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November 9, 2012

It’s Inspiration Friday No. 89! Welcome!

 Wow-wee! It’s been crazy around here At The Picket Fence this week! Up first we want to share that BOTH picket fence gals have two guest posts today and tomorrow! Heather was so honored to be guest posting today on BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN’S Style Spotter Blog about her experience having her kitchen in Better Homes and Gardens this month.

Vanessa has her first contributor post going up tomorrow for FOLK MAGAZINE Blog! You won’t want to miss this holiday fashion post given by the cutest model ever…and we aren’t one bit bias.

 Be sure you subscribe to the FOLK Magazine Blog so you can keep updated on all of the fabulous content from an amazing group of contributors!

We also want to announce SEVERAL new sponsors here At The Picket Fence! It’s time to start thinking about that holiday shopping, why not shop small business and shop online from the comfort of your home.  That’s a WIN-WIN!

Where you can get beautiful Custom Home Decor for the holidays!

Old Barn Rescue Company offers beautiful up-cycled signs like these!

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Bel Monili offers one of a kind pieces using upcycled vintage jewelry and materials!

 Knick of Time offers Vintage Good for the Uniquely Style Home

 INSPIRED ROOMS

Take a look at the gorgeous office from Jennifer at Dimples and Tangles. Doesn’t it look like it belongs in a magazine?!

 

 

We adore this beautiful kitchen from Anne at White Lace Cottage and think she did an amazing job adding loads of charm and character.

 

 

You just have to see the “Before” of this room to appreciate the transformation! This beautiful Laundry Room Reveal comes to us courtesy of Debbie from Me and My DIY.

INSPIRED MAKEOVERS

 

Jean, of The Country Home, shared her DIY Checkered Board Floor Makeover. They provide a full tutorial so you can recreate this fabulous floor yourself! Amazing!

How beautiful are these made-over Vintage Dining Room Bookshelves from Minerva’s Garden?! You won’t believe the “Before!”

 

 

Adelaide of Meg and Mum’s took this Roadside Rubbish to Royalty, when she made-over this roadside find!

 

 

INSPIRED CRAFTS AND CREATIONS
Rust the great enemy of so many but the friend of every vintage crafter! We love the look of old and adding a touch of rust to new items is a great way to get it! KerryAnne, of Shabby Art Boutique, shares a great, safe rusting recipe with us!
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Felt! Flannel! Velvet! Oh My! Melissa, of Redfly Creations,  created this lovely “floral”  arrangement out of these gorgeous textiles!

 

Rita May of May Days showed us how to make this Wine Cork Mirror to display over your bar!

 

INSPIRED TIPS AND TRICKS

 

Rebecca of You Are Talking Too Much, shares a quick an easy way to make our tiled surfaces sparkle! Something we can all use with the onslaught of company during the holidays!

 

Aimee from It’s Overflowing shares some great Outfit Selecting Tips for those upcoming Holiday Family Pictures!

 

INSPIRED RECIPES and PARTIES

 

This Butternut Squash Puff from Jo-Ann of A Pretty Life in the Suburbs would make a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal!


These Mini Hot Cocoa Cookie Trifles with Biscoff Whipped Cream  from Leslie at The Cozy Little Kitchen would make the perfect conclusion to any fall meal!

 

 

 

Ashley of Cherished Bliss shares this easy Homemade Microwave Kettle Corn recipe, a perfect fall treat for your family!

 

Homemade Kettle Corn {Microwaveable} // via Cherishedbliss.com #snack #popcorn
INSPIRED HOLIDAYS

 

 This gorgeous Fall Display and Free “Give Thanks” Banner Printable from Simplicity in the South, is a beautiful way to usher in this season of Thanks!

 

 

 

We love this gorgeous ruffled Tree Skirt from Todd and Lindsey Creating that was upcycled from an old tree skirt! Includes full tutorial!

 

 

We adore the elegance and simplicity of this Easy Bling Pumpkin from Heather of Setting Four Four!

