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October 1, 2011

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 34!

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Once again, we tip our hats to all of you amazingly talented folks who come over and join us each week!
And, once again, we find it nearly impossible to pick out only a few to highlight.
Before we jump into our Features from last week’s party, we have another copy-cat on our hands!
Vanessa decided to tackle this one so let’s hear about it from her.
Hey guys!
I was wanting to add some fun Fall decor to my kitchen but didn’t want anything overly fussy or something I would have to move around while I prepared meals.

When I saw that Amanda from My Heart’s Desire linked this up to our party last week, I knew it would be just the thing! Simple, fun and just right for a Fall kitchen.
The only items I purchased were the corn kernels and the split peas. The white beans I was planning on using to make some soup but
why make soup with them when you can create something decorative?
I pulled out my simple glass hurricane and loaded it up!
Some fun and whispy orange ribbon tied around the top completed the look.
It was the perfect way to add a touch of Fall to my kitchen island!
Thank you Amanda for sharing this idea with us!
Speaking of Kitchen Islands, here is a recap of what we were up to this week at the Fence.
Did you happen to see Heather’s Kitchen Island Transformation?
If you missed it, hop on over and check it out and if you already saw it, well, you can just hop on over and see it again! Be sure to stay tuned next week for the tutorial on how she accomplished this makeover.
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Vanessa shared the second of her two Fireplace Mantels all dressed up for Fall, and next week she will be sharing a fun fall craft perfect for the kiddos in your life!
And now, let’s check out those Features from last week’s party!
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We knew we would like Rachael from House of Noise…I Mean Boys right away when the first few lines of her post referenced Anne of Green Gables! We could pretty much quote every single word of those books/movies so we like to think that we are now kindred spirits with Rachael.
Her gorgeous fall leaf garland was just the icing on the cake in our book!
Jo-Anna from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs showed us how to make this gorgeous wool pillow out of an old sweater! She claims she shrunk her hubby’s sweater by accident
but we suspect she knew all along it would make a beautiful Fall pillow. 😉
She also includes a fantastic tutorial for making that beautiful sunflower embellishment.
We adore this Pumpkin Spice Yarn Wreath that Katie Little Things Bring Smiles shared with us!
Doesn’t it just make you think of cool, crip days and the colors of Autumn.
Or, if you are like us it makes you think of a Pumpkin Spice Latte…
with a dollop of whipped cream of course!
When Sherry from No Minimalist Here shared this DIY $4.00 Chalk Paint, we were beyond impressed!
Who knew we had a paint-ologist among us?
Sherry came up with her own formula for a version of the uber-popular Chalk Paint and we think it is an absolutely wonderful alternative for those of us whose budgets aren’t quite ready to try out the original version. Or, if perhaps you are wanting to create your own unique and custom colors.
It is obvious from this vanity how beautifully it works!
We are suckers for little girls in tutus so this next one really caught our eye!
Mrs. G Growing Up Gardner shared this No Sew Pumpkin “TuTutorial” and while we think it is beyond adorable, we are pretty sure her darling daughter stole the show!
Thank you to all of our features this week as well as to all of you who share your amazing ideas, projects and inspiration with us each and every week! If you were featured today (or have been featured in the past) please grab the featured at button code 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:

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Now all ya PARTY PEOPLE it’s time to link on up…here’s the rules!
  • Friend At The Picket Fence in some capacity
  • 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 in the sidebar) or a text link on your blog so others can join in the fun! (MANDATORY)
  • 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 and especially during the busy summer months, sometimes we miss some and for that we apologize.  It makes us feed good knowing others are visiting people as well!  Thank you..it truly means a lot to us!
We would love to recommend this fabulous post over at Crafter Minds for a quick tutorial on partying at a linky party! We couldn’t say it better ourselves! “Linky Party Like a Dinner Party?”


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  1. Bella Vista Cottage says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Love the hurricanes….so festive.

    Thanks so much for hosting.

    Barb

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  2. Maury says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! The candles look great. I might have to steal that idea for my dining room centerpiece!

