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March 31, 2012

Inspiration Friday No. 58 and a Giveaway!

 
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Spring is definitely in the air here at the Fence and we are so excited about all of the awesome ideas and inspirations we are seeing out there in Blogland!
But we are even more excited about sharing some Spring-time love with you, our friends, and offering you a chance to win another fabulous Giveaway!
This one comes to you from the incredibly talented Tahra of
 
Tahra’s Etsy shop, Designs by Tahra  is filled with so many gorgeous pieces of jewelry.
This is just a sampling of what you will find there!
Lime Green Jade Amazonite Bracelet with Sterling Silver Beads
Lime Green Jade, Amazonite Bracelet, Artisan Sterling Silver Beads
Apricot Quarts Earrings which dangle from a gorgeous bronze pendant.
Apricot Quartz Earrings, Onion Briolettes, Apatite Rondelles, Sterling Silver, Bronze, Wire Wrapped
Cherry Quartz Necklace with Freshwater Pearl
Cherry Quartz Necklace Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Peachy Pink Wire Wrapped Bead Ball Chain
 
Sterling Silver Princess Necklace with Hand Stamped Initial and Amethyst Necklace
Sterling Silver Princess Necklace Hand Stamped Initial Amethyst
We really wanted to show you pictures of every single item in her shop because they are all so beautiful but we know you really want us to get to the
GIVEAWAY!!!

One lucky Picket Fence reader will win this absolutely gorgeous Labradorite faceted pear briolette pendant!


It is wire wrapped with oxidized sterling silver and suspended from an oxidized silver link and beautiful rolo chain. The necklace is 18 inches in length and the labradorite gemstone is 15mm x 10mm.
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 Isn’t that so fabulous?! Want to know how you can win it?
(Mandatory) 1. Visit Tahra’s Etsy Shop, Designs By Tahra, and come back to let us know which of her beautiful items was your favorite by leaving us a comment. (separate comment, 1 entry)
(Optional) 2. “Like” Designs By Tahra on Facebook and come back to let us know you did by leaving a comment. (separate comment, 1 entry)
(Optional) 3. Mention this Designs by Tahra Giveaway on Twitter or Facebook and come back to let us know you did by leaving a comment. (separate comment, 1 entry)
 
Giveaway to close on Wednesday April 4th at Midnight (EST) and is open to US residents only.
ALSO, Tahra is generously offering 10% off purchases for our friends here At The Picket Fence through the month of April…think Easter jewelry ladies!! grin! Just type in Tahra10 when checking out! 
Good luck!
 
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Now, how about checking out some of the amazing highlights from last week’s party?!!

INSPIRED ROOMS

Terry from Forever Decorating  gave her Master Bedroom a fresh coat of paint and shopped her own home to create this beautiful retreat!



We absolutely adored this room from Decorate With a Little Bit . It is so sunny and cheerful and proves that 2 decorating heads are better than one!





Our wonderful friend Ann from On Sutton Place shared her gorgeous Living Room Transformation and her talent for creating beautiful textiles is on display throughout the entire space!



MAKEOVERS

Kristin of Sophia’s Decor transformed a desk chair into this stunning creation complete with one of the most beautiful monograms we have ever seen!


Art is Beauty lived up to it’s name by transforming these “roadside rescue” cupboard doors into beautiful Vintage Inspired Art Pieces!


Kindra of At Home With K turned 3 old doors into this awesome couch and we love that she even left one of the knobs on for added charm and character!



CRAFTS AND CREATIONS

Evie of Brown Paper Packages  made these darling Decoupaged Eggs  and we can’t get enough of the bright beautiful colors!


The lovely Olga (a blogger from Greece!) showed us how to turn a large twig into this beautiful candle holder. Visit her at Stardust-Decor and Style to see how she did it!



We adore these Vintage Papercone Wreaths created by Rani of La Maison Jolie. The combination of tea stained music sheet and recycled brown paper is gorgeous! 


We loved this fun and unique DIY Easter Hat from Meeha Meeha! You’ll have to go over and see how she worked this hat into her decor!


RECIPES AND PARTIES

Spring is in the air and nothing announces the beginning of spring quite like daffodils! These Delightful Edible Daffodils created by Hollie of The Seven Year Cottage would be a delight to make and as Hollie puts it, “no shovel or bulbs required!”  