 

 

We love these “thrift store” upcycled Sweater Christmas Trees from One More Time to Celebrate!

 

 


INSPIRING STORIES

 

Jeanne over at  juNxtaposition shared her experience as a vendor at the Atlanta Country Living Fair and Heather got the privilege of finally meeting this talented sponsor of ours! We had such a blast hanging out and having dinner together. Head over to Jeanne’s post to see all of the gorgeous items from the Fair!

 

 

Our friend Allison, from Stuff and Nonsense, is sharing the wonderful ministry of Operation Christmas Child.  One we both support each year! November 12-19 is the Collection Period! Read Allison’s post to see how YOU can help!

 

 

 

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. Nici ~ Posed Perfection says

    November 8, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Hope y’all have a great week.
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
  2. Jo-Anna says

    November 8, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my Butternut Squash Puff!! Have a great rest of the week!
    Jo-Anna

    Reply
  3. Ashley says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks for featuring my popcorn : ) Have a fantastic weekend!!

    Reply
  4. Michal says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Tons of eye candy and sweet links. Can’t wait to check them all out.

    Reply
  5. Monsterscircus says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Girls!
    Thank you so much for hosting, and Thanks for all the wonderful crafty links, going to explore them when it’s finale weekend. Have a greate one!

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Fab features as always, girls. I need to check out a couple of them that are new to me. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  7. Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! What a great bunch of features!

    Reply
  8. FABBY says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Great features, I have to visit a couple! Thank you for hosting yet, another terrific party at, Inspiration Friday. Big hugs,
    FABBY

    Reply
  9. Dru (The Farmer's Daughter) says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Truly and honor that you featured my Checkerboard Floor! Thanks you so much! All the features were wonderful!
    Dru @ The Country Farm Home

    Reply
  10. Athena at Minerva's Garden says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Hello ladies: Thank you so much for hosting the inspirational party for us today, and a special thank you for featuring our bookcase before and after! It made my day 🙂 I hope to get out in the garden in a bit and get winter salad greens covered and some geraniums potted up to bring inside–weather reports are saying it might freeze on Saturday night. Take care, and have a fantastic and fun weekend!

    Reply
  11. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Good stuff, sisters! I just adore those sweater trees, there doesn’t seem to be any end to what can be made from a thrift store sweater 🙂 Congrats on your new gig! And thanks for hosting us every week.
    xo, Andrea

    Reply
  12. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Wonderful features from last week…so many creative makeovers and recipes…..Thanks for hosting…and have a great weekend Heather and Vanessa!!!

    Reply
  13. Judy says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. You always have the most beautiful features. I’m off to check out a few in more detail.

    Reply
  14. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Thanks for the fantastic party, have a great weekend!
    alderberryhill@nl.rogers.com

    Reply
  15. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Love that checkered floor!! Thanks so much for hosting, ladies!

    Reply
  16. Kristin says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Oooh … I LOVE that kitchen! I’m going to have to go check out how they did the island cabinets!!! Thanks for hosting such a fun party!

    Kristin

    Reply
  17. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:26 PM

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

    Reply
  18. Paula@SweetPea says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party. Even when I don’t participate, I enjoy browsing through your features.

    Glad your WP transition went smoothly. I’m thinking about moving to WP but am a bit scared on the change!

    Reply
  19. Sherry says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Fabulous features as always! Congratulations on the FOLK magazine contribution. It looks like a very good publication. I ordered my Christmas issue. Hope to see you in it! Thanks for hosting and for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

    Reply
  20. Anne says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my kitchen! And thank you so much for hosting too! I linked up but I think I may have linked up my blog and not my post in number 99 you can delete it if you want.I apologize for that!
    xx
    Anne

    Reply
  21. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I came to link up and was so surprised to see my office featured! Thank you! What fabulous features today- I want to check out every one and think I’ll be browsing through them for the rest of the evening!

    Reply
  22. Vesna says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting.What a great bunch of features!
    Have a lovely weekend! Hugs!

