• Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
    • Collaborate
  • Blog
  • Parties
    • Children’s Parties Ideas
    • Holiday Parties
    • Adult Party Ideas
  • Holiday Ideas
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fourth of July
    • Spring
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Seasons
    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Autumn
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Desserts
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
  • Project Gallery
    • Crafts
    • Decorating
    • DIY
    • Good Ideas
    • Tutorials
  • Shop My Home
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Bloglovin
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

At The Picket Fence with Vanessa Hunt

Where Ideas for your Home Meet Inspiration for your Heart

  • Book
  • Speaking
  • Meet Vanessa
    • Featured

October 15, 2011

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 36!

Inspiration Friday Graphic large
Wreaths, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, lots of “treating” and thankfully no “tricking”!
Blogland is overflowing with fantastic creativity and talent and we are so thrilled that you come here each week to share it with us! There is a bevy of activity going on around the Picket Fence these days too so we are just going to jump right in and get this party started.
This week we have not one but two Giveaways going on!
As a thank you to our Fabulous Facebook Friends (say that 3 times fast!), we offered a chance to win at $30 Pottery Barn Gift Card! Today (Thursday) is the last day to enter before we announce the winner on our Facebook Page Friday Morning. So, get while the getting’s good!
In addition, our Giveaway from

iusb_760x100_8821385
is still going strong! One lucky reader will win a $35 Credit to Ann’s gorgeous Etsy Shop.

The winner will be announced at next week’s Inspiration Friday so there is still plenty of time for you to enter for a chance to win this awesome prize!
Ann is just one of our incredible sponsors here At the Picket Fence and we would like to take a moment to introduce you to our newest Sponsors as well.

We are thrilled to have Kelli from More Bang For Your Buck and The Encouragement Project
joining us! We love having the opportunity to promote other Blogs and this serves as a reminder that we always welcome partnering with folks in this way.
We would also like you to meet Vicki from

This Etsy Shop is filled with absolutely gorgeous handmade products and we
encourage you to pay them a visit!
And we are so excited to be working with Dawn from

Her incredible shop is filled with “affordable, original art, greeting cards and prints” and we know you will be just as stunned by the beauty of her work as we are!

We so appreciate the opportunity to partner with these talented folks and we hope you will take a moment and stop by and check them out for yourself!
Now, let’s get to those FEATURES, shall we?
We absolutely adored this wreath from Brown Paper Packages and loved the darling little fabric rosettes she made. “These are a few of our favorite things” after all.Winking smile

They add such beautiful color and texture and the entire wreath is just gorgeous!

Next door to her at the party we spotted this beautiful bunting from Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn.
We just think it is so soft and feminine and there was a really cute reason behind the phrase she selected. Her photography is absolutely incredible as well and she does some fantastic tutorials!

How adorable is this pumpkin coach from Fairfield House? The details on this are incredible right down to the key “stem”. We are amazed at the creativity and skill that went into creating this darling work of art!

Pumpkin Carriage
Now for some “treating”!
We never thought we would say that Black Widow Spiders are cute, but these ones from
The Seven Year Cottage are definitely the only kind of spiders we want around our house!
These are made using Oreo Cakesters and Hollie gives great instructions on how to put them together.

Black Widow Pops, Spider Pops, Black Widow Spiders, Arachnids, Cake Pops, Spider Cake Pops, Oreo Cakesters, Red Hourglass, Gum Drops, Lollipop Sticks, Jelly Beans
And here is another treat that is just too cute to be scary! We think these Mummy Pretzels from the Midwestern Sewing Girl are so adorable and would be the perfect addition to your Halloween/Fall Party!

Finally, you know that one of the things we love about our Inspiration Friday Party is that it provides an opportunity for you to share not only about your home, but also about your heart.
Town and Country Mom shared with us her love story. But, this isn’t your usual love story.
It involved loss, grief, the testing of faith and a heart opened to welcome a new love.
We encourage you to head over to read it, knowing that you will be  just as moved and touched as we were!

