Welcome back friends!! Hope you are all having a great week so far and getting back into the swing of things after the holiday! Thank you so much for being understanding about Inspiration Friday taking a break last week. We had some wonderful time relaxing with our families and we hope you did too. But, now we are back and ready to see what you have all been up to!
We’ll be sharing features this week from the party 2 weeks ago but before we do, here’s what we’ve been up to around the Fence.
On Monday our Guest Contributor Julie shared with you her DIY Advent Calendar of Promises:
And over on the FOLK Magazine Blog, Vanessa showed how to make these Cinnamon Stick Ornaments:
We also joined several other bloggers in a Christmas Tree Hop and shared our own Themed Mini Christmas Trees:
And we’re so excited to be joining the HGTV and Hometalk Home for the Holidays Twitter Party TONIGHT! Are you going to be joining us? It should be tons of fun with some awesome giveaways!
Well, that’s it from us, so let’s take a look now at the Features from last week’s party shall we?
INSPIRED ROOMS
We readily admit to experiencing some slight envy over the fact that The Country Farm Home has an actual “Keeping Room” and that it looks so lovely and warm. It would definitely “keep” us in there all the time!
The Gold Shoe Girl revealed her beautiful kitchen and you won’t believe this transformation! We especially love the pop of color from her window treatments and giant framed chalkboard.
INSPIRED MAKEOVERS
Kris from Driven By Decor gave wooden hangers a wonderful makeover by personalizing them and taking them from boring to beautiful and so sweet!
Molly from Just a little Creativity gave an old end table a makeover and some new life by transforming it into this wonderful Lego table perfect for creative play.
Wendy from Designed to Dwell made over a small nook in her home and turned it into a really fun Chalkboard Gallery Wall.
INSPIRED CRAFTS and CREATIONS
Amy from Atta Girl Says showed us how she made this DIY Faux Driftwood Twig Deer Head Mount and we are so impressed with her ingenuity!
A wreath like this from Tanya of twelveOeight would be perfect for your home all winter long but a Book Page Wreath is always in season if you ask us!
INSPIRED TIPS and TRICKS
Liz from Love Grows Wild gave us some great tips for Shoe Organization and showed us how she gave her closet a makeover that is both beautiful and functional!
Lisa from Before Meets After shared this awesome trick for turning a crib into a Baby/Dog Gate. These can be so expensive so this is a fantastic alternative!
INSPIRED RECIPES and PARTIES
She had us at “snickerdoodle”…and “donut”…ok, and “muffin” too. Mary from Sweet Little Bluebird has shared with us the recipe for these Snickerdoodle Donut Muffins and she may just be our new best friend!
Jill from Create.Craft.Love showed us how her imagination took flight when she planned this adorable Airplane Themed Birthday Party for her son. Check out those cloud topiaries!
Heather, a.k.a. The Not So Super Mama, showed us how to make delicious Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts. We think these would make the perfect addition to a holiday feast!
Barbara from 21 Rosemary Lane shared these adorable Strawberry Santas. We know a few kids (and kids at heart!) who would have fun making these and we’re sure you do too!
INSPIRED HOLIDAYS
Jody from Homey Home Designs shared a tutorial for making this darling tree skirt and we love how sweet it looks and how simple it is to make!
Jamie from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom put her kids to work and had fun making these darling Paper Mache Christmas Trees and we think they all make a great team!
Marisa from Marisa Howard Designs showed us how to make these fantastic ornaments out of coasters and we think these would make fabulous gifts for neighbors or friends…or yourself!
Thank you to everyone who shared so many fabulous posts with us last week! We appreciate you!
When you are done linking up head over and party with the other Friday Party Friends:
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:
where you can find beautiful pieces like this Upcycled Blue Flower Vintage Multi-strand necklace
Thanks so much for the feature, ladies! You made my day! =)
Oh my goodness, thank you SO much for featuring my Luminary Advent Calendar! I’m so excited. You guys are the best. Thanks for hosting 🙂
Wow – incredible features!!!
Thanks so much for hosting another great party –
Hope you have a wonderful wknd
Hugs,
Suzan
The features just get better and better! Thanks for hosting girls!!
Thank you so much for hosting! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks for hosting, ladies! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Blessings,
Nici
Hi Vanessa and Heather!
Thank you for having me again at your fun party. I am sharing today some of my homemade Christmas gifts as I hope to inspire others to create their own. There is a slight problem with my picture on your link, but I can’t fix it. Sorry about that 🙁
Wishing you a lovely weekend full of inspiration.
Wow! Thank you so much for honoring our keeping room as a feature! Wish you could come have a cup of tea with us! All the features are fantastic–and–it looks like another wonder party!
Hugs from the Farmhouse,
Dru
THanks so much for hosting – hope you both have a wonderful wknd!
Hugs,
Suzan
Everything is inspiring Christmas around here! Thanks for hosting ladies!
Sherry
Hi Girls! Those are some fabulous features. As always, thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.
Oh, I could eat all those snickerdoodle donut muffins. I love anything with cinnamon sugar. The Santa strawberries are too cute. Thanks for hosting, girls.
What amazing features! Thanks so much for hosting. Have a great weekend!
Hi ladies! I’m always amazed at the talent in Blogland. Thank you so much for hosting your party and you two are a couple of sweetie,
Shelia 😉
HI Gals!
So glad you had some great time off – now it’s back to the Christmas whirlwind!
See you at the Twitter party tonight – I’m shaking my cocktail up now!
Kelly
Wow! I was stunned to see my gallery wall among those awesome features! Scrolling down to comment, I saw a bunch of links I want to check out! Thanks for hosting!
