Your Top Ten Most Popular Blog Posts in 2024

My Top Ten Blog Posts in 2024 were chosen by all of you! Revisiting my most popular blog posts in 2024 was a fun experience, and there were some surprises along the way.

It was exciting to see how much you enjoyed a variety of my posts, and it was fun to see they were all different topics. I’m thrilled to share this list with you and can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

Table set with blue and white plates, wine glasses, white napkins, a vase of flowers, candles, and a wooden rack with bagels, in a sunlit dining room.

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I published blog posts every day in 2024, which means there were a lot of blog posts that didn’t make the top ten list. And to be honest, there were too many on the list, so I decided to include 12!

Here are my Top Twelve Blog Posts from 2024. I can’t wait to share them with you! And they are listed in order!

#12 – The Best Spring Cake

This cake happened accidentally, and I think the loose style I created with the palette knife was so much fun!

A tall, layered cake with pink and white floral frosting designs, displayed on a pink cake stand outdoors.

Nothing says celebration quite like a beautifully decorated spring cake, and this three-tier cake will steal the show on any special occasion. Whether planning a birthday bash, bridal shower, or wedding reception, this elegant spring cake adorned with delicate buttercream flowers and delicious confection will leave your guests in awe.

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KitchenAid Artisan 3.5 Quart Stand Mixer

Copper Measuring Cups and Spoons

CONDA Palette Knife

#11 – How to Make a Sourdough Starter

I discovered cooking with sourdough this year, and I am addicted. Sourdough Starter is not hard to make, and so far, I have made loaves of sourdough bread, sourdough pie crust, sourdough pancakes, sourdough bagels, and sourdough pizza dough!

Glass container with sourdough starter and a glass lid with flowers nearby.

How to Make a Sourdough Starter

Making a sourdough starter is a simple yet rewarding process. It transforms flour and water into a powerful leavening agent that can create delicious, naturally risen bread. For the last three weeks, I have been making my sourdough starter. Today, I am sharing why sourdough is worth the time and effort and an easy guide…

Glass Canning Jars – WECK Transparent (Pack of 2)

Green Crock-Pot Dutch oven with a metallic knob on the lid, featuring side handles.

Crock-Pot Artisan Round Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Glass jars with measurement markings, wooden lids, two cloth covers, and two black spatulas.

Wissy&Konny Sourdough Starter Jar 2Pack

#10 – Ventura House Beach Decor

Would you believe we spent more time at the Ventura beach house this year than in South Pasadena? It’s true! WE love our remodeled home and biking has become our favorite activity at the beach.

A bright, coastal-style living room with white sofas, a fireplace, wall art, and a clear view of the ocean through large windows.

Ventura House Beach Decor

We have been enjoying our remodeled beach house for almost a year, and I wanted to share all of the Ventura House Beach Decor. For details, tap a link on anything below. So many of you have asked for resource links for items we used to decorate the beach house, so we made it easy…

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Seagrass Rattan Cage Salad Bowl | Large

Samsung "The Frame" TV, available on Amazon Prime, displays stunning floral art with a close-up of its elegant wooden edge design.

SAMSUNG 4K The Frame 65” TV with Teak Bezel

Seagrass Storage Basket Bins with Lid

#9 – Spring Flower Cookies

I love experimenting with my sugar cookie and buttercream frosting recipes. These cookies are not only adorable, but they are delicious too.

Flower shaped cookies decorated with bright colored buttercream frosting.

Spring Flower Cookies

There’s no better way to enjoy a day than with a batch of delicious and beautifully decorated spring flower cookies. These delightful treats, made with soft and buttery sugar cookies, adorned with smooth buttercream frosting, and finished with charming floral designs, are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Bunny Cake Stand

13″ Round Copper Cooling Rack

Wilton Deluxe Cake Decorating Kit with Piping Tips and Pastry Bags

#8 – DIY Rose Painted Pumpkin Craft

With a paintbrush in hand, I had fun painting this faux pumpkin. It wasn’t what I expected when I laid down the first brush stroke but the end result was a favorite.

Decorative pumpkin painted with colorful floral designs in front of a vase with yellow leaves.

DIY Rose Painted Pumpkin Craft

It’s fun to make handmade decorations for your home. My latest pumpkin craft transformed a faux white pumpkin into a stunning piece of art. I used acrylic paints to paint the pumpkin a soft sage green and added abstract roses and leaves, giving it a fresh, modern twist on fall decorating. The best part? It’s…

Seven white pumpkins with brown stems, perfect for any pumpkin craft, are arranged together against a white background.

Ghrdopy Fake Pumpkins, 8 Pcs

18 Assorted Acrylic Paint Colors, 2oz each

Two identical brass candle holders with a simple, smooth design are shown against a plain white background.

Taper Candle Holders

#7 – The Wedding and Sunday Morning Coffee

I can’t even begin to share how special this wedding was. Michael and Ellie are the most adorable couple, and their love can be seen in every one of their photos!

A couple walks arm in arm on a garden path, dressed in formal wedding attire.

