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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

    Reply
  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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Use any combo of veggies you like. I used sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts and red onion. 

Dice into small pieces and spread on a sheet pan. 

Slice up the sausage and add to vegetables. Then add the uncooked gnocchi. Drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil and add a pinch of sea salt and black pepper. You can also add any herbs you like! 

Roast in over for 25 minutes stirring once halfway through. 

While it’s in the oven, melt a stick of butter in a saucepan and add in two teaspoons of garlic. 

When you remove the pan from the oven, drizzle the butter/garlic mixture over the top and stir well to coat everything. Top with Parmesan cheese! 

Easy peasy and SO yummy! ✨

#sheetpandinner #sheetpanrecipes
The first weekend in December seems like a good ti The first weekend in December seems like a good time for my annual gentle reminder about this month. I don’t know about you but, for me, December is a month of mixed emotions, ranging from joy-filled moments to ones that have me wanting to pull my hair out.

There are so many expectations and we put so much pressure on ourselves to create magical memories. And for years I have felt the added weight of wanting to make sure my family had opportunities throughout the month to grow in their relationship with Christ.

We celebrate advent and read all of the appropriate Baby Jesus books and encourage a spirit of generosity and heavily emphasize the real reason for the season.

But sweet friends, I want to remind you today that one month out of the year does not a strong relationship with the Lord make. December doesn’t define our faith in Christ.

For our families or for us.

There are 11 other months in the year. 11 other months to live out our faith in front of our children. 11 other months to pray with them. 11 other months to help them wrestle through their questions and add depth to their walk with the Lord. 11 other months to encourage them to have generous spirits.

Let’s stop putting so much pressure on this one month out of the year. Let’s be surprised at the ways we might be able to celebrate the baby in the manger without a dozen countdown calendars. Let’s give our kids some grace when they are focused more on gifts because…well…they’re kids after all.

And while we’re at it, let’s give ourselves some grace too.

Grace when we think we should feel all the warm fuzzy feelings about Christmas but we really just want to take a nap. Or have a good cry. 

Grace that reminds us that this month will soon be over and we will have a brand new year ahead of us.

A new year filled with big moments and little moments and everything in between.

A new year to draw even closer to our Savior.

My hope for you is that, as you head into this season, you will be given fresh perspective and that you will give yourself (and your family) permission to just ‘be’. ✨
✨ The first Sunday of Advent is upon us and this ✨ The first Sunday of Advent is upon us and this year I created a super simple centerpiece for my dining room that incorporates the candles we will use each of the four weeks leading up to Christmas. While we will only light one candle each week, I used more than four so that the centerpiece would look a bit more filled in. In keeping with my goal to embrace a softer approach to my decorating, this arrangement works perfectly and helps to keep our focus on the beauty and the meaning  of the Advent season. For more ideas like this, check out my previous Advent post! ✨

#advent #adventcandles #simplechristmas #wearethehomemakers
In this season of motherhood, my soul is feeling a In this season of motherhood, my soul is feeling a bit more tender. When Christmas rolls around and I no longer have wish lists that include Lego sets or dollhouses, I find that I want my home to reflect this craving for all things gentle.

So our hot cocoa station this year is much more simple and done in a neutral color palette that just subtly blends in with the rest of the decor. It still feels festive and is definitely still “user friendly” but it’s just a bit less…well…less.

And, that’s ok. It’s not that this area won’t ever again have bright colors (maybe even pops of red!) but, right now I’m happy to have things this way.

With all that is going on in the world right outside our door, my desire is for our home to truly feel like a respite. I want it to be where we come and let our guard down, our heart rates slow and to be flooded with a sense of peace in knowing that here is where we can just simply be. I want it to be a place of rest. Rest from the constant onslaught of news and information. Rest from the seemingly small struggles of school and jobs that can so often feel like big struggles.

And, most importantly, we rest in the comfort of knowing the One who is Sovereign over all and is the reason this month is so very special and sacred.

Many blessings to you dear friends as we kick off this wonderful season! ✨
Next week is first Sunday of Advent. And contrary Next week is first Sunday of Advent. And contrary to popular belief, the celebration of Advent is VERY different from just simply doing a ‘countdown to Christmas’. It’s not about having little drawers filled with candy or doors to open with prizes inside. Those things are so much fun and definitely help to build anticipation as you head closer and closer to the big day.

But Advent, from the latin word ‘adventus’ meaning ‘arrival’ or ‘appearance’ keeps the focus completely on celebrating the arrival of the King who came in the form of an infant.

This is one of our favorite family traditions and over the years I’ve figured out how to incorporate the Advent candles into my decor without using the traditional wreath. I hope this gives you some ideas and inspiration as we head into this sacred season. 🌲

#advent #adventdecoration #wearethehomemakers
Why do I start decorating before Thanksgiving? Bec Why do I start decorating before Thanksgiving? Because it’s the Saturday after and my house is almost completely ready to start the season! So I’m sitting with my coffee and just soaking it all up knowing that now I can focus on shopping, hosting and preparing our hearts for the start of Advent. The only thing left to do is get our fresh tree for the front room and then the decorating is done. 

Starting early is a gift I give to myself and I’m always grateful for it! 🌲

#simplechristmas #traditionalchristmas
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest fo “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” ~ G.K. Chesterton

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours dear friends! 🍂
Christmas has arrived in the family room where I k Christmas has arrived in the family room where I keep things simple but festive! We’ll get a fresh tree after Thanksgiving which will go in our front room bay window but this slim faux tree with its colorful ornaments tides us over for now. Which room in your home gets the Christmas treatment first? Or do you just start doing a little at a time in each room? 🎄

*pillow covers are from @jshhomeessentials
I share this recipe every year because it’s JUST I share this recipe every year because it’s JUST.THAT.GOOD! 

And I have a confession ...I’d rather have cranberry sauce smothering the turkey on my plate than gravy any day!! And this, this right here? Well it’s the best (and easiest!) cranberry sauce ever!! I eat on crackers and sandwiches and sometimes just by the spoonful. It’s so yummy! And I’m just so very thankful for all of you that I’m going to leave the recipe right here instead of making you go to the blog to get it. I promise you won’t regret having this on your Thanksgiving menu but be warned...you may find yourself up in the middle of the night sneaking some helpings of this deliciousness. Or maybe that’s just me!

Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh or frozen cranberries
2 oranges
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup white wine.

Instructions:
Wash and pick over berries, removing any that are soft. Peel and dice oranges removing any seeds. Combine all ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a full boil. Reduce heat and continue cooking until cranberries pop open and mixture is thickening.
For best flavor, prepare and let stand for several days before using.

Gobble, gobble!! 🦃
How do I want people to feel when they walk throug How do I want people to feel when they walk through my front door? That’s always at the top of my mind when I’m decorating my entry for each season, particularly at Christmastime. 

✨I want them to feel like my home is greeting them with a smile.

✨I want them to feel like this is a place where care has been given to details (but not to the point of being too stuffy or too busy or too overwhelming). 

✨I want them to feel like there is peace here.

✨I want them to feel like they are welcome…because they are. 

My home is a reflection of my heart and my heart is a reflection of the ONE for whom I live and try to honor and praise all of my days, but especially at Christmas.

How do you want people to feel when they come into your home? 

#christmasentry #simplechristmas #simplicity #wearethehomemakers
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