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April 27, 2012

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 62!

 
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Is anyone else totally flabbergasted that we are nearing the end of April already?
And if you are a Southern Gal (Heather) then you know what the end of April means.
That’s right! The Kentucky Derby!
And if you aren’t a Southern Gal (Vanessa), then it just means you have an excuse to wear a big hat and drink a yummy cocktail for no apparent reason. Woo hoo!

In honor of Derby Week, At the Picket Fence will be teaming up with these fabulous ladies to celebrate in high style.
So be sure to visit them all week long as they share how they pay homage to this Southern tradition.
At next week’s Inspiration Friday Party, Heather will be sharing 2 of her favorite “Derby” recipes!

 

We also wanted you to be sure to “Save the Date” for this upcoming event:
 

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It’s a great way to connect with other Bloggers and maybe make a few new friends!

Now, how about some Features from last week’s party?
 

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INSPIRED ROOMS

You truly have to go see this gorgeous Dining Room Transformation from Serendipity! It has so many incredible details and you simply must see that chandelier up close. Besides, when you see the ‘before’ photos you will appreciate this ‘after’ even more!
 
Our friend Ange, a.k.a. The Blooming Hydrangea, shared the darling Vintage Inspired Bedroom  she created for her daughter.
We love that adorable yellow bed and the embroidery hoop artwork hanging over it!

 
 
MAKEOVERS

Carmel from Our Fifth House shared yet another rockin’ transformation when she took basic white bookcases from boring to beautiful! Chalkboard paint backing and fabulous trim detail add to the charm of this piece gracing her daughter’s room.
This Filing Cabinet turned Bar from Smallgood Hearth is so clever and cool! We could totally see Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware knocking this off! 
 

Linda from The Studio of Decorative Arts showed us how she gave her white fireplace mantel and surround a brand new look with gold leaf details and antiquing. Just gorgeous!

CRAFTS AND CREATIONS

This beautiful Convex Mirror from Suzy at Worthing Court helped complete her lovely dining room makeover and she shares a wonderful tutorial on how she made this! 

 
We love the simple beauty of this Decorative Rope Knot from Mindy at Heart Maine Home. And she made hers for only $9 as opposed to the high price tags for the same piece at Ballards or Restoration Hardware. Well done Mindy!

 
  We love this Baseball Wreath from The Pinterest Project! And you don’t have to be a Phillies fan to try this one. Just adapt it to your favorite team! How cute would this be for Little League?!
 
 
 
 
RECIPES AND PARTIES

Anita of Cedar Hill Ranch shared with us the details from her stunning Wildflower Party which was held on her equally stunning property. She has the magic touch for sure!

These  Coconut Macaroons from A Pinch of Joy look so divine and we think they would make the perfect addition to a Mother’s Day brunch!
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INSPIRING STORIES
 
 Laurie from Heaven’s Walk shared with us the blessings she found in the simplicity of one day’s activities. Of course she did it in the only way she knows how…with heartfelt words and beautiful photos!

 
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Now it’s time to share with us what has inspired you this week!
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  1. Tina says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Great features. Thank you so much for hosting.

    Reply
  2. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Love the dining room feature. Great colors, decor, and everything. Those knots are great too. Thanks for hosting Inspiration Friday!
    Angie

    Reply
  3. Renonda says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    We lived in Louisville for five years. I miss the time leading up to the Derby. The days before Thunder usually had the planes practicing their stunts over our house.

    Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  4. CREATIVE MIND says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Thanks for hosting another party! I m going to ad my link 🙂
    love ~

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  5. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    My sister is there…I’m totally going to follow along with you cute girls and your Derby style!!! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  6. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Hello Ladies,
    Your upcoming events sound absolutely wonderful! I am amazed that in a few short days it will be May – so much going on in that month too! Your features are wonderful! I do appreciate you hosting!
    God Bless,
    Kathy

    Reply
  7. Debbiedoo's says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    You girls have some serious fun coming up! Thanks for hosting. So much inspiration for sure out here! Enjoy your weekend.

    Reply
  8. Cherished Bliss says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting ladies!

    Reply
  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Great features and thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  10. How to Nest for Less says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Thanks for hosting again girls!! Love the features. Now I need to go make a baseball wreath!!!

