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November 16, 2012

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 90!

 

 

Wow! It’s hard to believe we’ve had 90 of these amazing and fun parties already! Whew time flies by, doesn’t it!

As we head into this week of Thanksgiving, we want you to know how THANKFUL we are for all of you! Each of you who share your talent, yumminess, tips and inspiration with us each week.  You INSPIRE us everyday!  Because Inspiration Friday falls over the Thanksgiving holiday, we are going to give ourselves a gift and take a break from Inspiration Friday next week! We hope you’ll understand, the need for us to spend next week enjoying time with our families.  That means THIS week’s links will be featured the next week, so stay tuned!

A few things we wanted to share with you before we head into the features:

 

Up first, we’d like to introduce our newest sponsor here At The Picket Fence, Miss Kathy of Petticoat Junktion!

 

Kathy is not only a talented furniture re-finisher and blogger, where you can see fabulous projects like these

but she’s also a distributor for the amazing Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint! We’ll be hosting a fun giveaway from Petticoat Junktion coming up soon, so stay tuned!

We’d also like to invite you to join us over at FOLK Magazine Blog after linking up here to share your CHRISTMAS and HOLIDAY PROJECTS over there, for a chance to win a guest contributor spot and a feature on the blog of your project for he month of December! So be sure to head over and link up with FOLK!

And, last but not least we are so excited to be joining Laura Putnam, of Finding Home, and a wonderful group of contributors at her new blog The Greatest Gift Project!

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What is The Greatest Gift Project? It’s an opportunity to let the people we love in our lives know the impact they have made and to let them know how they have changed us or our lives for the better.

The purpose of thegreatestgiftproject.com is to do just that – to take a moment in our busy lives and let people know they have made a difference. We hope you’ll join us and the other lovely contributors as WE share our greatest gifts!

Now onto share the features from one of our greatest gifts…YOU ALL!

INSPIRED ROOMS

Amy of While Wearing Heals shared her beautiful 100 year old pantry makeover! We love the ladder and gorgeous stenciled wall!

We fell in love with Oliver’s new little boy’s bedroom makeover from Stacy over at Happy Ollie! We think that must be one “happy” little guy to have such a fun bedroom!

Check out the Before and After on Rita Joy’s, from Harbor Breeze Home’s, Entryway reveal.  Lighter and brighter  this fresh new look is top-notch!

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The young men are stealing the day around her with their darling bedroom reveals, and this sophisticated masculine nursery takes the cake! Shelley from Crazy Wonderful is sharing the amazing details of this beautiful room.

 INSPIRED MAKEOVERS
 

 Our friend Kim from Too Much Time Upcycled an Electrical Spool and made it over into this great office stool.  Rumor has it that you might also see Kim in the December edition of Better Homes and Gardens. 😉 Proud and excited for you Kim!

Dear Emmeline shared her first experience with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint that she used to makeover this darling table. We love the fresh new color  and beautiful details!

The talented Roeshel from DIY Showoff turned an old banged up steamer trunk into this darling coffee table with storage for  her daughter’s new apartment.  So cute and thrifty!

Lori of The Stonybrook Home shares a full tutorial on how to make your own DIY Sliding Barn Doors, converting a boring bland door into this fabulous  faux barn door!

INSPIRED CRAFTS AND CREATIONS
 

What a fabulous way to honor someone! Sarah of Sarah Dawn Designs created these Photo Numbers for her mother’s surprise 6th Birthday Party.  What a treasure! We see so many amazing milestones these could be used for.

Create. Craft. Love. showed off these Beaded Napkin Rings she created for her Thanksgiving Table.

  Marji at Ashbee Design created this amazing Twig Weaving Wall Hanging Tutorial, a way to bring nature indoors!

INSPIRED TIPS AND TRICKS

Samantha from Simply Organized shows us some simple daylight savings organization tips!

  

We pray no one ever needs to use these tips but in light of the recent devastation on the East Coast from Sandy, we all are asking ourselves would I be prepared for something like this? Lisa of of Lewisville Love is sharing her Tips and Tricks for Disaster Preparedness. A great and information post!

INSPIRED RECIPES AND PARTIES

Amy of Atta Girl Says created this delicious Artichoke and Olive Pasta Salad. Look at these beautiful ingredients! Yum!

Ladies Who Lunch Artichoke & Olive Pasta Salad Healthy Ingredients

Jo-Anna of A Pretty Life, is sharing these oh so pretty Butterscotch and White Chocolate Chip Oat Drops with us! Another fabulous cookie to add to your holiday baking list!

