Originally, I’d planned to power through all the posts I’ve had in draft form this week, but, since most people are taking the week off from life, I figured it makes more sense to spend this time taking a look back. New content can start next week. For now, I want to share what you may have missed . I started yesterday with a recap of my travel content from the past year and, today, I have the most read posts of 2021.
I set a goal for 2021 to publish two blog posts a week. That didn’t happen — and I’m totally fine with it. Reaching 84 out of 104 isn’t so bad in the big scheme of things. That’s a solid B, right? Plus, I took on so many exciting writing and design projects that I simply didn’t have the bandwidth to publish here as regularly as I would have liked to. Will that change in 2022? Hopefully not because I absolutely loved every project I took on. But I will make sure to adjust my blog goal accordingly.
The 12 Most Read Posts of 2021
A caveat before we begin: I split this list out into two sections. The first has the posts that were published in 2021 and most read in 2021. There may have been posts that ranked higher than these but, unless they actually went live between January 2021 and today, they aren’t on this first list.
Without further ado, let’s get into the published and read in 2021.
An Unbiased ClassPass Review: Is ClassPass Worth It?
Don’t Try to Refinish the Docksta Table! $59 Ikea Docksta Tabletop Option
Antiquing in Frederick, MD: My Go-to Spots for Great Finds
Try Out a Shoe Capsule Wardrobe: 9 Shoes Are All You Need
Travel Guide: Fall Day in Kennebunkport and Kennebunk, ME
New England Travel Guide: A Fall Weekend in Portland, ME
How to Create a Clothing Budget + Stop Wasting Money on Clothes
Travel Guide: Spring Weekend in Wilmington, DE
The Everygirl Planner Review: Yes, I Ordered All of Them
Do I Need an Espresso Maker? Capresso Espresso Machine Review
Fresh Baked Bread in DC: The Best Bakeries in DC
Aurate 14K Gold Bracelet Review: Recycled Solid Gold Jewelry
Now, A Look at a Few of the Other Most Read Posts
Next, let’s turn to my most read posts didn’t all fall into the ‘published in 2021’ category. There are blog posts that continue to be favorites year-after-year. Also, let’s take a moment to appreciate how much more consistent my photo editing is in the 2021 posts.
Fluffy Bedding Hack: Put a King Duvet Insert In a Queen Duvet Cover
Travel Guide: A Weekend in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
I Flew Spirit Airlines: Here’s What to Know Before Flying Spirit
Finding the Right Fit, Part I: Are Madewell Jeans Worth It?
Splurge or Save: A Less Expensive Alternative to Mi Golondrina
Burying the Bourbon: A Southern Wedding Tradition
Best DC Coffee Roasters (Yes, I’m a Local Coffee Snob)
A Winter Dinner Party Wedding: An Intimate Celebration
Our Stay at the Greenbrier: Wintertime at the Greenbrier Review
Winter Ready: L.L.Bean Maine Hunting Shoe Review
Building a Capsule Jewelry Wardrobe + Investment Pieces
The Best Faux Leather Leggings: Spanx v. Commando
What’s Next in 2022?
I have a few travel posts queued up, several design posts, and even a couple of style features, but I also want to hear what you prefer reading. The top posts list is a mix of everything — I’m not sure I can truly glean a pattern. So, let’s hear it! Is there a post you’re dying to read? I’m all ears.
