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May 25, 2012

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 66!

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It just never gets any easier for us to choose only a handful of Links to feature each week!
You truly are some seriously creative and talented folks and we are always honored when you decide to share that with us here at Inspiration Friday. We have loved getting to meet so many new folks here lately too and want to officially welcome you to the party! Of course, we also love all of our regulars…our friends…our peeps…and we know that this party wouldn’t be the same without you. Smile
Now, while we are on the subject of talent and creativity, we want to take a minute and introduce you to our newest Sponsors here at the Fence!
Kathy of Creative Home Expressions has been a long time blog friend and we are just so thrilled to be partnering with her and her incredible shop:
She has gorgeous items with a French flare for sale. Just take a look!
French Pastry Apron - Adult size
French Shabby Chic Tote - French Terrarium Image
We are also so thrilled to be partnering with Janelle of:
Emmaline Bags & Patterns

“Emmaline is a collection of unique, 100% handmade, handbags, purses, and PDF sewing patterns created in Queensland, Australia” 

We are also welcoming Emily of Philosophias. She creates handmade, eco-friendly accessories with 20% of her proceeds going to support World Vision. The rest of the proceeds of her sales are helping this talented young woman pay her way through college and support her dream of joining the Peace Corps.
Here are just a couple of the beautiful pieces you will find in her shop:
chan luu inspired vegan hemp wrap bracelet beach natural eco friendly vibrant summer beachy
adjustable braided hippie headband recycled fabric eco friendly frayed free people style
Okie dokie artichokies, it is now time for us to take a look back at some fabulous highlights from last week’s party!
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INSPIRED ROOMS

Sonya from Beyond the Screen Door is one of the most talented seamstresses we know and she has recently launched her own shop!
Last week she shared with us these gorgeous drapes which she custom made for the most incredible Waiting Room we have ever seen! Seriously, we could just move right in there. 
Tuck a mini-fridge in the corner and we would be good to go!
Who wouldn’t mind waiting to see their doctor in such a beautiful space?
Rebekah from Woven Home revealed her son’s incredible bedroom! It has so many charming details and you absolutely have to go see the rest of the photos to fully appreciate how amazing this room really is. 
We love the owl stenciled wall!

MAKEOVERS
Decorate With a Little Bit has been working her magic all throughout her home and this beautiful Sun Room got quite the makeover. You won’t believe the view she has out that window too!
Jen of Harrison Home cleverly created more storage and display space by removing the cabinet doors above her fridge and adding bead board to up the charm factor. She just installed some gorgeous new lights in her kitchen too so be sure to stop by and take a look!
Melissa of Daisy Mae Belle gave some pillows a fresh new look with darling slipcovers and they now grace the bench outside of her daughters’ positively adorable playhouse! 
We’re sending our kids on over to play at your place ok Melissa? 
 

CRAFTS & CREATIONS

Lindsay from Southern Lovely showed us how to make this adorable Flower Petal Shirt and all we want to know is if we are too old to wear one because that is just so cute!

Shelley of Crazy Wonderful shared a wonderful tutorial on how to make this Dog Silhouette Art which rests on the dresser of her daughter’s darling bedroom.


We can never get enough of all of the incredible Angry Bird themed projects around here! So, of course, we absolutely love this fantastic Angry Bird Pom Pom party favors created by Melysa of Moments with the Montanos!


RECIPES

These Nutella Banana Coconut Hot Pockets from Jo-Anna at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs combine all of our favorite flavors and we think it would be a miracle if they lasted more than 5 minutes in either of our homes!
Sharon of Lilikoi Joy shared with us the recipe for “Put the Lime in the Coconut Cupcakes” and we think these sound as delicious as they look!
  lime in the coconut cupcakes

INSPIRING STORIES

Our beautiful friend Richella of Imparting Grace shared with us how God has used her birthmark to reveal the truth of how He sees her…and all of us. And, how He can use something the world views as an “imperfection” to be a beautiful, redeeming way to glorify Him!


Erica of Let Why Lead put a voice to something which every mom has felt from time to time when she shared her thoughts regarding “When it Feels Like Motherhood Doesn’t Fit”. We so appreciate her honesty and her heart!

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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!
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  1. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting each week! Hope you both have a great holiday weekend!