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 on our Buttons Page found at under our header!
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:

stuffandnonsense
vif187

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 on our Buttons Page found at top of blog) or a text link on your blog so others can join in the fun! (MANDATORY) 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 feed good knowing others are visiting people as well!  Thank you..it truly means a lot to us!
We also wanted to let all of our fabulous At The Picket Fence friends know that we will be offering a special advertising rate for the remainder of the fall! $5 for Fall  If you sign up to advertise with us anytime during October or November* for a 2 month commitment we will offer you a sidebar ad for $5 for each of the month, that’s $10 for two months of advertisement! If you are a current sponsor of At The Picket Fence you can also purchase this special price to add to the end of your current contract! That’s a great deal folks! Email us through our contact page for more information. *Two month time period will begin from day of payment.


This Inspiration Friday is brought to you by the following sponsor:


Thank you Angela for renewing your partnership with us!

49 Comments Filed Under: Inspiration Friday, Sponsors

Subscribe

Get the latest goodness straight to your inbox!

Previous Post: « Giveaway from Sutton Place Designs!
Next Post: The Legacy… »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Katie says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    These features are great! Love all the ideas! Thanks for hosting! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  2. Kahli says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Great features

    Reply
  3. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Thanks for hosting Girls and have a great weekend! Martina

    Reply
  4. Michell @ Girl In Air says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Adorable features!! Hope you ladies have a wonderful fall weekend! Thanks for hosting this lovely party:-)

    Reply
  5. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks ladies for hosting and I hope you both have a great weekend.

    blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  6. Sherry says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Hi,
    You have featured some great tricks and treats! Thanks for having us over!
    Sherry

    Reply
  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Great features, girls. Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  8. debbie~refreshrestyle.com says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Oh that pumpkin carriage is so cute! Thanks for hosting and did I hear the sound of a nail gun coming from The Picket Fence?? 😉
    Debbie

    Reply
  9. Evie says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Thank you SO much for the feature ladies! What a lovely surprise when opening up your page!! 🙂 I can’t wait to check out those other features as well!

    Have a great weekend!
    Evie @ Brown Paper Packages

    Reply
  10. Stuff and Nonsense says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    such lovely features

    especially that adorable
    fairytale pumpkin

    all linked up girls!

    alison

    Reply
  11. CalypsoInTheCountry says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Love the features. Thanks for hosting. I am looking forward to checking out more projects!
    -Shelley

    Reply
  12. A Cozy Cottage in the City says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Thank you kindly for hosting a lovely link party. It was a pleasure to be able to join in the fun this week. 🙂 Thanks for the continued inspiration from your blog and from the other bloggers that post!

    Hugs,
    Jessie

    Reply
  13. Judy says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Those are some awesome features. That pumpkin carriage is absolutely incredible. I’ve never seen anything so cool. Thanks as always for hosting. I’m all linked up.

    Reply
  14. Town and Country Mom says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Thank you so much for including my story in your features this week. I am honored and deeply touched.

    Reply
  15. Richella says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Hi girls! By the time I get here on Thursday afternoons, there are always lots of people linked up–congratulations on hosting such a great party each week!

    I’m linking up a post about giving a shower for a baby girl–with nothing pink! 🙂 What can I say? I’m not a pink girl. 🙂

    Thanks so much being such gracious hostesses. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  16. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    October 13, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks for the party! Great features this week.

    Reply
  17. Marianne says

    October 13, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Hi Ladies, thanks so much for hosting and for the great features!
    Marianne 🙂

    Reply
  18. andrea says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Wow, I love that featured wreath! Thank you for hosting this linky party, andrea@townandprairie

    Reply
  19. FABBY'S LIVING says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Wonderful features. Thank you for hosting and having me. Have a great weekend. FABBY

    Reply
  20. Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Those are some great features, girls! I never cease to be amazed at all the talented folks in blogland. Off to visit now!