Thank you so much Heather and Vanessa for hosting us again. You have some really great features as always. I pray the rest of your week is Blessed!!
Angelina
Thanks so much for hosting! Have a great week.
Love the features! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie
Once again we have the same feature! Great minds think alike. I love that little twiggy wreath the nest. Loving the mini tree. Break out the Advent Calendar, December is almost here!
I am happy to be linking here this week, thanks so much for this wonderful party. Happy Thursday!{Hugs}
alderberryhill@nl.rogers.com
Thank you for hosting! Have a great weekend!
xx
Anne
Glad you had a great Thanksgiving. just linked up, thanks for hosting, Gals!
Thanks so much for hosting!
-Shelley
I’m in love with that twig dear head! Thanks for hosting, ladies!
Blessings,
Doreen
Those are some awesome features. I can’t wait to check them out in more detail. Thanks for hosting. Have a great weekend.
So wonderful and beautiful Christmas features! Thank you girls for hosting and have a beautiful weekend
Such a great collection of features this week, I’m honored that you’ve included my Lego table 🙂 Thank you!
As always, thanks for hosting, I enjoy linking up here each time I have a new project to share!
-Molly
Love your chalkboard wall gallery, all of them are great..
Thank-you so much for hosting! Lovely features as always! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Jenn 🙂
Thank you so much for featuring my little santa strawberries! I know I will be making them for the kids holiday parties at school this year. Hope you gals have a wonderful weekend and again thank you so much!!
XO Barbara
hey ladies!
so good to party with you
love all the features
and it’s so fun to see
all the creative Christmas ideas
out there
i linked up my
Jesse Tree tutorial
have a wonderful weekend!
{alison}
Hi girls! Thank you so much for including my Shoe Organization in your amazing features! You ladies rock : )
Thanks for hosting!
Love Always,
Liz
So happy to be joining the party this week.
Thank you for hosting and I’m excited to see what else is linked up this week.
Greetings from France,
Simone
Thanks ladies for hosting…love those cute ornaments and those wooden hangers.
Blessings,
Linda
Hi Vanessa and Heather,
Thank you so VERY much for featuring my Snickerdoodle Donut Muffins – what a treat!
Thanks for hosting Inspiration Friday each week! I hope you two have a wonderful weekend!
Cheers & thanks again!
Glad you were both able to enjoy a great Thanksgiving and a little relaxation too 🙂 Thank you SO much for including my Book Page Wreath in the features this week, I am stoked!
xoxo, Tanya
Glad to hear that you got some well deserved family time! Thank you for the party, girls!
Hi, Ladies! So very glad to be joining you this week! Thank you!
Dearest Heather and Vanessa!!! Hey pretty sisters, thank you SO MUCH for featuring me and my piece written for my son. I came to link up (as I always do, because I love your blog and your party), I saw my picture in your featured list and was THRILLED! Thank you for brightening my whole week! Just wanted you to know it means a lot to me. Best wishes and have a wonderful weekend. XO!
What an incredible collection of beautiful Christmas posts. There are so many creative bloggers out there and it’s a delight to see what they are all up to this season of the year.
Thank you for hosting. I look forward each week to visiting and joining in the fun.
Blessings,
Carolynn xxx
Thanks for hosting. All the projects and features are amazing this week. I might be sitting at my computer for hours today 😉
I’m having a, “It’s a Social Hop like Crazy” party. I’d love for you to hop on over, grab a button and link up your blog.
https://mydailyphotojourney.blogspot.com/2012/11/social-hop-like-crazy-party.html
Have a crazy beautiful weekend!
Thanks so much for hosting. Such wonderful features.
Kathy
Thank you for hosting!
Welcome back, ladies, and thanks for hosting!
xo Heidi
Thanks for hosting, Heather & Vanessa! Hope your holidays are off to a wonderful start!
Fun to see all the fun going on here At the Picket Fence. Looks like a busy and inspiring Christmas season is underway. Thanks for hosting the party. I’m looking forward to all the great ideas.
Liz
Happy to join in the fun! Thank you for hosting xo
Wonderful features and some great links that I can’t wait to explore…have a great weekend, girls!
Thank you for hosting us.
Thanks for hosting – I am new and glad to be a part!
I love the features!
I shared “Making Kefir Video Class” which is so easy to do at home and “Beef Plus – Chili for a Crowd” which has ground beef plus kidney and liver – my children love it!
https://myculturedpalate.com/blog/2012/11/28/making-kefir-video-class/
So many diverse blogs to explore. Thank you for hosting another great party for us to show off on Friday! We appreciate all your work.
Linda and Jeannie at The French Hen’s Nest
Hello my friends! I’m so glad to be here. It’s been awhile since I’ve had anything to link up, I’m afraid. Today’s post doesn’t feature a beautiful project, but it does feature the truth, so I’m grateful to be able to share it here.
Bless you both!
Holy cow ~ you know you’ve hit the big time when you’ve got over 400 links in just a couple of hours!!! Thanks for hosting ladies 🙂
There are almost 400 post of sheer inspiration!!! It’s going to be a long long… and fun night! Thanks for hosting, girls!!!
beautiful features ans always a fabulous party! Thanks ladies!!
Hi!
Thanks for letting me share my own recipe of tasty and delicious
Peppermint Brownies!
Here’s the link:
https://www.momessentials.net/peppermint-brownies/
Wow! It is my first time linking up. There are some super talented bloggers here! Amazing features, too! Thank you both, for hosting. 🙂
Julie
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