Is anyone else totally flabbergasted that we are nearing the end of April already?
And if you are a Southern Gal (Heather) then you know what the end of April means.
That’s right! The Kentucky Derby!
And if you aren’t a Southern Gal (Vanessa), then it just means you have an excuse to wear a big hat and drink a yummy cocktail for no apparent reason. Woo hoo!
In honor of Derby Week, At the Picket Fence will be teaming up with these fabulous ladies to celebrate in high style.
So be sure to visit them all week long as they share how they pay homage to this Southern tradition.
At next week’s Inspiration Friday Party, Heather will be sharing 2 of her favorite “Derby” recipes!
We also wanted you to be sure to “Save the Date” for this upcoming event:
It’s a great way to connect with other Bloggers and maybe make a few new friends!
Now, how about some Features from last week’s party?
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Our friend Ange, a.k.a. The Blooming Hydrangea, shared the darling Vintage Inspired Bedroom she created for her daughter.
We love that adorable yellow bed and the embroidery hoop artwork hanging over it!
Linda from The Studio of Decorative Arts showed us how she gave her white fireplace mantel and surround a brand new look with gold leaf details and antiquing. Just gorgeous!
Now all ya PARTY PEOPLE it’s time to link on up…here’s some instructions for Inspiration Friday
- 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!
And while it’s not a requirement, we’d sure love ya to be following along with us in some capacity! Below are some great options!
Where you can find cool vintage pieces like these:
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Great features. Thank you so much for hosting.
Love the dining room feature. Great colors, decor, and everything. Those knots are great too. Thanks for hosting Inspiration Friday!
Angie
We lived in Louisville for five years. I miss the time leading up to the Derby. The days before Thunder usually had the planes practicing their stunts over our house.
Thanks for hosting.
Thanks for hosting another party! I m going to ad my link
love ~
My sister is there…I’m totally going to follow along with you cute girls and your Derby style!!! XO, Aimee
Hello Ladies,
Your upcoming events sound absolutely wonderful! I am amazed that in a few short days it will be May – so much going on in that month too! Your features are wonderful! I do appreciate you hosting!
God Bless,
Kathy
You girls have some serious fun coming up! Thanks for hosting. So much inspiration for sure out here! Enjoy your weekend.
Thanks so much for hosting ladies!
Great features and thanks for hosting!
Thanks for hosting again girls!! Love the features. Now I need to go make a baseball wreath!!!
Thanks girls for hosting an always amazing party! Little Bit
Hello ladies
Fun features…I am in love with that filing cabinat bar…so clever! Thanks for hosting!! Laurel
Super features! LOVE that dining room. It’s a stunner. Wow.
Thanks for hosting girls. Have a SUPAH weekend =) Shannon
Hey cute girls!
Thanks for hosting and sharing amazing features with us. The baseball wreath is awesome!
Meegan@what meegan makes
Great features – I love that dining room! Yes, it was so funny that we both posted boys bedrooms this week! Thanks for hosting!
-Shelley
Oh my that bookcase! So fun on the Derby happenings next week, looking forward to reading about it. Happy almost weekend! -K
That filing cabinet bar – I want it!!
And that wreath would be perfect for my two little softball players!
Hope to see all you ladies in your finest (and biggest) hats to celebrate the Derby!
Kelly
Wonderful choices!
Thank you for hosting a wonderful linky party!
Thanks so much for hosting girls!
Thank you for hosting, so glad I had something to link!
The features for last week’s party are awesome! Thanks for hosting!
Fabulous features. I love that dining room, so pretty. Thanks for hosting. Hugs, Marty
Thanks for hosting, I can’t wait to see the magazine! Thats all I can think of, I’m so excited for you!
Have a great weekend!
Debbie
we only shared one
feature today
but i almost chose a couple
more that you have here
love them all
and all linked up
with my sourdough starter and bread
thanks for hosting
and have a wonderful weekend!
alison
These are all wonderful features! Thanks so much for hosting each week!
