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Top 10 Projects and Recipes of 2013 – Reader Favorites!

January 1, 2014

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Top 10 Projects of 2013 - Love Grows Wild Reader Favorites!

HAPPY NEW YEAR, my lovely blog readers!! Wow, what a crazy journey this past year has been! This was the year that I discovered how much I truly love being the creator behind Love Grows Wild and all the dreams, goals, and aspirations I have for the future… And I have all of YOU to thank for that! You’ve been my biggest cheerleaders, and you brighten each day with your sweet comments. I see all your likes and shares on Facebook, all the pins on Pinterest, and Lord knows I am suuuuuuuuper Instagram obsessed, so I definitely feel the love there too!

Bottom line, I appreciate the time you take out of your day to stop by and see what I’m sharing, and I cannot WAIT to show you what I have in store for 2014!! It’s going to be an amazing year guys, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!

I can’t let today go by without recapping the TOP 10 PROJECTS AND RECIPES OF 2013 voted by YOU, my awesome-sauce readers! You guys have pinned, shared, and liked the heck out of these posts, so let’s take a look at the best of the best this year, starting with… FOOD! (Sorry, guys… my New Year’s diet has begun, so I’m HUNGRY! Lots of DIY loveliness in our top projects countdown at the bottom!)

Top 10 Recipes of 2013 - Love Grows Wild Reader Favorites!

You guys picked some pretty drool-worthy recipes!

 Chili Cheese Dip Recipe
#1 Chili Cheese Dip

The BEST recipe I've ever found for Sugar Cookie Cut-outs!
#2 Perfect Sugar Cookie Cut-outs

Crispy Smashed Potatoes recipe
#3 Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Easy Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
#4 Easy Creamy Coleslaw

Slow Cooker Honey Barbecue Chicken recipe
#5 Slow Cooker Honey Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Lemon Raspberry Muffins Recipe
#6 Lemon Raspberry Muffins

Ham and Cheese Mini Breakfast Pies recipe
#7 Ham and Cheese Mini Breakfast Pies

Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad recipe
#8 Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad

Apple Turnovers with Vanilla Glaze recipe
#9 Apple Turnovers with Vanilla Glaze

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Parfait recipe
#10 Salted Caramel Pumpkin Parfaits

I do love to cook (and of course eat!), but I’m a DIY girl at heart, and I spend most of my days dreaming up new projects to pretty up my home. Here’s the projects YOU loved most from this year!

Top 10 Projects of 2013 - Love Grows Wild Reader Favorites!

This Homemade Mint Sugar Scrub is easy to make and a great DIY gift idea!

#1 DIY Mint Sugar Scrub

How to Make Mason Jar Soap Dispensers
#2 How to Make Mason Jar Soap Dispensers

St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
#3 St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix in a Mason Jar - a perfect holiday gift idea!
#4 DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas

DIY Photo Clipboards
#5 DIY Photo Clipboards

Plastic Elephant Book Ends
#6 Plastic Elephant Book Ends

How to Decorate on a Budget
#7 How to Decorate on a Budget

DIY Rustic Industrial Chalkboard
#8 DIY Rustic Industrial Chalkboard

How to Instantly Age New Hardware
#9 How to Instantly Age New Hardware

Men's-Dress-Shirt-Apron-20
#10 Men’s Dress Shirt Apron

HAPPY 2014 EVERYONE!

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  1. Nici says: January 1, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    Great projects and recipes, Liz! Your photography is so pretty…makes the food drool-worthy! May your 2014 exceed all your expectations! Blessings to you and your family!
    Nici

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    • Liz Fourez says: January 3, 2014 at 8:20 am

      You are so sweet, Nici! Thank you!! Photography has been a very fun, yet frustrating challenge for me this past year, and I’m finally getting where I want to be! Thanks so much for all your kind comments throughout the year! Wishing you a wonderfully blessed 2014 as well!

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  2. Samantha @ Five Heart Home says: January 1, 2014 at 4:03 pm

    Such mouthwatering recipes and amazing projects, Liz…what a fabulous 2013 for Love Grows Wild! Can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2014…here’s to another great year! ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy New Year!

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    • Liz Fourez says: January 3, 2014 at 8:23 am

      Yes, cheers to another great year! I’ve been so blessed to meet amazing blog friends like you this year, and I’m thrilled to pieces to have you on my team! P.S. Have I mentioned I’m getting CRAZY excited to meet you at Snap??

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  3. Lisa @ greylustergirl says: January 3, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    What great projects! I can’t wait to look around and see what other things you have done! New follower!

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    • Liz Fourez says: January 6, 2014 at 8:16 am

      Hi Lisa! SO excited to have you here! I look forward to seeing you around more often!

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  4. claire says: January 4, 2014 at 5:53 am

    Great project !!

    I would love you to come and share @ Craft, Create & Inspire linky party !!!

    Look forward to seeing you there ๐Ÿ™‚

    http://livel0vecreate.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/craft-create-inspire-linky-party.html

    Claire x

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  5. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says: January 4, 2014 at 9:44 am

    A great round-up, Liz! Oh yes, those potatoes — yum! I missed the chili cheese dip, but just pinned for Superbowl.

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    • Liz Fourez says: January 6, 2014 at 8:27 am

      You’ll love the dip, Amy! My husband wants me to make a big ol’ double batch for Super Bowl Sunday. Thanks so much for your sweet comments!

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  6. Amberly Steele says: January 4, 2014 at 9:48 am

    These are all great! I’m hoping to make the MasonJar soap dispenser today!

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    • Liz Fourez says: January 6, 2014 at 8:28 am

      Thank you, Amberly!! I love those soap dispensers in my kitchen! I bet they’ll look great in yours too!

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  7. jenny says: January 4, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Just pinned a bunch of these great ideas!

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    • Liz Fourez says: January 6, 2014 at 8:28 am

      Thanks for the pins, Jenny! Hugs! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply

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Liz Fourez started Love Grows Wild in 2012 with a passion for interior design and homemaking and a dream to help others create a home they love.  From simple project tutorials, to holiday and entertaining ideas, to her journey renovating a 1940’s farmhouse, Liz demonstrates how to create a beautiful and inviting home with a handmade touch. She turned her signature cozy, neutral style into a best-selling book in 2016 and continues to inspire readers with her captivating photography and easy decorating ideas. Read more about Liz > > > >

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