Top 10s don’t get any better than the self-reflection we do at the end of the year. Once upon a time, I used to rank music and send mix CDs to my friends. Now I’m opening up Google Analytics and checking my year-end stats for the most popular 2018 posts on this blog.
It’s always curious to see what ends up here, because “popular” is a fickle feat. Some are pleasant surprises (yay for feminist books!). Some are obvious because, well, I know you love free printables.
On a personal note, this was a strange year for the blog. I fell off my posting schedule quite spectacularly when I had a few pregnancy complications.
Looking ahead, though, I’m working on creating a more aggressive yet still sustainable schedule for 2019. There will definitely be more decor (read: Wall Around the World, take two) and more design (read: video tutorials) in the near future!
And there will definitely be more of these same kinds of posts you clicked on in 2018:
1. 20 inspiring printables for 2018
“You’re either flying high and crushing it every day … or you’ve skidded into 2018, not sure what day of the week it is or whether you can summon the strength to do the laundry, let alone hit those lofty career goals you set for yourself.
“However, all of that changes today, with two steps!
“Step 1: First, pick out your one word for the year. Step 2: Print out some inspiring printables to hang in your work space.”
2. Where to Find Free Vintage Art
This post was about my favorite sites to find vintage public domain art, and how you could use these pieces in your own gallery wall style. (To find your gallery wall style, read through the Style Guide archive and see which one feels most “you.”)
Plus, awesome bonus time, I share two vintage botanical downloads that I rejuvenated just for you.
3. Modern Easter Free Printables
A roundup of free Easter printables for those of us who prefer a minimalist black-and-white color scheme over the traditional pastels.
Apparently there are more of us than I ever imagined.
4. Abstract Brushstrokes Free Wallpaper
After creating a printable for the shop, I kept playing around with my colorful brushstrokes and ended up making some phone wallpapers for me and you.
Oh, and they’re free.
5. Where to Print Printables (My Top 4 Printing Secrets Revealed)
“I’m going to go back to basics: where to print printables online.
“This is a question that lands in my inbox several times a week, so I know it’s on your mind.
“So I thought I would walk you through the process of opening up one of my printables and showing you my favorite ways to end up with a large-format poster.”
6. Coffee Woman Free Printable
“Lately I’ve been painting very flat, simple portraits of women using a limited color palette. From there, I decided to take this sentiment and play around in Illustrator with a flat vector style of illustration.”
Watch the time-lapse video, and grab a small version of this artwork for yourself.
7. Boho Printable Starter Packs
In those post I introduced you to the three-printable packs I created for those of you into boho decor.
Although I’ve been a little slow getting around to it, I am planning on creating more three-packs in various decor styles in 2019!
8. Zodiac Gifts for Your Horoscope-Loving Friends
Do you read your horoscope every time you come across it in a magazine or online? If so, this zodiac gift roundup is for you!
Also featuring my collection of zodiac printables.
9. Goth Vibes: Art Prints for Halloween & Beyond
“I’ve rounded up some of my favorite goth-inspired art prints. I chose these because they are not only seasonally appropriate right as this minute, but they work year-round if smart spooky is your aesthetic.”
There are a lot of witch-ay women out there. Yassss.
10. Feminist Books for Kids of All Ages
Children’s feminist books are having a real moment.
Here are my picks for babies, kids, teens and adults. (I hope you’ve been referring to this during the Christmas shopping season. I just know you have a little feminist on your list somewhere!)
There you have it. The most popular 2018 posts. Do you want to see more of the same in 2019? Hit me up on Instagram and tell me whether your favorite content made the popular list.