    Reply
  3. andrea says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Wow, those are super selections for features! I really love the pumpkin tutu! If my daughter sees it online, she will be wantin’ it! The kitchen island came out great! Love the styling on your photography for it. Thanks for hosting, andrea@townandprairie

    Reply
  4. housedressingblog.blogspot.com says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Thanks for sharing such greatness, and thanks for hosting such a fun partay!

    Reply
  5. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Thanks for hosting girls:) Martina

    Reply
  6. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I love the lentils! Such clever girlies!

    Reply
  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Great features. That tutu is so cute. Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend.

    Reply
  8. Poppy says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Loving the hurricanes dressed up for fall, will make a perfect addition for a autumn tablescape. Fabulous features as always,enjoying all the creative links here. Heather’s kitchen island transformation is so very impressive… and she is a “beauty” indeed! I love the combination of the white beadboard panels and the dark walnut counter…looks gorgeous like you see on the pages of a magazine! The caddy with the silver ware and greenery makes everything picture perfect. A job well done! Thanks for being our gracious hostess tonight. Have a great weekend!~Poppy

    https://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  9. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I love the hurricane idea. Thanks for hosting.

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  10. Ginger Zuck says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Fabulous Features! WOW… Thanks for hosting this party. It’s aways fun and very learn lots of stuff!

    Reply
  11. Natasha @ Keeping the Christmas Spirit Alive, 365 says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Thanks so much for having me today. Happy Friday!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

    Reply
  12. NanaDiana says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Really cute hurricane. I have to tell you- somehow I had missed that post about chalk paint earlier so thanks for that link! Great job you are doing! xo Diana

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  13. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I’m linked in! What great features!

    Reply
  14. Debra @ Common Ground says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    love, love, love these jars with all the fall goodies layered! just linked up, thanks for doing the honors! xoxo

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  15. Katie says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    LOVE these features! I just love fall! Your copycat vase looks awesome! Thanks for hosting!!

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  16. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Thanks a million for the plug and thanks for hosting. I’ve already been to a few links. Awesome inspiration…have a wonderful weekend!

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  17. Robin @ Happily Home, After says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Vanessa and Heather,

    Love your inspirational parties; thanks so much for hosting.

    My contribution this week is a simple “how to” for working with what we refer to as the “vexing and dastardly double D-ring hangers” that so often are placed on the back of large pictures or mirrors. I hope to inspire others to be fearless in selecting those items to hang, because the process can be made quite simple!

    And, if I can also try to inspire on a slightly more weighty topic, I appreciate your time … National Fire Safety and Prevention week will start Oct 9 this year. A primary goal of this event is increased fire safety awareness and education. I have a giveaway in process on my blog in support of the upcoming event / week in the hopes that some folks will review or learn new fire safety information.

    Robin
    happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

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  18. Sherry says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Your hurricanes look very pretty for fall. Love the kitchen island! Very nice features! Thanks for having us over! Happy Fall!
    Sherry

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  19. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Hey Heather & Vanessa! Hope you ladies have a great week. Some great features this wee. And the island Heather, just wow! Thanks for hosting. Your party is soo much fun. = )

    ~ Catie

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  20. Stuff and Nonsense says

    September 29, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    adore the features and
    of course
    that gorgeous new kitchen island

    all linked up girls!

    alison

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  21. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    September 29, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Hello ladies,
    LOVE Heather’s island…Mr.CC has gotta see this one!!! I also saw those colorful bean/candle display and want to do me some here at my nest.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  22. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    September 29, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Hi Ladies, Thank you so much for featuring my vanity and DIY chalk paint. I enjoy looking at all the inspiration here and appreciate you hosting this party.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  23. Judy says

    September 29, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Great features. I have got to try the thing with the corn and beans. Love the fall colors. Thanks for being great hosts.

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  24. Tres Chere says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

    Reply
  25. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Thanks for hosting girls. Love the Fall hurricanes! Have a fabulous weekend.

    Reply
  26. Something Nice and Pretty says

    September 30, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting love visiting everyone and joining in on the party!

    Reply
  27. Kerry Rossow says

    September 30, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Jeesh, this is an awesome link up of talent!
    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com

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  28. Ginger Zuck says

    September 30, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Adore your hurricane creations! Love and hugs!

