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July 27, 2012

It’s Inspiration Friday No. 75! Welcome!

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Hey there friends! We’re so glad you’re joining us for another week of Inspiration here at the Fence.
We started off this week sharing with you Vanessa’s post about her
Girl’s Night Out~DIY Style party 
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Paint Pan turned Beverage Cooler
And many of you asked for some of the recipes so she is sharing them here with you today!
To go along with the DIY theme, she made 2 cocktails with appropriate names.
DIY Girls' Night Cocktails

Hammer
3 oz. Malibu coconut rum, 2 oz. peach schnapps, 2 oz. 7-up: Pour into glass and fill with ice. Stir well (one serving)
Screwdriver
2 oz. vodka, 5 oz. orange juice: stir well and serve in a glass over ice (one serving)
The other recipe several of you asked about was for the little Olive Oil Cakes. They are so delicious and Vanessa substituted the thyme in the recipe with rosemary and they were just as yummy if not better! Click here for the recipe.
This party was so much fun if you are interested in hosting your own Hometalk House Party we would love to hear from you to give you more details!
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We are just so thrilled to be welcoming a new sponsor to the Fence who also happens to be a wonderful friend too! Erin from How to Nest For Less!
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Erin’s blog is just chock full of wonderful projects and ideas and she shares everything from crafts to recipes and tips and tricks.
Check out her new Craft Room/Home Office/Playroom!
And how fun is this Nature Scavenger Hunt she did with her kids?! 
She even included a Free Printable for you!
We hope you will pay Erin a visit at How to Nest for Less and tell her the girls at the Fence sent ya!
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and last, but certainly not least we’d like to announce the winner of the Lilla Rose Giveway!

CATHERINE from KINDER CUTIES
Catherine contact us through our Contact Page and we’ll put you in touch with Jackie! 

Lilla Rose is having a fabulous sale right now, be sure to go over and check out some great clearance items!

Now, let’s take a look back at some of the amazing projects shared with us last week!
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INSPIRED ROOMS

Laura from Hoosier Life Hoosier Wife shared this incredible “Big Boy Room” she created for her son. You have to check out the awesome tutorial she also shared for making that fabulous Union Jack Rug!!
Brooke from Start at Home showed off her fantastic Half-Bathroom Makeover and we are just loving the stripes and the incredible new sink and vanity!

MAKEOVERS

Jessie from Dream and Differ transformed her son’s closet into this awesome Harry Potter Hideaway! Now that is a cool mom right there!
Jenny from Days of Chalk and Chocolate gave plain ol’ drop cloths a makeover when she added smocking to the tops. This is a fabulous knock-off of a very expensive original!
 
CRAFTS and CREATIONS

Sarah and her hubby from Alderberry Hill created this incredible House Number Sign!
It provides the perfect hint of the gorgeous home that awaits at the end of the drive.
Marji of Ashbee Designs showed us how to make these lovely little lanterns hanging on her wall of branches. You should see how pretty it all looks in the evening!
 
Ariana from Dear Wallet shared this super cool project! She shows us how she made this Vintage Camera Bank and we were very impressed with how clever and creative this is!
 
OUTDOOR LIVING

Jill of Sew a Fine Seam shared beautiful photos from a recent Dinner in the Garden. We would definitely love to be invited to enjoy a gorgeous setting like this!
Now, we all know that you can find all sorts of things on Craigslist. But, has anyone ever heard of buying a pool that way?? Well, that is just what Tammy of A Walk in the Countryside and her talented husband did and look at how beautiful it looks in their backyard! You have to read more of this story to believe it!
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RECIPES and PARTIES

We think this Low Country Shrimp Boil from This Glorious Day is the perfect recipe for a Summer meal! Now if we could just eat it while sitting by the pool in the previous feature all would be right with the world!
And of course we need a drink to go with our Shrimp Boil! How about this Shirley Temple Sweet Tea from Keri at Shaken Together? Sounds like a good combo to us!
 