Delightful Daffodils, Daffodil Pops, Marshmallow Daffodils, Marshmallow Daffodil Pops, Edible Daffodils, Marshmallow Pops, Marshmallows, Yellow Candy Melts, Yellow Sugar Crystals, Yellow Cupcake Liners, Lollipop Sticks, Spring, Daffodils


This gorgeous plate of Spicy Tomato Bacon Spaghetti from The Kitchen is my Playground would be there perfect weekday meal for our families! I mean we all know everything is better with bacon on it! 


Peep! Peep! Who doesn’t love Peeps!? Dixie Delights hosted a Peeps Palooza including this gorgeous cake below as well as Peep Bunny-tinis! We kid you not! Now this is our kind of party!  


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INSPIRING STORIES

Barbara of 21 Rosemary Lane whisked us away to the “Emerald Isle” with incredible photos from her trip to Ireland. We’re thinking there needs to be a blogging conference there! Anyone with us?

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!

 
And don’t forget to hop on over on Monday to join in this fun party! You can grab your own Bunny Blog Hop Button to place on your blog from our sidebar.

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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

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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! 😉

When you are done linking up head over and party with the other Friday Party Friends:

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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!
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This Inspiration Friday Party is Sponsored By:


Don’t forget to enter to win this awesome prize!!!

and the 10% off purchases for our friends here At The Picket Fence through the month of April. Just type in Tahra10 when checking out! 

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  1. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Super creative features this week. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    I love the lime chalcedony earrings.

    Reply
  3. Melissa says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I like Designs by Tahra on FB.

    Reply
  4. Anne says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Fabulous features! Thanks for the party!

    Reply
  5. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party. I love their Citrine Quartz Earrings, beautiful!

    Reply
  6. Renewed Upon a Dream says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway!

    Reply
  7. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    I loved her blue quartz earrings. Thanks for a chance to win!

    Reply
  8. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Great features and I love how you are separating them now, too! Thanks for hosting, ladies! : )

    Reply
  9. myric andreasen says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Oh wow! What a gorgeous giveaway! I visited her etsy store. It’s hard to pick a favorite. Everything looks gorgeous, but the best one for me was “Hand Stamped Necklace, Child of the King, Sterling Silver, Freshwater Pearls”

    Just awesome 🙂

    xoxo
    Myric

    Reply
  10. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    March 29, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Thanks for hosting. The features are fab! Brown Paper Packages did the cutest eggs. Those are absolutely darling!! Love the cabinet re purpose too! Wow.

    Reply
  11. myric andreasen says

    March 29, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    I just hit “like” on her Facebook.

    xoxo
    Myric

    Reply
  12. myric andreasen says

    March 29, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    mentioned her giveaway on my facebook! 😀

    xoxo
    Myric

    Reply
  13. Debbiedoo's says

    March 29, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    all such eye candy here girls! Have a great weekend, and thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  14. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    March 29, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Glad to be a part of your party! Thanks so much for hosting! I’m excited for your blog hop on the 2nd!! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  15. Becca says

    March 29, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Thanks for all you guys do- I just love your party!
    xo Becca

    Reply
  16. art is beauty says

    March 29, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my cupboard doors!! YOU ROCK!!
    Karin

    Reply
  17. Sue says

    March 29, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Some awful nice features, girls! Bacon? Did someone say bacon? And pasta? OMGee, I could eat the whole dish! Then I would top it off with that luscious looking cupcake…. Oh, and I’m not a fan of Peeps! LOL probably the only one out there! ~ Sue

    Reply
  18. Debra @ Common Ground says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Hey girlies, just linked up, thanks for the party!!

    Reply
  19. Gail says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    OMGoodness…awesome features this week! Thanks for hosting and hope you both have a wonderful weekend, Gail

    Reply
  20. Judy says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    I check out her etsy shop and it’s just gorgeous. I just love the gemstone necklace. Thanks so much for hosting. You have some awesome features. I’m off to check some of them out in more detail.

