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April 20, 2012

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 61!

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Howdy party people!
Once again you did not make it easy for us to narrow down the amazing projects to feature this week. You would think you were all just a bunch of incredibly talented, creative, thoughtful, inspiring, and fabulous people or something! Winking smile

Last week announced the winner of the $25 credit to Curly Willow Collection 
and have yet to hear from her.
So, if your name is Nova (and it can’t just be a nickname that you suddenly came up with!), you are the winner and we are giving you until Monday to contact us before we pick another winner.
Hope we hear from you!

Before we jump into the highlights from last week’s party, we just wanted to take a second and let you know that we may be a little scarce around Blog-town for the next week or so.

Heather has some very important guests coming to her home next week.
They may or may not be bringing cameras to take photos of a certain room in her house.
And she may or may not be running around like a chicken with her head cut off getting ready for them to come. Oh, and these photos may or may not end up being seen by millions of readers. Just sayin’!
So, while she is frantically painting and putting on finishing touches, Vanessa is holding down the fort here at the Fence. Just know that we love ya even if we can’t visit as often!
And we promise to give you the full scoop on these pretty exciting happenings very soon!

 
Moving on, we are super excited to introduce you to our newest Sponsor!

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“BlueMing Deals is a Daily Deal site focusing on all kinds of yummy DIY stuff – craft venues, home decor, jewelry making, gift giving and entertaining.  We offer only 1 item each day – in limited quantities, at super great prices!  Some of our products can’t be purchased anywhere else – making the Daily Deal not only a great deal, it’s a One of a Kind great deal!”
Uh oh…daily deals on DIY stuff??? This could be dangerous folks! Winking smile
Be sure to check out BlueMing Deals to see what kind of deal you’ll find today!

Now, are ya ready to see some features from last week? We are too!

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INSPIRED ROOMS

Sherry from Living in the Rain Garden shared her jaw-dropping Bathroom Renovation. This is one of those “you gotta see it to believe it” transformations and you will be amazed when you see how this room used to look!

 
Stacey from Conspicuous Style re-revealed her stunning Dining Room complete with new floors and wall color. This gal is just beyond talented and we would feel like we were in some swanky restaurant if we were eating dinner in that room!

 
 
MAKEOVERS

  Roeshel, a.k.a. The DIY Showoff, just never ceases to amaze us! Check out how she ended up using a thrift store chandelier. Yep. Turned it into a coffee table! So cool!

DIY chandelier coffee table 
We are so loving how Kim from Too Much Time on my Hands turned an old dresser into this one-of-a-kind garden planter! She didn’t even mind that her neighbors were looking at her like she was crazy! If they were DIY’ers they would have totally gotten it, right Kim?

 


CRAFTS AND CREATIONS
Look closely….can you guess what this mirror is made out of? Kristi from Addicted 2 Decorating showed us how to make this Chrysanthemum Mirror out of Plastic Spoons!!
Isn’t that just so neat?

From plastic spoons to dried lemons! Take a look at this beautiful Dried Lemon Wreath from Jenny at Days of Chalk and Chocolate. It looks so Spring-y!

Have you seen this Swing Set turned Fire Station from Michell at Girl in Air?? She is so incredibly creative and talented and we think her son is one blessed little guy! Michell is also becoming a local celebrity by sharing her talents in a monthly Craft Segment for a local news station.
We are so thrilled for you Michell!

RECIPES

  Lyuba of Will Cook for Smiles shared this recipe for Apple Pie Pancakes and when Vanessa’s son saw this up on the computer screen he immediately wanted to know when he would get to try them!
Soon, my boy, soon!

 
 Taryn from Design, Dining and Diapers shared this recipe for these yummy (and beautiful!)
 Lofthouse Style Gluten-Free Cupcakes.
We love finding ways to make the most out of our meals and this recipe for Deviled Ham from
With a Grateful Prayer and a Thankful Heart showed us how to get some more mileage from our leftover Easter ham!

 
INSPIRING STORIES

  This week we thought it would be fun to share an Inspiring Person with you rather than an Inspiring Story! Every week Abbie from 5 Days, 5 Ways shares with us the most incredible ideas for stretching a budget and repurposing pieces.
Like this idea for turning a skirt into a ruffled infinity scarf…

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and this one for reversible baby booties!

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But what we love most about her is that every week she also shares her heart…for God…for her family…and for her home. She is definitely the real deal in our book and we hope you will pay her a visit. We promise you will be inspired!
 
If you were featured today (or have been featured in the past) please grab the featured at button code located on our Buttons Page found under our header!
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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! Please pin from the ORIGINAL SOURCE and not our blog…unless it’s one of our own creations, then by all means pin away from here…we won’t mind! 😉
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 some instructions for Inspiration Friday
  • 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 feel good knowing others are visiting people as well! Thank you..it truly means a lot to us!