INSPIRING STORIES

We were so inspired last week by this post from Ginger a.k.a. Savannah Granny. In a day and age when it is so tempting to buy something new when the old version breaks, she took it upon herself to fix her washer! Frugality and determination are always inspiring in our book!

And we just loved this sweet post from Aleisha of She Calls Me Mama Leisha. She shares some of her Laundry Day Adventures and the touching lessons about motherhood that this seemingly simple chore has taught her.
 
If you were featured today (or have been featured in the past) please grab the featured at button code located 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!
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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! Please pin from the ORIGINAL SOURCE and not our blog…unless it’s one of our own creations, then by all means pin away from here…we won’t mind! 😉
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,
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 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

This Inspiration Friday Party is Sponsored By:
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Just a reminder tonight we our co-hosting the first ever HomeTalk Twitter Party! Be sure to join us, we’d love to party with you and they’ll be some great giveaways! 

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Disclaimer: At the Picket Fence may feature any of the projects linked up to Inspiration Friday in other posts or on Facebook, twitter and hometalk with all credit being given to the original source. If you would not like your projects featured please email us.

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  1. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Thanks for hosting ladies! Hope you are enjoying your Summer!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
  2. Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks again for hosting! And thank you SO much for featuring my ‘Dinner in the Garden’! It was a fun evening and beautiful stuff to photograph!!

    Reply
  3. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Y’all are early today. Trying to throw us off, huh? Great features this week and thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  5. suzyq says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Complete eye candy – love the features you chose
    Thanks so much for hosting – off to browse!
    Big hugs,
    Suzan

    Reply
  6. monsterscircus says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    My wordpress, wouldn’t make the button funtion, but I have you on my blog love Roll. Thanks for hosting and a great blog!

    Reply
  7. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    July 26, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    I am so making a beeline to those drop cloth drapes … I’m all about the drop cloth!

    🙂

    Linda

    Reply
  8. How to Nest for Less says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting again girls! Excited to be advertising on your site 🙂

    Reply
  9. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Hi Girls! I linked up an easy to make salsa that is killer! As always, thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  10. Debra @ Common Ground says

    July 26, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Hey Girlies, so many fun features to check out! just linked up, thanks for having me!

    Reply
  11. Alderberry Hill says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my House Number Sign among these other fantastic features, I’m in great company!

    Reply
    • Alderberry Hill says

      July 26, 2012 at 9:01 PM

      Oh, and thanks to for your lovely comment {smile}.

      Reply
  12. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Thanks for hosting! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  13. Honey at 2805 says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Lovely features, ladies! Thanks for always being such gracious hostesses!

    Reply
  14. keri @ shaken together says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Thanks for the sweet feature, ladies! I look forward to linking up each week 🙂

    Reply
  15. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Sorry…not sure why my cookies showed up twice! Love the features! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  16. Anita says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Wonderful features! I could certainly use that craft room!!

    Reply
  17. Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    Thanks for hosting girls – and thanks for posting early – I’m number 1!! YAY!!! 😉

    Reply
  18. Paula says

    July 26, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Love the Harry Potter closet and smocked curtains. There’s lots of creativity in blogland.

    Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  19. ~ Liz ~ says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    I see a lot of my favorites from last week in the features and also a few I missed. Thanks so much for putting on a great link up!
    Liz

    Reply
  20. Shelia says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Hi ladies! Oh, more wonderful inspirations today. I’m joining your party today and now off to drool over what the party goers have posted.
    Be a couple of sweeties,
    Shelia 🙂

    Reply
  21. Gail says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    Thanks for hosting ladies and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

    Reply
  22. Jody and Stan says

    July 26, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    I got so excited for your party I linked twice, sorry. Love all your features! Thanks for a giving a wonderful party.

    Jody

    Reply
  23. Good Time Charlie says

    July 26, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Oh how I covet that craft room!!! I want a magic organizing fairy to come to my craft/office area and clean it up and make it cute!

    Happy weekend!

