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February 18, 2012

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 52!

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Hey, hey party peeps!!

Anyone else having a hard time believing another week has already gone by?  Time does fly when you are being as inspired as we are each week by all of you! Before we get to the par-tay, we have a couple of announcements to make.
First, we are thrilled to have Designs by Tahra joining us as our newest Sponsor!

Her jewelry creations are just gorgeous.
Turquoise Earrings Sterling Silver Celtic Knot Turquoise

Swarovski Crystal Necklace Wire Wrapped Sterling Silver Rolo Chain
We’ll take 2 of everything please! Winking smile
You just have to see more of the beautiful pieces for sale at Designs by Tahra!
We are also so excited to introduce you to our newest Friday Party Friend!
Have you met Karen, a.k.a. “Good Time Charlie” of the blog

Redoux
   If you have, then you already know how awesome this gal is! If you haven’t well, allow us to introduce you to her. She is funny and sweet and let’s not forget super talented. 
She also regularly risks life and limb to go dumpster diving and has hilarious stories to go along with the treasures she finds!
As an official member of the DIY Club she has done some amazing projects:

Karen also hosts a Friday Linky Party!

        Redoux
And we hope you when you are done joining the fun here at the Fence, you will head on over and pay her a visit and link up your fabulous selves to her party too.
Tell her the gals at the Fence sent ya and we’ll see you there!

Also, There is still time to enter this week’s Empire Patio Covers giveaway!

The winner will receive a $100 credit towards the patio covers of their choosing plus free shipping.
(U.S. and Canada residents only)
So, head on over and enter to win this fantastic prize!

And…one last thing we want to share with you…Are you following us on

Pinterest

We sure hope so! BUT…We have a SPECIAL REQUEST of you, if you visit INSPIRATION FRIDAY and like to PIN the great projects you see here!

We are asking you to PRETTY PLEASE (with sugar on top) visit the ACTUAL PROJECT and PIN from there! Here’s why…

ONE: If someone clicks on your pin and ends up here…they’ll be disappointed, because the project they want information on won’t be HERE, it will be on the original blog…we don’t want to be accused of  the old bait and switch…lol and they’ll have to search for the original feature or IF link.

TWO: We want YOU…yes YOU, you fabulous, talented, creative and inspiring friends of Inspiration Friday to receive the credit, traffic and acoulades deserving of such amazing projects! We want people to find your lovely blogs through Pinterest and to see your amazing stuff!

SO PLEASE take that extra step to PIN from ORIGINAL SOURCES…it will make Pinterest a better place for all bloggers!  Now, if you like what you see here At The Picket Fence that WE create, then by all means pin away from here…we won’t mind! 😉

THANK YOU !!

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Now, let’s get to our Features from last week’s party!

Jessica of Making the Home a Haven & Nurturing those that live there shared with us
a Dozen Fun Things to do with Kids! This blog is filled with wonderful ideas and encouragement for moms with young children as well as anyone desiring to turn their home into a haven.

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We are just slightly crazy for this amazing Boy’s Room shared with us by Maple Leaves and Sycamore Trees! Check out that ceiling. It was made using Pallets! There are so many incredible details in this space that you simply must, MUST, go over and see the entire post.

And speaking of pallets…ummm…wait…what just happened…oh sorry! We were just completely distracted by these 2 ADORABLE children totally stealing the thunder from this darling little pallet table!
I mean, can you blame us? This project was shared with us by Brooke of Start at Home and even though the table was upstaged by those sweeties, we still think this is an amazing idea!

Our mouths started watering when we saw this gorgeous Herb and Gruyere Quiche from Allison at
Main St. Cuisine …she calls it “simple” we call it gorgeous and yummy!

We also loved how Dee Dee of ddzine created one-of-a-kind artwork in her living room when she framed the architectural blue prints of their home.  The punch of color it adds is perfect for this already beautiful space!

And speaking of art, we adore the original owl artwork that Vikki from the Quirky Quail created for her new grandson! The colors are so cheerful and fun, perfect for a baby’s room! Welcome baby Oliver to the world, you have one creative Nanna!

