No. 10) How to Revive Outdated Ornaments–

Such an easy hack to bring a fresh look and attitude to tired, outdated ornaments. This is a great project for a paint novice. Guaranteed success! And so quick and budget-friendly too!

No. 9) How to Make Fresh Lambs Ear Ornaments–

Aren’t these the sweetest ornaments? And YES! The Lambs Ear remains soft, fuzzy and silvery green even as the leaves dry.

The updated ornaments of no. 10 served as the base for these.

No. 8) 3 Simple Ways to Hang Christmas Stockings With NO Nails —

I have a number of posts on hanging Christmas stockings, I know you’re not surprised. I mean it’s what I do. I’m a Christmas stocking Professional afterall. There’s a reason Better Homes & Gardens has come to me three times to help with Christmas stockings.

This post, reworked a bit, continues to be the favorite!

But this hanging stocking method is the one that made Instagram and Facebook go crazy.

No. 7) 17 Tips for a Functional + Beautiful Buffet Table

If you’ve been around for at least a hot minute, you know I’m all in on function, Function first – always. And then we. make it stylish.

Yes, that’s even true for a buffet table. Whether Christmas, 4th of July or family reunion, a buffet table can be beautiful, but first it needs to function well!

No. 6) How to Throw the Best Blind Wine Tasting Party–

I’m so glad you love this one! It’s such a fun party to host.

Blind Wine Tasting parties can be such fun!!! No stuff winery attitude here! Just loads of laughter and fun with our irreverent Pop Culture Score Cards.

There are lots of tips for how to simplify the process and make it budget friendly too.

No. 5) The Easiest Ottoman Slipcover to Make —

Even if you have never sewn before, you can make this slipcover — from a throw rug!

I love how quick, easy and budget-friendly it was to make, and so did you! But even more, it looks great!!!

No. 4) This Best Storage Solution for Faux Florals–

I know it seems crazy! But based on the number of you who have come back to this post several times, there are a lot of you who also need to organize your faux foral stash and have an odd space to do it.

Sometimes, the craziest solutions can be the best!!!

No. 3) Massive Wall of Floating Bookshelves —

Another of my very favorite DIY’s!!! A massive library wall of floating shelves.

Again function was first, but then we made it look modern and cool for our kids’ style.

This has been a favorite for two years running now. And I updated the post this year with more images and details of the actual installation.

No. 2) How to Make a Fresh Lambs Ear Wreath

It’s the project you never seem to tire of — making a sweet fresh lambs ear wreath.

In fact this wreath and the ornament (remember No. 10?) have been so popular, I made a post of 13 incredibly charming Fresh Lambs Ear projects.

No. 1) How to Preserve Fresh Lambs Ear

Surprised? I’m not!!! This post is a perennial favorite just like the sweet little Lambs Ear itself.

YES! I promise, Lambs Ear retains its signature soft fuzzy texture and silvery sage green color even as it dries.

It does become brittle once dry, but there are lots of projects it’s great for.

Here is a new-ish post of 13 favorite projects and how best to use fresh Lambs Ear in each case.