beyond the aisle: most popular posts of 2012.

One of my favorite things about being a blogger is being able to look back and see what was important to me over the course of a year.  I also love being able to see what was important to you, my readers.  Here are my ten most popular posts from 2012:

#10: Clicks of Note: February 12, 2012

Why this particular Monday Clicks of Note post was so popular?  I'm guessing because of Beyonce and Blue Ivy.

#9:  Celebrate:  Kate Middleton's Olympic Wardrobe

I'm so glad y'all love Kate Middleton, and the Olympics, as much as I do - one of my favorite things about watching the daily coverage on television was spotting what Kate was wearing and looking out for affordable versions of her outfits.  I learned a thing or two about packing for a trip from Kate!

#8:  Independence Day Craft:  4th of July Rag Wreath

This was an easy craft inspired by my friend Riley.  Independence Day is one of my favorite celebrations and I love rustic style, so it was the perfect addition to the country townhouse.

#7:  Summer/Fall Color: Coral and Peach in Home Decor

I was a little obsessed with coral and peach this year, and it looks like I wasn't alone.  Pantone color-themed home decor posts are pretty much a perennial favorite here on the blog, but I'm no longer content with just rounding up inspiration from around the web. I'm going to try to get a little bit more creative with these posts in 2013.

#6:  Paper and Clocks:  How We Celebrated Our First Wedding Anniversary

True confession #1:  I was elated to see my pictures of the projects I made for our first anniversary celebration popping up on Pinterest!  True confession #2:  Our Sharpie plates were not hand-washing safe.  They are now just regular plates again.

#5:  Spring Color:  Inspiration for a Mint and Blue Wedding

Soft colors are a wedding trend that never goes out of style, but they seemed especially popular this year.  In 2013, I think we'll see deeper, jewel-influenced versions of many of the same colors.

#4:  Inspiration for a Book Themed Wedding

I was inspired by The Plaid Barn's library cards, and it turns out that a lot of brides were planning book-themed weddings in 2012!  My own wedding utilized books as decor, and I would love to help plan a real-life version of an all-out library-themed wedding someday.

#3:  Traditional Scottish Wedding Ideas Inspired by Brave

I am not Scottish, but I was so excited about Brave that it got me thinking about Scottish weddings - the one I have attended was super fun and I think grooms and groomsmen in kilts look so elegant.  I would love to feature more cultural wedding inspiration in 2013 - let me know what cultures/countries you'd like to learn more about and I will be happy to do the research.  I know that I have readers from the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Russia, the Ukraine, and the Philippines - would any of you be interested in helping me with a post on your country's wedding traditions?

#2:  Winter Color:  Coffee and Nougat in Home Decor

News flash that's probably not going to shock anyone:  people love warm, neutral colors.  Most of the people visiting this post have been searching for specific paint colors - I think people thinking of committing to a new color really want to see how it looks in real homes.  I can't wait until Mr. Q and I are homeowners so I can break away from builder white and cream.

#1:  Wedding Wednesday:  Braided Bridal Hairstyles

This is by no means a hairstyle blog, but hairstyle round-up posts have been insanely popular thanks to Google Image Search.  Like the home decor roundups, I'm going to be adding a more personal touch to hairstyle roundups in 2013.

Linking Up:

  

Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest
Live Laugh Linky at Live Laugh Rowe

Primp Your Stuff Linky Party at {Primp}

Super Sweet Saturday at Sweet Boutique
The Creative Spark at Clean and Scentsible