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August 17, 2012

It’s Inspiration Friday No. 78! Welcome!

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Well, call us crazy (which we’re sure you already do!), but we can’t believe that it’s already time for another Inspiration Friday! Where did this week go?

Did you get a chance to read Heather’s post, “10 Commandments of Blogging“?
We hope you will take some time to check it out as we know that navigating this crazy world of Blogging can be a challenge. And it’s our desire to make our little corner of it the best it can be!

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Before we get ready to par-tay, it’s time for us to announce the winner of the fabulous Giveaway of this beautiful pillow from the lovely Linda at Drop Cloth Designs and the blog It All Started With Paint!

Union Jack Pillow - 16 x 16
And the winner is….
ANDREA
from
Our Blue Front Door!!
Congratulations Andrea!
We’ll be in contact regarding redeeming your fantastic prize.

Now, let’s jump into the party and check out some of the awesome Features from last week!

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INSPIRED ROOMS

Debbie from Visual Eye Candy showed off this fantastic Girly Glam Office and we think it definitely looks like a space we could get used to working in!

We were so excited to hear that Linda from Coastal Charm recently had her gorgeous seaside condo featured in Condo Owner magazine! Congratulations Linda!

Kristie from Market Nine Studio shared her gorgeous studio space with us and we can definitely see how this would inspire her to come up with some of her beautiful creations!


MAKEOVERS

We just love this Kitchen Makeover shared with us by Cloches and Lavender. The espresso finish on the cabinets looks so rich and elegant!

 
Christie from Ma Nouvelle Mode shared a makeup and hair makeover with her Day to Night Transformation and we are now ready for our hubbies to take us out for
Date Night so we can try this ourselves!

Gail from Gail’s Decorative Touch definitely put her special “touch” on these baskets! She gave plain bushel baskets a makeover and turned them into these beauties.

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CRAFTS and CREATIONS

It’s back to school time and this Crayon Wreath shared with us by Laura from A Mrs. in the Making is a darling way to help celebrate the occasion!

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Kathie from Krafty Kat shared these Plastic Spoon Roses…huh? Plastic Spoon Roses? You betcha! Now go on over and see how she made them because this is one cool project!

Plastic Spoon Rose In Cup
Gail from Bible Love Notes showed us how she made this Kitchen Booth using Ikea Ottomans. This is a fantastic idea and you will have to check out how she and her husband created this!


RECIPES and PARTIES
Summer is still in full swing and this Watermelon Granita recipe shared with us by Nicole at Wonky Wonderful sounds like the perfect way to cool off on a hot day!

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Carolyn from Homework shared this recipe for Quinoa Tomato Salad Bites and while these look absolutely delicious we also know that quinoa has many health benefits too. That’s a win win!

Jourdan from Little Yellow Barn was able to score the “secret” recipe to these Magnolia Bakery Whoopie Pies. Can’t you understand just by looking at them why you would want to yell “whoopie” when you take that first bite?


INSPIRING STORIES

Erin from Just Grand shared with us an absolutely incredible charitable organization called “100 Women Who Care” and we would love to have you go over and read this post to learn more about this simple, yet so powerful idea!

 
Amanda from Chaos and Coffee shared with us from her heart about how her faith has grown and changed as she has watched her adorable daughters grow and change. And how a car accident reminded her of just how precious life truly is! 
 

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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

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  1. suzyq says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Sorry – don’t know I linked ” anne of green gables twice ” can you delete one of them?
    I cannot believe the features this week – absolutely amazing!
    Thanks so much for hosting – and have a wonderful wknd!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

    Reply
  2. Janette - The2Seasons says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Thanks for hosting. I hope you enjoy our coconut cream pie recipe.

    Reply
  3. Anita says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Wow, so that is a “real” kitchen makeover…just beautiful!! Thanks for hosting girls!!!

    Reply
  4. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Thanks for the party! Carolyn’s Quinoa Tomato Salad is brilliant!!! I hope you have a fabulous weekend! Xo, Aimee

    Reply
  5. monsterscircus says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting! You girls know how to throw a party 🙂 really love the kitchen makeover, what a project!!! Have a wondeful weekend

    Reply
  6. Laura from Top This Top That says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Hi guys! glad I can join up this week. Hope you are having a great week!

    Reply
  7. Erin~Just*Grand says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my post on 100 Women Who Care. It is an amazing and powerful fundraising tool and I am so happy to share it with everyone! Your features look wonderful. I can’t wait to start clicking on them. So inspiring!

    Reply
  8. Leslie says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Hey Girls! I’m glad I can join up this Friday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and thank you for hosting. 🙂
    Blessings,
    Leslie

    Reply
  9. Ruby Jean says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Oh those, Plastic Spoon Flowers look, AMAZING!!!! Great features. Thanks for hosting us again Ladies. Have a Blessed rest of the week!!!
    Angelina

    Reply
  10. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Fantastic features – it is always so fun to find new bloggers – so many inspiring posts! I appreciate you hosting,
    Kathy

    Reply
  11. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    These are really great features! Thanks so much for hosting each week!

    Reply
  12. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Thanks for hosting ladies!!!!

    Reply
  13. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Thank you, my lovely friends! Love your features this week and am bummed I missed out on the giveaway for that fabulous pillow! So cool! xoxo

    Reply
  14. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks for the party!

    Reply
  15. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Fabulous features, girls. Thanks for hosting each week.