    Reply
  24. Stephanie @ Ladywiththeredrocker.com says

    July 26, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting us each week! Hope you have a great weekend! 😀
    ~Stephanie

    Reply
  25. Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says

    July 26, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    Yay! Thank you for featuring my smocked drop cloth curtains! It is a thrill to be included with such amazing projects!

    Reply
  26. Stuff and Nonsense says

    July 27, 2012 at 12:41 AM

    i sure could use
    one of those girls night outs
    these days

    love all the features
    just like always

    thanks for hosting!

    alison

    Reply
  27. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    July 27, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Wishing you gals a grand weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  28. Calypso In The Country says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    Gotta say it – It’s Hammer Time! LOL! I just have to try that one, it sounds delish! Thanks for hosting!
    -Shelley

    Reply
  29. Julie says

    July 27, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    Thanks for hosting, have a great week! 🙂

    Reply
  30. SavannahGranny says

    July 27, 2012 at 3:58 AM

    Dearest Ladies, I am so honored to have been featured here. I am not able to compete with all you talented young girls. I am so excited that I could even hope to inspire.
    Thanks for all you do to promote our blogging efforts.
    Blessings, Ginger

    Reply
  31. Kathy Moody says

    July 27, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    Thank you so much for another great party!! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    July 27, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Hi Ladies!! Thank you soo much for hosting. I’m happy to be linking up this week. Have a great weekend! =)

    ~ Catie

    Reply
  33. Jen Lossing says

    July 27, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  34. Aleisha McD says

    July 27, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh! You featured me!! Thank you SOOOOO much, Sisters! When I saw the picture, I thought, “Hey! That looks like my washer!” HA HA HA! Then I thought, “Wait..a…minute….that IS my washer.” I’m so thrilled to have been featured. You just made my whole day! I LOVE your blog and your par-tay. I linked up for another week. Have a great weekend, pretty ladies! XOXOXOXOXOXO

    Reply
  35. SwedishCorner-DownUnder...Pernilla says

    July 27, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting 🙂 Wishing you a great weekend! Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

    Reply
  36. Jessie @ Dream and Differ says

    July 27, 2012 at 1:12 AM

    Sqeeee! Thanks so much for featuring my Harry Potter Hideaway! That just made my day 🙂 Have a great weekend and thanks again!

    Reply
  37. Tani@Tagana Rose says

    July 27, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Thanks for hosting this fabulous party! Hope you have a great weekend:)

    Reply
  38. Jenni@MomEssentials.Net says

    July 27, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Hi!
    Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of helathy and tasty Soda Pop Substitute: Essential Oil “Sassy” Water!
    Here’s the link:
    https://www.momessentials.net/soda-substitute-essential-oil-water/

    Reply
  39. Kelly Rowe says

    July 27, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, lovely ladies! I hope you had a fab week — and you’re gearing up for an even more fabulous weekend. HUGS!

    Reply
  40. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says

    July 27, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Thanks a bunch for hosting!

    Reply
  41. Vintage Street Designs says

    July 27, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. Hope you have a delightful weekend! ~ Blessings ~ Judy

    Reply
  42. SayNotSweetAnne says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Enjoy your weekend!

    Reply
  43. Richella says

    July 27, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Hey friends! I’m so glad to be joining you today. I’ve been out of the loop so much of July; it feels good to get back in the swing of things. Thank you for hosting what is always such a fun party!

    Reply
  44. twelve-O-eight says

    July 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting! Have a fabulous weekend 🙂

    Tanya

    Reply
  45. Telisa Van Leeuwen says

    July 27, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Oh, I am dying over that craft room!!! AND that little boys room with that rug! Amazing. Thanks for hosting again ladies!

    Reply
  46. Tammy Partin Spangler says

    July 27, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring our swimming pool and for hosting such a great linky party!

    Reply
  47. Laura, Hoosier Life Hoosier Wife says

    July 27, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my sweet boy’s room! I am thrilled to be a part of such a great group of projects and ideas!