Thanks for hosting. As always, great feature choices.
Wonderful features! Thanks for hosting each week you two!
xo Becca
Nice features. Thank you for hostessing once more. Hugs,
FABBY
Hi Ladies, Great features this week. Thank you for hosting.
xo, Sherry
Wow, so many talented bloggers out there! Great features!
Thanks for hosting!!
xox
Happy Friday Ladies
Great features and thanks for hosting!
Greetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
Fantastic features, as always!
Thank you for hosting!
Kerry at HouseTalkN
Incredible features…loved the convex mirror. I am late again but happy I’m here. Thanks for hosting!
Great features! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie
Thank you so much for the great party, ladies!!
First time linking on your blog! Nicely done!
http://frugalaintcheap.blogspot.com/
Thanks for hosting such a fun party and I love the colorful bedroom!
I always have to pic a fav, so I’m gonna pick….. yeah gotta go with the filing cabinet bar.
~Bliss~
Thanks for hosting a great party! Great Features…
Jody
Hi lovely lady.
Thanks so much for hosting your linky party tonight.
Your Features are great. I hope you and your family have a wonderful week.
XXOO Diane
Hi girls! I’m Link #199–I’m running behind today because my youngest has been home sick, but I made it! I linked up my guest room reveal–I’m so happy with how it turned out. Now I just need to get some other projects finished and photographed!
Thank you so much for hosting. I’m so glad to know y’all!
Hello ladies! Well, well Miss Heather, congratulations on your BHG photo shoot. That is soo exciting!! Look where all your hard work got you. : ) And Miss Vanessa, your son’s room turned out great! I love all the details. That gear clock is soo cool. Thank you soo much for hosting!! Have a great weekend. =)
~ Catie
What wonderful features you chose. There’s something about that old filing cabinet that really makes me smile:-) Thank you so much for hosting!
Hi- thanks for hosting! Enjoy a great week! Rebecca@ Natural Mothers Network ( Seasonal Celebration) x
Vanessa and Heather, thanks for featuring the ranch. It’s an honor to be featured here on your totally awesome, fab blog. You always have the best party too! Party on Ladies!
Morning, ladies! Great features this week! (as always) I’ve linked up two super easy old fashioned homestyle recipes today… meatloaf and oven roasted potatoes. Thanks for hosting another fun and fabulous Inspiration Friday! Have a totally awesome weekend! ~Mary
Thank you for hosting! Have a great weekend!
I agree, where did April go?? Thank you so much for hosting this week. I’m linking up some ceramic tile coasters this week. Have a great weekend!
Hi, I found your blog so informative and interesting that I have nominated it for the Versatile Blogger Award. Please check it out on my post, http://myblog-bratti.blogspot.com/2012/04/versatile-blogger-award.html
Pattie
I just love your eclectic and unusual finds, and look forward to seeing them each week. Thank you for hosting today’s party.
Appreciate you hosting this week! Love those features and can’t wait to check them out!
Thanks for the shout out! Love all of your features and can’t wait to hear more about the BH&G shoot!! Happy Weekend to you girls!
I’ve just found your party and linked up. THANKS so much for hosting. Now Im going back up to browse through your pages. Im now following you and hope you’ll visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and follow back?? THANKS AGAIN.
Thanks for hosting the party. Lovely features this week.
Thank you so much for featuring my Delightful Coconut Macaroons! I’m delighted and honored! Thanks for hosting — have a great weekend!
Thanks so much for hosting!
I just found your blog and I love it! I linked up for the first time and I’m a new follower. Congrats on your BHG photo shoot!
Thanks for hosting! I hope you pass by my blog and link up to my linky party which starts on Thursdays. Have a great weekend!
Thank you so much for featuring my rope knot!! I love being part of your party and seeing the inspiration you and everyone else shares. Thank you for hosting every week!