Fall and Winter, a time we crave warmth and comfort. What could be more comforting than this Newfoundland Fish Chowder from Sarah of Alderberry Hill.

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INSPIRED HOLIDAYS

We loved this darling Hickory Nut Wreath from Deb of Lake Girl Paints, perfect for transitioning to Fall to Winter!

 

We know this a dessert but it’s also for so “holidayish” we had to share it here! Who wouldn’t want this Cup of Coca  in the form of a Cake from Sue of Munchkin Munchies?! Darling!

Angelina from Ruby Jean created this gorgeous DIY Fall Ribbon Sash featured in Parisienne Farmgirl Magazine!

 Carolyn of Desire Empire gives the full tutorial on how to make this precious and easy Christmas Advent Calendar!

 

INSPIRING STORIES

Myric of Petites Passions shares about her Faith in the Dessert and how ungratefulness can slowly creep in! We challenge you to read this beautiful post!

Annie of Annie One Can Cook shares another way we can bless others this Holiday Season, Operation Christmas. Providing a way for us to thank those who sacrifice SO much, our Troops! Please consider supporting this great cause!

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!
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. Thank you! Don’t forget to follow us on Pinterest where we also pin each week’s Inspiration Friday Features. 

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

This Inspiration Friday Party is Sponsored By:

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  1. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Hi Girls!
    Wow – that 60 is amazing!! Too bad my hubs 50th just passed – he’ll have to wait 10 years now!

    And Amy’s recipe looks amazing – her photo is stunning!
    Kelly

    Reply
  2. Kim says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    Fab features. Love that pantry! Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  3. Sherry says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Thanks ladies! It is always an inspiration to come over and see what you are up to! This is such a happening spot! Will go check out some links.
    Sherry

    Reply
  4. FABBY says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Cute features. Thank you for hosting yet, another terrific party!
    Big hugs,
    FABBY

    Reply
  5. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Thanks ladies for hosting this fun party..I always enjoy joining in here. Hope you all have a wonderful thanksgiving.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  6. Lyuba @willcookforsmiles says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting your great party, girls!

    Reply
  7. Mary@athomeonthebay says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting! Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  8. Wendy says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Love the features! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  9. Nicole says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Thanks a bunch for hosting! Have a beautiful day 🙂

    Reply
  10. Sylvia says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Dear Girls,
    Thank you for having me again at your wonderful party. Today I am offering a cup of coffee with a homemade coffee cake to your readers as I hope all coffee lovers enjoy the simple pleasures of coffee with their full attention.
    I hope you all have a special Thanksgiving Day!

    Reply
  11. Courtney says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:48 PM

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

    Reply
  12. K Coake says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    What gorgeous features! Thanks so much for hosting!
    KC

    Reply
  13. Annie says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    Thank you gals for featuring “Operation: Christmas” and for hosting another great party! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂

    Reply
  14. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:51 PM

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

    Reply
  15. Angelina says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Thank you, Heather and Vanessa for the sweet feature. Did you get my email from last week? Have a wonderful and Blessed Thanksgiving.
    Blessings
    Angelina

    Reply
  16. Anne says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Great features ladies! Thank you for hosting!
    xx
    Anne

    Reply
  17. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    I am happy to be linking here this week, thanks so much for this wonderful party and for featuring my Newfoundland Fish Chowder – I’m thrilled!. Happy Thursday!{Hugs}
    alderberryhill@nl.rogers.com

    Reply
  18. Nici ~ Posed Perfection says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Thanks for hosting, ladies! Loved your features! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
  19. Cristina@remodelandolacasa says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Wow! That pantry is stunning! Thanks for hosting another great party!

    Reply
  20. Monsterscircus says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Thank you girls for a wonderful party as always. Those photo number Sarah made for her mothers birthsday are amazing! Have a happy weekend!

    Reply
  21. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    November 15, 2012 at 2:50 PM

    Thanks for hosting ladies! Love that little boy’s room!

    Reply
  22. Kim@ Too Much Time says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Awwwww, you girls are so sweet! Thanks for the feature AND the shout out!
    MWAH!
    Kim

    Reply
  23. Kathryn Griffin says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    Thank you for hosting! Wishing you gals a beautiful weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHousde

    Reply
  24. Nana Diana says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    My goodness…you girls have some fabulous projects/ideas here. I am off to visit a few of the links- xo Diana

    Reply
  25. Roeshel says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    You girls are such sweethearts! Thank you so much for the feature! I don’t have anything to share this week but enjoying the features and inspiring links! Have an amazing weekend! xo

    Reply
  26. Kathy Moody says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Thanks so much for another awesome party! Happy Friday!