    And while it’s not a requirement, we’d sure love ya to be following along with us in some capacity! Below are some great options!
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  1. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Super features. I love that mirror out of spoons and those tiny cutest baby shoes. Thanks for hosting.

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting girls! Have a super weekend!!

    Reply
  3. SwedishCorner-DownUnder...Pernilla says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    What a lovely mixture of great features from last week!
    Thanks for hosting 🙂

    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

    Reply
  4. Poppy says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Thanks for the party! Have a great weekend!~Poppy

    Reply
  5. Becca says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks for hosting girlies! Great features! I am dying over that bath reveal!I’m off to check it out!
    xo Becca

    Reply
  6. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Great features! I couldn’t agree with you more about Abbie! Love seeing all the features!!! Thanks for hosting and enjoy a wonderful weekend! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  7. Janel@hatingmartha says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Abbie truly is a blessing! And full of wonderful ideas! What great features!

    Reply
  8. reFresh reStyle says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Those features are outta this world! Beautiful! Thanks for hosting!
    Debbie

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  9. Abbie says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Oh my goodness, ladies!

    I am totally tearing up (and blaming it on the pregnancy hormones!) over the incredibly sweet feature today. I didn’t even realize the party was open yet, and a friend gave me a heads-up about the feature, so I popped over expecting to see maybe one of my silly little projects and instead got a total blessing that honestly made my day (heck, weekend!).

    Y’all are the nicest, and I can’t thank you enough!

    ~Abbie

    Reply
  10. Gail says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    Great features this week! Those apple pancakes sure looked good!! Thanks for hosting and enjoy your weekend, Gail

    Reply
  11. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  12. How to Nest for Less says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    WOW, incredible features!! I can’t wait to go check them out! Hope you ladies have a fabulous weekend. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  13. Debra @ Common Ground says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Hi Gals, the table with the chandy under it is so cool!! just linked up, thanks so much for the party!!

    Reply
  14. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    April 19, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Great features guys. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  15. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    April 19, 2012 at 9:14 PM

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

    Reply
  16. FABBY'S LIVING says

    April 19, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Very nice featiures. Thank you for hosting. Have a blessed weekend.
    FABBY

    Reply
  17. Stuff and Nonsense says

    April 19, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    fabulous features girls!

    all linked up
    and thanks for hosting!

    alison

    Reply
  18. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    April 19, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting Ladies! Great features, thank you for including my cupcakes 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
  19. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    April 19, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Congratulations to Heather! That’s exciting news! Can’t to see what magazine you’ll be featured in. And speaking of features, there’s some great ones from last week. I’ll be checking them out. Have a lovely weekend, ladies!! =)

    ~ Catie

    Reply
  20. Eclectically Vintage says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Yippie Heather – how exciting!

    Love the DIY Showoff chandelier table! And I have a similar project in mind for an old dresser I found at the thrift shop.
    Kelly

    Reply
  21. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    Thanks for hosting ladies…love that cute scarf!

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  22. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    April 19, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Thank you girls for another fab party and incredible features..lovin’ the spoon mirror! 😉

    Reply
  23. Cherished Bliss says

    April 19, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Thanks for hosting ladies! I am in LOVE with that bathroom!!

    Reply
  24. Janette - The2Seasons says

    April 19, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    We will be sending info to your email about the Derby event by Monday.

    Reply
  25. Debbiedoo's says

    April 19, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Thanks for hosting girls! Have a wonderful weekend. Great inspiration…had my mouth drooling and my mouth ooohhing!

    Reply
  26. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    April 19, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Great features…Love the bath re-do as it looks so much like mine! and love, love Stacy’s dining room…exquisite!

    All the features today were so wonderful…so many talented and creative people.

    Thanks for hosting!…Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  27. Good Time Charlie says

    April 20, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Wow, the competition is stiff! I did look at that bathroom before and after. And Roeshel’s Chandelier Coffee Table???? I love that outdoor dresser from Kim at Too Much Time, I am featuring it too! Thanks for the fabulous party, off to look at what else is here!

    Reply
  28. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} Girl says

    April 20, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    Wonderful features from last week! Such amazing talent! Thank you so much for hosting, girls! I hope you both have fantastic weekends!

    Reply
  29. Something Nice and Pretty says

    April 20, 2012 at 2:33 AM

    I love the outdoor dresser, what a fantastic idea! All great feature, thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  30. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

    April 20, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    Awwww, that is soo sweet!!! I wish I could just make some pancakes and ship it over to Vanessa! Thank you so much!!

