Hey, hey party people!
It is time for another week of inspiration and just when we think we have seen it all, you guys go and share even more amazingly creative projects, ideas, craft and recipes.
And you inspire us with your stories of family, faith and life.
It’s like one stop shopping here at Inspiration Friday!
And speaking of inspiration, we are thrilled to be welcoming 2 new Sponsors to the Fence!
Melissa of Melissa’s Cuisine shares amazingly yummy recipes on her site and we already have a long list of ones we are definitely going to be trying. Like this one for Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothies!
Linda and Carol of Two Succulent Sisters are going to be helping us make the most out of our Summer months with some fun tips and ideas!
Even something as simple as picking blueberries is made special when you are with the ones you love!
Allrighty then! Let’s get to some features from last week’s party, shall we?
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INSPIRED ROOMS
Becca from Adventures in Decorating shared with us how she transformed the Sunroom in her parent’s home. The new space is just gorgeous and reflects the incredible ocean-front location!
And, speaking of beautiful Sunrooms, Kerry from HouseTalkn shared her own with us and it is one incredible makeover. We are loving the pops of color and this ironing board bar! We wouldn’t even mind ironing so much if we could make ourselves a cocktail first!
Erin from Lavender and Lemon Drops created this incredible FAUX brick wall.
It’s faux people! Amazing!
It’s faux people! Amazing!
MAKEOVERS
Check out this darling Tin Buckets Makeover from Andrea of Queen B and Me! Aren’t they adorable! We can think of some many uses for them.
Jacqueline from My Simple Home Life made over and old worn out table and now it pops with fresh modern color and design!
Tammy from One More Time to Celebrate created this Tea Light Candle Centerpiece from leftover scraps from their raised garden bed project! She gives a step by step tutorial on her blog…and she’s going to send me one…hint. hint. 😉
CRAFTS and CREATIONS
Mary from At Home on the Bay showed us how to make this incredible French “Linen” Headboard and she shares a wonderful tutorial on how she created this beautiful piece.
Amy from While Wearing Heels showed us how she created this fun and charming “Timeless Clock” to help commemorate a special occasion or event.
Jill of Sew a Fine Seam created a DIY Camera Strap from a drop cloth! LOVE it, Want it!
RECIPES and PARTIES
Homespun with Love shared with us the recipe for these yummy Tart Cherry Coconut Popsicles. Cherry and coconut? Yes please!
Seriously. Only Audrey from Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats could come up with these! She hosted a Goonies (um bringing back memories anyone??) Party for her son and made…ready for it…Sloth Cake Pops! We’re dyin’ if were lyin’…Hey You Guys…go check them out! 😉
We loved The Help! We loved Minnie and we love Chocolate Pie. Amanda from My Heart’s Desire shares the Minnie’s Chocolate Pie recipe (minus an ingredient…thank goodness!) from The Help. Yum!
OUTDOOR LIVING
Laura from Top This Top That created this frugal but oh so luxurious looking Low Cost Outdoor Cabana. This is something anyone could replicate…we’ll be over in a little bit Laura, with a book and a cocktail, to enjoy your cabana!
Our friend Karen of Redoux is the Queen of Junk…and in this case that is a TOTAL COMPLIMENT! Take a peek at this amazing outdoor room she created from…well…junk! She takes Dumpster Diving Diva to a whole new level.
INSPIRATIONAL POSTS AND STORIES
We LOVE to hear about bloggers getting the recognition for their talents that they deserve. It makes us happy to know that the “design world” is standing up and taking notice of the talent that is out there in the “real world”, Christy from eleven Magnolia Lane is no exception. Her kitchen will be featured in an upcoming edition of BHG Real-Life Kitchens and Baths. Here’s the play by play of her photo shoot…and she wasn’t even there to experience it! Check out the post!
Our friend Sheri from The Simasek-Kibler Project asked the question, “Can I still get into heaven if I can’t make biscuits?” and you are just going to have to go over and read her post to find out
how she discovered the answer!
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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,
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- 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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Wow, what fabulous features. Funny how we both do these parties and can get so many different projects linked. Amazing talent out there. Must check out that smoothie.
Thanks for the party ladies!
Love the features! Thanks so much for hosting!…hugs…Debbie
Happy (almost) Friday to you girls! Hope you have a wonderful weekend and thanks for hosting again!
Thank you for hosting, and featuring so many great links! Little Bit
Amazing features!! Thank you so much for hosting :)Happy Friday!
Greetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
Wow! So many beautiful projects, I canNOT wait to check them out!
Thanks for hosting gals!
xo Becca
Thanks for hosting. This week for me was one of facilitating – making sure that the spaces were available for the ‘guys’ to do some serious upgrading for us. Hot water tank replaced, furnace replaced and, because of the heat, a heat pump (heat/air) was also installed. Shouldn’t have to do this again for a very long time. This is a bit different from ‘pretty and fresh and lovely’ but is the ‘bones essentials’.
Hey Guys- how awesome of you to feature my cabana that if my kids leave me alone for a few mins I can sit in!! Happy Friday to you both!
Laura
Great features! Thank you for hosting and having me again this week! Have a terrific weekend.
FABBY
Wonderful features you picked ~ goodness, that sweet ironing board and the faux brick wall are really doing it for me! Thanks for hosting ~ I’ve just linked up.