    Reply
  21. Lynn@ The Vintage Nest says

    October 13, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    thank you for letting me attend your fun party….

    Reply
  22. Honey at 2805 says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Cute features! What an adorable pumpkin! Thanks for being great hostesses!

    Reply
  23. The French Hutch says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I Love the features and so much inspiration here. Thanks for hosting.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

    Reply
  24. Lynn at Cottage and Creek says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Enjoyed your featured projects and yummy treats. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend.
    :)Lynn

    Reply
  25. NanaDiana says

    October 14, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    OMGOsh~ What great features you have this week. Love that little pink bunting. I will pop around and visit some of these blogs when I have a bit of extra time.

    BTW- I love the pictures of you two girls with your husbands on your sidebar…even if one of the members IS a Yankee!;>) You are both beautiful- xo Diana

    Reply
  26. janet says

    October 14, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    So happy to be joining with al these fabulous links this week!!!!

    Janet xox
    https://theemptynest-janet.blogspot/

    Reply
  27. Carolyn@SweetChaos says

    October 14, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    That pumpkin carriage is amazing!! Thank you for hosting! Have a fabulous weekend 🙂

    Reply
  28. RhettDidntGiveADamn says

    October 14, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Oh Lord have mercy guys! I have spelled YOU wrong in the bunting post! Lol. Thanks for featuring my post – even if I can’t spell. 😀 Best thing that’s happened to me all day.

    Reply
  29. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G says

    October 14, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    My first time here, and as a participate! Have enjoyed browsing over your fabulous blog! Adding you to my blog roster!

    Thanks for hosting this event! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Savvy Seasons says

    October 14, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    What lovely features! Thanks for hosting! I LUV coming her on Fridays! =) XOXO ~Liz

    Reply
  31. xinex says

    October 14, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Thanks for all the inspirations!…Christine

    Reply
  32. Doreen Grace says

    October 14, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Oops! My internet was being really slow and it looked like it didn’t stick the first time so I tried again. Now there’s doubles. Can you please delete #163? Thanks!

    Reply
  33. Tina´s PicStory says

    October 13, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    thanks for hosting 🙂

    Reply
  34. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    October 14, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Hi girls!! Love your features- I’m all linked up – thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  35. Amanda says

    October 14, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    As always, great projects to browse thru. Thanks for hosting. I know it’s alot of details and work for y’all!
    Amanda

    Reply
  36. Marcia - Crafty Sewing and Quilting says

    October 14, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Enjoy your weekend!

    Reply
  37. Becca says

    October 14, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Once again … I’m super impressed with the features and see lots of creativity linked up this week that I look forward to visiting! Thanks so much for hosting, friends! xoxo

    Reply
  38. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says

    October 14, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    I am thrilled to have my black widow spider pops featured, thank you!

    Reply
  39. Marla and Steve @ Always Nesting says

    October 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Wow, lots of great projects and links! Thank you!

    Reply
  40. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says

    October 14, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    ooops i accidentally double posted my link 🙁 im sorry!

    Reply
  41. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    October 14, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Lots of fun features this week – as usual! I’m so glad you mentioned Town and Country Mom’s love story. I’ve followed her blog for a long time but missed those posts. God is so faithful!

    Reply
  42. Ivy and Elephants says

    October 14, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    You gals always have such wonderful features. Thanks for hosting!

    Paula

    Reply
  43. Kahli says

    October 15, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    My link posted twice. Sorry about that. My internet had went down and I didn’t think it posted :(. Please delete one if you can.

    Reply
  44. Abbie says

    October 15, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Lovely features, ladies! I just linked up my new fall entryway arrangement, complete with $3 Goodwill lamps (gotta love a bargain! : ))–#304. Thanks so much for hosting!