    Reply
  27. Kristin says

    November 15, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Thanks for hosting once again ladies! Can’t wait to check everything out!

    Kristin

    Reply
  28. Judy says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Great features. Thanks so much for hosting. Have a great evening.

    Reply
  29. Barbara from 21 Rosemary Lane says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Once again Ladies wonderful features. Thank you so much for hosting and wishing you a beautiful Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  30. Shelley says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Thank you so much for including our little ones nursery in your features!!! You definitely made by evening 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend and an awesome Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  31. Meegan says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Thanks for hosting each week, Heather and Vanessa!! It truly is “Inspiration Friday” every time!
    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

    Reply
  32. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Thanks for hosting again!
    -Shelley

    Reply
  33. Kathy, Petticoat Junktion says

    November 15, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Heather and Vanessa, I’m proud to be a sponsor of At The Picket Fence. Thanks for hosting the party and have a great weekend!

    Reply
  34. Liz Fourez says

    November 15, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Thanks so much for another amazing party! Great features!

    Love Always,
    Liz

    Reply
  35. Rita Joy says

    November 15, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my entryway this week ~ and for being such gracious hostesses for 90 weeks! Thank you for all the inspiring ideas…

    Reply
  36. Holly says

    November 15, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Hi, Heather & Vanessa! Thank you for hosting this fun party! So happy to be linking up with you and getting some inspiration too!

    Reply
  37. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting another great party! Always inspired over here! 🙂
    Claire

    Reply
  38. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Life to the full, Melissa

    Reply
  39. Sonya@Beyond the Screen Door says

    November 15, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Hi, girls! What amazing features this week! I got lost just looking at all those great ideas and photos! So glad I am able to party with you tonight! Thank you!

    Reply
  40. Athena at Minerva's Garden says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Hi Heather and Vanessa: Thank you for hosting the party today–you chose some lovely features once again! Glad that you can spend time with family over the Thanksgiving holiday–I hope you both have a fantastic celebration!

    Reply
  41. Stacy @Happy Ollie says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:27 PM

    Thank you ever so much for featuring Oliver’s new bedroom! Happy weekend to you 🙂

    Reply
  42. Jann Olson says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Wow, I love that cabinet! It is wearing my two favorite colors. Thanks for the party and some fab features!
    Hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  43. Anita @ Cedar HIll says

    November 15, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Hi Heather and Vanessa, I linked up our tree house. I love your features, especially that advent calendar.

    Reply
  44. Tanya says

    November 15, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting a wonderful party ladies!! Have a great weekend 🙂

    xoxo, Tanya

    Reply
  45. Debbie says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:29 AM

    So much inspiration. So little time! I need to read the disaster prep one. I have been working on better preparation these days. I don’t ever want to be caught without enough to last for weeks. You just never know.

    Reply
  46. Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says

    November 16, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    FABULOUS features, as usual! You’ve always got so much inspiration linked up each week!
    Have a nice weekend!!

    Reply
  47. Deb @Lake Girl Paints says

    November 16, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    You girls are fun! I appreciate your link party and my happy surprise feature (nut wreath) today!
    Have a great day,
    Deb

    Reply
  48. Carol says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Wow, ninety parties! Congrats! Thanks so much for starting this great party and for continuing to create such a fun experience!

    Reply
  49. Sherry says

    November 16, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks ladies, for hosting a fabulous party! So much inspiration in one place. 🙂 Have a beautiful weekend!

    Reply
  50. karen says

    November 16, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Happy Friday my link party friends! You always have such amazing features. I think my all time favorite though is that giant photo covered 60. What a very fun project. I hope I can remember this! I would love to do this for my husband’s 50th, which isn’t all that far away! Have a great weekend. -K

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  51. Vesna says

    November 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Thanks soo much for hosting! Have a great weekend!!
    Hugs,

    Vesna

    Reply
  52. JP says

    November 16, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    Hello girlies…Congrats on the new sponsor! You’ve got some GREAT features here this week. Gotta get started hopping…Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  53. Amy of While Wearing Heels says

    November 16, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my pantry. You had some really inspiring features, truly humbled to be included. Thanks!