    Reply
  21. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    What fabulous jewelry – I love the smoky lemon quartz necklace!
    Fingers crossed
    Kelly

    Reply
  22. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Shared the giveaway on my FB page too!
    Kelly

    Reply
  23. Good Time Charlie says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    I am so in love with that door couch. I have seen it several times now. I have so many spare doors around here, I can’t wait to try this out. Definitely on my list! Happy weekend girls! -K

    Reply
  24. Desire Empire says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Hi guys
    Thanks for hosting yOur partiy each week
    I am linking up from my iPad and it let me edit my post to create a link back. I am travelling and will link up when I get home . Albeit a little late.
    Have agreat weekend
    Carolyn

    Reply
  25. Little Bit says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Thank you girls for hosting, and for the wonderful feature of the sun-filled front living room I linked. I got so excited about the feature I messed up my link this week, it’s a picture of a desk and chair and was supposed to be titled “Where do you sit to blog?” not ‘little brick cottage primed…that’s a different one. ha ha, oh well. Thank you very much! Little Bit

    Reply
  26. Dixie Delights says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my peeps!! I’m completely flattered. Now…I’ve got to go check out that door couch!

    Reply
  27. Barbara says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Since I am a huge lover of bracelets I would have to say that Boro Glass Bracelet is my favorite…just gorgeous! But th that being said I am keeping my fingers crossed for that fabulous pendant…I love this style of jewelry.

    Thank you for hosting and for the spotlighting the Images of Ireland I linked up last week. I am so with you on a conference there. I know would have absolutely no problem getting Mr. Rosemary Lane on board for that trip!!!

    Thank you again ladies and have a great weekend!

    Reply
  28. Barbara says

    March 29, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    I like “Designs by Tahra” on Facebook! Now crossing arms and legs!!!

    Reply
  29. FABBY'S LIVING says

    March 30, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Nice features. Thank you for hosting this great party, I enjoy linking up! Hugs,
    FABBY

    Reply
  30. Debbie says

    March 30, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Wonderful features! I happen to have some old cabinet doors out in my shed right now.

    Reply
  31. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    March 30, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    GREAT FEATURES AND GREAT GIVEAWAY!!!

    Reply
  32. Kerry Rossow says

    March 30, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting such a fantastic par-taaay!
    Have a great weekend!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

    Reply
  33. Sue says

    March 30, 2012 at 1:07 AM

    Sorry I missed last week’s party:( I’ll have to check out your featured picks; they look fantastic! Have a wonderful weekend, ladies!

    Reply
  34. pballard says

    March 30, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    Tweeted this great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  35. pballard says

    March 30, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    The gemstone necklace is a favorite of mine. Checked out her site. Thanks again for the chance!

    Reply
  36. ~Tablescapes By Diane~ says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    Hi lovely lady.
    I love the give-a-way. Thanks so much for hosting your sweet linky party.
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend coming up with your family.
    XXOO Diane

    Reply
  37. marisu says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Long Turquoise Necklace Sterling Silver Celtic Pendant My favorite piece from ESTY.

    Reply
  38. marisu says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    I “liked” Designs by Tarha’s facebook page.

    Reply
  39. Sandy A says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:42 AM

    Thank you for hosting such a lovely give away–everything is so pretty and I especially like the Boro Glass Bracelet–Beautiful…

    Reply
  40. Sandy A says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    I liked Designs by Tahra on FB…

    Reply
  41. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:50 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting this great party every week.

    Reply
  42. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    March 30, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    Hello Ladies. I’m happy to be back and linking up for the first time in months and months. Even though I haven’t commented as often doesn’t mean I stopped following. You’ve always been one of my favorite blogs. : ) Thanks soo much for hosting. I hope to be back again next week. Have a great weekend.

    ~ Catie

    Reply
  43. Sylvia says

    March 30, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Hi dear Vanessa & Heather ,
    It is such an inspiring place here from the giveaway to the great features . Thank you for giving me an opportunity to share my simple pleasure. The kind words that Vanessa wrote on my blog make me happy and grateful .

    Reply
  44. Audra @ Once a Mom Always a Cook says

    March 30, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Thank you for hosting sweet ladies! Have a wonderful and relaxing weekend 🙂

    Reply
  45. Nancy @ Nancy's Daily Dish says

    March 30, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    I vote ‘yes’ on the blogging conference in Ireland! Her photos are so beautiful!

    Thanks for hosting,

    Nancy

    Reply
  46. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    March 30, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    What great features. Off to visit them. Thanks for hosting today.

