Hey, hey, hey!!
We are so excited to be bringing you another awesome Giveaway today!
We’re poets and we know it! 
This one is coming to you from one of our incredible Sponsors.
Daune of the Cottage in the Oaks blog and Cottage in the Oaks Etsy Shop is one of the sweetest gals around. And she also happens to be incredibly talented!
Her shop is filled with some amazing items including these newly added pieces.
Like this European Grain/Flour Sack Jar Candle Holder. How fantastic to be able to cover up those unsightly candle jars as they are burning down and leaving wax around the edges.
This way you just see lovely European fabric!
We are seriously loving this Leather Cuff/Bracelet! You can pick from one of her premade pieces or customize it by choosing your own wording. So cool!
Or how about these darling European Grain Sack/Flour Sack Covered Votives. Same concept as the jars but on a smaller scale. How adorable would these be lined up on a mantel?
Now for the awesome
GIVEAWAY!!!
One lucky Picket Fence reader will win this fabulous
A $39 value, this darling piece is a replica of the large sidewalk ones you would find outside of a quaint French bistro. It is hinged and folds flat for easy storage. Plus, it is double sided!
We could see this used in so many ways…on a counter top, sideboard, centerpiece…
the possibilities are endless!
the possibilities are endless!
Want to know how to enter to win this awesome prize?
Here’s how:
(Mandatory) 1. Follow Daune at her blog, Cottage in the Oaks and come back and leave us a comment letting us know you did or already do. (1 entry)
(Optional) 2. “Like” Cottage in the Oaks on Facebook and leave us a comment letting us know you did. (1 entry)
(Optional) 3. Visit the Cottage in the Oaks Etsy Shop, take a look around and come back and let us know which item(s) caught your eye! (1 entry)
(Optional) 4. Share this giveaway on Twitter or on your Facebook Page and leave us a comment letting us know you did. (1 entry)
That’s 4, count ‘em 4, chances you have to win this prize!
Giveaway open to US residents only.
This Inspiration Friday and the Giveaway open until Midnight (EST) on Wednesday, March 21 with the winner being announced at next week’s Inspiration Friday Party.
So, what are you waiting for?
Get on over there and enter to win and then come right back here to party with us!
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Here are the Features from last week’s party:
INSPIRED ROOMS
This is a seriously incredible Kitchen Transformation shared with us by B in Real Life!
You must see the “before” to fully appreciate this fantastic “after”. And stick around her blog for awhile because we know you will love her other projects too!
and speaking of kitchens…you MUST see this Tropical Kitchen Makeover of Betsy Speert’s Florida home. AMAZING! We love the fun pops of color..and we think we spy us some tangerine in there…;)
Julie from Knot All That I Seem shared how she spruced up a neglected corner of their lounge room! It is so bright and fresh now, and we’re sure they will be using this little cozy corner often!
We couldn’t wrap up the Inspiring Room portion of Inspiration Friday without sharing this inspiring kitchen!
It’s a wee one, but it’s fabulous nonetheless! Our friends at Low Country Living created this Pottery Barn Knock Off Play Kitchen for their daughter…people this looks like the real deal! What little girl or boy wouldn’t want to spend all day in this culinary dream! You must pay them a visit to see all of the details.
MAKEOVERS
If we told you what this Floor Mat was made of, we’re not sure if you would believe us! Seriously, this Cajun Kitchen Mat from Roeshel at DIY Showoff is one of the coolest transformation we’ve seen in a long time. Make sure to go over to see what this faux wood mat was in it’s former life!
Now if this isn’t a “makeover” we don’t know what is! Can you guess what this adorable little play house used to be?? Do you see it hidden in there…you may even have a grandparent that has one hanging around still or maybe you just can’t see pass these adorable little young ladies. 
Did you guess it lived it’s former life as a Console TV!?! Head over to Sugartot Designs to see how Sarah created this amazing place for her kiddos to play and imagine the day away!
Did you guess it lived it’s former life as a Console TV!?! Head over to Sugartot Designs to see how Sarah created this amazing place for her kiddos to play and imagine the day away! 
We had to include the before and after of this chair makeover cause you might not have believed us. Kandi from Woven Home made over this yard sale find and shared the process it took to get from trash to treasure!
CRAFTS AND CREATIONS
Now, talk about a conversation starter! This Spoon Pendant Lamp from Miss Flibbertigibbet is one of the coolest creations we have seen in a long time!
Amanda from My Heart’s Desire shared these darling Spring Hurricane Vases with Burlap Rosettes. Love that pop of green with the burlap!
Karen from Places of my Heart shared this absolutely beautiful front door creation which was inspired by something she saw at Better Homes & Gardens. It is just so fun and whimsical and unexpected. Well done Karen!