    Reply
  23. Sherry says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Hi Ladies, Thanks so much hosting and for all the inspiration. I’ll be checking out your guest post though I know they are wonderful.
    Take care. xoxo, Sherry

    Reply
  24. Carol says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Thank you so very much for hosting!

    Reply
  25. Debra@CommonGround says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    oh wow, those angel wings are amazing!! just linked up, thanks for hosting, gals!

    Reply
  26. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Thank you for featuring my rust recipes and for hosting a fabulous party each week.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

    Reply
  27. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Thanks for hosting and for the great feature! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  28. Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Hey gals, thanks again for hosting every week! I just realized I linked up the same thing I did a couple weeks ago. Sigh. So sorry – I failed to consult my list well enough before linking. You can delete it if you want.
    Jill

    Reply
  29. K Coake says

    November 8, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Have a fantastic week! Congrats on your two fantastic guest posts!

    Reply
  30. Emma Briggs says

    November 8, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    What a great features you have, love the beautiful Laundry Room the way you makeover it. You also pick up the right color that sets the right mood.

    Reply
  31. Angelina says

    November 8, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Hi Ladies,
    It has been a while since I have been able to stop in, we are getting ready for the baby ( due the 18th 🙂 I am however looking forward to getting back into the full swing of blogging after we have our SWEET baby girl 🙂 I am glad I was able to join this weeks party and thank you so much for hosting all of us. I do pray your families have a VERY blessed and joyful day of Thanksgiving.
    Blessings
    Angelina
    p.s. how did the whole house thing work out (Heather) I have prayed when the Lord placed you on my heart.

    Reply
  32. Kathy Moody says

    November 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting, ladies! Awesome features.

    Reply
  33. Liz Fourez says

    November 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting your amazing party! Have a wonderful weekend : )

    Love Always,
    Liz

    Reply
  34. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    November 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Loads of inspiration here, girls! Thanks, as always, for hosting such a wonderful party!

    Reply
  35. JP says

    November 8, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Love that checkerbord floor! Thanks for hosting, too!

    Reply
  36. Stuff and Nonsense says

    November 8, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    well aren’t you two
    just the sweetest things
    for featuring little ole me?

    thank you kindly ladies
    and for hosting this
    wonderful party

    your friday friend,

    {alison}

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  37. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    seriously awesome feature this week ladies! thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  38. Lyuba @willcookforsmiles says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting your fabulous party! Great features 🙂

    Reply
  39. Rebecca says

    November 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    YIPEE!!!! Thank you for the feature!!! I am going to have to clean my house more often!!!!! Who am I fooling? ; ) Seriously, thank you! So many fun features that I can’t wait to visit and the link ups are out of this world! Will be roaming around when I need to be sleeping. : ) Love, Me

    Reply
  40. Nancy at maddalee says

    November 9, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Hi Girls, thank you so much for hosting, so sweet to link up here!

    Reply
  41. Leslie says

    November 9, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Hi Ladies!! Loooove the features this week. That office would make me want to work all day long! Thank you so much for hosting again. You have such an upliting blog with some of the best link ups! I added some irresistably rich brownies to share with everyone! 🙂
    Blessings,
    Leslie

    Reply
  42. Leslie says

    November 9, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Lol, Oh my goodness! I just now am seeing that you featured my mini trifles! Thank you so much!!!! It’s too funny how such a good dessert came from a mistake!
    Blessings and thanks again!
    Leslie

    Reply
  43. Heather says

    November 9, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Thanks for featuring my blinged out pumpkin ladies! Luv ya! 😀

    Reply
  44. Lindsey says

    November 9, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks for featuring our tree skirt AND for hosting another wonderful linky party! Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂

    Reply
  45. Pamela says

    November 9, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Thanx for hosting ladies!:) Great features.

    Reply
  46. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    November 9, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Life to the full, Melissa

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  47. Emily says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Wow, I’m going to have a lot of reading and pinning to do today! Thanks for the wonderful link up ladies!

