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July 29, 2011

Welcome to Inspiration Friday and a big welcome to Joss and Main!

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We are so excited to welcome you to the 25th edition of Inspiration Friday!
We also would like to take a moment to welcome Joss & Main to At The Picket Fence!
Many of you may already be familiar with this fabulous online retailer.  If not, you are certainly familiar with it’s parent company CSN…one of the most popular places to shop online!  Joss & Main is an exclusive members only retailer “that offers private, limited-time sale events on the world’s best brands for your home and life. Each day, members receive an email invitation to exclusive sale events on the best merchandise at prices up to 70% off retail.  New brands and products are added daily by their talented group of buyers who continually strive to find you the best deals on the brands you love.” 
So what are some of the “brands you love” that you can find for rock bottom prices at Joss & Main? Tommy Bahama, Graham & Brown, Rachael Ray, Le Crueset… just to name a few.  After Vanessa acquired her fabulous new steal of a deal potting bench, we were so excited when we saw this adorable line of potting supplies from Potting Shed Creations available starting TODAY Saturday, July 30th, at Joss & Main! Here were just a few of the beyond cute items that caught our eye!
We loved this vegetable planting kit! How cute would this be for a newbie gardener, or a child that you want to interest in gardening?
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We adore the galvanized tin container and the cute little seed tins!

Or how about this Tulip Tree Kit?!

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What a perfect shower gift for newlyweds or a nice present for someone purchasing their first home?  Everything they need to plant a tulip tree is included wrapped up pretty in a burlap bag!

This next idea would be perfect for a child to give to a grandparent or Mom for Mother’s Day! So, so cute!

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These are just a few of the items being offered by Potting Shed Creations at fabulously discounteds prices through Joss & Main starting this Saturday!
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So are YOU wondering how you can join this exclusive online retailer and receive emails for upcoming sales?  Well we want to personally invite our friends here At The Picket Fence to just click on the Joss & Main button below or in our sidebar under Sponsors and you can get signed up lickity split!

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And, if you needed even more incentive to sign up to be a member of Joss & Main…then come back to the fence on Monday for a fabulous surprise courtesy of Joss & Main!
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Now onto our Inspiration Friday Features! Again y’all amaze us with your talent! Here are a just a few of the inspiring links that stood out from last week!
Considering our Potting Bench Creations feature from Joss & Main we couldn’t help but share Debra from Common Ground’s beautiful potting bench with you!
Isn’t it just lovely?! We love the use of the drawer underneath to hold pots and all of the fabulous details are just swoon worthy! Be sure to visit Debra and also join her Vintage Inspiration Friday Party!
On the same potting note, we fell in love with these beautiful French Flower Pots that Laurie from Heaven’s Walk….um hello…made…
…with…Mod Podge! FAB.UL.OUS.!! You will not believe how easy and clever this idea is! Head over and visit Laurie at Heaven’s Walk to see her tutorial..and also be sure to come back here to the fence on Sunday where Laurie will be sharing her lovely heart with us at Simply Sundays!
Now this next Feature, heads in a completely different direction but as moms we fell in love with this idea! Kricia from Palmer Home had a little guy who wanted a “rock star” room! Now we all know that every rock star needs a stage! So, Kricia went to work and designed her own DIY stage…
You can read more about how she created this stage (including Ping Pong ball marquee lights!) at Palmer Home!
And last, but certainly not least…La-De-Da Creations shared with us her fabulous transformation of her grandparents vintage suitcase into the most adorable picnic “basket”.
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We think this is such a fabulous way to honor and remember someone, and this picnic basket could not be more adorable!
If you were featured today (or have been featured in the past) please grab the featured at button located in our sidebar!
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! 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
The lovely Courtney at French Country Cottage
Our beautiful friend Alison from Stuff and Nonsense
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And the gracious Debra from Common Ground
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Now all ya PARTY PEOPLE it’s time to link on up…here’s the rules!

This week’s Inspiration Friday is sponsored by our newest sponsor
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where you can find fabulous vintage home décor!
If you are interested in being a sponsor of At The Picket Fence you can find out more information on our Advertise With Us page.  We are running a 2 for 1 summer special. Contact us to find out more information!