    ~Abbie (Five days…5 ways)

    Reply
  45. Natasha in Oz says

    October 15, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Thanks so much for having me today. I hope you might have time to visit my Pink Post this weekend: it’s a post honouring all women who have have been touched by breast cancer.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

    Reply
  46. CAS says

    October 15, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Wow, already at 320 entries — ya’ll are awesome! Thanks for being the “Hostesses with the mostesses!”
    🙂 CAS

    Reply
  47. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

    October 16, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    Thanks for hosting! I hope you are enjoying your weekend 🙂

    Reply
  48. Red Rpse Alley says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    That pumpkin coach is wonderful!! I have a coach that is similar, but it’s made out of iron. I always love seeing creative ways to make a fairytale coach.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

    Reply

Trackbacks

  1. Mrs. P's Fall Door - Refresh Restyle says:
    February 12, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    […] At The Picket Fence […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Search This Blog

Get the book!

Invite Vanessa to speak at your event!

Stay updated!

  • A New Look for the Family Room

    A New Look for the Family Room
  • Honey Tea Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze

    Honey Tea Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze
  • The Slow Exit

    The Slow Exit
  • Honed Quartzite Kitchen Counters Reveal

    Honed Quartzite Kitchen Counters Reveal

Sign Up and Never Miss A Post!

Must Reads

Latest Recipes

Honey Tea Cake Loaf with Lemon Glaze

Apple Bread Pudding

Grandma’s Banana Bread

view more recent recipes

Recent Posts

  • Winter Decorating Ideas January 27, 2023
  • Nostalgic Christmas Home Tour December 10, 2022
  • Vintage Inspired Hot Cocoa Bar November 21, 2022
  • Autumn Home Decor Tour October 7, 2022
  • Built In Shelving Makeover in Family Room August 31, 2022

Footer

Stay Connected!