The Wedding and Sunday Morning Coffee

How can I even begin to describe Michael and Ellie’s wedding? It was a celebration of their deep love for each other, and everything about the day reflected that. From the unique ceremony to the heartfelt toasts, their wedding felt very personal and perfectly suited to them. Season 4 Volume 41 Thanks for joining me…

Barfly Cocktail Shaker

8.5″ White Ceramic Serving Bowls

A set of five ornate silver utensils—two forks, one knife, and two spoons—arranged in a row on a white background, perfect for your elegant Friendsgiving table setting.

Wallace Antique Baroque 65pc, Silver, Service for 12

#6 – Oyster Shell Christmas Ornaments

This craft was adored by so many, and my girlfriends requested a craft night so they could make them, too!

Oyster shells painted with green Christmas tree designs are arranged on a wooden surface.

Oyster Shell Christmas Ornaments

Creating oyster shell Christmas ornaments with paper napkins is an incredibly easy and enjoyable craft that combines natural elements with artistic flair. This project is perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of coastal elegance to their holiday decor or make personalized, handmade gifts for loved ones. The process is simple, and the results…

A hand holds a shell with a blue spiral pattern, surrounded by a circle of opened oyster shells.

20PCS Oyster Shells 3″-4″ Flat

Mod Podge

Illustration of various green and blue Christmas trees with star decorations on a white background.

13×13 Christmas Napkins

#5 – How to Plant a Kitchen Garden

This project was so much fun and the end result was a very bountiful Spring kitchen garden!

Planting over 300 small vegetable and herb plants in four raised beds for our kitchen garden.

How to Plant a Kitchen Garden

Learning how to plant a kitchen garden has been a labor of love. This involved choosing what to plant, planning the layout, and planting. It’s important to follow the right steps when planning a kitchen garden. Getting the beds ready by using the right soil, and the meticulous planning and planting process have transformed my…

Outdoor Garden Arch

Kitchen Garden Revival by Nicole Johnsey Burke

Copper Plate Metal Plant Labels

#4 – Christmas Clay Ornaments DIY

This was my most popular craft blog this year, and I am so happy I finally discovered resin. I will be making a lot more of these this year.

Handmade clay ornaments featuring pink floral and swirling patterns are scattered on a light wooden surface.

Christmas Clay Ornaments DIY

The holiday season is the perfect time to embrace creativity and make something special for your home or loved ones. I made Christmas clay ornaments with napkins and resin. I crafted Christmas clay ornaments using napkin transfers, a fun and simple technique that turns polymer clay into one-of-a-kind holiday decor. These ornaments are great for…

A metal cookie cutter shaped like a gift box with a ribbon on top, perfect for crafting delightful clay ornaments.

Mini Gift Box Shaped Cookie Cutter

Three nested stainless steel cookie cutters shaped like gift boxes with bows are perfect for crafting delightful cookies or even clay ornaments for a festive touch.

Gift Present Box Cookie Cutter

A package of DAS modeling clay, red and white with a photo of clay being rolled and shaped into a flower.

DAS Air-Hardening Modeling Clay

#3 – All of Our Christmas Party Recipes

Pulling this post together took me a while, but I finally have a list of current and past recipes from our annual Christmas party.

A festive wreath-shaped appetizer made with greens and cherry tomatoes, with a blurred Christmas tree in the background.

All of Our Christmas Party Recipes

Hosting a Christmas party for 150 – 200 people is no small feat, but it’s one of my favorite ways to celebrate the season and unite those we love. Every December, my kitchen is a whirlwind of activity for weeks as I prepare all the food for the party. Our party menu features 14 –…

A brass table lamp with a white fabric shade on a round base, perfect for adding a warm glow to your Christmas party ambiance.

cordless chargeable lamp

Pyrex Measuring Cups

Stacks of white ceramic bowls arranged in rows, with three bowls placed in front, ready to serve delightful dishes at the Christmas party.

3oz Sauce Dishes, Set of 15

#2 – How to Achieve a Nancy Meyers-Inspired Interior in Your Home Decor

I have been a huge fan of Nancy Meyers and her movies forever. My top favorites are It’s Complicated and The Holiday. She designs all her movie sets’ interiors and has an impeccable design style!

How to Achieve a Nancy Meyers-Inspired Interior in Your Home Decor

I have been a huge fan of Nancy Meyers’ movies for as long as I can remember. I have likely watched It’s Complicated more than thirty times, but who’s counting? Nancy Meyers, the acclaimed director and producer known for films like Something’s Gotta Give, The Holiday, and It’s Complicated, has a distinct style that has…

Modern Wooden Round Coffee Table

Set of 2 Striped Pillow Covers with Fringe

Handmade Rattan Round Fruit Basket

#1 – The Cutest Centerpiece and Bridal Shower Gifts

This idea came into my creative brain one morning and turned out better than I imagined. What a perfect centerpiece this made!

Wedding dress-shaped cookies in transparent bags displayed on a wooden stand as party favors.

The Cutest Centerpiece and Bridal Shower Gifts

As I was planning the bridal shower for my son Michael and his fiancé Ellie, I wanted to create something truly unique that could also be used as bridal shower gifts. Drawing inspiration from the elegance of a bridal shop, I designed a centerpiece that would steal the show and double as gifts for our…