At the end of each year or shortly after, I love taking a trip down memory lane to explore everything we accomplished both personally and professionally. With that, I always research which blog posts from the year were most popular. It not only helps with planning future content, but I always find this post each year to be so interesting, seeing what type of content resonated the most! It’s also interesting to see how much Pinterest or Google users can sway the results. With that, today I’m sharing my top 15 blog posts of 2025!
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Prior Top 10 Blog Posts
It’s hard to believe, but this coming January 11th (less a week away!) marks EIGHTEEN full years of me blogging! Needless to say, I have created a lot of content over the years. Over 3,000 posts to be exact. This past year in particular, I created 183 posts which makes for a lot of content to read! So, I always find it helpful to recap my most read posts of the year! If you’re newer here, this is a great way to see some of my top projects and posts from over the year. And if you’re a long-time reader, you may enjoy seeing some of these posts again!
If you’re interested in my prior Top 10 & 15 Posts, I’ve included those below as well!
- Top 15 Posts of 2024
- Top 15 Posts of 2023
- Top 10 Posts of 2021
- Top 10 Posts of 2020
- Top 10 Posts of 2019
- Top 10 Posts of 2018
- Top 10 Posts of 2017
- Top 10 Posts of 2016
- Top 10 Posts of 2015
- Top 10 Posts of 2014
- Top 10 Posts of 2013
Many of the posts in those lists also made it into my top for 2025, but for today’s post, I’m only including blog posts that were actually published in 2025 – not just read or visited this year.
Posts published later in the year always have a disadvantage because they don’t have as much time to “marinate” on sites like Google and Pinterest. So, I’m always excited to see posts published later in the year that can still hold their own with posts from earlier in the year!
Now, let’s dig into the fifteen most popular posts on my site from 2025! While a few fashion-related posts made the list, most of the items have fully sold out, so I have excluded those posts at this time. Let’s jump in!
#15 – Carriage House Coastal Bedroom Reveal
Early in the year, I decided to give our carriage house bedroom a quick makeover. Basically a few weeks prior to several guests arriving, I decided to paint the space and give it a whole lot more personality. It was fun to get a paint roller in my hands again and take the space from plain to colorful coastal! You can see the full before & after in my Carriage House Coastal Bedroom Reveal post.
CARRIAGE HOUSE BEDROOM SOURCES: Rattan Bed (similar here) | Nightstands | Herringbone Rug (Swedish Blue) | Lamps | Gallery Frame Kit | Florida Pennant | Gulf Coast Pennant | 30A Pennant | Sand Pennant | FL Pennant (many states available) | Shells Botanical Print | Tulip Shell Print | Striped Wallpaper | Oceana Wallpaper | Downloadable Art Prints | 30A Matchbox Printable | Striped Linen Duvet Cover | Organic Bamboo Sheets | Gauze Throw Blanket | Paint Color: Farrow & Ball Borrowed Light
#14 – Amazon Spring Finds
A common question I’ve received over the years is how I find such cute stuff on Amazon when there is so much to look through. Short answer: it takes a lot of time! Last year I made a decision to share a monthly round-up of all of my latest Amazon finds, and the first in that series, Amazon Spring Finds, was one of the top of the year! You’ll find a mix of home decor and fashion throughout the most (a lot more than what’s in the graphic below), most of which is all still available!
SOURCES: Rattan Accent Chair | Striped Dish Towels | Real-Touch Babies Breath | Family Recipe Book | Sleeveless Striped Dress | Ilia Makeup | Ginger Jar | Faux Tangerine Stems | Decorative Bowl | Can Opener | Saucer Beads | Hand Soap | Embroidered Border Pillow Cover | Striped Pillow Cover | Scalloped Baskets Set
#13 – Affordable Pinch Pleat Drapes
Early last year, we finally installed drapes in our bedroom. It was something I had planned to do since we had moved in, but since we also have plantation shutters, I was never super motivated. But we absolutely love how they turned out and how much they soften the space! We love the option we used and I share all the details on exactly what I ordered (as well as a few alternatives) in this post on Affordable Pinch Pleat Drapes.