Hope to see you tomorrow at my WEDDING BLOG PARTY ~ there will be a little bridal giveaway, too!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Thank you for featuring the DIY Linen Headboard. I’m so excited to be mentioned along with all these fantastic and wonderful features. Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful weekend!
All the best,
Mary
Cool features, guys. Thanks for hosting.
Thank you ladies so much for featuring our Cherry Coconut Popsicle’s in your line up! 🙂
Great features! I’d like to have a piece of that pie right now. Thanks for hosting!
Hi Gals
Love that name – 2 succulent sisters!!
Would you believe I just scored 2 vintage ironing boards this past weekend – one wood and one metal!! Love that blue cocktail table version – in my opinion, that’s the only thing an ironing board should be used for!
Kelly
LOL! The Chocolate Pie…I L.O.V.E.D. that book and movie, too! Awesome features as always! Thanks for hosting and I’ll try to send you some of our warm weather this weekend!?!? 🙂 XO, Aimee
Totally love that great clock, AND chocolate pie! thanks for having me! xoxo
Absolutely amazing features – love all of them!!!
Thanks so much for hosting – off to browse, yay!
Hugs,
Suzan
I had to put this comment on hold while I pinned a bunch of your features. They’re terrific! Thanks so much for hosting your pinsperational parties!
That clock is adorable!! Thanks so much for hosting, ladies!
Thanks again, ladies! Lots of fabulous projects, week after week, after week, after week, after week… 🙂
Thank you so much for the love you two! I feel honored to be included in some of these amazing projects. I am loving that Queen B too. She is so talented!
So pleased to be able to be at the party. Thank you so much for taking the time required to host.
Liz
Thanks for hosting gals. Have a great weekend. Not sure where these weeks are flying by!
🙂 I am just giddy at being featured! Thank you SO SO much! I can make you a camera strap if you want – I’ve already had orders for 4 of them! one shipped, one ready to ship, one waiting on a different color ribbon to get here, and one waiting on measurements! Never dreamed it would be such a big hit!
Blessings on your weekend!
Happy almost Friday!! Thanks soo much for hosting. You girls are the best. =)
~ Catie
I hope you two have a wonderful weekend 🙂 See you soon at Haven! Thanks for hosting!
Thank you so much for the great party!
Those popsicles and the smoothie look so yummy. I need something frozen to eat!
well
we had a few in common
this week girls
but with all the creative juice
flowing out there
it’s bound to happen sometimes
all linked up
and thanks for hosting
that linen headboard is amazing!
alison
Best party ever!! Thanks for hosting!! You know I linked up my Heather-inspired island!! 🙂 And thanks bunches for stopping by, Heather!! 🙂
{HUGS},
kristi
Oh my goodness, I came to link up and just about fainted seeing my pie featured! Thank you so much!! Really appreciate it.
Amanda
Oh, you two, it’s another fantastic party! Ya’ll are such a mighty duo!
CAS
Wonderful features! I don’t know if I will ever eat chocolate pie again, but that does look good!
Thank you for hosting.
You guys have the best features! I want to go take a look at ALL of them! Thanks for the party!
Awesome features girls! I had a hard time getting your blog to load today but it finally did and so I am all linked up!! Thanks for hosting!! 🙂
Thanks for hosting -) I added a post on natural topical antibiotics, there are four which I’ve found for many minor infections work brilliantly well, saving a trip to the pharmacy! A recipe post on a popsicle and a sensational jam, neither include added processed sugar and both taste delicious! Have a wonderful week! Rebecca @ Natural Mothers Network ( Seasonal Celebration Sunday) x
Ok gals, I’m really excited about my link this week- colorblocking with flowers. Thanks for hosting so that I can share it.
I appreciate it,
Laura
Thanks for the party and allowing us to link up. The smoothie looks yummy, and also the chocolate pie.
Lee ☺
I’m here this week. Nothing like being so late to a party that you’re over in the 200 zone.
Still wanted to share so I did.
Now I need to look at your highlights and visit around and realize what a lame crafter I am.
LOVE-ly features!!! Can’t wait to peek around this week 🙂 Thanks for hosting!! Laurel
Thank you for hosting, have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks so much for hosting, ladies!! 🙂 Have a blessed weekend. Hugs.
Thanks for the party! Loving these features – that sunroom is like a scene from a movie – so dreamy!
Love these features, I’ll have to try this version of Minnie’s pie:)
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
Thanks for the shout-out, girls! I read all about Heather’s BHG shoot as I was mentally preparing for mine, and that was one of the reasons I decided to do a post on how it all went (even though I wasn’t there!). As always, I’m amazed by the talent out there and humbled to be included with such creative minds!
Christy @ 11MagnoliaLane
I am always impressed each week by all the talent!!!
Such great inspiration this week! I love the camera strap and the fun clock! Thanks for hosting!!
xo-Lisa
Thanks so much for hosting, ladies! Have an awesome weekend!
Thanks for hosting a great party. This is my first time to link up; I found out about it at Common Ground. Great site! ~Kristie
thanks for hosting…this is my first time joining the party and now I am your newest follower……thanks again..
Mona
Thanks for hosting and sharing some amazing features!
I LOVE the blue table, the little buckets and the cabana!! So fun! Love the eye candy 🙂
Make it a great week!
Meegan
What Meegan Makes
thank-you for hosting! on my way to check out some of the other participants… so much inspiration here 😉
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