    Reply
  2. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Very creative and inspirational sponsors, and features. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    That baby’s room looks like a magazine spread. Great features and thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  4. Pam - @diy Design Fanatic says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Wonderful features! I love the patio beside the playhouse! Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  5. Calypso In The Country says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    I am so far behind on my blog reading this week but I am looking forward to checking out these wonderful features! Thanks for hosting!
    -Shelley

    Reply
  6. Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:28 PM

    Great features! Thanks for hosting again too!

    Reply
  7. How to Nest for Less says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Happy Memorial Day to you lovely ladies!! Hope you get some much needed rest and relaxation over this holiday weekend 🙂 Thanks again for hosting!!

    Reply
  8. Janel@hatingmartha says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Thank you for hosting! Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

    Reply
  9. Tammy @BeatriceBanks says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Thank you for hosting this great party. I love all of the features. Been admiring Sonya’s work for a while. She is so talented. I haven’t been able to visit you guys as much as I’d like lately. But happy to have something to share at your party this week!

    Reply
  10. Cristina Garay says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  11. Stuff and Nonsense says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    well of course
    we had a few features in common!

    always a joy
    to party with you gals

    all linked up
    and thanks for hosting!

    alison

    Reply
  12. Savvy Seasons says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend! Great feature, too! xo ~Liz

    Reply
  13. Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Have an AWESOME holiday weekend friends!!! I LOVE those features…and LOVE linking up at your party!!! Thanks for hosting! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  14. Paula says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    This is my first time participating in your party and I’m happy to be here. You’ve got some great features from last week. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

    Reply
  15. Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    I’m so thankful for highlights because I don’t always catch everything! Going back to read-up. Shannon

    Reply
  16. Eclectically Vintage says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Love that owl stenciled wall – how fun!!
    Kelly

    Reply
  17. Kathy A Delightsome Life says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Hello Ladies, Wonderful features – love the Angry Birds pom poms! I appreciate you hosting,
    Kathy

    Reply
  18. FABBY'S LIVING says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Love those pom-poms!Nice features. Thank you for hosting and having me. Enjoy your weekend.
    FABBY

    Reply
  19. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Terrific features from last week!…Have a most wonderful holiday weekend with your families!

    Reply
  20. Sharon @ Lilikoi Joy says

    May 24, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Thank you for featuring my cupcakes this week! That made my day. 🙂 I enjoyed reading through all the inspirational highlights for the week! Sharon

    Reply
  21. Debra @ Common Ground says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Oh, I always love Kathy’s wonderful things! just linked up, thanks gals, have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  22. Good Time Charlie says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing Memorial Day weekend! -K

    Reply
  23. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    May 24, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Hi ladies! Thanks so much for hosting and have a fun Memorial Day weekend.

    Reply
  24. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    May 24, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Thanks lovelies! Have a fabulous Memorial Weekend.

    Reply
  25. Erica {let why lead} says

    May 24, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Thank you so much for the feature! You ladies have a great holiday weekend!

    Reply
  26. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    May 24, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Love the features! Thanks so much for hosting! Have a great holiday weekend!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  27. Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    Great inspiration from last week! Thanks for hosting ~ I’ve just linked up! Hope you’ll be able to join my annual WEDDING BLOG PARTY on June 8th!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie

    Reply
  28. Pamela says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    Thanx ladies for hosting! Great features!

    Reply
  29. Sherry says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Thanks for hosting such a lovely party!

    Reply
  30. pam {simple details} says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Thank you for hosting, girls! Fabulous features, off to read the inspiring stories!

    Reply
  31. Debbiedoo's says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Thank you dear ladies for hosting! I am late again as usual. I just can’t seem to get it together these days:)! Love these features.

    Reply
  32. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:24 AM

    Oh, I’m late…right behind Debbie. I think she may have ran me over trying to get here first 😉 Anyway..those desserts have drawn me in and I’m heading over there next. Have a great night!

    Reply
  33. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Thank you so very much for including my dog silhouette in your features!!! Hope you guys have an awesome weekend!

    Reply
  34. Little Bit says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    Yay!!! Thank you for featuring our sunporch!! That was a sweet surprise to find today! Thank you too, for always hosting each week, I really appreciate all the work you put into it! Little Bit

    Reply
  35. Janelle @ Emmaline says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    Thank you so much for putting up pics of my bags, ladies! I’m proud to be a sponsor of this fantastic blog. Oh and Linky ‘time’ is my fave.
    http://www.emmalinebags.com

    Reply
  36. Liz - Imageremix says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:52 AM

    So happy to be part of your party this week. Thank you for making it possible for all of us to share our blogs, projects, etc. I appreciate it.

