Top 12 Blog Posts of 2021

I really enjoyed looking back over the past year and creating today’s post about YOUR 12 most loved blog posts from 2021 here at Dabbling & Decorating. And a few things that stood out to me were,

• You equally enjoy visiting our homes in both Vermont and Coastal Maine.
• You enjoyed all the new vintage round-up blog posts of 2021.
• The Thrifting with the Gals blog series is a favorite here, too.

Check out these Top 12 Blog Posts of 2021

1. How We Restored Our Aged Cedar Shake Siding

This project was an actual labor of love for us. Please stop by and check out the before and after of the 30-year-old cedar shake siding at our home in Coastal, Maine. This is your number one loved project!

2. 3 Finds at a Flea Market Near Me This Weekend

Join a girlfriend and me for a day at a veteran’s flea market in New Hampshire. Check out these three thrifty finds and how I decorated them in our home in Coastal Maine.

3. Vintage Christmas Decor on Full Display

A Christmas round-up of a few friends with their Christmas decor on full display. Such unique and creative talent!

4. 15+ Christmas and Holiday Thrift Store Makeovers

A round-up of my favorite blog posts showcasing thrift store makeovers for the holidays and winter months.

5. My Favorite Second-Hand Shops from Vermont to Maine

Check out my favorite second-hand shops and bookmark this page for later reference!

6. Coastal Bedroom with Dreamy Seersucker Bedding

This is my favorite room to decorate in Maine.

You may also enjoy seeing all the other ways it’s been styled in these posts:

• Vintage Aesthetic Bedroom Decor Ideas
• Displaying Quilts and How to Fold
• 5 Cozy Cottage Christmas Guest Bedroom Swaps
• 10+ Best Coastal Bedding Ideas For Your Beach House
• Repurposed Oak Dresser with Mirror Quaint in the Attic
• Simple License Plate Decor DIY Ideas

7. How to Fold and Display Heirloom Quilts

Here, I share all my mother’s handmade quilts and how to professionally fold and display heirloom quilts.

8. Vintage Sewing Machine Repurposed

This vintage sewing machine was a steal at our local thrift shop for $35. Stop by and see where it is today.

9. Christmas Front Door Tradition 2021

I started this three-wreath Christmas tradition 3 years ago at our home in Coastal Maine. I love it and mix it with different bows every year.

10. Is Autumn a Season for Vintage?

Boy, did I have fun this fall decorating our porch here in Vermont with this second-hand wallpaper table and all this year’s collected vintage dishware?

11. A Very Simple Vintage Plates and Windows DIY

A fun and easy home DIY, which was also featured on Hometalk.

12. Sunroom Decor for the Off-Season

Our favorite room with mountain views. See this room today, which has been completely transformed in the Vintage Eclectic Decor Meets Craft Room Design post.

+13. Your Favorite Photo of 2021

You guys certainly love Ella, and she adores you, too. You should see her pose in front of the camera for you! This was your number-one choice in photos over on Instagram, too!