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November 2, 2012

It’s Inspiration Friday No. 88! Welcome!

Wowee! How can it be November??? Wasn’t it just summer?
Don’t get us wrong!

We LOVE this time of the year and we have lots of fun things in store for you all but…whew…time is flying!
Can we get an Amen?

Before we get to the Features from last week’s fabulous party, we wanted to share with you what has been happening around the Fence this week.

First, before we get Inspiration Friday underway, we want to let all of our friends and fellow bloggers affected by Hurricane Sandy to know they are in our thoughts and prayers! We know many of you are still without power and may be reading this days from now.  Just know we are thinking of you and praying for safety for your families and restoration for your communities!

So, have you noticed things looking a bit different?
Well, we finally bit the bullet and made the switch to WordPress!

We want to say a huge thank you again to Kristi from Addicted 2 Decorating who made this such a seamless transition for us. If you are looking to do this with your own blog we highly recommend this talented gal!

We also welcomed a NEW SPONSOR to the Fence this week:

Leen The Graphics Queen

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Here you will find so many awesome Decorative Vinyl Decals.

Just take a look:

Merry Christmas Wall or Door Decal
Christmas Blessings Vinyl Decal

There are so many more to choose from and we would love it if you would pay Leen The Graphics Queen a visit and tell her the girls at the Fence sent ya!

We are entering into the season of Giving Thanks and today (Thursday) Vanessa is helping to kick off an amazing series called “An Attitude of Gratitude” put together by Kristin from Simply Klassic Home.

 

Here’s what else we’ve been up to!

This week our Regular Contributor Julie shared with you some incredible recipes in her post From Tree to Table. We just love having Julie as apart of our Picket Fence team and we so appreciate you welcoming her!

 

Next, we shared with you some fantastic highlights from the Thanksgiving Traditions Linky Party which is still going strong! There is still plenty of time to join in the fun and share your own Thanksgiving Inspiration with us.

And, yesterday Heather showed off a gorgeous necklace from the talented Tahra of Designs by Tahra.

As a special treat to our At The Picket Fence readers, Tahra is offering 10% off during November for buying Christmas!

Just use tahra10 at checkout.

Now, let’s get to some Features from last week’s party shall we?

 

INSPIRED ROOMS

Jen from City Farmhouse gave her kitchen a fresh (and non-permanent!) look with these fantastic Contact Paper Stripes!

 Anna from Ask Anna did a beautiful job making over her entry and creating much needed storage space!

Board and Batten Entryway (1)

INSPIRED MAKEOVERS

Jody from Rooted in Thyme gave a chandelier a fresh look just in time for Autumn and the results are wonderful!

Holly from Down to Earth Style gave her builder grade mantel a rustic makeover for only $40 and a little elbow grease!

INSPIRED CRAFTS AND CREATIONS

Autumn from It’s Always Autumn showed us how she made this J.Crew Knock-Off outfit and while it is adorable we think her darling daughter definitely makes it that much cuter!

 Dear Emmeline showed off this stunning hand-built Weathered Wood Bed as well as some awesome techniques for achieving this look.

Judy from DIY By Design showed us how to make these adorable Clay Owl Napkin Rings and we think they are perfect for gracing a Thanksgiving table.

INSPIRED RECIPIES

Lindsey from Todd & Lindsey Creating shared with us this recipe for Pumpkin Pecan Cinnamon Rolls.

We’re thinking we might need a nap after having these!

Carolyn from homework made these sweet (pun intended!) Chocolate Tea Bag Tags and we’re thinking we might just skip right over the tea to get to this treat!

 

Aimee from Barns & Noodles showed us how to make the perfect Muffaletta Sandwich and we know our husbands are going to be begging us to make them this!

  

 

INSPIRED FALL DECOR

Lisa from Take 6 shared her beautiful Dining Room dressed up for Thanksgiving and including so many lovely details.

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 Lynn from UpCountry Olio showed off her gorgeous Fall Porch which is easy on the eyes and the budget!

 

Trisha from The Sweet Survival showed us how to make this simply beautiful Harvest Circle Felt Leaf Pillow.

 

Chelsea from Making Home Base showed us how to make this darling Pumpkin Applique Onesie…ummm…does the beyond adorable baby come with it Chelsea? She’s one cute punkin’!

 

We think the “Wicked Witch of the West” would definitely approve of this fabulous Fall Stocking shared with us by Jourdan of Little Yellow Barn!

 INSPIRING STORIES

As part of her wonderful series, 31 Days of Creative Caring , Susan from My Place to Yours shared how she created this “Blessing Book” for her husband and reminded him of just how much she loves and cherishes him!

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!
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. Thank you! Don’t forget to follow us on Pinterest where we also pin each week’s Inspiration Friday Features. 