    Reply
  47. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    March 29, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Hi girls!!! Just linked up~ thanks for hosting!!

    Reply
  48. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    March 30, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    Thanks ladies for hosting and hope y’all have a wonderful weekend!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  49. Olga@Stardust-Decor&Style says

    March 30, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    Thanks for the feature guys! I’m honored!

    Reply
  50. Meegan says

    March 30, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Thanks for hosting another amazing party!!! Gorgeous giveaway, gorgeous features, gorgeous blog! How could I go wrong ? 🙂
    Meegan@whatmeeganmakes

    Reply
  51. Lori@thestonybrookhouse says

    March 30, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Thank you for hosting and the jewelry by Tahra is beautiful! I especially like the cherished stamped necklace and the boro glass bracelet!
    Blessings!

    Reply
  52. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says

    March 30, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Wow… thank you so much for featuring my daffodil pops!

    Reply
  53. Stuff and Nonsense says

    March 30, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    hey there chicas

    love every single one
    of those fabulous features

    and thanks for getting my new button up!

    all linked up
    for another week

    and thanks so much for hosting!

    alison

    Reply
  54. suzyq says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    what great features!
    many thanks for hosting
    Suzan

    Reply
  55. Discovering Life one adventure at a time says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I love that Blue Green Lampwork Charm Necklace, Swarovski Crystals, Sterling Silver it’s so pretty and even the one your giving away. I love simplistic things i find them more beautiful then something busy looking = ) – tonya

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  56. Discovering Life one adventure at a time says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    i’ve also shared it to all my fb friends on such a great blog and contest – tonya

    Reply
  57. Mary Sullivan Frasier says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Morning Ladies! Ireland? Yes, please! It’s probably my favorite place on the planet and I’d go back in a heartbeat. Count me in! Thanks for sharing all of the fantastic features and thanks for hosting another great week of Inspiration Friday! Have an amazing weekend! ~Mary

    Reply
  58. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Love it ALL!!!!!! thank you so much for throwing this fabulous party each and every week!!! You ROCK and you are greatly appreciated!!!

    Reply
  59. Laurel Stephens says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Thank you for hosting this wonderful party today. The creativity that’s popping up all over blogdom this spring is just blowing me away. Such fun ideas!

    Reply
  60. How to Nest for Less says

    March 30, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting this amazing party each week. You girls are AMAZING!! And thanks so much for helping me grow this week. You are the BEST!! I truly appreciate your friendship 🙂

    Reply
  61. Mimi says

    March 30, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Just love that peep cake. My sisters and I are always looking for the most outlandish peep creations, but this is the most elegant.

    Reply
  62. Diann says

    March 30, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Thank you for hosting and I hope you have a fun weekend!

    Reply
  63. vikki says

    March 30, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Thanks for hosting and for the wonderful giveaway. My favorite was the Sterling Silver Princess Necklace with Hand Stamped Initial and Amethyst Necklace that you showed. My granddaughter would love that one and I may have to get it for her.

    Reply
  64. Tirabaralla says

    March 30, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Thank you for this! I entered also your Friday party for the first time 🙂

    My fave in the shop is this beautiful necklace: https://www.etsy.com/listing/94739812/moss-aquamarine-necklace-sterling-silver

    tirabaralla{at}yahoo{dot}com

    Reply
  65. Savvy Seasons says

    March 30, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Thanks for hosting and have a fabulous weekend! xo ~Liz

    Reply
  66. Dayle @ A Collection of This and That says

    March 30, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Always such a great party with oodles of talent on display. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  67. Crafty Mischief says

    March 30, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Thank you for hosting! I’m inspired with all the Spring and Easter crafty goodness!
    Warm wishes, Brittany

    Reply
  68. SavannahGranny says

    March 30, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Thanks for the great giveaway and for hosting. My favorite think at Designs by Tahra is the Long Turquoise Necklace Sterling Silver Celtic Pendant.

    Reply
  69. SavannahGranny says

    March 30, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    I liked Designs by Tahra on FB.

    Reply
  70. Jana says

    March 30, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    Thanks for hosting again this week. I enjoy coming to your parties! Have a great weekend. :0)

    Reply
  71. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

    March 31, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Thank you so much for the party!