    Reply
  11. Little Bit says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Thanks girls for hosting an always amazing party! Little Bit

    Reply
  12. Laurel@chippingwithcharm says

    April 26, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Hello ladies 🙂 Fun features…I am in love with that filing cabinat bar…so clever! Thanks for hosting!! Laurel

    Reply
  13. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Super features! LOVE that dining room. It’s a stunner. Wow.
    Thanks for hosting girls. Have a SUPAH weekend =) Shannon

    Reply
  14. Calypso In The Country says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Great features – I love that dining room! Yes, it was so funny that we both posted boys bedrooms this week! Thanks for hosting!
    -Shelley

    Reply
  15. Good Time Charlie says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Oh my that bookcase! So fun on the Derby happenings next week, looking forward to reading about it. Happy almost weekend! -K

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  16. Eclectically Vintage says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    That filing cabinet bar – I want it!!

    And that wreath would be perfect for my two little softball players!

    Hope to see all you ladies in your finest (and biggest) hats to celebrate the Derby!
    Kelly

    Reply
  17. Michele @ The Nest at Finch Rest says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Wonderful choices!

    Thank you for hosting a wonderful linky party!

    Reply
  18. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting girls!

    Reply
  19. Janel@hatingmartha says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Thank you for hosting, so glad I had something to link!

    Reply
  20. Pam - @diy Design Fanatic says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    The features for last week’s party are awesome! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  21. Marty Oravetz says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Fabulous features. I love that dining room, so pretty. Thanks for hosting. Hugs, Marty

    Reply
  22. reFresh reStyle says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks for hosting, I can’t wait to see the magazine! Thats all I can think of, I’m so excited for you!
    Have a great weekend!
    Debbie

    Reply
  23. Stuff and Nonsense says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    we only shared one
    feature today
    but i almost chose a couple
    more that you have here

    love them all
    and all linked up
    with my sourdough starter and bread

    thanks for hosting
    and have a wonderful weekend!

    alison

    Reply
  24. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    These are all wonderful features! Thanks so much for hosting each week!

    Reply
  25. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    April 26, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Thanks for hosting. As always, great feature choices.

    Reply
  26. Becca says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Wonderful features! Thanks for hosting each week you two!
    xo Becca

    Reply
  27. FABBY'S LIVING says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Nice features. Thank you for hostessing once more. Hugs,
    FABBY

    Reply
  28. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    April 26, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Hi Ladies, Great features this week. Thank you for hosting.
    xo, Sherry

    Reply
  29. Anne says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Wow, so many talented bloggers out there! Great features!

    Thanks for hosting!!
    xox

    Reply
  30. SwedishCorner-DownUnder...Pernilla says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:07 AM

    Happy Friday Ladies :)Great features and thanks for hosting!
    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

    Reply
  31. Kerry Rossow says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:26 AM

    Fantastic features, as always!
    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

    Reply
  32. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    April 27, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Incredible features…loved the convex mirror. I am late again but happy I’m here. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  33. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    April 27, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Great features! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  34. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

    April 27, 2012 at 1:43 AM

    Thank you so much for the great party, ladies!!

    Reply
  35. Daniela says

    April 27, 2012 at 2:07 AM

    First time linking on your blog! Nicely done!
    https://frugalaintcheap.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  36. Something Nice and Pretty says

    April 27, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Thanks for hosting such a fun party and I love the colorful bedroom!

    Reply
  37. Bliss says

    April 27, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    I always have to pic a fav, so I’m gonna pick….. yeah gotta go with the filing cabinet bar.

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  38. Jody and Stan says

    April 27, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Thanks for hosting a great party! Great Features…

    Jody

    Reply
  39. ~Tablescapes By Diane~ says

    April 27, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Hi lovely lady.
    Thanks so much for hosting your linky party tonight.
    Your Features are great. I hope you and your family have a wonderful week.
    XXOO Diane

    Reply
  40. Richella says

    April 27, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Hi girls! I’m Link #199–I’m running behind today because my youngest has been home sick, but I made it! I linked up my guest room reveal–I’m so happy with how it turned out. Now I just need to get some other projects finished and photographed! 🙂

    Thank you so much for hosting. I’m so glad to know y’all!

    Reply
  41. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    April 27, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Hello ladies! Well, well Miss Heather, congratulations on your BHG photo shoot. That is soo exciting!! Look where all your hard work got you. : ) And Miss Vanessa, your son’s room turned out great! I love all the details. That gear clock is soo cool. Thank you soo much for hosting!! Have a great weekend. =)

    ~ Catie

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  42. Meegan says

    April 26, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Hey cute girls!
    Thanks for hosting and sharing amazing features with us. The baseball wreath is awesome!
    Meegan@what meegan makes

    Reply
  43. Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures says

    April 27, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    What wonderful features you chose. There’s something about that old filing cabinet that really makes me smile:-) Thank you so much for hosting!