 

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. Kim says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Super features. That baby is just the cutest. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  2. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Great inspiration! Thanks for hosting, ladies! Hope you have a great weekend.
    xo, Andrea

    Reply
  3. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Thanks for hosting Heather and Vanessa 🙂

    Reply
  4. Erin @ How to Nest for Less says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting again girls. Such wonderful inspiration this week! Love that mantel from Down to Earth Style 😉

    Reply
  5. Sherry says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    November has gotten here quickly this year! Thank you for hosting and for joining me at HSH!
    Sherry

    Reply
  6. Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  7. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Great features ladies…luv that neat looking headboard.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  8. Anna says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Wow, thank you so much for the feature friends! Happy November!!! 🙂
    Anna

    Reply
  9. Shari @ Turnstyle Vogue says

    November 1, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Wow! Some great picks this week. Thanks for hosting 🙂

    Reply
  10. FABBY says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    So many nice features to visit. Thanks for hosting yet, another great party at, Inspiration Friday. Enjoy your weekend.
    FABBY

    Reply
  11. Rosemary says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    You always have such great features. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  12. Debbie says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Hi! This is my first visit to your blog. I found you over at Stuff & Nonsense. I love that you’re two sisters…I have a sister too. What fun to have a blog together! And I really enjoyed the features you picked last week. Thanks so much for hosting, and have a great week!
    Debbie

    Reply
    • Heather & Vanessa says

      November 1, 2012 at 5:41 PM

      Welcome Debbie! So glad to have you joining us this week!

      Heather

      Reply
  13. laura@Top This Top That says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    how sweet is that baby!! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Martina says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Great features girls, thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  15. Moni ~ Zu Haus at Home says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Thanks for hosting this fun party….have a great weekend!

    Reply
  16. Monsterscircus says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Hi girls! Happy november, thank you for hosting and have a great weekend!

    Reply
  17. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting ladies! Happy November!

    Reply
  18. Anita says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Great features again girls! Thanks for hosting, and yes time is flying:-)

    Reply
  19. Nici ~ Posed Perfection says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. Hope you have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
  20. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:28 PM

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

    Reply
  21. K Coake says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Happy November!

    Reply
  22. Richella @ Imparting Grace says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Your features are always so good! Y’all attract some wonderful links to this party. 🙂
    The new site looks wonderful. I hope you’re enjoying working on WordPress. I’m proud of how y’all have grown!!

    Reply
  23. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Oh ladies! You are so sweet. Thanks so much for featuring my pumpkin appliqué onesie!

    Reply
  24. debra says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Thanks for hostessing! I DID buy Better Homes and Gardens last week 🙂 And NOW my mom understands blog-land because I could explain to her that Print-Land pays attention to Blog-Land 🙂 that was fun…she had the magazine already and I was sending her to your page and she loved it : )

    Reply
  25. Suzan says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    What AMAZING features!!! Thanks so much for hosting such a great party!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

    Reply
  26. Debra@CommonGround says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Hi Gals, just linked up, love love that wonderful pillow with the leaf applique. thanks for hosting, and have a great weekend!

    Reply
  27. Anne says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Awesome features! Thank you for hosting!
    xx
    Anne

    Reply
  28. angela says

    November 1, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    you blog is getting cut off i do not see the hole blog. i do not know if you can do something or if i am the only one.

    Reply
  29. Kathy Moody says

    November 1, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting! Love the awesome features. Happy Friday!

    Reply
  30. Ashley says

    November 1, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!!

    Reply
  31. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Thanks SO MUCH for hosting! And for the awesome feature…you are the best and I’m loving your contributor, too! Have a great weekend! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  32. Sue says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Every week there is just so many more innovative posts from talented people! I wish I had more time to visit them all. 🙂 Sue

    Reply
  33. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    There are always so many great features…but my heart stopped at the cute “pumpkin onesie baby”….sooo adorable!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!!!

    Reply
  34. Jen O'Brien says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Thank you so much ladies! After the week that we have had here in NY what a nice distraction and compliment:)!

    Reply
  35. Judy says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my clay napkin ring holders. We got cable/internet back about an hour ago – YAY!!! Yours was the first blog I visited. So happy life is getting a little bit back to normal. Thanks again.

    Reply
  36. Mary Light says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Hi! I recently bought the kindle fire HD and I am not able to see your whole page in my viewer. I do not know if there is something I can do or it is just not possible. Sad face!!!! BTW I read a lot of blogs and yours is the only one
    that is like that.

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  37. Mary Light says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    I should mention that it is only the Inspiration Friday that I can’t see row 5 with the kindle fire hd. The only time I can see it is when I open the keyboard to type this comment!

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  38. Liz Fourez says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Hi Ladies! Another amazing party! Thanks for hosting : )

    Love Always,
    Liz

    Reply
  39. Trisha says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my harvest felt pillow!!

    Reply
  40. Carol says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Heather & Vanessa! Great features from last week.

    Reply
  41. Chelsea @ Making Home Base says

    November 2, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    Ah ladies! Thank you SO much for the feature 🙂

    Reply
  42. Tani@Tagana Rose says

    November 2, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Thanks again for hosting another fabulous party Heather & Vanessa! Hope you both have a wonderful weekend:)

    Reply
  43. Vanessa says

    November 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Hi, Heather and Vanessa

    Thank you for hosting this awesome party!