    Reply
  31. Samantha says

    April 20, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    hi! i am your newest GFC follower! thank you so much for hosting such a fun party. my first link up with you is our dining room. maybe you can swing by to check it out.

    thank you again so much!
    samantha 🙂

    Reply
  32. Shelia says

    April 20, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Love the features! I still am amazed every day to see all of the talent and creativeness in Blogland! Thank you for hosting.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia;)

    Reply
  33. Kerry Rossow says

    April 20, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    Holy AWESOME features!
    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  34. Little Bit says

    April 20, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    Thanks for hosting, ladies! Little Bit

    Reply
  35. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    April 20, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Hi, girls! So glad to be partying with you this week! Thanks!

    Reply
  36. Mary Ellen says

    April 20, 2012 at 4:21 AM

    Sounds like Vanessa is in for an exciting time!! How fun to have your home photographed for a magazine!!!

    Thanks for the party!

    Reply
  37. Jen Lossing says

    April 20, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting another fabulous party!

    Reply
  38. Stacy Curran says

    April 20, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    That’s so exciting to be photographed for a magazine!!! Congratulations! And thank you so, so much or including my dining room in your features. It is an honor and means so much to me! xo
    Stacy

    Reply
  39. Rakesh says

    April 20, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Thats a good post. I am searching for Furniture in Guadalajara.

    Reply
  40. Natasha in Oz says

    April 20, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    Thanks so much for having me today and way to go Heather! How exciting!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

    Reply
  41. LDH says

    April 20, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Such exciting news going on here 🙂 Looking forward to hearing/seeing more!

    Thanks for the feature and sharing so many awesome people and their creativity!

    Reply
  42. Catherine {Stone and Rose} says

    April 20, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Amazing features! Thanks for sharing and for hosting. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  43. Alderberry Hill says

    April 20, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    I’m so happy to be linking up again this week, thanks so much for hosting…Happy Friday!

    Reply
  44. Tina says

    April 20, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Great features. Thank you for hosting.

    Reply
  45. Whitney @ The Rooster And The Hen says

    April 20, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    These have got to be the most fantastic features I’ve seen all month – they are stunning – I don’t know how I could have ever picked a favorite out of them. Can’t wait until we get more of our dining room done so we have projects to share again, this whole being sick has got me out of the groove!

    Reply
  46. Diann says

    April 20, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Wow, these are some wonderful features! Thank you for hosting and have a great weekend!

    Reply
  47. Natural Mothers Network says

    April 20, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting- what amazing features this week!

    Reply
  48. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating says

    April 20, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Thank you for featuring my mirror! Hope y’all have a fantastic weekend. –Kristi

    Reply
  49. Jen says

    April 20, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Great features! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!

    Reply
  50. Sherry says

    April 20, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    All lovely features. Thanks so much for hosting.

    Reply
  51. Shannon says

    April 20, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Wow that plastic spoon mirror is freakin’ amazing!!

    I’m a recent follower and love everything your girls post!

    I nominated you for the versatile blogger award…

    https://greg-shannon-mulder.blogspot.com/2012/04/7-more-things-you-may-not-know.html

    Reply
  52. Mary Sullivan Frasier says

    April 20, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    Wow! I’ve been MIA from the party for a couple of weeks and judging by your incredible features, I sure have missed some amazing stuff! Can’t wait to catch up with everyone. Thanks so much for hosting Inspiration Friday every week. I always get the best tips, recipes and ideas. Hope you both have a totally outstanding weekend! ~Mary

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

    April 20, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Thank you for hosting! Have a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
  54. Jana@Transformations From the Heart says

    April 21, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    Super features~about to go check them all out! Thanks for hosting again this week. Have a great weekend. :0)

    Reply
  55. Arani @ Add that Xtra in the Ordinary says

    April 21, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Oh,what lovely features,I loved them all,especially the feature on Inspiring people and the ‘ruffled infinity scarf”.Thanks for hosting this lovely party I am joining in for the first time with my post on”Sketches in B/w”.I am your newest follower,would feel great if you would drop by mine.

    Reply
  56. toko baju anak says

    April 21, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    WONDERFUL Post.thanks for share..

    Reply
  57. Mimi says

    April 21, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Great tutorial for the spoon-framed mirror over at Addicted 2 Decorating. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  58. Kim @ La Belle Époque says

    April 22, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    I love all the features this week. Thanks!

    Reply
  59. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    April 22, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Love that spoon mirror – people are so darn creative! 😉 Oh and all the Facebook updates are amazing- magazine shoots and prom- ACK! – too much good stuff!! I’m so bad at status updates on my fb page – I really need to get better!

    Reply

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