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  29. Shelia says

    September 30, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Hi ladies! Oh, this is the cutest hurricane! You did good!
    Thanks for hosting,
    shelia 😉

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  30. Sue says

    September 30, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    When I made my apothecary jars last year, it took a ton of beans and lentils! Yours looks so pretty with the wispy ribbon. 🙂
    Glad I could link up this week. Now that the yard is finally done, I’ll have more time to play around my interiors! LOL I am so behind- last year I rushed it and had everything up in August! Just a wee bit early….

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  31. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    September 29, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Hi girls!!
    We have a couple of the same features this week~ lol!! 🙂 Thanks for hosting!

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  32. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    September 29, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Hi! Thank you very much for featuring my pillow! Going to have to shrink another wool sweater soon…. 😉
    Jo-Anna

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  33. Rachael says

    September 30, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Thank you so much for the feature! And I really enjoyed looking at everyone else’s amazing things. So much fun and inspiration out here in blogland! – RM

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  34. Tina´s PicStory says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I like this corn in the glass. nice idea 🙂

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  35. Shabbily By The Sea says

    September 30, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    That little vanity is gorgeous,i have got to try making some chalk paint,the inspiration out here is mind blowing,
    Have a great weekend x

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  36. Junky Vagabond says

    September 29, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Yay! I love to have stuff to link up 🙂 Thanks for hosting; I always look forward to looking for new inspiration.

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  37. Amanda says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Oh.My.Goodness! I am about to pop with excitement seeing my hurricanes featured!! Thank you, and I do love your version!!
    As always, I, too, love this linky for great ideas that make me “think outside the box!”
    Love
    Amanda

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  38. Bootersmom03 says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Looking forward to seeing all the great projects! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  39. Beth says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting! Can’t wait to look through all the links!

    Reply
  40. Marcia - Crafty Sewing and Quilting says

    September 30, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Thanks Vanessa and Heather for Hosting! This is my third week to join you! Enjoying hopping around to get all sorts of inspiration! Thanks!

    Reply
  41. Becca says

    September 30, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Love the layered hurricanes! Perfect Fall colors … looks beautiful! I did only the corn in two of mine and layered beans and peas in one of my canisters. Ya got me thinking (AGAIN) that I need to add more layers to my little old corn! And, thanks for hosting, friends … I crashed twice this week. Ooopsie. xoxo

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  42. Debbie says

    September 30, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Love the dried beans and corn. I’m planning to do something like that. Is that POP corn, or did you actually find dried corn some place? I like that!

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  43. Marla and Steve @ Always Nesting says

    September 30, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Great photos! Love the clarity. Thanks for hosting another successful party! I’m stepping away from home decor and touching into personal decor today.

    Reply
  44. CAS says

    September 30, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Thanks, as always, Vanessa & Heather, for hosting these wonderful parties.
    🙂 CAS

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  45. Val says

    September 30, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Incredible features…..very inspiring!!! =))

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  46. Honey at 2805 says

    September 30, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    Terrific features! Thanks so much fo being gracious hostesses!

    Reply
  47. Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale says

    September 30, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    this party is getting so big these days! 🙂
    heather, your kitchen is fabulous…great job!
    thanks to you both for hosting each week…there’s so much inspiration to be found here!!

    Reply
  48. Ivy and Elephants says

    October 1, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    The vanity is so adorable and fabulously done. Thanks for the wonderful features and for hosting this wonderful Friday shin dig!

    Paula

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  49. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    October 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Another amazing week of projects, ladies! (How did we get to Week #34 already?!!!) Hope you both have a fantastic weekend.

    Reply
  50. https://findingsecrettreasures.blogspot.com says

    October 1, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    So many blogs, so little time! I am so impressed and inspired!

    Reply
  51. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    October 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I’m late but I’m here – that’s what counts right 😉 I have been dying to try that $4 chalk paint concoction from Sherry. Can’t beat $4!

    Reply
  52. classic • casual • home says

    October 3, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    SOOOO much lovely creativity.

    Reply

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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. 

***

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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