7 days into 2014, and just a fragile 45 days after the death of my sister in law Maura, we lost my father in law, Leonard DeVito aka “POPPI” …it was a very difficult start to the New Year. Funerals followed by surgeries followed by the accidental hitting of my sweet Charlie dog and his long recovery…we were put to the test…Nonetheless…the year was a GOOD one…a successful one on both a personal and professional front …and we resilient DeVito’s have learned to cherish what we have… when we have it…we are stronger for all the challenges.
THE TOP TEN BLOG POSTS OF 2014.
..(Ironically only two of the 10 most READ posts were written in 2014! !!!) The remainder were written in 2013 and one was actually a post from 2012.
BENJAMIN MOORE BLUES: BOOTHBAY GRAY, BREATH OF FRESH AIR,NOVEMBER SKIES, MT RAINER GRAY, NIMBUS GRAY, QUIET MOMENTS, SANTORINI, VAN CORTLAND BLUE, VAN DEUSEN BLUE
9 of the 10 most popular Benjamin Moore Yellows: Concord Ivory, desert Tan, Hemplewhite Ivory, Mannequin Cream, Montgomery White, Philadelphia White, Rich Cream, Weston Flax, Windham Cream.
ALL BENJAMIN MOORE COLORS: 1. ASHWOOD, 2. CREAMY WHITE (AKA SPRING IN ASPEN), 3. EDGECOMB GRAY, 4.FEATHER DOWN, 5. FRENCH CANVAS, 6. LANCASTER WHITEWASH, 7. MARITIME WHITE, 8. OLD PRARIE, 9. SAILCLOTH
1. my-summer-reading-john-green-and-company – Ironically the most popular blog post of the year was one written in the summer of 2013…but which gained an enormous amount of popularity via Pinterest…and with the opening of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS.
Top Selling Benjamin Moore Greens: Camoflauge, Georgian Green, Hunter Green, Louisberg Green, Nantucket Gray, November Rain, Palladian Blue, Snow on The Mountain, Wythe Blue
Benjamin Moore Colors: From top Left – Blanched Almond, Bridgewater Tan, Brookline Beige, Brunswick Beige, Hillsborough Beige, Shaker Beige, Simple Pleasures, Squire Hill Bluff and Stone House
BENJAMIN MOORE BLUES: BOOTHBAY GRAY, BREATH OF FRESH AIR,NOVEMBER SKIES, MT RAINER GRAY, NIMBUS GRAY, QUIET MOMENTS, SANTORINI, VAN CORTLAND BLUE, VAN DEUSEN BLUE
9 of the 10 most popular Benjamin Moore Yellows: Concord Ivory, desert Tan, Hemplewhite Ivory, Mannequin Cream, Montgomery White, Philadelphia White, Rich Cream, Weston Flax, Windham Cream.
and finally, here were your TOP 10 NON COLOR related
Charlie resting…the hot water bottle ( with just nice warm ager) really seems to help. I also play relaxing music called “SPA” in the room all day while he is resting.
AUGUST 2013 – MAURA AND ELLIE ON ELLIES 4RTH BIRTHDAY
It makes me feel a bit uneasy to sum up the year…In blog post ” Greatest Hits” …but compiling this list has actually been an EYE opener…I see what YOU have liked and I see where I want to shift my focus in the next year.
Tomorrow I will lay out my 2015 WISH LIST and I ask for YOUR FEEDBACK…PLEASE..
PLEASE …I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE IN 2015????
7 thoughts on “YEARLY ROUND UP – YOUR FAVORITE POSTS OF 2014”
I always love anything you write about your art. Anything about painting,that side of things, how you got started, how you ended where you are. Also I love your style and always love to see rooms you design/decorate/etc!
Hi. Any news on Dash? M
No Michelle, sadly we have heard nothing, seen nothing it is like he vanished into thin air and is so sad. We pray that if he was taken that they are loving him and spoiling him. I still believe we have not seen the last of him.
I have so much to catch up on! I fell off the blogging wagon for a while and am just now trying to get back in the groove. I have so much reading to do!
Hi…Your kitchen looks great and I was wondering if you still recommend the faux Marble?
I 100% recommend it ..after over a year it still looks amazing!
I have loved all of your posts. I am trying to change some rooms in my home and your artistic eye and decorating ideas have been very helpful. So sorry about Dash.
I always love anything you write about your art. Anything about painting,that side of things, how you got started, how you ended where you are. Also I love your style and always love to see rooms you design/decorate/etc!
Hi. Any news on Dash? M
No Michelle, sadly we have heard nothing, seen nothing it is like he vanished into thin air and is so sad. We pray that if he was taken that they are loving him and spoiling him. I still believe we have not seen the last of him.
I have so much to catch up on! I fell off the blogging wagon for a while and am just now trying to get back in the groove. I have so much reading to do!
Hi…Your kitchen looks great and I was wondering if you still recommend the faux Marble?
I 100% recommend it ..after over a year it still looks amazing!
I have loved all of your posts. I am trying to change some rooms in my home and your artistic eye and decorating ideas have been very helpful. So sorry about Dash.