Be Inspired #167

First of all I want to thank all of you that came by last week and linked up with the party. Thanksgiving week is such a hectic time, so thanks so much for coming to the party! I enjoyed seeing what you all have been up to, and I know that we had lots of visitors over the weekend. Whenever I'm feeling a little low on inspiration, all I have to do is click thru the links of this party, you guys are so creative! Here are a few links from last week:

Rita from Mammabellarte has been busy painting, glittering, and sewing

 as co host for her wonderful California event, The Vintage Marketplace.

 I thought you'd enjoy seeing a few of her Christmas Creations.

Tart Pan Pedestals

Susan from Must Love Junk has this amazing chippy door on her mantel.

It's reversible, creating a wonderful backdrop for her Natural Christmas Mantel 

Love this adorable Hoopy Holiday Snowman
from Nici at Posed Perfection

The perfect classic is Christmas Red and White in the Kitchen

from Carolyn at Aiken House and Gardens.
I'm in love with that metal picnic hamper!

 Barbara at 21 Rosemary Lane shared a DIY

of her beautiful Williamsburg Traditional Wreath

Each year I see these Vintage Jewelry Christmas Trees  and I want to make one.
This one from Betsy at Coastal Colors
is framed beautifully in a vintage gold frame.
Perfect for a little Christmas Bling!

Elizabeth from Blue Clear Sky wanted something different this year and she chose  to sew up some gorgeous White Denim bags for her armoire doors. You need to hear where she found the fabric, great upcycle!

Amy from Ms. Toody Goo Shoes

shared the recipe for Nutella Pumpkin Pie.
Pumpkin and Nutty Chocolate?
yes, please.

thanks so much, gals!

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Be Inspired #166

We're kicking off this Thanksgiving Week Be Inspired a day early, so we can all spend the day with our families and loved ones. Come join in with whatever you've been inspired by this week, and all the fun you've been working on getting ready for the Holidays, Thanksgiving AND Christmas. Have a wonderful weekend, and don't eat too much pumpkin pie! Here are a few great links from last week, lot's of inspiration going on!

Vintage Style Mini Christmas Trees

from Jeanette at Creating a Life

Almost Duck Egg Dresser

Lisa from Create Inspire

Stamped French Feathers

Judith from Botanic Bleu

Tape Measure Tree

from Betsy at My Salvaged Treasures

DIY Rustic Pedestal

Laurel from North End Loft

Clock Case Christmas Decor

Linsey from The Farmhouse Porch

Vintage Ladder Advent Calendar

Carolyn from Desire Empire

Corn Husk Thanksgiving Tablescape

from Cindy at Custom Comforts

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I'm so Thankful for each of you!
Thanks a bunch for making me a part of your week.
You make life so much more fun and rewarding,
and bring me so much inspiration.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Weekend!
sending love and blessings your way!

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Be Inspired #165

Hard to believe it's almost Thanksgiving! I'm having that age old struggle of still retaining some semblance of "Thanksgiving" while trying to get started on Christmas decorating. One less week to decorate and enjoy Christmas is not fair. 

Abraham Lincoln set the proclimation for a National Day of Thanksgiving and Praise as the 4th Thursday of November. For all his good intentions, clearly Mr. President didn't have to plan the festivities, cook the food, decorate for Christmas or buy the presents, all while trying to really enjoy the Season. It's too close to Christmas and not enough time to "regroup" plans and family. (Just a little fussing at how men randomly make the decisions...just sayin') 

Oh well, not to be a complainer...

let's see some fun from last week!

Chalkboard Turkey Vignette
from Katie at Upcycled Treasures

Kristin, from Sophia's Decor gave us two wonderful Fall posts;
Outdoors Autumn Breakfast

"Green" Thanksgiving Tablescape

You'll love Kristin's new Dining Room and her drapes are amazing!

Fall Hutch

from Cindy at Custom Comforts

Turquoise Numbered Display Cabinet

Distressed Donna Downhome

Gold Glitter Candles in China Cups
from Lydia at Pudel Designs

Spode Transferware Rare Find

at Nancy's Daily Dish

Paint Stick Evergreen Wreaths

from Jenna at Rain On A Tin Roof

Grape Blackberry Ricotta Tart

Anjana from the Corner of Happy and Harried

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Lot's of great stocking stuffers to choose from!

So glad you're here!

Hope you'll join in today for the party!

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Thanks a bunch for coming over to party each week, since next Thursday is Thanksgiving we'll start a day ahead of time, on Wednesday, then have time to find some Christmas Inspiration throughout the weekend.

xoxo,