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Best of 2016 – Top 10 Posts

January 3, 2017  Best Of | Uncategorized

Antique home in the snow kellyelko.com

New Year – time to reflect on the past year and celebrate successes, mourn our losses and plan for the future.

I’ve been a busy little bee decorating, moving, shuffling and reshuffling everything in my home and garden.

I’ve teamed up with 31 other bloggers who are sharing their top 10 – see them all at the end of this post.

Here are my top 10 posts 2016 from gardening to decorating to seasonal to home tours to printables …

Best Garden Tips

Winter Kill Hydrangeas

My number one post took off like gangbusters … for all your hydrangea loving fans, make sure you read this so your hydrangeas thrive.

When to prune hydrangeas so they bloom kellyelko.com

Easiest Succulents to Grow

Easiest succulents to grow kellyelko.com

Best Eclectic Home Tours

Rafterhouse

The perfect mix of old and new and I love the pantry door!

Farmhouse kitchen with industrial barstools kellyelko.com

The Willow Farmhouse

I love the original character in this 100 year old farmhouse

Antique farmhouse kitchen with shiplap walls and antique sink kellyelko.com

Best Decorating Ideas

Natural Fall Decorating Ideas

My favorite ideas for my favorite season

Early Summer Home Tour

It was all about the peonies and going light and bright

Best Of

Farmhouse Kitchen Essentials

Everything you never knew you needed to get the farmhouse look in your kitchen.

Best Seasonal Decorating Ideas

My Christmas Home Tour  is filled with tons of creative decorating ideas

Eclectic Fall Home Tour

My annual fall tour of homes

Free Printables

Including my Santa Baby Chalkboard Printable plus 32 more

It’s been a very good year – here’s to making 2017 even better!

Check out what some of my friends have been up to all year …

The Top Home and DIY Posts from 2016

Instant DIY Pure Vanilla Extract by TIDBITS | Farmhouse Breakfast Nook Reveal by Nina Hendrick Design Co | Real World Organizing: How to Keep Your House Tidy by The Happy Housie | How To Clean Your Home In 30 Minutes A Day by StoneGable | Modern Farmhouse Paint Colors by A Burst of Beautiful | Summer Tour of my New House by So Much Better With Age

The Top Home and DIY Posts from 2016

Before and After at our House by Zevy Joy | How to Build Industrial Shelves by Beneath My Heart | Is the Family Room Your Shining Star? by Decor Gold Designs | My Fresh New Blue Kitchen Reveal by The Wicker House | How to Frame a Bathroom Mirror by Cherished Bliss | Dramatic Kitchen Renovation without Removing Cabinets by Designthusiasm

The Top Home and DIY Posts from 2016

Why Won’t My Hydrangeas Bloom by Kelly Elko | Sherwin Williams Poised Taupe – Color of the Year 2017 by Setting for Four | How To Make A Farmhouse Mason Jar Chandelier by Shabbyfufu | U-Pick Apples Free Printable by Paint Me Pink | Christmas Home Tour 2016 by Town and Country Living | How to Organize Every Space in Your House by Just a Girl and Her Blog

The Top Home and DIY Posts from 2016

Paint Color Home Tour by Maison de Pax | My Home Tour by Nesting with Grace | DIY Sign for Fall by House by Hoff | Floral Printable Birthday Gift Tags by Live Laugh Rowe | How to Build a No Sew Teepee by Julie Blanner | How To Design A Room You Love by Life On Virginia Street

The Top Home and DIY Posts from 2016

How To Get A Beautifully Organized Closet On A Budget by Fox Hollow Cottage | Entryway Essentials by Lindsay Hill Interiors | Summer Home Tour by Migonis Home | 13 things to do before you list your home by Style House Interiors

The Top Home and DIY Posts from 2016

Decorated Office/Craft Room by Sunny Side Up | Summer Home Tour 2016 by Finding Silver Pennies | How to make a tufted headboard by Place of My Taste | Tips and Tricks for an Organized Pantry by Not Just a Housewife | Back To School In Style by She Leaves a Little Sparkle

Top Home & DIY Posts from 30 of your Favorite Bloggers! kellyelko.com

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  1. Danielle

    January 3, 2017 at 10:23 am

    Happy 2017! Loved seeing your round up! xx

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      January 5, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Happy New Year Danielle!

      Reply
  2. Shirley @Housepitality Designs

    January 3, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    So enjoyed your posts of 2016 and looking forward to them in 2017!!!….Looking forward to more of Sushi too…and not the culinary kind!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      January 5, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Sushi says she wants a sister named Wasabi!

      Reply
  3. Shannon Fox

    January 6, 2017 at 12:06 am

    All fab post girl! And some of my favs 🙂 I love your home tours, and your Hydra posts are awesome!! Happy New Year Kelly.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      January 6, 2017 at 11:38 pm

      Do you grow hydrangeas Shannon or won’t they grow there?

      Reply
  4. Jamie

    January 6, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    Kelly, your home is gorgeous!! I wish I had your green thumb. You are so talented girl! Can’t wait to see what you do for 2017!
    Hugs, Jamie

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      January 6, 2017 at 11:36 pm

      Thanks so much Jamie – here’s to a fabulous 2017!

      Reply

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