And finally, we had to share this amazing kitchen makeover from Jody at Homey Home Design.  Jody shared her kitchen reveal  and then wrote a follow up post with all of the great tips!  Just gorgeous!!

 
 
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
vif187
Redoux





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 to be featured At The Picket Fence) 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 following us on the new Linky Followers?
Join us by clicking on the “Follow Me” on our sidebar! Visit our Linky Followers introduction post and our Linky Followers Tutorial for more information!

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  1. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    I love Karen!!! She is one of my Roomies for SNAP! and I can’t wait to meet her! I love all of the features here today. Going to check ’em out now. (Thanks for the Pinterest “tips” too. So necessary!)

    Reply
  2. Ange says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Headed off to check out some of the great features. 🙂 Thanks for another great party girls, you know how to rock it.

    Reply
  3. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Great reminder about Pinterest 🙂

    Reply
  4. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    So many wonderful features this week…on my way to check them out.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  5. reFresh reStyle says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    I love the features~but that ceiling, oh my goodness! It’s amazing! Yes, those sweet little girls are precious Thanks for hosting, love the pretty please with sugar on top! I’ve said that a lot in my life 😉
    Debbie

    Reply
  6. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    I am on my way to go and check out Redoux right now! Thanks for hosting girls!

    Reply
  7. Eclectically Vintage says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Already linked up at Redoux! Fab features – that pallet board ceiling bedroom is amazing! Linking my Dream Kitchen Reno – have a great night ladies!
    Kelly

    Reply
  8. Debra @ Common Ground says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Great info about pinning! And I just talked to Karen from Redoux, we’re all linked up. thanks girls, for always supporting VIF, love ya bunches!!

    Reply
  9. Jody says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my kitchen! I am thrilled!

    Reply
  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    OMG, that bedroom with the metal bed and checked drapes and those adorable children. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  11. Honey at 2805 says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Hi girls! I agree about pinning and am happy you mentioned it. Cute features! Thanks so much for always being gracious hostesses.

    Reply
  12. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Thanks for the party ladies. Great features!

    Reply
  13. Good Time Charlie says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Heather and Vanessa, you just made my whole week! That was the sweetest shout out. Thank you so much for including me. I even laughed at myself! I do LOVE dumpster diving. I think it is a bit of an addiction!

    Reply
  14. Brooke @ Spruce Your Nest says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting!!

    Reply
  15. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Thank SO much for hosting! Hope you are having a great week!

    Reply
  16. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!!! Loving the features! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  17. Jill ~ Jillify It says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    I really appreciate you hosting the party! I’m a new follower!

    http://www.jillifyit.com

    Reply
  18. andrea says

    February 16, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Finally home from work and the comfy/party socks are ON! Thanks for hosting! andrea@townandprairie

    Reply
  19. Mrs. T says

    February 16, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  20. FABBY'S LIVING says

    February 16, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Happy Valentine’s week, hope you had a great Feb. 14th. Thank you for hosting. Hugs,
    FABBY

    Reply
  21. Little Bit says

    February 16, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    Thank you for hosting, and the opportunity it gives us all to share! Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com

    Reply
  22. Anita says

    February 16, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    I love that boy’s bedroom!! The ceiling is fabulous. Thanks for hosting again and doing such a great job!!

    Reply
  23. Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage says

    February 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Kudos for mentioning the pinterest etiquette! ANd thanks for the party, ladies!

    Reply
  24. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says

    February 17, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Karen, at Redoux, is certainly a good addition to the line up!

    Reply
  25. allison @ Main St. Cuisine says

    February 17, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Thank you again, Heather and Vanessa for including Main St. Cuisine in your features this week! Perfect timing on the boy’s bedroom feature. I needed some inspiration for my own boys’ bedrooms!!

    Reply
  26. How to Nest for Less says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    Thanks for hosting girls! I always appreciate the love and support, too. You guys are the BEST!!

