again as I didn't see it the first time. I hear it's good weather down there and I hope you have a very happy new year!

Red Rose Alley said...

Diane,
I like the LEGO creations, as my son used to play with LEGOS all the time and make the most interesting things.

My wish for you in the new year is peace and joy, and I'm so glad to have met you in blogland this year. I look forward to many more of your sweet posts.

Love,
~Sheri

Sherry from Alabama said...

A great picture- year-in-review, Diane. Hope you're still enjoying that beautiful blue bathroom.

Shane Pollard said...

They were all lovely posts Diane!
Whatever you write about is interesting and fun!
Wishing you health, happiness and JOY in 2014!
HUGS
Shane XOX

Unknown said...

Hi there,
ALL of your posts are my favorites!
Happy New Year!

joyh82 said...

Always love popping in and seeing what you have up. Love your bathroom. It looks like a great bathtub to read a book in...lol
Hope you have a Happy and Healthy New Year!

Simply Shelley said...

I look forward to more visits with you in 2014...blessings sweet Diane

Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap said...

The lego creations are just fantastic! wow

Musings from Kim K. said...

Happy New Year! I always enjoy all your fun adventures and thrifty collections. Thanks for taking us along. I can't wait to see what's in store for 2014!

Unknown said...

I am looking forward to seeing many more post my friend. Always enjoy my stop in here on your blog. Wishing you a Happy New Year..

Hugs~

Martha's Favorites said...

Somehow, I missed the Lego's. They are amazing. May God richly bless you this coming year. Hugs, Martha

deb @ frugal little bungalow said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! :)

I love that little True Love figurine...so sweet :)

Mary Howell Cromer said...

Happy New Year. You now have right at 50 comments on this post. Looking forward to more shares this year~

Anonymous said...

What a wonderfully fun way to review the year!