BEDROOM SOURCES: Pinch Pleat Curtains (Beige White) | Curtain Rods (1.25″ diameter) – look for less here | Curtain Rings | Blue Linen Bed (look for less here) | Nightstands (look for less here) | Striped Sheets | Waffle Knit Blanket | Duvet Cover & Euro Shams | Block Print Pillow Covers | Long Linen Lumbar Pillow | Lamps | Vase | Faux Snowball Viburnum | Rug | Bench | Coral Style Mirror
#12 – The Martha Stewart Aesthetic Trend & How to Embrace It
While I’d say it’s always been popular, last summer, The Martha Stewart Aesthetic Trend spiked in a big way! In this post, I dug into what exactly the Martha Stewart aesthetic is and how you can incorporate a little or a lot into your own life!
SOURCES: (1) Chambray Shirt | (2) Linen Button-Up | (3) Linen Pants | (4) Straw Sun Hat | (5) Dutch Oven | (6) Martha Stewart’s Gardening Handbook | (7) Martha The Cookbook | (8) Glass Jars | (9) Woven Market Basket | (10) Gardening Gloves | (11) Organic Herb Seed Kit | (12) Scalloped Edge Serving Bowl | (13) Ceramic Egg Holder | (14) Loafer Mules | (15) Copper Bowl Kitchenaid Mixer | (16) Watercolor Workbook | (17) Summer House Needlepoint Canvas | (18) Scalloped Terra Cotta Planter (smaller versions here)
#11 – June Amazon Finds for Home, Fashion, Resort & Pickleball/Tennis
My June Amazon finds, a mix of fashion, decor, pickleball finds, and more, also made the top list for the year! If you’re already searching for resort wear, there are some great options included!
SOURCES: Tank Top | Striped Palazzo Pants | “Favorite Daughter” Ball Cap | Bow Shoulder Bikini | Star Earrings | Sunglasses | Drawstring Shorts | Woven Tote | Starfish Bracelet |“The Sea” Coffee Table Book | Mother of Pearl Clover Earrings | Seashell Bowl | Belted Dress | Bow Sandals | Wide Leg Linen-Blend Drawstring Pants
#10 – Our Home Tour
I finally updated all of our home tours on a single page at some point last year. With that our current home tour took the #10 top spot for most visited page on my site! It includes a look at every room as well as our outdoor spaces along with all sources listed throughout.
LOFT SOURCES: Sectional | Similar Rug | Striped Ottoman | Star Chandelier | Brushstroke Pillow Covers | Floral Pillow Covers | Lamps | Console Table | Faux Lilacs | Vase
#9 – 2025 Design Trends
For the past few years, I’ve tried to create a design predictions and emerging trends post for the coming year. Last year’s 2025 Design Trends prediction made the top 10! Looking back at that post, I’d argue that all of the predictions came true. But since design can take a bit to reach the masses, I’m expecting to see most of those trends surging even more this year! I need to work on a post for the emerging trends I’m predicting to see in 2026!
#8 – Coastal Lighting Save & Splurge Options
Honestly, this was one of my personal favorite posts of the year! I just love finding good look for less options, and there were so many cute ones in this post. If you’re on the hunt for light fixtures, be sure to check out my post on coastal lighting save & splurge options.
