Looking for words of encouragement & inspiration to get moving in the New Year? Here are Reader’s Favorite non-home decor posts from 2022.
Happy New Year’s Eve!
It’s been a year of exciting growth, and following God’s breadcrumbs both in business and life!
Breadcrumbs that have led to some amazing business opportunities and personal growth experiences.
I’ve spent a little time over the last week, running my heart over the memories of both business and personal experiences that I have been blessed to be a part of.
Re-watching some of the videos on my phone from the last year, always makes my heart feel extra grateful for the special (and silly) memories our family has been able to create.
Sharing a reel of our family memories on Instagram here.
I’ve also been reflecting on professional blessings like…
What an honor it was, to be asked to be one of the very first podcast interviews on the inaugural season of the Hustle & Gig Podcast, featuring small business owners and their stories. You can listen to my interview HERE.
This online interview, featured in Voyage Baltimore and this more recent interview linked HERE, from Canvas Rebel in Magazine were also such privileges, to which I am deeply grateful for the opportunities to share both business and personal stories.
And then in November?
I was informed that I had been nominated in the category of Interior Decorating for the Best of Harford 2022 Awards by Harford Magazine!
I am humbled and honored to receive such a prestigious nomination. Results come out in the New Year!
But the biggest and most memorable opportunity that came to me this past year, was something I never saw coming.
Yes, this opportunity came knocking on my door, dressed in a pair of ballroom dance shoes, wearing a coral sequin dress with a hefty fundraising goal.
Deciding to participate in the ballroom dance gala to support the Maryland Center for the Arts was something I almost said No to, and I am so grateful I said YES!
What a learning experience it was for this non-dancer to train for weeks and ultimately perform in front of a live audience of nearly 500 people.
It turns out?
The 3 Surprise Lessons I Learned on the Dance Floor were not just helpful to me…it turns out that you loved these little nuggets too, as this post was one of your favorite blog posts of all from 2022.
It was one of mine too. 🙂
Not only was this an amazing personal experience, the support from the community far and wide, allowed me the opportunity to surpass my fundraising goal of 10K and raise over 14K for the Maryland Center For The Arts!
Yes, this was one of those once in a lifetime experiences, that I will treasure and carry far into my future days.
Last but not least, on the road of reflecting on professional blessings?
The blessing of becoming a guest writer for Club 31 Women, by writing Christian devotionals like this as well as writing more home decorating inspirational posts like this for such a beautiful faith-based community of readers has been pure joy.
All that to say?
It’s been a year of professional surprises and blessings, tucked in the corners of a lot of writing and decorating!
(Psstt – I’m saving my personal reflection for the New Year, so meet me back here in 2023…I feel changes coming and I am praying on them! 🙂
For now?
I can’t wait to share with you what your Reader’s Favorite Blog Posts of 2022 have been!
Any guesses what your favorite posts are?
Similar to this round-up of your favorite home decorating posts, the number 1, non-decorating post surprised me!!
I always love seeing what your favorite posts are, as it helps me to know what you enjoy most and what content is helpful to you. This way, I can get a better picture of what you might enjoy more / less of.
Are you ready for the reveal of your favorite blog posts of 2022?
Follow me friend!
Top 12 Most Popular Encouraging & More Posts of 2022
#10 – What You Need To Know About Going Softly In This Season & What You Are Doing Is No Small Thing
#9 – This One Little Thing That I Do Every Day That Is Helping Right Now
#8 – What I’m Loving Right Now – Taco Soup Recipe & Outdoor Light Fixtures
#7 – 9 BEST Tips For How To Have A Successful Yard Sale & What To Look For At Yard Sales
#6 – What You Need To Know About Where To Put All The Paper Clutter
#2 – 3 Things I Want Our Daughter To Know Before She Turns 13
And your favorite non-decorating post of 2022 is….
Ice cream!
I should have known!!
As 2022 comes to a close tonight, please know this.
I am so grateful for you.
I have tears starting to swell as I think about you on the other side of this screen. I just want to say thank you for inviting me into your spaces and corners of time.
I know how precious your time is.
Know that I am going into the New Year prayerfully and thoughtfully, as I welcome what I refer to as my “get down & get low” season of discerning what’s next and how I can best serve and bring value to the spaces God leads me.
Thank you for reading and being part of the Home with Heather blog community.
Please tell me in the comments below, what would you like to see more or less of in 2023?
I REALLY DO want to know!!
Happy New Year friend…may you feel God’s peace as you welcome your New Year.
Living on a prayer,
Heather
Heather, You are an amazing gift. Love how you are obedient to what God speaks thru you, & sharing with all of us! What a huge platform for you to utilize! Love, & prayers for a happy, healthy,blessed, 2023!