Friday, December 14, 2012

Vintage Inspiration #118

We had such a great turnout last week, and I think it was the largest ever on Vintage Inspiration! Thanks so much for coming by each week and sharing all the ways you use "Vintage". I'm always in awe of all that you do, and especially at Christmas. Decorating with "vintage" just brings out the best during the Holidays. Here are just a few of the wonderful links from last week's party:

Come for a visit at Carola's wonderful Boxwood Cottage;
truly magical for Christmas.



Susan from Must Love Junk brings together 
a wonderful display in her Hall with great vintage pieces.



Kimberlee at The Fancy Shack has a Christmas Living Room
all decked with beautiful neutrals. Even the pup fits right in!


Shenita from Embellishments found a wonderful way to display her nativity, placed inside a lovely crown. What a perfect symbol of the reason for Christmas.


Megan from Restoring the Roost is going "plain and simple"
this year using greenery and vintage touches.
Love the vintage tablecloth!



created a wonderful centerpiece from an old tote
 using a vintage bowl and pitcher.



I also want to share a link today to a great company here in the US that makes the most amazing chef knives! New West Knifeworks. They contacted me awhile back about doing a review for them, and I happily agreed. I've been cooking for more years than I want to admit, but I've never made it a priority until this last year when I've had to revamp our whole outlook on what and how we eat, due to my husband's health. Let me tell you when I opened the package from this company I was so excited. This knife is a work of art. I've never had a quality set of knives before, so this one was a real treat. What had I been missing all those years?!! I use it for most of my meal prep now and it's cut my time in the kitchen down, plus been a real joy. Wow, I feel like I should be on "Top Chef"! So I wanted to give you the link to a great Give Away they have going on right now. Go check out their site, I can guarantee you'll learn a few things about food prep, and there's still time to think about those special Christmas gifts. Thanks guys, you've made my year!

Click Here to Enter the Give Away




While you're out partying you might want to visit
 these great parties for some more Holiday Cheer!






Hope you'll join in today!
Link up to three posts current or golden oldies, that celebrate the Holidays; recipes, DIY, decor, Christmas traditions; anything vintage-y and Christmas. Please have a link back to Common Ground to be featured.


 Have a wonderful weekend, Everyone!
xoxo,



Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Top Three from Vintage Inspiration and a local Shout Out

So much great inspiration last week at the party,
 so now's the time to share the Top Three most visited links:


Mary from Home Is Where the Boat Is sets a table
 celebrating a Gardener's Christmas out on her porch.



Julie from Idyllhours  shows off her wonderful 
Red Transferware in her corner kitchen hutch.



And Sally from Salmagundi has her Hoosier Cabinet
 decked out with wonderful family pieces from the farm.



And on a local note...


if you live anywhere near Springfield, Missouri,
Grab your girlfriends or hubby, 'cause...



You'll want to enjoy celebrating the Christmas Season...



with a visit to Robin's Vintage Suitcase 
and lunch at the Vintage Veranda.


Your destination for a great afternoon or fun filled weekend.


Click Here for their Facebook Page

This store is packed with so much Christmas fun!!


Hope you'll come back tomorrow ready to party at
 Vintage Inspiration.


xoxo,

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