We don’t think there’s a parent of a toddler out there who isn’t familiar with Yo Gabba Gabba…oh wait you’ve never heard of Yo Gabba Gabba? 
Well Sheila from Note Songs, sure is familiar with it after she created the most ADORABLE Felt Yo Gabba Gabba Finger Puppets for her darling granddaughter!
Well Sheila from Note Songs, sure is familiar with it after she created the most ADORABLE Felt Yo Gabba Gabba Finger Puppets for her darling granddaughter! 
It was a toss up for us which picture to feature here…the actual finger puppets or beautiful little Carter. We decided to show you the puppets (in case you really didn’t know what Yo Gabba Gabba was..lol) BUT we insist you head over and visit Sheila so you can see Carter opening her puppets! SO CUTE!!
RECIPES
Stevie from Garden Therapy shared this amazing tutorial on how to Grow Your Own Mason Jar Sprouts! Bet you never thought of that use for a mason jar…;) If every dish we created could looks this beautiful with bean sprouts sprinkled on top, we would be adding them to everything for sure!
Whole Grain Fruity Nutella French Toast…you had us at Nutella! We love this nutritious but also decadent french toast recipe from Pamela at Inspired By Felicity!
INSPIRING STORIES
Kerri from HouseTalkN is seriously one of the funniest people we know, but in this feature she shares a little bit of where she grew up: in a small town in Indiana. Kerry shows us how living in a small town can be truly luxurious!
If you were featured today (or have been featured in the past) please grab the featured at button code located in on our Buttons Page found under our header!
Are you following At The Picket Fence on Facebook? Don’t forget we feature many of your links during the week on our Facebook Page! If you’ve been featured there, grab a button as well! Thank you to everyone who shared so many fabulous posts with us last week! We appreciate you!
Now it’s time to share with us what has inspired you this week!
Thank you so much for joining us for Inspiration Friday at the Fence,
And…one last thing we want to share with you…Are you following us on
We sure hope so! BUT…We have a SPECIAL REQUEST of you, if you visit INSPIRATION FRIDAY and like to PIN the great projects you see here!
We are asking you to PRETTY PLEASE (with sugar on top) visit the ACTUAL PROJECT and PIN from there! PLEASE take that extra step to PIN from ORIGINAL SOURCES…it will make Pinterest a better place for all bloggers! Now, if you like what you see here At The Picket Fence that WE create, then by all means pin away from here…we won’t mind!
THANK YOU !!
We are asking you to PRETTY PLEASE (with sugar on top) visit the ACTUAL PROJECT and PIN from there! PLEASE take that extra step to PIN from ORIGINAL SOURCES…it will make Pinterest a better place for all bloggers! Now, if you like what you see here At The Picket Fence that WE create, then by all means pin away from here…we won’t mind!
THANK YOU !!
When you are done linking up head over and party with the other Friday Party Friends:
Now all ya PARTY PEOPLE it’s time to link on up…here’s the rules!
- Friend At The Picket Fence in some capacity
- Link Up any post you’ve written that has Inspired You and will Inspire Others-it can be a home improvement project, craft, recipe, story, devotional…if it inspires link it up!
- Be sure to link back to your original post and not just your url (main blog address)
- Please post our button (code on our Buttons Page found at top of blog) or a text link on your blog so others can join in the fun! (MANDATORY to be featured At The Picket Fence) Tutorial on how to link up a button: Blogging 101
- Visit another guest. Please try and visit at least the link directly above and below you! We try to visit as many posts as we can but as Inspiration Friday grows sometimes we miss some and for that we apologize. It makes us feel good knowing others are visiting people as well! Thank you..it truly means a lot to us!
Did you get a chance to see Kim at Savvy Southern Style’s Link Etiquette post? It’s a must read!
This Inspiration Friday Party is Sponsored By:
Don’t forget to enter the Cottage in the Oaks Giveaway
AND they are generously offering a 10% discount off your total purchase in their shop through March 30 for friends of At The Picket Fence with the code: picket10
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Thanks for hosting girls! Have a super weekend!!
This goes to show that I cannot do two things at once at some times. I was talking to my daughter while linking – so I put my email in the wrong place – I should have typed Verdigris! Such is life! Great features – love your eggs!
Thanks ladies for hosting
Kathy
Thanks for the party.
That console tv makeover is so cute and fun! thanks for hosting gals, just linked up! xoxo
Thanks Vanessa and Heather for featuring me! I’m SO flattered! Thanks so much for hosting too…that’s a LOT of dedicated work!