    Reply
  72. 1House1Couple says

    March 31, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Yay! The jewelries are so trendy and beautiful, plus the 10% discount ~ so irresistible. 🙂

    ~Lisha

    p.s. I found you through Lori’s blog at bleak2unique. I’m your newest linky follower! if you want you can linky follow me back at onehouseonecouple.blogzam.com 🙂

    Reply
  73. Julie says

    March 31, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    Hey guys! Thanks for hosting! My post is not too Spring-like “34K Granite Nightmare”, but I do hope it will help others realize mistakes happen and can cost lots. Following you and will be back for more! 🙂

    ~ Julie
    redheadcandecorate.com

    Reply
  74. Natural Mothers Network says

    March 31, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Hi- thanks for hosting this great linky. This week I posted 14 USES FOR ORANGE PEELS AND A RECIPE FOR ORANGE OIL, 40 INGENIOUS USES FOR SALT and a HOT CROSS BUNS RECIPE. I have also included your linky in NMN’s directory.
    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 some of you will put Seasonal Celebration on your list linky parties to visit and link to, every Sunday/Monday! Here’s the link: https://naturalmothersnetwork.com
    Warmly,
    Rebecca x

    Reply
  75. Grace @ Sense and Simplicity says

    March 31, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    I love the Hand-stamped Heart necklace. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  76. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says

    March 31, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    OH MY GOSH!

    I just visited Tahra’s Etsy shop and wow- how can we choose a favorite?

    She does amazing work – and this is a super generous giveaway! Thank you!

    Please enter me. Unfortunately I am not a FB or Twitter gal – but I am an Etsy fan and a blogger!!

    My fav, though is the fresh watr pearl necklace, and right behind that is that Smokey Quartz Necklance……and I loved the Monogram M necklace she showed.

    Thanks for the discount, may be shopping for myself soon then, whee!!

    Thanks for a fun link party too. Well done.

    Reply
  77. Rachel @ The Philosophers Wife says

    March 31, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Thank you for the linky party! I posted a Houndstooth Potholder How To and a Granny Square Afghan.

    I just checked out the Etsy shop for the giveaway and I love the Ruby Quartz Earrings Oxidized Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped. I only got my ears pierced a little over a year ago, so I am having fun building a my collection.

    Reply
  78. Jen @ Creating with the J's says

    April 1, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    So many great inspirations. The photo of the Emerald Isle is lovely. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  79. Meeha Meeha says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Thank you sooooo much for featuring my Easter Hat, I’m posting the featured button! Sorry I’m so late, but I just came back from a vacation.

    Reply

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Our son just turned TWENTY and I can hardly wrap m Our son just turned TWENTY and I can hardly wrap my head around the fact that we’ve completed two decades of parenting! I’ve had time to reflect on this season of life and shared some of my thoughts over at @club31women.

“Someday, years from now, we will watch home movies of the year 2023. And it will seem like I am peeking into the life of another family. I will have vague memories of those moments but my life will be so consumed with what is currently happening that it will seem like another lifetime. So, I embrace this season…this day…this moment. And I choose to declare that the emotional war in my heart between ‘what could have been’ and ‘what might be yet to come’ is over. I’m waving the white flag. I want my children to know that it is good and proper that they grow up and leave the nest. I want them to know that I can celebrate the passing of time rather than resist it even if there may be a few bittersweet tears that spill over from time to time.”

Head over to their devotional page to read the rest and I hope my words bring you encouragement for wherever you are on your parenting journey. 🤍
There’s nothing quite like enjoying the rewards There’s nothing quite like enjoying the rewards of your labor! The whole family pitched in to get our bark spread around the yard (I’m the master at raking it until it’s nice and even) and by the end of the day we were all done. Now we can head into summer with our big yard projects completed! 🙌🏻 Do you put in fresh bark every year?
Welcome June! I’m so glad you’re here! What’ Welcome June! I’m so glad you’re here! What’s your favorite thing about this month? Mind can be summed up in this quote…

“In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explodes, and every sunset is different.” John Steinbeck
“No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom “No man is entitled to the blessings of freedom unless he be vigilant in its preservation.”
General Douglas MacArthur

Grateful today and every day for those who were vigilant to the point of death in the preservation of our freedom and the principles upon which our country was founded. May we honor their sacrifice by being vigilant too. #memorialday
I’ve been on the lookout for small side tables t I’ve been on the lookout for small side tables to pit next to our outdoor couch and when I spotted these plant stands at @walmart from their @betterhomesandgardens line I knew they would be perfect…and they are!! 👏🏻 This is not a sponsored post. I’m just happily sharing this great find and why we should always be open to thinking outside of the box when it comes finding solutions for our decorating dilemmas.

