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Friday, March 14, 2014

Be Inspired #180

Hi Everyone and Welcome to Be Inspired!

I know everyone is excited to see some warmer weather coming in. Outdoor planting and projects still may be a little ways out, but we can have fun bringing in a Breath of Fresh Spring Air with our tables, mantels and vignettes. There were so many wonderful Spring inspired posts last week; here are a few to definitely get you out of the winter frame of mind.


Babs from Upstairs Downstairs
gave us Not the Easter Bunny in this wonderful Spring tablescape.




Cindy at Beaux R'eves was busy painting her bedroom, when she decided to also transform this small dresser into a Country French Painted Chest.

from Penny's Vintage Home
(in Penny's new Greenhouse)





This Peter Rabbit Inspired Party is such a creative idea
 for a Spring Birthday, from So Much Better With Age





Painting Pine Floors and some graceful moves from
Suzan at Simply Vintageous.



gave us a great DIY tutorial on aging inexpensive new statuary.
from Moni at Zu haus at Home

thanks gals!


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    • Thank you to all of you who come over each week to link up to the party, I may not get to leave a comment, but I try to visit each of your posts. You are a never ending source of inspiration to me and others, so just know how much I appreciate each one of you!
    thanks so much for joining in
    and making this party so much fun!

       
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    49 comments:

    1. MaryMarch 13, 2014 at 11:05 AM

      Inspiring features this week Debra! Love Babs' Bunny table!

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    2. Faded CharmMarch 13, 2014 at 11:09 AM

      Hi Debra. Trying to bring some Spring indoors with some forsythia branches. Hope you are warming up.

      Thanks for hosting:-)

      xoxo
      Kathleen

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    3. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 11:09 AM

      Thanks so much for the party Debbie - and thanks for featuring my floors ( and gracefull bull like moves LOL )
      What an honor to be included with these fantastic features ( love love love Penny's potting bench )
      Have a wonderful weekend up ahead!
      Hugs,
      Suzan

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    4. Julie MarieMarch 13, 2014 at 11:38 AM

      Love all those features Debra... Happy Spring everyone!... xoxo Julie Marie

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    5. Confessions of a Plate AddictMarch 13, 2014 at 11:42 AM

      Love the features, Debra! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

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    6. Julia @ Vintage with LacesMarch 13, 2014 at 11:42 AM

      I hope you get lovely spring weather soon, Debra. Thank you for hosting!
      Hugs,
      Julia

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    7. Calypso In The CountryMarch 13, 2014 at 11:52 AM

      So springy...well at least here it is! At my house it's freezing today! Thanks for hosting!
      -Shelley

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    8. Anita DiazMarch 13, 2014 at 11:54 AM

      We had snow last night, but it really is feeling like spring finally here:-) Thanks for hosting Debra!!

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    9. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMarch 13, 2014 at 12:01 PM

      Hi Debra, I love all of the Spring inspiration. Fantastic weather here today. Wanting to go out and pick some Pussy Willows from my bush for the front porch. Thanks for hosting.
      hugs,
      Jann

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    10. JunkchiccottageMarch 13, 2014 at 12:01 PM

      Great Features. Love all the features this week. Thanks for hosting your fun party.
      Kris

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    11. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageMarch 13, 2014 at 12:05 PM

      Thank you Debra! I have to go check out the features! I hope you're having a great Thursday!

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    12. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMarch 13, 2014 at 12:14 PM

      thank you for hosting ! :)

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    13. Diane | An Extraordinary DayMarch 13, 2014 at 12:20 PM

      What a breath of springtime today, Debra!! With all the snow we are still getting, it's a little hard to jump into spring. Thanks for the inspiration.
      Hope you week ends in a most extraordinary way!

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    14. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 13, 2014 at 12:24 PM

      Lovely features all Debra. Have a nice rest of the week.
      Thank you so much for hosting.
      FABBY

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    15. thepaintedapron.comMarch 13, 2014 at 12:56 PM

      Thanks for having us Debra, I have a feeling I'm going to be here for a while, everything looks wonderful!

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    16. Susan FreemanMarch 13, 2014 at 1:11 PM

      I am feeling so inspired. Thanks Debra!

      Big Texas Hugs,
      Susan and Bentley

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    17. Rita C at PanoplyMarch 13, 2014 at 1:12 PM

      Hi Debra, you're right - it won't be long before the outdoor projects consume our days, that's why I'm trying really hard to get things purged indoors now. Thanks for taking the time to host, keeping us all inspired with all the picks.

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    18. PatMarch 13, 2014 at 1:16 PM

      Debra,
      A M A Z I N G Spring Inspiration in your featured guests, dear friend!!!
      Thanks for hosting Be Inspired Friday each week!!!
      Gorgeous weather here on the Prairie today. . .
      I'm heading out to add some Spring to the front porch!!!
      Fondly,
      Pat

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    19. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 13, 2014 at 1:23 PM

      Thanks for hosting Debra...off to visit my neighbors here at the party.