    Reply
  27. Something Nice and Pretty says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:02 AM

    Thanks for hosting guys, always enjoy it when I link up!

    Reply
  28. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Ladies. I am on my way to check out Redoux. Hugs, Sherry

    Reply
  29. dee dee says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Thank you for featuring my “blue print” project!
    Brought a big smile to my evening!
    Dee Dee

    Reply
  30. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    How fun, can’t wait to check out Redoux. Thanks tons for hosting. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  31. Debbiedoo's says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    Thanks for hosting girls. Love the features!

    Reply
  32. Stuff and Nonsense says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    such lovely features
    as usual
    and enjoying our new
    Friday friend!

    alison

    Reply
  33. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Love the features! And thanks for the reminder about correctly sourcing pins! One of my projects got incorrectly sourced to Google Images with almost 700 repins…so nobody got the instructions! Argh! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  34. Cristina @ RemodelandolaCasa.com says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Hey Girls, Thank you very much for all your love and support! Week after week you keep on doing such wonderful job!

    Reply
  35. Daffodil Hill says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    Love all the gorgeous pictures. That kitchen is AMAZING! Thank you so much for hosting:-)

    Reply
  36. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Love that pallet ceiling!

    Reply
  37. Kat says

    February 17, 2012 at 3:00 AM

    Thanks, girls, for the love on Ryder’s new room. You’re awesome:)

    Reply
  38. Kerry Rossow says

    February 17, 2012 at 3:11 AM

    Fantastic features! Thank you so much for sharing and for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

    Reply
  39. Jan@southernjunkin' says

    February 17, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    Thanks for hosting! I so enjoy the great features this week too! Now off to visit!
    Blessings!!

    Reply
  40. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:08 AM

    Hello, girls! Thanks for another great party.

    Reply
  41. Good Life Blog says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Thank you for hosting!

    Kendra
    http://www.goodlifeblog.org

    Reply
  42. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    February 17, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Hi girls!!! Fantastic features- I am heading over to grab Redoux’s button too~ Thanks for hosting!!

    Reply
  43. Jen says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Wow so many great links this week!! Can’t wait to go through them.. Thanks for hosting, have a great weekend!

    Reply
  44. CAS says

    February 17, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Excited to get the ball rolling on all these wonderful links! Thanks so much for hosting. I am now following the new Linky Followers. I have it on my blog, too, hint,hint!
    CAS

    Reply
  45. vikki says

    February 17, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Wow thanks for featuring me, that was so unexpected. I had to do the happy dance and contact everyone I knew. Thanks for hosting such a great linky party, so many ideas, so little time.

    Reply
  46. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks for hosting. Great features. So much to read too.

    Reply
  47. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting again this week. I’m loving the features this week especially the children on the table. Adorable.

    Reply
  48. Sherry says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party. The baby on the table is adorable!

    Reply
  49. Brooke Larsen says

    February 17, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    AHHH Thank you so so much for featuring my Pallet table…and my Children!! LOL You made my day!

    Thank you,

    Brooke

    start at home

    Reply
  50. Our Pinteresting Family says

    February 17, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I love that drop cloth wreath. 🙂 Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  51. The Hell on Heels Housewife says

    February 17, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Thank you for hosting this wonderful party! Love the features…I need two little dollies to put with my pallet this week! Have a blessed weekend!
    Maggie
    http://www.thehellonheelshousewife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  52. Jo @ To a Pretty Life says

    February 17, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Hello! I just found your blog today and I love it! I will definitely be back. That pallet ceiling is breathtaking. No way would my husband ever let me do something like that 😉

    Reply
  53. Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky) says

    February 17, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Great tips on pinning from the original post too.

    Reply
  54. Lynn says

    February 18, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Ooh, those sweet babies are darling. The play table is cute too! Thanks for hosting and for encouraging proper Pinning. Great advice.
    Lynn at Cottage and Creek
    http://www.cottageandcreek.com

    Reply
  55. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design says

    February 19, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! So glad you mentioned pinning at the actual source- I know I’ve been guilty of not doing that and hadn’t even thought about it!! OOPS!! Won’t make that mistake again. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  56. Michell @ Girl In Air says

    February 19, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    LOVE the Redoux blog! Gotta LOVE that kitchen:-) Thank you ladies for hosting….I hope you both are having a fabulous Sunday!