SAVE LIGHT FIXTURES: Woven Scalloped Flushmount | White Petal Light | Table Lamp with Scalloped Raffia Shade | Scalloped Rattan Pendant Light | Bubble Dot Lamp | Rattan Basket Pendant Light | Honeycomb Capiz Pendant | 2-Tier Shade Chandelier
SPLURGE LIGHT FIXTURES: Woven Scalloped Semi-Flushmount | White Petal Light| Table Lamp with Scalloped Raffia Shade | Scalloped Rattan Pendant Light | Bubble Dot Lamp | Basket Pendant Light | Honeycomb Capiz Pendant | 2-Tier Shade Chandelier
#7 – The Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor Aesthetic
One of my favorite looks for the holidays, The Ralph Lauren Christmas Decor Aesthetic, spiked in popularity this year! I personally was so excited to see more people finally using color in their Christmas decor. I love a good neutral holiday look as well, but there’s just something about red for the holidays that is so cheerful! Mix in loads of tartan plaids, velvet ribbon, and classic details and you’ll have holiday decor that will still look chic for years to come!
#6 – 2025 Amazon Prime Day Picks
My Amazon Prime Day Picks posts tend to be ones that take some of the most amount of time of the year! But it’s clear y’all find them helpful so I still love putting them together! I try to focus on items that we actually own and love that are marked down rather than generic finds. So it can also be a helpful post even outside of Prime Week!
#5 – 2025 Resort Wear & What I Wore in the Bahamas
My resort wear posts are consistently ranked in the years I compile them, and the 2025 resort wear post was no exception! They are probably the most fun for me to put together since I love beach life so much! In the post, I also shared a look at the outfits I wore while we were in the Bahamas. With Kurtis’ upcoming work trip to Hawaii, I plan to start compiling this year’s finds shortly. I’m hoping to publish that within the next few weeks as more lines are released!
SOURCES: Striped Caftan | Packable Straw Hat | Vacation Sunscreen | Sarong Cover-Up | Striped Scrunchie Swimsuit | Tankini Top | Tankini Bottoms | Conch Seashell Clutch | Airy Gauze Beach Shorts | Floral Swimsuit | Waterproof Bangles | Seashell Necklace | Crochet Swim Coverup
#4 – What’s In My Suitcase: Amsterdam & Rhine River Cruise Packing Ideas
Along the same line, you guys loved seeing what I packed for Amsterdam & Rhine river cruise for my mom’s 70th birthday trip! Some of what I had planned was a smidge too cool for the particular days we were there, but that’s the beauty of having items you can layer and going with a coordinating color palette! You can see the full post here.
#3 – We’re Moving! Again!
I think this post with our moving announcement was likely the one that most caught everyone by surprise. But the post gives insight as to why we decided to move, what we’re most excited for and more about the home itself. You can also see my last progress report with more details if you’re newer here or looking to get caught up. I also have an updated version coming in the next week or two since so much has already changed! 2026 has me most excited about finally moving into the home we started dreaming of back in late 2024!
#2 – DIY Seashell Artwork Ideas & Tutorial
My DIY Seashell Artwork was one of my personal favorite projects of the year! I just love that I was able to turn some of my collection into beautiful wall art for my office. It makes me so happy every time I look at it. Sadly, I haven’t found enough shells to finish my second one, but I’m hoping early this year I’ll get lucky! This post also includes other ideas for ways to create your own art, as well as some you can purchase if you’re not feeling quite as eager with a glue gun.
#1 – The Best Coastal Paint Colors
It’s no secret that I love talking about paint colors. In fact, I sometimes think I singlehandedly keep Samplize in business 😉 My post on the best coastal paint colors was re-published from a prior year but included new content and more colors, and it rose to the very top again! I have a whole lot more paint color content coming soon, as well.
That wraps up this year’s most popular blog posts of 2025! Thanks for taking this trip down memory lane with me!
Additional Popular Posts in 2025 That Were Published In Years Prior
Following are a few other popular posts for readers this year, in no particular order. Several of these were published a few years ago (or many years ago) but still rank among the top! Tap the post title for more details and to read the full article.
- The Best Blue Gray Paint Colors
- Pottery Barn York Sofa Review
- Anguilla Travel Guide
- Battery Operated Wall Sconces
- How Many Stools Fit At My Kitchen Island?
- The Best Green Paint Colors
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