    Reply
  48. kathy says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting.

    Kathy

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  49. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Thanks for hosting Heather and Vanessa, lovely party today, great bloggers joining in.
    Joy

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  50. Tanya says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting a great party ladies! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂

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    twelveOeight

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  51. classic•casual•home says

    November 9, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    SO much goodness in one spot…I could spend several hours here 🙂

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  52. Roeshel says

    November 9, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I loved Vanessa’s story over at Folk! Her ‘model’ is a doll! Sponsors! Perfect place to start holiday shopping! And the features are so inspiring! Thanks for hosting. So glad to join in this week! Have a great weekend, girls! xo

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  53. Debbie says

    November 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Hi Heather and Vanessa! Thank you SOO much for featuring my laundry room makeover! What a treat to be featured among so much talent. I really appreciate it. Thanks for hosting another great party, and have a great weekend!
    Debbie

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    November 9, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Everything looks so awesome! Where to start?!

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    November 9, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my sweater Trees. Most of all thank you for hosting such a great party!

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    November 9, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Hi girls, I had fun visiting your features. Thanks for hosting, I’m happy to be back.
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    November 9, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Oh my goodness! What wonderful features!

    There are so many wonderful looking links~I can’t wait to check some out!

    Thanks for hosting!

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I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. W Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. We woke up to the sound of chainsaws and rushed downstairs to find that our backyard neighbors were having two of the huge trees that line our shared fence removed. These trees have been here longer than the neighborhood and no, they weren't dead or causing damage to roofs, foundations, etc. They were beautiful and gave us wonderful privacy. We had no notice of this happening so this came as quite a shock. Because we were given no notice, we didn't have the chance to cover our outdoor furniture or plants and everything is now coated in a thick layer of sawdust including the fresh bark we recently put in the garden beds. And now our lovely privacy is gone, replaced by a direct view of an above ground pool and RV. I know, I know, it's totally a first world, privileged kind of problem to have. But, now we have to spend thousands of dollars on plants to try and recapture some semblance of privacy. Now we have days worth of clean up to do after we had JUST done a massive freshening up of our backyard. My overarching feeling has just been weariness at the way our world is today.

I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

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Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

#shrimpboil #sheetpandinner #sheetpanmeals #homemaking
Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and lig Temperatures in the 100’s call for fresh and light cocktails! My husband is my own built in bartender and he put this together the other night. 

2 jiggers of gin (you could also use vodka) 
*you should do a jig when using a jigger 😉*
Crushed ice 
Grapefruit tonic 
Squirt of lime 
Sprig of mint 

Easy and so refreshing!! ☀️

#cocktails #summercocktails
There is something magical about the late summer e There is something magical about the late summer evenings. Maybe it’s because we have a greater sense of the fact that these long days are slowly shortening and we want to savor them as much as we can. I know I intend to do just that. 

I hope you’re having a wonderful August so far dear friends!
Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our hou Variations of this recipe are on repeat at our house all summer long. We’re big on the ‘build your own’ method of making dinner especially on very hot days. Simplicity for the win! 
#recipes #easydinner #easydinnerideas #homemaking
In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grou In music, rhythm is a regular repetition or a grouping of beats. No matter what else a piece of music has in terms of its pitch or tone, the rhythm never changes. Its the stabilizing force and brings order to a composition that would be completely chaotic without it.

The same can be said of rhythms in our lives and in our homes. When everything else feels out of control, rhythms and patterns provide us with stability and something that we can rely upon to give us a sense of security in a very insecure world. But, too often, we associate the rhythmic things we do in our lives as merely tasks to be gotten through rather than gifts which provide much-needed balance.

Whether it’s making the coffee every night before we go to bed or doing my devotional in the morning before the rest of the house wakes up or watering my garden, these simple tasks provide a rhythm to my day that is truly grounding. 

What’s something that you do that you would classify as a rhythm or pattern in your week?
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