Now we’re ready to head into this beautiful weekend! ☀️
What do you do when you want to use a bunch of boo What do you do when you want to use a bunch of books in your decorating but it can cost $50 or more for just ONE brand new book? Head to the secondhand bookstore of course! I’m so excited about this new look in my family room and this easy, inexpensive decorating tip I’m bringing to you for this #tiptuesday
Today feels like one of those days that is worthy Today feels like one of those days that is worthy of a chef’s kiss. Blue sky with nary a cloud in sight, perfect mid-70’s temps, a gentle breeze blowing through my hair as I walk around my yard to see the status of my flowering plants.

This morning I was running errands and the weight of hard things that are happening in the world, the culture, my own community and even in our circle of friends just felt so heavy.

But, as I was exiting a store, I passed a couple who were in their late 60’s/early 70’s and holding hands as they walked through the parking lot. I happened to glance over just as the husband lifted his wife’s hand up and planted a kiss right on it. It was a moment that reflected such love and tenderness and it was made sweeter by the fact that they weren’t spring chickens. I felt honored that I had been the one to observe and appreciate that moment.

What an incredible thing it is that as humans we are able to hold so many emotions in our souls all at once. To feel sorrow for the pain a friend is enduring, grieve the decline of a culture drifting further from the Lord, ponder how to navigate a challenging school situation, marvel at and enjoy the beauty of creation right outside my door and feel joy at getting to see a tangible example of lasting love while walking through a parking lot.

I truly believe that as we mature in our lives and in our faith, we learn to embrace the tension that comes with the collision of different emotions and recognize that they can all coexist at the same time without one taking something away from another. Simple joys make the hard stuff a bit easier and hard stuff makes us appreciate those simple joys even more.

What’s a simple joy that you are thankful for today?
Oh what an absolutely lovely weekend we had!! Here Oh what an absolutely lovely weekend we had!! Here are some highlights…

*Friday night I joined some wonderful ladies at church for a time of fellowship and yummy desserts. I made a strawberry lemon coffee cake and it was amazing if I do say so myself. ☺️ We are new-ish to this church and have just felt so warmly welcomed and folded in which has been very healing.

*Saturday was filled with getting our outdoor spaces spiffed up and my guys got our new table put together!

*Sitting outside for lunch with a yummy salad and iced tea felt like a little slice of heaven.

*Sunday we went to the iris gardens with my in-laws and then came home for naps and the most mouth watering ribs that my sweet husband had on the smoker all day.

*This glorious weekend ended with some ferocious rounds of UNO-corn (a hilarious version of UNO) and brownies my sweet daughter made for our dessert.

How was your weekend sweet friends? 🌸
I am absolutely and completely a better version of I am absolutely and completely a better version of myself when the sun is shining! Raise your hand if this is true for you too.

And, not only do I feel myself seeming to physically rise up from a slumbered state to greet the sunshine we've been longing for, I find that it seems like my house is rising up too. Every room, every nook and cranny (even though I now see dust bunnies that I missed during my cleaning on the dreary days), every leaf and flower outside...it's all coming to life and breathing fresh hope into my spirit. What a gift it is to be able to enjoy this home in all of the seasons of the year and of our lives. Now, I'm going to head outside and clean our deck and maybe there will be some time leftover for those dust bunnies!
I’m slightly obsessed with these glass dispenser I’m slightly obsessed with these glass dispensers! They come with pre-made labels for SO many different options and would make a great Mother’s Day gift! I love how they add a bit of pizzazz to my kitchen. And they go perfectly with some of my antique accessories like the little dish my mother in law gave me for salt and pepper and the tiny toothpick holder which belonged to my great grandmother. 

If you’d like the link to order them, just leave a comment with the word ‘bottles’ and I’ll send it your way. They’re even on sale right now! 🙌🏻
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