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February 10, 2012

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 51!

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Welcome, welcome you fabulous party-goers you! 
We don’t know about you, but we are seeing some pretty amazing things going on in blogland right now.
You motivate and inspire us every.single.day!
Before we get to highlighting some of those incredible projects, we wanted to remind you of the tutorial Heather (her sister is pretty proud of her hard work on this by the way!)  wrote about the new way to follow folks in this awesome blogging community.
It will take you through step by step instructions on how to make the most of this wonderful new tool for staying connected with other bloggers.
Click here to read more about Linky Followers.

AND, be sure to come back by on Saturday when we will have an entire post dedicated to featuring all of the fabulous Valentine’s Day Crafts, Projects and Recipes which have been shared at our previous Inspiration Friday parties!




Now, let’s get this party going!
Here are the features from last week.


Jan of Our Adventures in Southern Junkin’ shared with us her incredible “Lightening Bugs in a Jar” fixture which we seriously covet. Yep, don’t be surprised Jan if this goes missing from your porch. 
Just look for the 2 crazy sisters fighting over who gets to keep it!



Janel, of Hating Martha…Imperfection at its best, shared how she transformed her Ikea table into an awesome and unique piece. The mix of industrial with farmhouse is absolutely fantastic!

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If you know us at all, you know we love a good party around here! When we saw the Publisher Clearing House Party hosted by Anna from Ask Anna Moseley, we both decided we wanted to be her “in real life” friends so we could attend all of the amazing parties she throws (and because she is pretty awesome too)! Seriously how hysterical and clever is this?!

Guests were asked to dress up like they imagined they’d look if someone showed up at the door with their winning check! This is Anna’s pastor and his wife…check out the babies “hanging” on her legs…what a riot!



Rusty and Redone created this one of a kind Topiary. We just love how much charm and character it has and that she went way out of the box in creating it!

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We “warmed” right up this this yummy looking White Hot Chocolate shared with us by Hollie of The Seven Year Cottage! A perfect drink for a cold winter evening!

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So how many of you have already admired this fabulous Faux Capiz Chandelier, from Kelli at A Happy Place Called Home, that’s a West Elm Knock Off?  Yep she’s pretty amazing! Kelli possess such talent and tenacity and generously shares her step by step tutorial with, so you can make one for yourself.


Jamie from The Creative Imperative’s creativity shined through when she shared her Slipcovered Ruffle Purse Makeover.  People, she slipcovered a purse!! How ingenious is that!? It turned out so adorable…we are wondering what Jamie plans on slipcovering next?!

and last we wanted to remind you about this fabulous opportunity to be a blessing to children who otherwise have not been shown much love in their lives. Susan from My Place To Yours brought to our attention a project full of love and hope and shares an easy way for YOU to show love to others during the Valentine’s season.  Please take a moment to read our post or  visit Hope Unlimited  and if you decide to participate in this project we’d love you to grab the button below designed by Vicki of Curly Willow Collections.

 
The talented Vicki has made it even easier for you to join us by creating a FREE downloadable card that you can print off and personalize.  Thank you Vicki!

And 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:

 
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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!


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  1. Desire Empire says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Thanks for all your effort promoting linky followers and for your great party each week
    Carolyn xx

    Reply
  2. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I’m following on Linky Followers! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  3. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Thank you ladies for hosting the party…y’all have some awesome features this week.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  4. Youaretalkingtoomuch.com says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Finally on time! I just sent my husband on errands by himself to make it to your party! He is so happy! The babies on the pastors wife’s leg cracked me up! Can’t wait to check it out! Thank you for hosting! Love, Me

    Reply
  5. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Hi Ladies! Thanks for hosting! I can’t seem to get to any of the featured sites today… Help?

    Reply
  6. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Thanks for all the Linky info. I added my several days ago. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  7. Richella says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Vanessa and Heather! Hope y’all are doing well. I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things around here–I managed to make a new pillow, so I’m sharing that. Now if I could just manage to get my kitchen cleaned up. Hmmm. That’s not nearly so much fun! 🙂

    Thank you so much for hosting. I appreciate y’all.

    Reply
  8. Honey at 2805 says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Great features! I need to check out the topiary and the Heather Brown party must have been a hoot! Thank you for hosting, ladies and thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday!

    Reply
  9. Lynn says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Glad to be partying with you again this week. I can’t wait to check out your special features. Lots of great inspiration. And I’ll be back for your Valentine’s party – wahoo! Thanks for hosting and have a lovely weekend.
    Lynn at Cottage and Creek
    Email: Lynn@nsytes.com
    http://www.cottageandcreek.com

    Reply
  10. Anita says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Looks like lots of great ideas again! Thanks for stopping by my niece’s blog, I really appreciate that!! Thanks for hosting!!

