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November 4, 2011

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 39!

Wow! Once again we are overwhelmed at all of the amazing inspiration y’all share with us! It’s so difficult to choose a few to feature each week.  We hope you take a moment to visit many of the fabulous posts others are sharing here at Inspiration Friday.  You will be as blown away as we are! 
This past Simply Sundays we featured some of the amazing stories of hope, courage and faith that have been linked up this month.  If you’re in need of a “pick me up” we invite you to read these lovely posts.
It’s time again to take a moment to THANK the fabulous sponsors of At The Picket Fence.  Once a month we like to showcase the amazing talent of these businesses and introduce you to some of their products.  THEY help make At The Picket Fence and Inspiration Friday happen!
We were so excited to welcome several new sponsors this past month.  Up first we have the lovely
Redbird Cottage Art creates lovely original watercolors with an emphasis on nature.  They have beautiful watercolor cards perfect for seasonal giving.
Greeting Cards Set of 6 Autumn Watercolor Prints 5 x 7 Blank Cards
And I am coveting this sweet little redbird watercolor.  It would be perfect in my dining room…hint. hint to any of my family reading. grin.
Bird in Snow Watercolor Painting 5 x 7 Original Bird Art
We invite you to consider Redbird Cottage Art for lovely, original gift giving for the holiday season!
Up next we welcome
Curly Willow Collections offers creative handmade products such as these
Keep Calm Canvas Print 16x20
How perfect for DIYers! This is a very large 16 X 20 canvas print! I just LOVE the red! Curly Willow Collections also has many digital patterns for sale.
Simple Floral Digital Pattern
Perfect for digital projects and crafts!
Pay Curly Willow Collections a visit to see all of the lovely products they have for sale!
We just love
here At The Picket Fence! The Old Block House has been a fabulous sponsor of At The Picket Fence. They carry many vintage items that are popular with DIY bloggers. Items like these beautiful dough bowls
Wooden Dough Bowl Handcrafted Upcycled Robins Egg Decorative
and these lovely feed seed grain sacks
Seed Sack Grain Sack Feed Sack 6.5
They are ramping up for the holidays so keep your eye on The Old Block House for your holiday shopping!
And speaking of getting ready for the holidays! Our next sponsor
has the perfect stocking for your Christmas mantel!
Christmas Stocking from The Linen Collection Flax with vintage lace cuff lined 16 in. long Red Homespun and Red Ticking Christmas Stocking Cuffed Ribbon Hanger Lined 16 in. long
or how about one of these beautiful pillows
The Linen Collection, 12 x 16 Pillow Cover, 100%  Flax Linen with Homespun ruffle and covered button trim Zipper closure
Visit Ann at Sutton Place Designs to see all of the fabulous linens she offers!
This next sponsor always has beautiful vintage items
Items like these Handmade Enamel Numbered Tags, that can be used for a multitude of projects
h a n d m a d e  Enamel Numbered Tags
or how sweet is this vintage wooden caddy!
v i n t a g e Large Wooden Caddy
Stop by Unexpected Elegance to see all of the vintage products available!
We also welcomed
this month to At The Picket Fence.  Cottage in the Oaks has amazing handmade items like these beautiful hand stamped Acorn Clay Tags
Thanksgiving, Autumn, Hand stamped ACORN Clay Tags, Gift Tags, Place Cards, Favors
and wouldn’t these lovely napkins be perfect for your holiday table?!
Numbered Cloth Dinner Napkins - Gray  Print
They carry many more items like these at Cottage in the Oaks! Please pay them a visit to see all of these lovely items!
has been a sponsor of At The Picket Fence from the beginning and we love their fabulous products! They offer many gorgeous seasonal stencils, perfect for your holiday décor! Stop by and browse their thousands of amazing stencils!
And last but certainly not least, our two newest sponsors that joined us this week!
carries beautiful linens like this adorable rooster pillow
Rooster with French Writing
or how about these Computer Talk Pillows!
Computer Talk Trio Pillows
20NorthOra will be hosting a great giveaway here At The Picket Fence in a few weeks so stay tuned!!
We also welcomed
well he might not have but WE do because Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn carries such lovely vintage and handmade items! Items like these vintage silver nesting bowls and vintage fishing tackle box!
Vintage Silver Nesting Bowls OLD PAL Fishing Tackle Box - Metal with compartments for storage
We’ll be seeing more of this lovely shop next week as we host a giveaway from Rhett Didn’t Give a Damn!
Thank you for allowing us to take a moment to showcase of our sponsors! We think they are all amazing and we appreciate their support of At The Picket Fence! Now onto our features from last week!
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The Painted Hive shared this absolutely stunning nursery filled with incredible detail and amazing trash to treasure transformations. Included run of the mill closet doors transformed into chalkboards and a lamp stand repurposed from a brake fluid drum! No joke!
You must go over and read every single word of this post to fully grasp all that went into creating this gorgeous space.
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This next feature will without a doubt be getting knocked off by one of the girls from the Fence.
And, that would make it a knock-off of a knock-off! Liz is the Naptime Decorator and for only $10 she created her own version of a Pottery Barn Ruler Growth Chart.
We think it is so adorable and you will have to be sure and come back next week when you will see our own version of her version of their version. Wait…did that make sense?Smile
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And just when you think you have seen it all, you click on a link to the makeover of a
Chicken Coop! Andrea from Town and Prairie transformed the nesting box of a chicken coop she was able to salvage from an old barn and we couldn’t believe how she repurposed it and turned it into something so lovely and multi-functional. You gotta see it to believe it!
Rita from May Days shared a wonderful recipe with us last week. But this isn’t something to eat!
It might look and smell like a sweet treat, but this Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub will actually be just the thing to keep your skin feeling soft during the upcoming winter months.
But, just in case you get a hankering for a recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth, we think our next feature will definitely do the trick.  The lovely Leslie of The Cozy Little Kitchen shared these Warm and Gooey Toasted Marshmallow S’more Bars!