    Reply
  44. Natural Mothers Network says

    April 27, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Hi- thanks for hosting! Enjoy a great week! Rebecca@ Natural Mothers Network ( Seasonal Celebration) x

    Reply
  45. Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Vanessa and Heather, thanks for featuring the ranch. It’s an honor to be featured here on your totally awesome, fab blog. You always have the best party too! Party on Ladies!

    Reply
  46. Mary Sullivan Frasier says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Morning, ladies! Great features this week! (as always) I’ve linked up two super easy old fashioned homestyle recipes today… meatloaf and oven roasted potatoes. Thanks for hosting another fun and fabulous Inspiration Friday! Have a totally awesome weekend! ~Mary

    Reply
  47. Catherine {Stone and Rose} says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Thank you for hosting! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  48. Liz Fourez says

    April 27, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    I agree, where did April go?? Thank you so much for hosting this week. I’m linking up some ceramic tile coasters this week. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  49. Pattie @ On Hollyhock Farm says

    April 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    Hi, I found your blog so informative and interesting that I have nominated it for the Versatile Blogger Award. Please check it out on my post, https://myblog-bratti.blogspot.com/2012/04/versatile-blogger-award.html
    Pattie

    Reply
  50. Laurel Stephens says

    April 27, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    I just love your eclectic and unusual finds, and look forward to seeing them each week. Thank you for hosting today’s party.

    Reply
  51. Janis@All Things Beautiful says

    April 27, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Appreciate you hosting this week! Love those features and can’t wait to check them out!

    Reply
  52. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    April 27, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks for the shout out! Love all of your features and can’t wait to hear more about the BH&G shoot!! Happy Weekend to you girls!

    Reply
  53. Candy says

    April 27, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    I’ve just found your party and linked up. THANKS so much for hosting. Now Im going back up to browse through your pages. Im now following you and hope you’ll visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and follow back?? THANKS AGAIN.

    Reply
  54. Carla Aston says

    April 27, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party. Lovely features this week.

    Reply
  55. Charlene@APinchofJoy says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring my Delightful Coconut Macaroons! I’m delighted and honored! Thanks for hosting — have a great weekend!

    Reply
  56. Sherry says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  57. Angie says

    April 28, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    I just found your blog and I love it! I linked up for the first time and I’m a new follower. Congrats on your BHG photo shoot!

    Reply
  58. Melissa @ Loving this {crazy} life! says

    April 28, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Thanks for hosting! I hope you pass by my blog and link up to my linky party which starts on Thursdays. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  59. Mindy @ Heart Maine Home says

    May 8, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my rope knot!! I love being part of your party and seeing the inspiration you and everyone else shares. Thank you for hosting every week!

    Reply

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Because, if heaven has a fragrance, I’m fairly certain it smells like lilacs.

I think that somewhere along the way the verse in the Bible that said, ‘heaven will smell like lilacs’ just got lost in translation. But it HAD to have been in there at some point, right?

When I bury my head in the blossoms (which I absolutely MUST do every single time I walk past them), I immediately feel a stirring in my soul.

It seems like I wait forever for my lilac tree to bloom. Every year I anxiously watch as the buds begin to form on the branches and then when the blossoms finally burst forth I begin that agonizing process of deciding the absolute perfect moment to snip them and bring them inside.

And then, after all of that waiting and watching it’s just over…done. Because, unlike heaven, lilacs don’t last for an eternity. So, making my own lilac room spray seemed like the perfect way to enjoy their fragrance long after the blossoms have faded.

Here’s how to make it! Ingredients: Water, Vodka, Lilac fragrance oil. Directions: Fill spray bottle with 50/50 ratio of water to vodka. Add 12 drops of lilac oil. Give it a shake, spray and if the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add a few more drops of lilac oil.

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But, do not, I repeat do NOT, let them.

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For he grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of parched ground; he has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to him.

He was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and like one from whom men hide their face, he was despised, and we did not esteem him. Surely our griefs he himself bore, and our sorrows he carried; yet we ourselves esteemed him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 

But he was pierced through for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon him, and by his scourging we are healed.

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