    Vanessa

    Reply
  44. Mimi says

    November 2, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting. I love that black door with the words Merry Christmas. Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  45. Lindsey says

    November 2, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Thanks for featuring our Cinnamon Rolls! 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  46. Kristin says

    November 2, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    What a great party! This is my first time visiting and I will for sure be back! Thanks!
    Kristin

    Reply
    • Heather & Vanessa says

      November 2, 2012 at 12:04 PM

      Welcome Kristin! We love to have new party guests at Inspiration Friday, so glad you could join us!

      Heather

      Reply
  47. Stuff and Nonsense says

    November 2, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    so much
    scrumptious loveliness
    to take in
    (love that lil punkin!)

    thanks for hosting girls!

    {alison}

    Reply
  48. Michele (Finch Rest) says

    November 2, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Amazing features – love the gratitude party ideas, and thank you for hosting!
    Have a blessed and wonderful weekend, you two!

    Reply
  49. val says

    November 2, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Whoa….number 88? Where has the time gone? That is totally awesome. I’m so very proud of you ladies.

    Reply
  50. leslie harris says

    November 2, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Wow, you are two popular ladies. I just linked up at #334!!! Oh well, better late than never.
    And I can’t believe the amazing posts I’m seeing here. Thanks for making it all happen each week. Have a great weekend.
    Leslie (aka Gwen Moss)

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  51. Tanya says

    November 2, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Hi pretty ladies! Thank you so much for hosting such an awesome party. I’ve got the coffee on and I am ready to look at some of these fantastic posts 🙂

    xoxo, Tanya

    Reply
  52. Lynn Wood says

    November 2, 2012 at 8:05 PM

    Wow! Thanks so much for the feature on my front porch!
    It was so fun to see your feature in BH&G this month! Way to go!! You two are the real deal!!
    ~Lynn

    Reply
  53. LittleOwlCrunchyMomma says

    November 2, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

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    Easy, yummy, delish!

    <3

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  54. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    November 2, 2012 at 10:46 PM

    Thank you girls for hosting this great party! Life to the full, Melissa

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    November 3, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    So much inspiration…thanks for the Party!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Cindy

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  56. kelley @ Miss Information says

    November 3, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    Thanks for hosting and Heather it was so great meeting you at the Country Living Fair! Have a great weekend!

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    November 3, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring our new bed! I’m linking up the plans this week so if anyone is interested in making one for themselves you know where to find them! 🙂

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    Great features! Thank you for hosting! Hope you gals are having a great weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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Our first ‘laundry room’ wasn’t actually a r Our first ‘laundry room’ wasn’t actually a room at all. The 20+ year old washer and dryer we inherited after we got married was hooked up in the garage of our small townhouse. Our second ‘laundry room’ was an improvement because it was actually INSIDE the house but it was in our family room behind bifold doors.

So when we moved into this home 15 years ago I literally jumped up and down when I saw this real laundry room. Never mind that it had dated counters and an old stained sink. It was an actual room!

We made minor updates to it over the years but other, more visible, spaces took priority so we spent our resources on beautifying those.

But, last summer, we finally had new counters installed and made a few more updates that have completely transformed this room. 

Now, it’s almost a joy to do the laundry…almost! 😉

For more photos and details head on over to my website using the link in my bio.
“In you, LORD my God, I put my trust. I trust in “In you, LORD my God, I put my trust.
I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me.

No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.

Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths.

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.

Remember, LORD, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old.”

Psalm 25:1-6
Ronald Reagan famously said that “all great chan Ronald Reagan famously said that “all great change in America begins at the dinner table.” I think this is true for everyone worldwide. You simply can’t put a value on the importance of gathering together for a meal with those you love. But, sometimes, we can struggle with getting the conversations flowing. So for this #tiptuesday, I’m sharing some tools we’ve used in our home. 🍃
There is just something about the combination of l There is just something about the combination of lemon and honey. It’s rustic yet fancy, sweet yet tart, spring-like yet comforting on a cold winters day. 

And that’s why this is hands down one of my favorite recipes! I decided to take a basic tea cake and turn it into a loaf of sweet, tart, simple yet fancy goodness and the only thing bad about it was how quickly it disappeared!

🍋You can find the recipe by following the link in my bio 🍯
“Have regular hours for work and play; make each “Have regular hours for work and play; make each day both useful and pleasant, and prove that you understand the worth of time by employing it well.” (Louisa May Alcott).

The sun is shining and it’s the perfect day to photograph our laundry room which got a bit of a makeover. This space is definitely useful as it bears the brunt of everyone tromping through it all day long but I think I’ve managed to make it pleasant as well. One of my greatest realizations in my homemaking journey was when I recognized that those two things weren’t mutually exclusive. In fact, it’s the pleasant that enhances the useful and vice versa.

I’ll have the rest of the makeover reveal on my website soon but I just couldn’t resist sharing a sneak peek with you today! 🌿
A little bit of snow and ice leading to a two hour A little bit of snow and ice leading to a two hour school delay and then a little bit of sunshine followed by fog. That’s how our Valentines Day began!

I’m so thankful for my cozy home and my loves who live here with me and I can’t wait to spoil them a bit tonight. We don’t go crazy on Valentine’s Day but I try to still make it sweet even if it’s simple. 💕

Do you celebrate at your house? What’s your favorite treat?
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