Yep, we’ll take two servings please Leslie. Ok…make that 2 each!
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 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
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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 (MANDATORY) 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! 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!
Are you new to linky parties and kinda confused how they work? Have you wondered if you’re following “linky party etiquette”? We invite you to pay Donna at Funky Junk Interiors a visit and follow her great Linky Party Series! She’ll be answering all of your linky party questions and more! (no pressure or anything Donna Winking smile )

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  1. debbie--https://refreshrestyle.com/ says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Love all the sponsors, those are some awesome Christmas gift ideas! The features this week are great and your version, of her version of their version!
    Thanks for hosting!
    Debbie

    Reply
  2. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks soo much for hosting, Ladies!! Wow, your sponsors are amazing! I’m excited I’ll be hosting my first giveaway tomorrow. It’ll feature one of my sponsors. Cute stuff for girls of all ages. Make sure to check it out. =)

    ~ Catie

    Reply
  3. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Awesome sponsors, and features. Thanks for hosting

    Reply
  4. Debra @ Common Ground says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Gals, you have so many wonderful sponsors. I’m lovin’ those precious watercolors! Just linked up! xoxo

    Reply
  5. Betsy (BB) says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I love all of the sponsors! You always have awesome features! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  6. Sherry says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Great sponsors! Love the watercolors! Thanks for having us over!
    Sherrry

    Reply
  7. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    WOW, I have a few new places to go shopping. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  8. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Wow, y’all have some great sponsors with cool stuff. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  9. Stuff and Nonsense says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    wonderful features and
    as always
    thanks for hosting!

    all linked up

    alison

    Reply
  10. Trish @MomOnTimeout says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I’m your newest follower – number 1100! I just linked up. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  11. Anne Lorys - Fiona and Twig says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I love you girls, I’m always so happy to join up with you here on Fridays!

    XOXO,
    Anne

    Reply
  12. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    What great sponsors and features!! Thanks for hosting this party each week! Glad to link up!

    Reply
  13. Katie says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting ladies!! Great features!! Enjoy your weekend!

    Reply
  14. Ms. Redo says

    November 3, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I want one of each thing you showed via your sponsors! Maybe two!! Thanks for hostessing the party, I’m off to check out the rooster pillow!

    Reply
  15. Youaretalkingtoomuch.com says

    November 3, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Love your parties! Getting ready to browse around and see what everyone has been up to! So inspiring! Love, Me http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com

    Reply
  16. Natasha in Oz says

    November 3, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Thanks so much for having me today. I hope you have had a great week and here’s to a fabulous weekend!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

    Reply
  17. Jen @ Creating with the J's says

    November 3, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. I am wondering if I should take a blog break so I am not enticed by all these great ideas! Secretly we enjoy driving ourselves mad for the next month and a half! Thanks again!