      Blessings,
      Linda

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    20. The Charm of HomeMarch 13, 2014 at 2:25 PM

      We had snow here last night too, but it is less and less. The birds are singing and I know it will warm up soon. Thanks for hosting!
      Sherry

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    21. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeMarch 13, 2014 at 3:42 PM

      Thank you so much for featuring my spring sideboard…and thank you for hosting another great party! Happy Spring!

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    22. Stan and Jody GabaraMarch 13, 2014 at 4:05 PM

      Debra, Thanks so much for hosting a wonderful party every week! Love all the features, especially Penny's new potting table for her greenhouse!
      Hugs,
      Jody

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    23. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMarch 13, 2014 at 4:05 PM

      Thanks so much for hosting!
      Blessings,
      Cindy

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    24. KathyMarch 13, 2014 at 4:37 PM

      I love your features this week - the Peter Rabbit inspired party is so charming! I do appreciate you hosting,
      Kathy

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    25. Vintage Paint and more...March 13, 2014 at 4:47 PM

      Thank you so much for hosting each week....Cathy

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    26. Katie MansfieldMarch 13, 2014 at 5:11 PM

      Thank you for hosting, Debra. The features are adorable.

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    27. Simply Suzannes at HomeMarch 13, 2014 at 5:20 PM

      Suzanne of simply Suzannes at Home

      Thanks so much for hosting, Debra! Looking forward to checking out this week's links :o)
      Have a great weekend,
      Suzanne

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    28. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonMarch 13, 2014 at 5:45 PM

      Thank you so much for hosting. I got distracted with the party and almost forgot to thank you.

      Madonna

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    29. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 13, 2014 at 6:11 PM

      Debra, I love Bab's Spring table! Thanks for hosting.
      xx,
      Sherry

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    30. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeMarch 13, 2014 at 6:31 PM

      Debra, it is so sweet of you to feature my potting table...thank you! I can't wait to check out the other links and get some spring inspiration....hugs, Penny

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    31. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 6:36 PM

      Lovely features, Debra. I'm enjoying all the Spring touches throughout blogland as we are still buried in snow and got another 15cm of snow yesterday.

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    32. Laurel StephensMarch 13, 2014 at 6:51 PM

      Wonderful features full of springtime!

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    33. SarahMarch 13, 2014 at 7:03 PM

      Debra, I agree! Babs, centerpiece is adorable. ;-)
      Thanks for hosting each week.

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    34. TrishaMarch 13, 2014 at 7:05 PM

      I can hardly wait for spring...thanks for hosting!

      ~Trisha

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    35. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMarch 13, 2014 at 10:08 PM

      Great features, Debra. Thank you for hosting..Happy Thursday..Judy

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    36. ReviMarch 13, 2014 at 10:28 PM

      Thank you for hosting a great party, Debra!

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    37. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeMarch 13, 2014 at 10:58 PM

      Thanks so much, Debra, for featuring my Beatrix Potter party! I hope you have a wonderful week ;)
      Hugs,
      Jamie

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    38. Chatfield CourtMarch 13, 2014 at 11:09 PM

      Great features this week Debra! Thanks so much for hosting.
      Kristi

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    39. Noble VintageMarch 13, 2014 at 11:12 PM

      thank you so much for the feature, Debra! :) I'm so late to the party this week….long day and long week. Thank you so much for hosting. Spring has sprung in the PNW, and I am loving the cherry blossoms here! Have a great weekend.

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    40. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 11:42 PM

      You've sure been busy making things look like Spring at your place. Thank you so much for hosting and blessings to you, Patti

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    41. UnknownMarch 14, 2014 at 6:11 AM

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    42. Vintage Whimsy StudioMarch 14, 2014 at 8:20 AM

      Good morning! Just found you and shared my link. I'm your newest follower and will visit some of the other participants in this fun blog party. You are invited to stop by my blog at mamas*little*treasures to check out some of my free craft tutorials and other inspiring and creative posts. Hope to connect with you again soon! Nina @ mamas*little*treasures

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    43. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryMarch 14, 2014 at 9:41 AM

      Great post - thanks so much for this great party.
      Have a wonderful weekend.
      Mary

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    44. Jeannie and LindaMarch 14, 2014 at 2:09 PM

      Love all of the features. Thank you so much for hosting.
      Jeannie

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    45. UnknownMarch 14, 2014 at 4:12 PM

      So many beautiful things to look at! Thank you for hosting Debra!~~Angela

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    46. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMarch 14, 2014 at 5:02 PM

      I am so inspired and ready for Spring!
      Have a super weekend,
      Jemma

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    47. PoppyMarch 15, 2014 at 5:06 AM

      Spring has arrived; at least in our homes!! Thanks for hosting, Debra! Have a lovely weekend!

      Poppy

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    48. AnonymousMarch 15, 2014 at 10:30 AM

      Thank you for the linky party! I love all of your features and it's fun visiting new blogs.

      Gigi @ Old World Patina

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    49. Something Nice and PrettyMarch 15, 2014 at 1:34 PM

      Thanks so much for hosting!

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