    Liz

    Reply
  37. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    You girls are so good to me! THANK YOU SO MUCH for featuring The Shop as well as the Waiting room I helped design. I am so very honored!
    As always, so glad to be partying with your girls!

    Reply
  38. Lindsay says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    You totally just made my day! Thanks for featuring my petal shirt! What a great surprise to be among all this creativity! Thanks for hosting each week!

    Reply
  39. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    May 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Thank you so so much for the feature!! Woot woot!
    Jo-Anna

    Reply
  40. Melysa - Moments with the Montanos says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    I’m so excited that you featured my Angry Bird Poms! Thanks so much and for hosting!!!

    XOXO, Melysa

    Reply
  41. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    May 25, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Great features – off to read those last 2 posts. Have a great weekend girls!

    Reply
  42. SwedishCorner-DownUnder...Pernilla says

    May 25, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting another amazing blog party!
    Lovely features, as always 🙂
    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

    Reply
  43. Sylvia says

    May 25, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Thank you for hosting this great party every week! Your creativity and energy never cease to amaze me. Inspiring features!

    Reply
  44. Catherine {Stone and Rose} says

    May 25, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting!!

    Reply
  45. Debbie says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I’m so behind that I haven’t even seen last week’s inspirations let alone this weeks. I zoooomed right in on that nutella pocket thing, though. I think I want to try that this weekend, and we happen to have some in the pantry since my college girl loves it.

    Reply
  46. TINA says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Great features. Thank you for hosting. Have a great weekend.

    Reply
  47. Jana@Transformations From the Heart says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Great features~Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  48. Natural Mothers Network says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Good morning- thanks for hosting this great linky! I am responsible for the strawberry posts.. got a little carried away with this wonderful summer berry this week! Rebecca @ Natural Mothers Network ( Seasonal Celebration Sunday ) x

    Reply
  49. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    May 25, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Good Morning ladies. Thanks soo much for hosting. I’m loving the features this week. I’m excited to be linking up my first blog swap post!!! You should come by and meet Katie from Hems for Her. You’ll love her. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!! We’re camping for the first time this year. =)

    ~ Catie

    Reply
  50. classic • casual • home says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Thanks again for all the inspiration!

    Reply
  51. Laurel@chippingwithcharm says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    All linked up…thanks again for hosting 🙂 Laurel

    Reply
  52. Something Nice and Pretty says

    May 25, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting and I love the jewelery, I have to check that out!

    Reply
  53. Mary Sullivan Frasier says

    May 25, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Thanks (as always) for hosting and inspiring ladies! Have an awesome holiday weekend!

    Reply
  54. ~Tablescapes By Diane~ says

    May 25, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Hi lovely lady.’
    Great features. Thank you for hosting. I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend with you family.
    XXOO Diane

    Reply
  55. melissa @ daisymaebelle.com says

    May 25, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my playhouse!!! I am honored!!! I loved all of your features!

    Reply
  56. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    May 26, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Thank you for such a lovely welcome, ladies! : ) That apron you pictured sold! I’m in NY but was able to access my son’s laptop and saw my email yesterday. I’m sure I have this post to thank for that!

    Reply
  57. Katie- Hems for Her says

    May 26, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Thank you so much for stopping by for Catie’s guest post on my blog! She’s awesome! I’ve been exploring your blog, and I think this linky party is enough to keep me busy for the rest of the long weekend!

    Reply
  58. Leslie says

    May 26, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Hi girls!
    Thank you so much for this party! I brought a crepe cake! You can either have it served with chocolate ganache or fresh strawberries. Mmm!
    I pray that this day finds you with many blessings!
    HUGS!
    ~me

    Reply
  59. Jen Lossing says

    May 27, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    Reply
  60. Nann from At Nann's Table says

    May 28, 2012 at 3:51 AM

    Greetings Girls. Absolutely love all of your features. I’m going to try and get to several of them that took my eye. What talented gals you have linking up. I am so impressed with all these fabulous projects and yummy recipes.

    I am so thrilled that I got to link up this week. I will now be gone to Alaska on a cruise the next couple of weeks (I know its tough but someone has to do it…smile) so won’t be posting until I get back. But thankyou for doing this great party faithfully every week. You are just the best hostesses.

