Wow...FOUR YEARS! Someone may need to pinch me, because when I hit publish on my very first blog post in September 2022, I never imagined this little corner of the internet would still be going strong four years later. |
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I'm incredibly grateful for every one of you who reads a post, saves an idea, tries one of my DIYs—or quietly follows along from the sidelines.
However you found me and whatever has kept you here, thank you. 💛
So for this month's Savvy Scoop, I thought we'd do something a little different.
Instead of sharing what's new, I'm looking back at some of the ideas you've loved most over the last four years: the most-read blogs, most-saved inspiration and a few DIYs that took on lives of their own.
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Some you may recognize. Some you may have completely missed.
And because four years feels worth celebrating, I have a little thank-you just for my Savvy Scoop subscribers at the end. 👀🥳🙌
🎥 The DIYs That Really Took Off
I've shared a lot of DIYs over the last four years, but every once in a while I post one that takes off in a way I absolutely did not expect.
These three definitely qualify!
🎄 The Christmas PJ Wreath
337K+ views
A fun Christmas project that turned matching family pajamas into part of the décor—and apparently I'm not the only one who loved it.
WATCH THE TUTORIAL →
💍 The Hula Hoop Backdrop
269K+ views
Still one of my favorite examples of making wedding décor look expensive without actually spending a fortune.
MAKE THE BACKDROP →
🔐 The Lockbox Unity Ceremony
76K+ views
One of the more unexpected hits! It's an alternative wedding unity ceremony that couples continue to discover years later.
SEE HOW IT WORKS →
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📖 The Blogs You Keep Coming Back To
Thousands of posts have been read on Savvy Swaréy this year, but these three continue to be some of the MOST popular.
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🎓 Park Graduation Party Ideas
30K+ views
From decorations and setup to making a public park actually feel like your celebration.
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🍂 Fall-Themed Event Menu Ideas
28K+ views
And this one couldn't be more timely. If you've got something on the calendar this fall, start here for easy seasonal food inspiration.
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💐 DIY Dollar Tree Wedding Decorations
28K+ views
Proof that inexpensive wedding décor absolutely does not have to look inexpensive.
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📌 What Pinterest Can't Stop Saving
Pinterest is actually one of my favorite ways to see which ideas resonate—because a save basically means “I want to remember this.”
Lately, these have been some of the standouts (click to save it to your Pinterest board!)
Affordable Wedding Buffets
8.5K+ saves
Ideas to feed a crowd without blowing your entire wedding budget.
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Milestone Birthday Décor
4.2K+ saves
Guestbook + birthday decor + a personalized keepsake all-in-one!
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DIY Baby Shower Gift
5.1K+ saves
An easy handmade gift idea that's both useful and adorable.
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Photo Frame Centerpiece
2.1K+ saves
A personalized idea people have been loving for milestone celebrations.
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🎁 One More Thing...
A Little Thank-You for YOU
If you've made it all the way down here, first of all—I'm impressed. 😂
But more importantly, I couldn't celebrate four years of Savvy Swaréy without celebrating the people who have helped me get here.
So I'm giving four Savvy Scoop subscribers a $25 Amazon gift card!
Want a chance to win one? Simply reply to this email with the word FOUR.
That's it! I'll randomly select four winners on October 1 and notify them by email.
It's just my little way of saying thank you for being here. ❤️
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Here's to year five! 🥂
Until next time,
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