    Reply
  18. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    You two are the absolute best…thanks so much for the great feature. Thanks too for hosting every week. You are both so generous with your blog space and your time. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  19. Kerry Rossow says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Oh, la la! I love all of the tags!
    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. Lynn at Cottage and Creek says

    November 4, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    I was very inspired by your sponsors. I love the little watercolors. My sister would love one of those for Christmas. Thanks for hosting!
    Lynn

    Reply
  21. FABBY'S LIVING says

    November 4, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Great Christmas gift ideas! Love the water colors, my niece would love that. Thank you for hosting.
    Hugs, FABBY

    Reply
  22. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Thanks ladies for hosting…love Ann’s pillows!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  23. Sondra says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    I am new to blogging and I am following you! GORGEOUS blog ladies!!!

    Reply
  24. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Love those dough bowls and that nursery from The Painted Hive… OMG it’s amazing! Thanks for hosting 🙂

    Reply
  25. Junky Vagabond says

    November 3, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Awesome features! Wow, that’s some sponsor list. Thanks for hosting 🙂

    Reply
  26. Mimi says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    The Cottage in the Oaks products are simple and elegant!

    Reply
  27. modestymatters says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Hello! Thank you for hosting each week. I love these party hops – there’s SO many great inspirational ideas and fun projects. A crafter like myself could curl up with a cup of coffee and spend the whole day blissfully hopping from one to another! Please visit if you get a minute: https://wp.me/pYcKQ-ja

    Reply
  28. Andrea@ourbluefrontdoor says

    November 4, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Oh how I’ve missed partying with you ladies. Thanks for hosting such a great party each week, you both are such an inspiration.

    Have a great weekend…we are cleaning the garage 🙂

    Andrea xx

    Reply
  29. Hartwood Roses says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    So much inspiration … so little time! I will definitely be checking out the stencils later today.

    Now I’m off to do some blog-hopping through the lovely links that are being shared here today.

    Reply
  30. Krista-Artista says

    November 4, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Thanks for hosting, I am your newest follower!
    Krista
    krista-artista.blogspot.com

    Reply
  31. A Vintage Vine says

    November 4, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Love all the entries so many good ones to visit!

    Reply
  32. house no. 2 says

    November 4, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    hey there guys,

    i’m having trouble uploading to your inspiration friday link party. it keeps bringing me to a website where i have to sign up for a specific tool. is this normal? i have no idea what i’m doing wrong 🙂 email me if you get a chance.

    Reply
  33. Susan (My Place to Yours) says

    November 4, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Wow! Another great party this week, ladies! I’m especially lovin’ that growth chart ruler.

    I hope you and other Picket Fence readers will make your own Sally Lists — and join me in making a difference! Today’s link-up tells all about it. 🙂 Have a great weekend.

    Reply
  34. Summerland Cottage Studio says

    November 5, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Thank you for hosting and sharing all the fun and inspiration!

    Reply
  35. Christie says

    November 4, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    My goodness, girls! Your party has grown so much! I am excited to participate! Great give-aways and wonderful features. Vanessa, thank you for sweet words…I am struggling to stay in the blog world when the real world seems so busy right now! I sure do miss it!
    Thanks for hosting! Christie

    Reply
  36. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    November 5, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Hi girls!! I’m late to the party but all linked up! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  37. Andrea says

    November 5, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Thank you ladies for hosting such a great resource! I am in love with all of this inspiration! Today I have shared an article highlighting tips for redecorating for little to nothing. I hope you enjoy:)

    Reply
  38. The DIY Show Off says

    November 5, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Wow! So many treasures and inspiration! Looks like I have some shopping to do! Thanks for the introductions! 😉

    Have a great weekend, ladies!

    Reply
  39. Paula Jo @ Home and Garden Decor says

    November 5, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    What great gift idea’s. There isn’t one that I like better than the other. Everything is so nice and beautiful. I will have to check them out tonight when dinner is over with. You really out did yourself on these. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  40. Jackie says

    November 6, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I love the simple but beautiful Christmas stockings. A wonderful way to add a special touch to your mantle for the holidays.

    Reply
  41. Ivy and Elephants says

    November 6, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Awesome sponsors and great inspiration. Thank you for hosting!

    Paula

    Reply
  42. CAS says

    November 7, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Ya’ll have some wonderful sponsors, but then, you deserve the best! So much talent in your “features” this week, I just don’t know how you choose. I’m anxious to see you knock-off of the growth ruler — just so cute!
    🙂 CAS

    Reply
  43. Merlin says

    November 9, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Tea for me…I hope…plus I LUV this Pisces Fish Platter by Edw…franki fmparde@gmail.com

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