    Reply
  54. LittleOwlCrunchyMomma says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    Linked up my post “All About P**p”

    😉

    Enjoy!

    https://littleowlcrunchymomma.blogspot.com/2012/11/superfood-series-3-all-about-pp.html

    Reply
  55. Debbie says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Hi ladies! Congrats on your NINETIETH link party and also your new sponsors. WOW! You ladies rock! Great features too, as always. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families!

    Debbie

    Reply
  56. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    thank you ladies so much for featring my side table redo. hugs. thanks for hosting a great party and hope you all have a great weekend!

    Reply
  57. Deneen says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    For some reason I can’t see my link. I cannot add it again either. Please advise. Thanks!

    Reply
  58. Jo-Anna says

    November 16, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my cookies!! I hope you both have a fantastic weekend!
    Jo-Anna

    Reply
  59. Tani@Tagana Rose says

    November 16, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Have a lovely weekend:)

    Reply
  60. Helen says

    November 17, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    Thanks for another great party! I appreciate the time you devote to all the creativity that’s shared here! I’m trying to get my blog off the ground, so it’s nice to see that it can be done 🙂 Have a great Thanksgiving!!

    Reply
  61. Jenni@MomEssentials.Net says

    November 17, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Hi!
    Thanks for letting me share my article Fostering Gratitude!

    Here’s the link:
    https://www.momessentials.net/fostering-gratitude/

    Reply
  62. Samantha says

    November 17, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    thank you so much for the feature!!

    xo,
    samantha

    Reply
  63. Ana Sullivan says

    November 17, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I have enjoyed being a subscriber of yours and joining your links. It is always nice to get to know other bloggers as well. Thank you for hosting. I have posted a piece on holiday traveling and medicines:
    https://www.thelostapron.com/2012/11/traveling-medicines.html

    Reply
  64. Jeanette says

    November 17, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Thanks for giving us a fun place to share! I’m afraid there aren’t enough hours in the day to look through all these wonderful links, but I’m looking forward to trying : )

    Jeanette @ creatingalifenow.blogspot.com

    Reply
  65. Myric says

    November 21, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my story 🙂

    xo
    Myric

    Reply
  66. Sue {munchkin munchies} says

    November 26, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I know I’m a bit late, but just wanted to say THANKS for including my cup of cocoa cake in your featured links. You two are the best! Hope you both had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  67. Lily says

    June 26, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Its really hard buying Action Baby Carriers in the UK, so I recently ordered a equivalent model carrier from Wilkinet.
    Its is a really useful child carrier, it comes everywhere with me.

