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Top 5 Blog Posts of 2012

One may think that temporary wallpaper and a kid-friendly Halloween drink have nothing in common, but as statistics would have it, those were the two most read articles of 2012. Whether it is providing party ideas for your friends and family or DIY ideas to make your house a home, we’re delighted to be a part of your home experience. Let’s take a look at the top five headlines that grabbed your attention in 2012.

  1. Accenting Walls with Temporary Wallpaper and Fabric

    Accenting Walls with Temporary Wallpaper

    In February, we ran a series of articles tailored to renters. Being a renter poses some obstacles in what you can and cannot do to your home, but the idea of temporary wallpaper continues to be a home-run with anyone looking for a non-permanent way to add personality to their space.
  2. Kid-Friendly Halloween Drink + Party Tips

    Kid-Friendly Halloween Drink

    How could someone not love this festive idea for a Halloween party? What makes it even better is that it’s simple to make. I believe we have Pinterest to thank for the popularity of this article. The images have been pinned over seven thousand times! I think it’s safe to say that people enjoy making fun treats for Halloween.
  3. America’s Top 10 Cities to Raise a Family

    America's Top Ten Cities

    Choosing what city is best for you and your family is quite the daunting task. There are so many factors to consider; so, having a list of ten cities to choose from is a lot less intimidating than looking at ALL of the wonderful cities in the US.  We hope this list continues to inspire people to find the perfect city for their family.
  4. Showroom Showdown: Stylish Bathrooms

    Stylish Bathrooms

    There is something about looking at stunning homes that makes even the most boring of days extremely exciting. It’s similar to when you daydream about how you would spend the millions of dollars if you won the lottery. These stylish bathrooms definitely played a role in many of our readers dreaming up their ideal bathroom. I’d enjoy taking a bath in any one of them, how about you?
  5. Closet Organization Ideas

    Closet Organizing Ideas

    This was the debut article from author Shelley Smith and she certainly hit the nail on the head. I know I am not the only one out there who has organizing my home on my list of New Year’s resolutions. These ideas are perfect because no matter your space or budget you can find at least one idea to help you organize your closet. Say goodbye to the disaster zone that was your closet!

Last year was one for the record books and we would like to thank YOU, all of our wonderful readers, for checking out our articles and allowing us to inspire you to dream big! We look forward to all the good things to come in 2013 and can’t wait to hear about the transformations you make in your home this year!

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Christine is the Content Marketing Coordinator for Homes.com. She's a small town girl at heart, who currently lives in Norfolk, VA with her husband and their fur baby. When she's not working, she enjoys cooking, decorating, traveling, and binge watching Netflix. As a proud Virginia Tech alum, she also loves cheering on the Hokies!