After 14 months of blogging, it was a good exercise to look back at the most popular posts of 2018. But, how to determine a fan favorite list of the top ten? 

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First, I looked at the posts with the most pins to Pinterest. But, not all subscribers have a Pinterest account. Do you pin? So, I also looked at posts with the most visitor comments. After that, I considered which posts were featured by other bloggers on linkup parties.

Also taken into account, was the fact that some posts were published early in the year when Debbee’s Buzz was new and subscribers were far fewer. Versus the second half of the year, when followers grew by the hundreds! More subscribers net more visitors and interaction. Gosh, I sure love reading your comments and chatting with you!

Posts part of a Pinterest Challenge or Tablescape Hop yield more traffic from other participant bloggers. It also wasn’t until the spring, when I really started to take part in weekly linkup parties. That led to numerous posts being featured by other bloggers — a huge compliment!

Of the over 100 posts in 2018, the majority were related to Holidays. Here are your top ten, with a few honorable mentions and my own personal favorites. Let’s start right at the top of the list.

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To view and read each post, just click on the image or title link. How many of the top ten have you seen? Is your favorite post among them?

My Favorite Things Are Yours Too

Six of the top ten fan favorite posts were My Favorite Things Party features. Number one was from the French Queen Bee theme party; the first of the four events I ever hosted. It’s also the party that eventually led me to creating Debbee’s Buzz.

#1 Foodie Fan Favorite

Bee Theme Party Food Features Honey, Lemon was pinned over 1,500 times with 16 visitor comments. It was also the second time I participated in Erlene’s monthly Pinterest Challenge.

Honorable mention bee theme posts included:

Irish Eyes are Smiling

I was surprised to find that the next most pinned posts were from the first few months of blogging. It’s also when I started participating in weekly blog linkup parties. Both were St. Patrick’s Day tablescapes.

#2 Lucky Leprechaun

Quick and Easy Lucky Leprechaun Centerpiece had my Irish green eyes smiling. It was my first post to really gain online attention and blog subscribers. When did you sign-up for The Buzz?

Half of the top ten favorite fan posts were tablescapes. If you’re wondering how 6 party + 6 table posts =10, it’s because numerous features fell under both categories. Fuzzy math LOL!

#3 Striking Gold

This rather simple, but elegant St. Patrick’s Day tablescape was the gold at the end of the rainbow for new followers.

Recognize the gold tulle used for the table runner? It was recently used for New Years Eve Tablesetting Ideas

Yankee Doodle Dandies

Even with readers from Canada, Europe and even as far as South Africa, USA patriotic theme posts helped generate a spike in new followers.

#4 Give Me Liberty

Give Me Liberty Blue Tablescape Celebrates July 4th was the first time I participated in Chloe’s monthly Tablescape Hop. With this post, I got acquainted with a group of very talented table stylists.

Everyone seems to love the patriotic dish pattern, which was also featured in Set a Presidents Day Table with Liberty Blue.

Other popular patriotic posts:

Wave that red, white and blue!

Tablescapes Rule the Roost

Another blog hop table that had wide appeal was Rooster Kitchen Decor and Tableware.

#5 Tuscany Black Rooster

Readers were curious about my kitchen and enjoyed the follow-up post, Rooster Kitchen Decor and Tableware.

Popular Party Posts

During the course of the year, I featured all four theme My Favorite Things Parties. Post topics included DIY invitations, decorations, favors, games, menus and tablescapes.

#6 Debbee’s Party Playbook

How to Host an Extraordinary My Favorite Things Party (Part I) covered the five basics to holding a successful event.

I’ve been trying to publish Part II for months now, but something else is always more time-sensitive. Hopefully, I’ll finish it up in the next month or two. Check out all four theme parties.

Have you ever had a My Favorite Things Party?

Storybook Inspired

Not only was this feature popular with visitors, it was my personal favorite holiday and tablescape post of 2018.

#7 Mr. McGregor’s Garden

Everyone seems to have a soft spot for Beatrix Potter stories and illustrations, as evident by the popularity of Easter Hunt in Mr. McGregor& Garden. 

I loved the opportunity of using my Beatrix Potter figurine collection to create a centerpiece and tablescape. But, it took me hours!

Down the Rabbit Hole

Three of the ten most-popular posts were related to the Unbirthday Party theme.

#8 Tea Time

Next up as a fan favorite post was Alice in Wonderland Table and Party FavorsI hand-painted the character ice tea goblets. Later this spring, I’ll share a DIY tutorial to create your own.

Other Wonderland tea party related posts:

#9 Fascinating Favors

How to Make Whimsical Teacup Fascinators included a tutorial to make Mad Hatter party hats.

Lucky follower Leanne was the winner of the Alice in Wonderland party favor package in the Labor Day drawing.

#10 Happy Unbirthday to Me

My top personal party pick rounds out fan favorite posts; the Alice in Wonderland, Unbirthday Party Reveal.

We sure had a lot of fun, and I hope you enjoyed ‘joining’ us?

Popular Post Categories

Another category of posts that was a fan favorite was DIY projects; particularly Wreaths. Wreath posts were the most featured by other bloggers in linkup parties.

Don’t Bug Me Summer Garden Wreath was also the most requested via my Etsy shop, Debbee’s Buzz Boutique.

Although as not broadly appealing as other post categories, a subset of readers were enthusiastic about Travel category features.

During the past year, I posted travel logs about trips to Iceland, Spain and Quebec City, Canada.

Later in January (when we’re all dreaming of warmer weather), I’ll finish up our vacation in Greece with a small ship cruising experience. I hope you’ll be onboard!

So, did your personal picks make the top ten fan favorite posts? Please let me know — I’d love to hear from you!

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