    Reply
  11. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Love the features! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  12. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Hello, Thank you for hosting this lovely party. You’ve chosen some great features! I have steered several to your Linky Follow 101 – thanks for the well written post,
    Kathy

    Reply
  13. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says

    February 9, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    What great feautures! Thanks so much for hosting each week! Enjoy your weekend!!

    Reply
  14. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Super features. That party idea is hilarious. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  15. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Great features! Thanks so much for hosting, ladies! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  16. Poppy says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Thanks for hosting this great party for us each week! Have a wonderful weekend!Hugs~Poppy

    https://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  17. Curtains in My Tree says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Thanks for hosting and I have been reading up on the Linky followers thing , Thanks again

    Reply
  18. Anna says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Woo-hoo! #1 Thanks for the feature! 🙂 #2 I just noticed your Haven button! I can’t wait to meet you girls!!! Becky of OMF and I have a room reserved if you’d like to join us. 🙂

    Anna
    http://www.askannamoseley.com

    Reply
  19. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    Thanks for hosting girls!!

    Reply
  20. ✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    Super features! Thanks for hosting. 🙂

    Dee

    Reply
  21. Becca says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    LOL … what a fabulous (and hysterical) party idea! Love the other features, too. And, thanks, sweet friends, for hosting such a great par-tay! I’m off to be inpsired. xoxo

    Reply
  22. andrea says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    Hi, I signed myself on as a LINKY follower and linked up! Thanks for hosting! andrea@townandprairie

    Reply
  23. Laurel@chippingwithcharm says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Hi ladies! All linked up. Thanks for hosting…and thanks for the tips on Linky Followers. One of these days I need to read up on that…soon I hope 🙂 Laurel

    Reply
  24. Janel@hatingmartha says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:26 PM

    Thanks for the feature! Already a Linky follower…thank goodness!

    Reply
  25. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:28 PM

    Thanks LOTS for hosting this AWESOME party!! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  26. Jan@southernjunkin' says

    February 10, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Thank you for featuring my Jars of Lighting! I am so happy and so honored!! Thanks for hosting the party too! I have many to visit tonight!! I’m a friend through LINKY!

    Reply
  27. Anne says

    February 10, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    Thank you for hosting!

    Reply
  28. Audra @ Once a Mom Always a Cook says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Thank you for hosting! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂

    Reply
  29. CAS says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Oh, you girls are just so inspiring & these parties just keep getting bigger and better! Thanks so much for hosting!
    CAS

    Reply
  30. Sue says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Always so darn much fun to come over here, girls! Lots of inspiration from you AND the party-goers. hugs, Sue

    Reply
  31. Debra @ Common Ground says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:38 AM

    I’m so so laughing over the babies strapped to the legs!!! How funny!!Great features, just linked up! xoxo

    Reply
  32. Molly says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Thanks for the party! I’m loving the Publishers Clearing house pic, too funny!

    Reply
  33. Martha says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    following with the Linky, thanks for hosting!!

    Reply
  34. Ruby Jean says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting ladies… I just linked up “Bumble My Bee” have a Blessed rest of the week!!!

    Reply
  35. Little Bit says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Girls- Thank you for hosting. I’m always amazed at all the good stuff here. And I’m enjoying following you on facebook too! Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com

    Reply
  36. Mary Ellen says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    thank you for the party again this week!

    Reply
  37. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:31 AM

    Hi Ladies, Thanks for hosting each week. xo,Sherry

    Reply
  38. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Always enjoying seeing the features of last week and linking to your party..i love looking at the vast array of such creative people!…

    Reply
  39. Reannah @ {Shaped by Grace} says

    February 10, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    Oh my goodness! Great features! That Publisher’s Clearing House party is HILARIOUS!! 🙂 Thanks for hosting! I just linked up! Have a great weekend! xo, Reannah

    Reply
  40. Kerry Rossow says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    Wowza- great features! I love the ruffle purse!
    Thank you so much for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

    Reply
  41. Revi says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    Hi there, and THANK YOU for hosting a great party!
    -Revi

    Reply
  42. Graces Goodies says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    Loving the features this week! It’s been a while since I’ve linked up. So glad to be back!

    Bianca

    Reply
  43. Mrs. T says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:18 AM

    Thanks for hosting!!!!!!!

    Reply
  44. Abbie says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:16 AM

    Hey Ladies!

    Thanks for hosting!

    I linked up my favorite new project–my painted polka dot stenciled washing machine! (#239)

    ~Abbie

    Reply
  45. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    February 10, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Love the features this week and thanks so much for hosting I know how much work it entails.