Lorraine
Thanks for the party ladies! And thanks for featuring Sarah’s tv console!!! She is awesome, I found a free tv console on craigslist and don’t think I can pull off what she did!
Hi Girls!
I’m back – my move to WordPress was successful and I’m back to linking (was going thru withdrawal)! Went a bid overboard today! LOVE that spoon light!
Kelly
Great features. AND, what a great giveaway! Thanks for hosting.
~Emily
The French Hutch
I love feature day! So much GOOD stuff =) Yum. The kitchens are gorgeous… I love B in real life. She has some awesome projects. Those aqua shutters are super cute, might have to paint a set of mine? And I totally pinned and bragged on that rug from the DIY Show Off. I think I NEED me one of those
Thanks for hosting girls =)
Thanks Heather for featuring my Cozy Corner! I’m thrilled!!! x Julie
Thanks LOTS for hosting!!! Awesome features!!! XO, Aimee
Oh I’m just giddy with excitement that I’m featured!!!
My husband thinks I’m a terrible cook, I can’t wait until he gets home from work so I can show him that you featured My Food =)
-Pamela
Thanks so much for having me! I already see tons of fabulousness!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
Oh how I love to look at beautiful kitchens! I especially love that Cajun rug. How fun is that! Thanks for the party, happy weekend. -K
Those are wonderful features…lovin’ those kitchens! And the spoon lamp…simply amazing!
Thank you for hosting. You lovely ladies have a wonderful weekend!
Kristine
Beautiful party! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for hosting, girls. I’m going to have to check out how that kitchen rug was done.
Visited and Followed Cottage in the Oaks!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
Liked them on fb too!
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
Love the tabletop chalkboard! Thanks for hosting.
Thanks for having me today. I have finally unveiled my new design for my blog! I am so excited! Please pop by if you have a moment and say G’day!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz!
I will be clicking your shout outs this evening. They all look great. I’ve been so busy lately that all I have time to do is browse and click.
I am now following Cottage in the Oaks Blog!
sowingstitches [at] yahoo [dot] com
I liked Cottage in the Oaks on FB.
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Looking forward to checking out all the features. Thanks for hosting, girls. Love your party.
Lynn at Cottage and Creek
http://www.cottageandcreek.com
Hey girls! I just wanted to say *THANKS* for the feature March 10…you’re so sweet! Congrats on making RH-how exciting! I’m enjoying your delightful blog.
Rene
Those are some amazing features. So much talent out there! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks so much for hosting ladies! Have a great weekend!
I am following Daune on google plus….I don’t know where else to leave comments for the giveaway. ciao4now64@yahoo.com
I like Cottage in the Oaks on fb too….ciao4now64@yahoo.com
I like Leather Cuff bracelet HOPE…ciao4now64@yahoo.com
Thanks for the party ladies!
Hugs,
Suzan
I liked Cottage in the Oaks on FB.
Love the features! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie
I visited the Etsy shop. I liked the tags with the numbers on them. Thanks for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway!
What a great party and wonderful giveaway!! follow Cottage in the Oaks via GFC!!
What a great party and wonderful giveaway!! follow Cottage in the Oaks via GFC!!
Thanks for an AWESOME party today
You guys always have the best features. I am off to pin some right now.
blessings,
karianne
“LIKE” Cottage in the Oaks on Fb!
LOVE the mini chalkboards!!!
Shared on Fb!!! thanks ladies!
I subscribed to the blog.:-)
I “LIKED” Cottage in the Oaks on FB. Can’t wait to read the posts about “Setting Aside Time!”
Of course I *would* fall in love with the most expensive item in the etsy shop! That coffee cup canvas is fabulous! As far as things I could actually afford, I love the chalkboard and the leather bracelets.
I posted about the giveaway!
I liked cottage in the oaks on FB. Please enter me into the drawing! Thank you!
Oh thank you so much Ladies for hosting… I finally have finished my New Sewing Room and just linked it up…
Have a Lovely rest of the week!!!
Also, signed up to follow the cottage in the oaks blog AND looked around their Etsy shop. Love the flour sack pillow! Two more entries, please?
Love the features!! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!
Vanessa & Heather, thank you for hosting such a great party. I can’t wait to check out all the wonderful ideas.
Megan
I subscribed to the blog and “liked” on Facebook. Love the chalk board!
Thanks so much for hosting! What a great party going on tonight. Have a wonderful Friday!
Wowzadoodle! Thank you so much for featuring my “Field Of Dreams”!
Also, thank you for being such an awesome set of bloggers- you raise the bar for all of us!
I linked up my “Hotness” vlog this week.
Kerry at HouseTalkN
Thanks so much for hosting! Have a great weekend!