    Reply
  48. Athena at Minerva's Garden says

    July 27, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Hi Heather and Vanessa: I appreciate you hosting the party today, and what a lovely selection of features this week–all beautiful. Take care, and have a great weekend–I’m singing with a jazz band tomorrow evening in a gazebo in a park!

    Reply
  49. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    July 27, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    I’m always amazed at your weekly features! I miss so much that’s out there… On that note, I know you gals have crazy schedules, but you’re invited to stop by and check out my impromptu Olympic link-up. Join me if you can! Have a fabulous weekend.

    Reply
  50. Dear Wallet, says

    July 28, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring my project, I’m honored to be considered among those fabulous projects! You guys are wonderful for hosting, have a great weekend!

    Reply
  51. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    July 28, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting. Great features this week.

    Reply
  52. catherine says

    July 28, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    I won, oh my, what a wonderful surprise! I never win which is probably why I skipped right over that announcement or more likely, I was too enamored of all the beautiful inspiring photos you posted.

    Thank you again,
    Catherine

    Reply
  53. Four Marrs and One Venus says

    July 29, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Alright you two! Are you ready?! Are you ready to get out groove on?? I brought “The Rug” so let’s cut it up! Meet me out in 5!

    Reply
  54. Lån Penge Hurtigt says

    July 31, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    The other recipe several of you asked about was for the little Olive Oil Cakes. They are so delicious and Vanessa substituted the thyme in the recipe with rosemary and they were just as yummy if not better.

    Reply
  55. trattorie milano says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Love ladders and have a couple that want to do something different with them … You gave such great ideas.

    Reply
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    August 19, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    This is my first time pay a visit at here and i
    am really happy to read everthing at single place.

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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! 🙌🏻
The lilacs are coming! The lilacs are coming! This The lilacs are coming! The lilacs are coming! This is what I’m thinking (and sometimes saying out loud) every time I pass my dining room window and see my lilac tree bursting forth. I should probably just go full Paul Revere and ring a bell while I shout the news for all to hear. I’m sure my family would love that!

Lilac season is so bittersweet because it’s over way too soon but, fortunately, I’ve figured out how to capture the deliciousness of the fragrance by making my own lilac scented room spray. It’s SO simple!

Directions: Fill spray bottle with 50/50 ratio of water to vodka.

Add 12 drops of lilac oil. Give it a shake, spray and if the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add a few more drops of lilac oil.

This sweet little project was first featured in my book Life in Season and is definitely one of my favorites.

Have the lilacs started blooming where you live?
The cherry blossoms on the tree in our backyard ar The cherry blossoms on the tree in our backyard are at their peak and I’m here for it!
It’s time for another #tiptuesday! One of the gr It’s time for another #tiptuesday! One of the greatest joys of this stage in my parenting journey is getting to see the results of the years spent pouring into my children. The worry, the sleepless nights, praying, questioning our decisions and learning to trust in the Lord Who loves them even more than we do. We definitely didn’t do everything right, but what an an amazing experience it is to watch them become these incredible teens/young adults. My tip this week might seem simple, but I believe it can make a major difference in the lives of our children, in our homes and maybe, just maybe, in the culture too. 🌸
It was the most glorious day to celebrate my best It was the most glorious day to celebrate my best friend! Oregon came through with perfect weather for my wonderful husband’s birthday and we made the most of it by taking the convertible to our favorite winery and soaking up the sunshine, yummy food and wine. Then we had a lovely time celebrating with family at our home. Robb is truly the most amazing husband and father and all around incredible man. He loves and leads us well so it’s such a joy to get to honor him on his special day. 🎂

“The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good.” Matthew 12:35
It’s time for another #tiptuesday! Today I’m s It’s time for another #tiptuesday! Today I’m sharing with you two critical things to determine if you want to create order in your home which leads to a much more peaceful experience for everyone. As a recovering perfectionist, this has been one of my greatest lessons and I hope it encourages you today! 🍃
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