    Nann

    Reply

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“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, “Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.” Psalm 9:10
This is one of my most favorite projects from my b This is one of my most favorite projects from my book Life in Season! 

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.

Once you’ve made this lilac scented room spray you will be very tempted to spray it in every room in your house. And someone may want to use it in the bathroom to cover up other less…ummmm….pleasing aromas.

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

You’ve captured the fragrance of heaven in a bottle and you wouldn’t want to go and tarnish it now would you? 😉
We had two back to back days of sunshine (the most We had two back to back days of sunshine (the most we’ve had in a LONG time) and now we are back to pouring rain. This has officially confirmed what I’ve know to be true for awhile now.

I’m a MUCH better version of myself when the sun is shining! 🤪 So I’ll just be over here today plotting and planning how my husband and I can be snowbirds someday when the kids are out of the house.

If you could spend your winters (and apparently most of spring too!) in any part of the country, where would it be?
Happy weekend sweet friends!! We’ve had a LOT of Happy weekend sweet friends!! We’ve had a LOT of rain lately (which is saying something when you live in Oregon) and I’ll admit that it’s affecting my moods a bit. I feel like I’m dragging and struggling to find the energy to get stuff done. So don’t mind me if I’m over here looking at photos of my garden in the summertime and finding that it keeps me hopeful about those days to come. They will come, right?! 🤪. 

What are your favorite plants that you look forward to seeing in the summer?
We’re going to be giving our laundry room a make We’re going to be giving our laundry room a makeover soon. It’s LONG overdue! In fact, the folks from the counter company were just here taking measurements. While we have made some simple, inexpensive updates over the years, it still has many of the original elements from when the house was built in 1992.

Two of our bathrooms are also in need of major makeovers. And we’ve saved up enough money over the years to tackle those projects. But, for the most part, we made the decision to use the bulk of that money in another way. While we knew that it was financially wise to invest in our house, we also knew that the greatest investment we could make was in our children. 

I’ll admit, there are times where I see other people doing massive overhauls of their entire home in a matter of months and I feel a prick of envy. But, we decided that if our choice was between waiting a bit longer to enjoy a renovated bathroom or going on adventures as a family, we would choose adventures every time. And we don’t regret that decision for a single second. It’s not that we haven’t tackled home projects (we’ve done a lot!). It’s just that it’s been a slow and steady process. 

Most recently, we let our son pick where we would travel for spring break since this is his senior year of high school and we are trying to make up for lost time. With so much of life ‘paused’ for two years, we have appreciated these moments more than ever. And, since he’ll be heading to college in the fall, we are very aware of how important it is to spend this time together while we still have a modicum of control over everyone’s schedules.

We have many years left to remodel our home but only so much time left to make memories with our children.

And, while I’m always happy to look around my home and see rooms that are updated and more reflecting of our style, it doesn’t compare to the joy I feel when I look around my home and see the people I love the most who have been shaped by the many adventures we’ve experienced together.
Happy Saturday!! After endless days of rain (and h Happy Saturday!! After endless days of rain (and hail and snow) we are finally getting some sunshine and warmer temperatures. I’ll be honest, it’s really affected my spirits having one gloomy day after the next. So this is a much needed reprieve. Our cherry trees are showing off outside my kitchen window and we plan to get outside and make the most of these days while we have them.

What’s the weather like where you are?
“The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and “The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and boast, the pangs of life will sting for a while longer, but don’t worry; the forces of evil are breathing their last. Not to worry…HE’S RISEN!” (Charles R. Swindoll).

Happy Easter! He is risen indeed!
Who has believed our message? And to whom has the Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?

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.

All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on him. (Isaiah 53)
I try to always remember to put a water bottle in I try to always remember to put a water bottle in my car before I go to pick up my daughter from school. She didn't ask me to do this, but a few months ago I began to notice that she was often thirsty when she would get in the car. Her water bottle filled up at the beginning of the day was empty by the time school got out and she would ask if she could have some water from my hydroflask. So I make sure to have one waiting for her. It's just a simple thing, really. But, I want her to know that I'm paying attention, that I see her.

Isn't it amazing how small gestures can make us feel less invisible? Knowing that someone is thinking of us and takes the time to meet a need that we might not have even realized we had? These little acts can have big impacts. What is something that someone has done for you recently that made you feel valued and seen?

What have you done for someone else to remind them that you are paying attention to their needs?

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
― Charles Dickens
“The next day the large crowd that had come to t “The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’ – John 12:9-19
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