Thanks for hosting. Those roasted chick peas are calling my name! Nice features.
Thanks for hosting! Have a nice weekend.
Oh, ladies, I’m so honored you would feature my little finger puppets! They were so much fun to do. Thank you so much, you’ve made my day.
Thank you always for hosting.
You are a couple of sweeties,
Shelia
Great features and I’m loving the roasted peas, I never seen this before, ama try it soon! Thank you for hosting this terrific party. Happy weekend.
FABBY
THanks so much for hosting! Hope you’re having a fabulous week
I Follow Cottage in the Oaks via email
daisy522 (at) aol dot com
I Like Cottage in the Oaks on Facebook
daisy522 at (AOL DOT)com
I visited the Cottage in the Oaks Etsy Shop and I love the lettered clay tags
daisy522 at (aoldot)com
I shared this on Facebook
daisy522 at (aoldot)com
Love the features. I’m a New Follower. Hope you stop by my linky party Simple & Sweet Fridays.
Jody
Hi, Vanessa and Heather
Thank you so much for hosting this lovely party. I appreciate it. I’ve been away to long and I am so glad I am able to share my new project. Have a great weekend ladies!
Vanessa
http://www.homesweetbutterfly.com
Hi ladies, Wonderful inspiration this week. I love the childs kitchen! Thanks for hosting. Hugs, Sherry
Thanks for hosting. I love the kitchen inspiration this week!
Thanks for hosting the party again!
Hi girls! Fantastic features over here! All linked up~ thanks for hosting!!
Enjoyed reading all the features this week. Thanks for hosting.
Thanks so much for hosting. Have a great weekend!
Thanx for hosting ladies!
Hi- thanks for hosting this great linky. This week i posted EASY SOAP RECIPE, 5 NATURAL HAIR RECIPES, EASY IRISH SODA BREAD and HEALTHY LUNCHBOX IDEAS
I am looking for wonderful creative bloggers to come share their posts at Seasonal Celebration Sunday over at Natural Mothers Network. And, I really hope that you will put Seasonal Celebration, on your list of carnivals to visit and link to each Sunday/Monday! Here’s the link: http://naturalmothersnetwork.com
Rebecca x
I adore the table top chalk board!! I went to Cottage in the Woods Etsy shop and whats not to love there??? I love the number tags, the glitter chalkboard tags and most of all the table top chalk board! Thanks for the opportunity to win!!
I’m a follower! Love it all.
I went to Cottage in the Woods facebook page and “liked” them!! (#2) Thanks again!
I shared your generous give away on my personal facebook page! (#3)
I am the newest follower of Cottage in the Woods blog! Thanks for sharing!!
What a lovely chalkboard!
Thank you for hosting
So many inspiring projects! Wow! Thank you so much for sharing mine.
Hope you’re having a great weekend, ladies!
I already follow Cottage in the Oaks
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
I like Cottage in the Oaks on Facebook
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
Lucky for me that my fave thing from the Etsy shop is the chalkboard that you’re giving away. Thanks for hosting
sally.puckett@yahoo.com
I follow Cottage in the Oaks – dwelchert@yahoo.com
I liked Cottage in the Oaks on Facebook/Debbie Welchert dwelchert@yahoo.com
I liked the Red Stripe Flour Sack Pillow at Cottage in the Oaks. dwelchert@yahoo.com
I tweeted giveaway. https://twitter.com/#!/flipper211/status/181607350904434688 dwelchert@yahoo.com
OMGoodness, I keep thinking each week that you could never top that week’s inspirations & all the wonderful links, but then you go and top it the next! I’m so happy for the success of your blog. Thanks so much for hosting.
CAS
Well shoot, I have something to link up but I just keep getting a message that it hasn’t been approved yet. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong — hope not. Anyway, hope I get linked up before you close the party!
CAS
I follow Cottage in the Oaks via email
I Like Cottage in the Oaks on Facebook.
I like the vintage book bundle in the Cottage in the Oaks Etsy shop.
I shared this giveaway on my Facebook page.
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I LOVE the chalkboard!! I visited and follow Cottage in the Oaks blog website.
Robyn
RNS0319@yahoo.com
I liked them on FB too
Robyn
RNS0319@yahoo.com
The Red Stripe Flour Sack caught my eye in their ETSY shop! Love it!!
Robyn
RNS0319@yahoo.com
I tweeted this give away letting everyone know that it ends at midnight tonight!!
Robyn
RNS0319@yahoo.com
Following Cottage in the Oaks! Thanks for the great giveaway!
I liked Cottage in the Oaks on FACEBOOK too!
I liked Cottage in the Oaks on facebook too!