    Reply
  16. Pam - @diy Design Fanatic says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Amazing features this week. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  17. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    Oh, I really have to check out those plastic spoon flowers as well as a few more of your fabulous features. As always, thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  18. Nicole {WonkyWonderful} says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks for featuring my Watermelon Granita – I really appreciate it! What an Awesome way to end my week. Also, thanks for hosting the linkup – I hope you both have a wonderful weekend 🙂

    Reply
  19. Nici - Posed Perfection says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting this great party. Loved your features! Have a wonderful week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
  20. SwedishCorner-DownUnder...Pernilla says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Thanks for hosting, ladies 🙂 Great features – amazing inspiration!
    Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

    Reply
  21. Molly Danielle says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    Thank you for hosting again this week.

    Have a great weekend,
    Molly

    Reply
  22. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Hello ladies,
    WOW…you have made my day!!! It was so very sweet of y’all to feature my feature in the Condo Owner magazine. I always have lots of fun here meeting new friends, so thanks a bunch for the feature and hosting this great party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  23. Jody and Stan says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Thanks Ladies for a wonderful party. Love all the features!

    Jody

    Reply
  24. Alderberry Hill says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Thanks for the fun party gals, happy Friday!

    Reply
  25. Kathy Moody says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    Thank you so much for another awesome party! Love the amazing features!! 🙂

    Reply
  26. Jana@Transformations From the Heart says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Great features~Those plastic spoon roses are just to die for. Love them!
    Thanks so much for hosting again this week~Have a fabulous weekend.

    Reply
  27. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Love the features! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  28. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    August 17, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Great features girls, thanks so much for hosting! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  29. Gail Purath says

    August 17, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring my booth. I feel honored. Bless you, Gail

    Reply
  30. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Thank you for hosting this week. Very much appreciated.
    Joy

    Reply
  31. FABBY'S LIVING says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Love the features. Thank you for hosting once again a fun party. Hugs,
    FABBY

    Reply
  32. RaNaeLuvsEwes says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting I am new to twitter and pinterest but just started following ATPF there. I hope u both have great weekends.
    RaNae

    Reply
  33. Four Marrs and One Venus says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Another Awesome Party Ladies- thank you so so much for hosting! Have a great weekend!
    Jen

    Reply
  34. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Hi, Girls! So glad to be partying with you this week. Heather, I truly enjoyed reading your 10 Blogging Commandments. Thanks for so eloquently putting those thoughts together.

    Reply
  35. Kerry Rossow says

    August 17, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Woohoo! Party time with the sisters! Thanks for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

    Reply
  36. Meegan Fast says

    August 16, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Oh my goodness! Amazing features, amazing, party, and an amazing week for you two!! How awesome is that!!!
    Thanks for hosting each week! It is SO much fun to be here and share with you. But, most of all to gain inspiration!!
    Have another amazing week!
    Meegan

    Reply
  37. Jenni@MomEssentials.Net says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Hi!
    Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of healthy, tasty and delicious Fruit Drink: Power Nutrition In A Cup!

    Here’s the link:https://www.momessentials.net/fruit-drink-power-nutrition-in-a-cup/

    Reply
  38. Jenni@MomEssentials.Net says

    August 17, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Hi!
    Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of tasty and delicious
    Healthy Peanutty Cookies!
    Here’s the link:https://www.momessentials.net/healthy-peanutty-cookies/

    Reply
  39. Paula says

    August 17, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks for hosting the party. Great features this week! I really want to make some plastic spoon flowers after seeing them featured here.

    Reply
  40. Debbie {Visual Eye Candy} says

    August 17, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Thanks for featuring my office! Also thanks for hosting such a great party, can’t wait to go visit the other features.

    Reply
  41. Tani@Tagana Rose says

    August 17, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Have a great weekend:)

    Reply
  42. allisamazing says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  43. Market Nine home says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Thank you so much for including my studio in your features this Friday! I love your blog and all the helpful information that you publish for the blogging community!

    Reply
  44. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Thank you for hosting! Wishing you a grand weekend! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  45. Lynn @ UpCountry Olio says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Darn! I didn’t win. I guess it’s time I hopped on over to Linda’s Etsy shop and got one myself. I love her pillows! Thanks for all you do to make this a super fun linky!

    Reply
  46. melissa @ daisymaebelle.com says

    August 17, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I am about to go read the “10 Commandments!” I am still fairly new to blog world and love to learn from others! Thanks for sharing what you have learned along the way! Life to the full, Melissa

    Reply
  47. Stephanie Hill says

    August 17, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Thanks for hosting us again! Hope you have a happy weekend! 😀

    ~Stephanie @ LadyWithTheRedRocker.com

    Reply
  48. Amanda says

    August 17, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Wow!! Thank you so much for featuring my post!! It has been one of the highlights of my day today! Thank you also for this opportunity to share with and get to know other amazing people. I am so thankful that I can share our story with others. Have a great day!! 🙂
    Amanda

    Reply
  49. Ivy and Elephants says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    Great features! Thanks for hosting this great party!

    Paula

    Reply
  50. twelve-O-eight says

    August 18, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting ladies! I love te features, the glam office from Visual Eye Candy is wonderful

    xoxo, Tanya

    Reply
  51. CAS says

    August 18, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party! You two are so awesome, & I’m so happy for you for the wonderful things that have happened & will continue to happen for you. It’s just so much fun knowing the two of you!

    CAS

    Reply
  52. Good Time Charlie says

    August 18, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    I’ve got nothing this week…..But I love your features, oh my, those plastic spoon roses. I tried this project a while back and I wasn’t quite so successful. These are just gorgeous. Hope you are enjoying your August. It is so HOT here, and my kids are in school. It feels like something is wrong with the order of things!

    Reply
  53. Billig Bredbånd says

    August 22, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Pay money for one of Dawn’s original water colors for my mom for Christmas. It is of a little red bird in the snow. has dementia but still knows and can still enjoy life. She loved it. It hangs in her room where she spends most of her time. It was the perfect gift. you for sharing about this talented artist.

    Reply

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