    Reply
  57. arrielle_p says

    February 27, 2012 at 8:59 AM

    What a spacious place you have in there. I love that kitchen too. 🙂

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I've been watching our cherry trees bloom for 12 y I've been watching our cherry trees bloom for 12 years now and every year I ohhhh and ahhhh over the blossoms like it's the first time I've ever seen them. I gush and I take photos (that look exactly like the ones I took the year before and the year before that) and I make my family come outside and look at them with me which you know they just LOVE to do. 😉 I think that is one of the main reasons why I love spring so much. On the one hand, it's predictable and yet, on the other hand, it still feels like such a surprise after the long months of barren branches.

And yesterday, as I was staring at the gorgeous blossoms for the umpteenth time, I couldn't help but think that I hope this is how I feel when our lives return to some semblance of normalcy.

I hope that the predictable feels special and that the typical feels anything but. I hope that I ohhh and ahhh over the simple things I've realized I've taken for granted. And, most of all, I hope that feeling doesn't go away for a very, very long time! 💗
Are you living with great expectation friends? Bec Are you living with great expectation friends? Because He is risen!

Happy Easter from my home to yours!
Lemon bars all ready for tomorrow! It’s going to Lemon bars all ready for tomorrow! It’s going to be a different kind of Easter for sure but some things don’t change. Have you been baking and getting ready for tomorrow? What’s one thing on your menu that you have to have every year?
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What could be good about the unspeakable pain he suffered? What could be good about the shame and betrayal?

Easter Sunday is so joyful, bright and cheery. Shouldn’t that be the day we call “good”? It just feels so much better!

But, I don’t know how to rejoice over His resurrection, unless I have felt the pain of His death. I have realized that in life the sweetest victories are the ones which were realized after a pain-filled journey.

And, so it is with Good Friday. I know there will be victory over death, but I can’t skip ahead in the story.

Jesus knew what was coming. He knew what he would experience. And he knew why he would go through it. He did it for me. He did it for you.

Do you know that? Have you felt it down in the very core of your soul? 
Sometimes it makes me squirm a bit. Why would anyone do that for me?

Well, because, I can’t do it for myself!

There is nothing I can do to earn that kind of love and mercy.

That is why it is called GRACE.

His grace is freely given. We don’t have to pay for it. He paid the price for us already.

Do you remember that movie from years ago called “Ransom”? A couple’s young son was kidnapped and the parents went to hell and back trying to find him and pay the “ransom” demanded by the kidnappers.

Well, Jesus is our “ransom”. (1 Timothy 2:6) His life was the payment.

Why is it called “Good Friday”? Because that wasn’t the end of the story….
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…It was just the beginning!
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Where are things collecting in your house right now?
“Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every si “Sighing, tears, frustration, anger.” Every single one of these emotions has made their way through our home in recent days and, my guess is, they have in your home too.

I SO needed this reminder today from the new book ‘Adore’ by @sarahagertywrites.

Adoration isn’t just sitting at His feet gazing longingly with stars in my eyes. It’s bringing my fears and my sorrows and gray roots in my hair that desperately needs to be colored and my messy house and all of the things that threaten to send me over the edge right now and laying them down before Him, soaking up His word and His presence so that when I stand back up, I am changed for having spent the time adoring the ONE who is... Healer, comforter, peace-giver, deliverer, redeemer.

What do you need to bring to Him today? I’ll share mine in the comments and I’d love to hear from you too!
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If you’re able to find flour in the stores (for the love people please stop overbuying!) and you’re doing more baking at your house too you need to add this apricot bread to your list of new recipes to try!

Normally I’d point you to my blog for the directions but I’m going to do you a solid and leave the full recipe in the comments.

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