    Reply
  46. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Hey there girls!! Fantastic features this week~ I’m all linked up!! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  47. Sarah | Coffee & Cabernet says

    February 10, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I’m a new follower and so happy to be!! I hope you’ll take a peek at my son’s fun Valentine — free printable, too! Have an awesome weekend and thanks for the great link-up. Best!

    Reply
  48. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says

    February 10, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Thank you for featuring my white hot chocolate recipe!

    Reply
  49. ImSoVintage says

    February 10, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks for hosting. Happy to be a part of your party this week.
    Laura

    Reply
  50. Stuff and Nonsense says

    February 10, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    that Publisher’s Clearing House party
    cracks me up

    all linked up sistas!

    alison

    Reply
  51. Reba and Eldarose, sisters, friends and co-bloggers says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Thanks for hosting.

    I am sorry to be such an incompetent, but I am not sure who else to ask. I took your advice and signed up for linky follower to follow your blog last week, and it seemed to take, bc it showed our blog (RE-inventedstyle) as following your blog on linky follower on your site. But, I never got an email regarding our account from linky follower to allow me to add the widget to my blog. I left a comment asking for help on linky follower for Brent bc he indicates that is the best way to get a hold of him for problems, but got no reply. I tried to register again, but it won’t let me use the same email acct bc it says I am registered. I asked it to send me the password and got no email. I have checked my spam folder and nothing is there from linky follower. I sent a second comment/request for help to Brent and still haven’t gotten a reply. I am so lost why I am having such a problem using this service. I have an aol acct that I share with my sister for all our blog stuff. I don’t really want to start a new email acct just to register to use this one service, but I cannot figure out the problem on my own. Do you have a suggestion what I should do? Any help would be appreciated. I would love to participate in all the blog hops to use the new service, but I can’t until I fix this problem.

    Eldarose from https://RE-inventedstyle.blogspot.com

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  52. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Thanks for hosing. Lots to see.

    Reply
  53. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    Thanks for being the hostess with the mostess
    XO
    Kristin

    Reply
  54. Cristina @ RemodelandolaCasa.com says

    February 10, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Hi Girls! Thanks for hosting! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  55. Dawn @ Redbird Cottage Art says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Love that porch light!

    Reply
  56. Ceekay- Thinkin of Home says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Hi…I joined in to the big party!! Have a great weekend and thank you for hosting!

    Reply
  57. Robin @ Happily Home, After says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Hi Ladies … Such an inspiring party this week! That West Elm knock-off chandy by Kelli might have to be my next project in my dining room. In the meantime I’m sharing a restyling from my dining room this week and don’t you agree that Kelli’s chandy would look great with my bachelors chest? Thanks so much for hosting. Make this a lovely weekend all.

    Robin
    happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com

    Reply
  58. The Hell on Heels Housewife says

    February 10, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Thank you for hosting…so many amazing projects already! My head is spinning…what to try first???

    Reply
  59. Jennifer @ Jennifer Cooks says

    February 10, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Today I’m linking up my Grilled Smashed Potatoes and 2-ingredient Pumpkin Cake.

    Drop by Fusion Fridays at jennifercooks.com each Friday and link up your goodies! {Open thru Wednesday}

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  60. Shannon says

    February 10, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my little rose ball topiary! I am honored! Love checking out the other projects~thanks for hosting this~

    Reply
  61. Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents says

    February 10, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Hi Girls! Thanks so much for hosting this fun event ~ I’ve just linked up! Happy VDAY on Tuesday!

    Reply
  62. Calypso In The Country says

    February 10, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Thanks for hosting today!
    -Shelley

    Reply
  63. Natasha in Oz says

    February 11, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Thanks so much for having me today. Hope you have have a wonderful Valentine’s week!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha. xo

    Reply

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Ingredients:
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Do you have a hot cocoa or coffee station at your house? Here’s a look back at years past if you’re needing a little bit of inspiration!
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I don’t know exactly why this is, but my home se I don’t know exactly why this is, but my home seems to rise up to welcome Autumn like no other season. Maybe it’s the warm, subtle tones. Maybe it’s the way the sunlight streams in at a different angle this time of the year. Maybe it’s the leaves doing their fall dance. Maybe it’s just that this is when everything begins to  feel a bit more cozy.

Whatever it is, I’m savoring every last bit of it as we enjoy the most beautiful final days of Autumn here in the Willamette Valley. The rain is forecasted to return later this week and I’m planning to move onto twinkling lights and evergreen boughs but, for now, here’s a little last look at Autumn in my home. 🍂

When will you begin to transition your home from Autumn to Winter?
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