    Reply

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It’s time again for Tip Tuesday! Would you belie It’s time again for Tip Tuesday! Would you believe that a few years ago I found a sock in our pantry? Yes, a sock. Just there on the shelf next to the cereal. But did it stress me out? Nope! We got a good laugh out of it especially after it was claimed by its owner (my teenage son) and it was a reminder to me of why the daily mayhem of life doesn’t overwhelm me because I’ve already established areas in my home that remain clutter free and offer me a visual exhale. #tiptuesday
Yesterday on the way home from school I had the ra Yesterday on the way home from school I had the radio tuned to my daughter's favorite station and a song that was playing had a line in it that really stood out to me. It made reference to a 'season of the sticks' which I think its safe to say must mean winter. I thought that was such an accurate, albeiet kind of depressing, picture of this time of the year.While we definitely have more than our fair share of evergreen trees here in Oregon, we also have plenty of trees and bushes that are reduced to sticks during the cold months. But, this morning as I looked out my kitchen window, greedily sipping from my mug of coffee, I marveled at the beauty of the winter sunrise. The sky was all pinks and oranges with frost on the rooftops and a little bit of fog. And, I realized that part of why it was so amazing is because I could see it more clearly through the sticks. The bare branches allowed me a view that I wouldn't be able to see if those same branches were covered in leaves. Being stripped down to almost nothing revealed something magnificent.We have seasons of the sticks in our lives too, don't we? Times when we feel as though we've been stripped bare and left exposed. It's easy to think that this is a place where all is ugly and dark. And yet, just like the winter sunrise was more visible because of the bare branches, the vulnerability we feel in the winter season of our souls allows us to get a glimpse of beauty that we wouldn't see otherwise. In the lush, warm seasons it's so easy to become comfortable. But in the bare, cold seasons we recognize just how much we need to rely on the One who placed the stars in the heavens and is sovereign over all.If you feel like your soul has been stripped bare and you've been left exposed and vulnerable, may I encourage you today to ask the Lord to help you to see the beauty in this 'season of the sticks'.“Answer me quickly, O Lord! My spirit fails! Hide not your face from me, lest I be like those who go down to the pit. Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love, for in you I trust. Make me know the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul." Psalm 143:7
I just went to make my mid-morning protein shake a I just went to make my mid-morning protein shake and grabbed a banana out of the freezer and was about to put it into my shake before I realized it was a frozen egg roll. Sooooo that's how my day is going so far! 🤪How about you?It's honestly fairly representative of my state of mind these days as I can't seem to make the date on the calendar match the date in my spirit because it feels like it should be January 45th. Every year this month drags on and every year it seems to surprise me for some reason. In addition, my heart just feels heavy as I witness a lot of darkness and sadness around me. So, I'm choosing to control what I can control by making my house feel as cozy as possible, relishing the sunshine whenever it dares to peek through the clouds, gathering inspiration for warmer weather projects and, most importantly, resting in the comfort of the sovereignty of my Father.“God’s voice thunders in marvelous ways; he does great things beyond our understanding. He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’ So that everyone he has made may know his work..." Job 37:5-7
What if you could do something at the beginning of What if you could do something at the beginning of your day that would be a gift to yourself later on? That’s what we’re talking about on this week’s Tip Tuesday! #tiptuesday
The sun decided to make another appearance today! The sun decided to make another appearance today! It’s been such a lovely Sunday. Chocolate croissants for breakfast followed by church then naps/football/reading/etc and soon we’ll be heading out to dinner with friends. These are my favorite kind of weekends. Hope yours has been lovely too! 🌿
Yesterday was stormy and cold but today the sunshi Yesterday was stormy and cold but today the sunshine is breaking through the fog and my house just seems happier. We definitely needed to see that light streaming in through the windows and it’s a gift I don’t take for granted.And yes, there are still twinkle lights on my mantle because those help when the sunshine goes away again. ✨
Happy weekend! The rainy and gloomy weather here i Happy weekend! The rainy and gloomy weather here in the Willamette Valley has me feeling less frustrated about my migraine forcing me to just snuggle up indoors and these flowers in my kitchen are lifting my spirits. What are you up to on this holiday weekend?
It’s time for TIP TUESDAY! This week, I’m offe It’s time for TIP TUESDAY! This week, I’m offering a gentle reminder from my own parenting experience after feeling my heart pricked with conviction about what was waiting for my daughter every day after school. I hope it will encourage you! 🌿#tiptuesday
The day after Christmas I found myself laundering The day after Christmas I found myself laundering and folding all of the linens we used the previous night as we hosted my husband's side of the family for dinner and other festivities. As I laid out each cloth napkin and folded them one by one, I couldn't help but be struck by what a simple, yet meaningful, task it was. It's such an honor and privilege to be the hostess and, at this stage of my life, I realize that this has almost one hundred percent become my role now. Our parents are in their 70's and have either downsized significantly or simply don't have the energy to take on hosting duties for a large group. I could resent this. I could feel overwhelmed by it. But, instead, I'm choosing to embrace it knowing that, someday, I too will pass the hosting torch and I hope that I will be welcomed with love and attentiveness. So, I fold the linen napkins, taking pleasure in the way all of the creases line up and how neat and tidy they look in the drawer of my dining room buffet. These seemingly simple chores are part of the lifeblood of homemaking and my attitude towards them can either be one of gratefulness or grumbly-ness (yes, I'm making up words now).And I’m choosing gratefulness.“This job has been given to me to do. Therefore, it is a gift. Therefore, it is a privilege. Therefore, it is an offering I may make to God. Therefore, it is to be done gladly, if it is done for Him. Here, not somewhere else, I may learn God’s way. In this job, not in some other, God looks for faithfulness.” (Elisabeth Elliot⁣)
Welcome to Tip Tuesday! I’m so excited to be kic Welcome to Tip Tuesday! I’m so excited to be kicking off the year with a brand new series! Each weekly installment will feature a tip for everything from your home to faith to parenting to family life and so much more. My goal for 2023 is to have far more personal interaction with this community while continuing on with the mission of weaving together all things heart and home. I hope you enjoy this first tip and I’d love to hear from you about whether or not you decorate for winter!
#tiptuesday #organizing #winterdecorating
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