Instagram

It’s time again for Tip Tuesday! Would you belie It’s time again for Tip Tuesday! Would you believe that a few years ago I found a sock in our pantry? Yes, a sock. Just there on the shelf next to the cereal. But did it stress me out? Nope! We got a good laugh out of it especially after it was claimed by its owner (my teenage son) and it was a reminder to me of why the daily mayhem of life doesn’t overwhelm me because I’ve already established areas in my home that remain clutter free and offer me a visual exhale. #tiptuesday
Yesterday on the way home from school I had the ra Yesterday on the way home from school I had the radio tuned to my daughter's favorite station and a song that was playing had a line in it that really stood out to me. It made reference to a 'season of the sticks' which I think its safe to say must mean winter. I thought that was such an accurate, albeiet kind of depressing, picture of this time of the year.While we definitely have more than our fair share of evergreen trees here in Oregon, we also have plenty of trees and bushes that are reduced to sticks during the cold months. But, this morning as I looked out my kitchen window, greedily sipping from my mug of coffee, I marveled at the beauty of the winter sunrise. The sky was all pinks and oranges with frost on the rooftops and a little bit of fog. And, I realized that part of why it was so amazing is because I could see it more clearly through the sticks. The bare branches allowed me a view that I wouldn't be able to see if those same branches were covered in leaves. Being stripped down to almost nothing revealed something magnificent.We have seasons of the sticks in our lives too, don't we? Times when we feel as though we've been stripped bare and left exposed. It's easy to think that this is a place where all is ugly and dark. And yet, just like the winter sunrise was more visible because of the bare branches, the vulnerability we feel in the winter season of our souls allows us to get a glimpse of beauty that we wouldn't see otherwise. In the lush, warm seasons it's so easy to become comfortable. But in the bare, cold seasons we recognize just how much we need to rely on the One who placed the stars in the heavens and is sovereign over all.If you feel like your soul has been stripped bare and you've been left exposed and vulnerable, may I encourage you today to ask the Lord to help you to see the beauty in this 'season of the sticks'.“Answer me quickly, O Lord! My spirit fails! Hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the pit. Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." Psalm 143:7
I just went to make my mid-morning protein shake a I just went to make my mid-morning protein shake and grabbed a banana out of the freezer and was about to put it into my shake before I realized it was a frozen egg roll. Sooooo that's how my day is going so far! 🤪How about you?It's honestly fairly representative of my state of mind these days as I can't seem to make the date on the calendar match the date in my spirit because it feels like it should be January 45th. Every year this month drags on and every year it seems to surprise me for some reason. In addition, my heart just feels heavy as I witness a lot of darkness and sadness around me. So, I'm choosing to control what I can control by making my house feel as cozy as possible, relishing the sunshine whenever it dares to peek through the clouds, gathering inspiration for warmer weather projects and, most importantly, resting in the comfort of the sovereignty of my Father.“God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ So that everyone he has made may know his work..." Job 37:5-7
What if you could do something at the beginning of What if you could do something at the beginning of your day that would be a gift to yourself later on? That’s what we’re talking about on this week’s Tip Tuesday! #tiptuesday
The sun decided to make another appearance today! The sun decided to make another appearance today! It’s been such a lovely Sunday. Chocolate croissants for breakfast followed by church then naps/football/reading/etc and soon we’ll be heading out to dinner with friends. These are my favorite kind of weekends. Hope yours has been lovely too! 🌿
Yesterday was stormy and cold but today the sunshi Yesterday was stormy and cold but today the sunshine is breaking through the fog and my house just seems happier. We definitely needed to see that light streaming in through the windows and it’s a gift I don’t take for granted.And yes, there are still twinkle lights on my mantle because those help when the sunshine goes away again. ✨
Happy weekend! The rainy and gloomy weather here i Happy weekend! The rainy and gloomy weather here in the Willamette Valley has me feeling less frustrated about my migraine forcing me to just snuggle up indoors and these flowers in my kitchen are lifting my spirits. What are you up to on this holiday weekend?
It’s time for TIP TUESDAY! This week, I’m offe It’s time for TIP TUESDAY! This week, I’m offering a gentle reminder from my own parenting experience after feeling my heart pricked with conviction about what was waiting for my daughter every day after school. I hope it will encourage you! 🌿#tiptuesday
The day after Christmas I found myself laundering The day after Christmas I found myself laundering and folding all of the linens we used the previous night as we hosted my husband's side of the family for dinner and other festivities. As I laid out each cloth napkin and folded them one by one, I couldn't help but be struck by what a simple, yet meaningful, task it was. It's such an honor and privilege to be the hostess and, at this stage of my life, I realize that this has almost one hundred percent become my role now. Our parents are in their 70's and have either downsized significantly or simply don't have the energy to take on hosting duties for a large group. I could resent this. I could feel overwhelmed by it. But, instead, I'm choosing to embrace it knowing that, someday, I too will pass the hosting torch and I hope that I will be welcomed with love and attentiveness. So, I fold the linen napkins, taking pleasure in the way all of the creases line up and how neat and tidy they look in the drawer of my dining room buffet. These seemingly simple chores are part of the lifeblood of homemaking and my attitude towards them can either be one of gratefulness or grumbly-ness (yes, I'm making up words now).And I’m choosing gratefulness.“This job has been given to me to do. Therefore, it is a gift. Therefore, it is a privilege. Therefore, it is an offering I may make to God. Therefore, it is to be done gladly, if it is done for Him. Here, not somewhere else, I may learn God’s way. In this job, not in some other, God looks for faithfulness.” (Elisabeth Elliot⁣)
Welcome to Tip Tuesday! I’m so excited to be kic Welcome to Tip Tuesday! I’m so excited to be kicking off the year with a brand new series! Each weekly installment will feature a tip for everything from your home to faith to parenting to family life and so much more. My goal for 2023 is to have far more personal interaction with this community while continuing on with the mission of weaving together all things heart and home. I hope you enjoy this first tip and I’d love to hear from you about whether or not you decorate for winter!
#tiptuesday #organizing #winterdecorating
Load More... Follow
Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2023 At The Picket Fence