29 Comments Filed Under: Good Ideas, Inspiration Friday, Sponsors

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  1. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    July 28, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Thank you ladies! I do like Joss & Main. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Honey at 2805 says

    July 28, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Hi ladies! Thanks for being gracious hostesses! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  3. Debbie--https://refreshrestyle.com/ says

    July 28, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Love your parties! And I noticed the new pic of Vanessa, looking good! Have a great weekend!
    Debbie

    Reply
  4. Kricia Palmer says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Thank you for featuring my stage this week and for hosting! Great party! Have a great weekend…
    Kricia

    Reply
  5. Shelia says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Hi ladies and what great features you’ve shared with us. Thank you so much for hosting your fun party. I’m partying with you today.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  6. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting, girls!!! Love last week’s features!

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  7. Debra @ Common Ground says

    July 28, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Hey Girlies, thanks so much for featuring my potting bench, just linked up! xoxo Debra

    Reply
  8. Poppy says

    July 28, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Hi ladies, thanks for having us each week and for these lovely features… Laurie’s french pots are truly amazing!Have a wonderful weekend!Hugs~Poppy

    https://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  9. Catie says

    July 28, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Thanks for hosting Vanessa and Heather!! Love the link parties. Soo much inspiration. : ) ~ Catie

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  10. Karen says

    July 28, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Great features and wonderful products from Joss and Main. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  11. Wendy says

    July 28, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Cute features! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  12. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    July 28, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Been a member ever since they started and have enjoyed lots of freebies. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  13. Jann Olson says

    July 28, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Nice features! I love the potting bench and pots!!

    Reply
  14. Heaven's Walk says

    July 28, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    THANK YOU both so very much for all of your love and encouragement! You are so sweet and I am humbled by your thoughtfulness in mentioning my flower pots this week! ♥ Hugs to you both!

    xoxo laurie

    Reply
  15. offset printing says

    July 29, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    Oh this is lovely and encouraging. This is a great read and I am going to share it with my folks so they would also have their own “Inspiration Friday”. See, they all look good and the sunflower is so lovey.

    Reply
  16. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    July 29, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Thanks for hosting, ladies! 🙂

    Reply
  17. laura@imnotatrophywife.com says

    July 29, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    just signed up with joss and main! thanks for the partay.

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  18. classic • casual • home says

    July 29, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    I just bought a rug for our bedroom from Joss and Main today. Great price.

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  19. Emily@LovelyBeasts says

    July 29, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    The gardening kits are too cute. And so glad you liked my weird little anatomy plates. I linked up to make sure everyone can appreciate just how weird they are (and how weird I am) :).

    Thanks again ladies for hosting the best party on the blog block! Hope you had a great day!

    Reply
  20. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    July 29, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Hi Girls! I have been a member of Joss and Main since they first started up too~Great features- thanks so much for hosting!! Hugs, Courtney

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  21. Stuff and Nonsense says

    July 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    all linked up my friends…love that ‘tulip to be’ kit! have a wonderful weekend.

    alison

    Reply
  22. FlyAwayHome says

    July 29, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    thanks for hosting a great party. I have been trying to link up and it doesn’t seem to be working – just thought you might want to know.

    Reply
  23. CAS says

    July 29, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Once again, ya’ll are the “hostesses with the mostesses”–huh? Well, you get my point!
    🙂 CAS

    Reply
  24. Diann says

    July 29, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thank you for hosting Girls! And have a great weekend!

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  25. Lynn at Cottage and Creek says

    July 29, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I’m loving all the inspiration. Thanks for hosting this fun party.
    ~Lynn

    Reply
  26. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜@ Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing says

    July 29, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Awesome inspiration girls. I have to check out Joss and Main, looks like great stuff.

    Reply
  27. Judy says

    July 30, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Great features. I am still away at a tennis tournament with my daughter so I don’t have anything to link up. Enjoying the party anyhow. Have a great weekend.

    Reply
  28. Debbie says

    July 30, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    I had heard about Joss and Main one other time but hadn’t done anything about it. I really need to since I love nothing better than a bargain.

    Loved the potting bench. I’ll be working on a turning our old playhouse into a potting shed this fall so it was inspiration.

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