Saturday, May 11, 2013

Be Inspired #139: Finding French Farmhouse Style

Hi Everyone, time for Be Inspired
the place to share what's been inspiring you this week.

More often than not, finding our "style" is a journey...a road that we walk as we mature, grow and evolve in our own distinct way. So many things contribute to how we decorate our homes and spaces; finances, life experience, and even our spouses affect our choices. I'm still on my path, as most of us are. We have basic elements that we can hone and tweak, but we rarely discard our basic design core. 

I've known Polly since I first started blogging. Her original blog was Sassafras Stuff. She's been a busy gal these last few years with antique spaces and now a new store. In her new blog, Georgie Emerson Vintage, Polly shared how her Dining Room has evolved over the last few years, as she searched for just the right pieces.   


 has been evolving her Dining Room to bring it to a French Farmhouse feel.


I love everything about this room...






Here are a few other links that I really enjoyed...


Christine from Little Brags shares her wonderful front porch refresh.




Ruffled Lamp Shade and tutorial from
Shanna at Restoration Redoux.




Korrie from Red Hen Home
 shared her mad furniture making skills with these two projects.









Kathleen from Charm Bracelet Diva gives us advice for our Hydrangea's care.



created this great potting bench from wood pallets.



And I'm a fan of olive oil so I loved this post about making your own infused
olive oils from  The Beachfront Home



This week's Be Inspired is sponsored by Rose of Rosekraft, who has some of the most wonderful framed bits of vintage ephemera and die cuts. Beautifully framed, they are little works of art for your decor. Hope you'll run by and take a peek.




Hope you'll join in today for the party!
Be Inspired is open to all inspiring posts. 
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Have a wonderful weekend,
xoxo,



Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Be Inspired Showcase

Hi Everyone, it's Wednesday 
and time for the Be Inspired Showcase from last week's party!
Not only are these wonderful inspiration posts, but they're also the top 3 visited links. If you haven't checked them out yet, hope you'll take a minute to run by.

Elizabeth from Just Following Jesus in my Real Life
shared an afternoon with Lilac Gardens and a Farmhouse Tour



These lilacs are just gorgeous...be still my heart!





Dru from The Country Farm Home and I have had the same idea this week
 with our wicker settees and feed sack decor.








gave us a Spring Tour of her home
and shared some wonderful pieces from her grandmother. 
Don't you just love these "blues"?






Thanks so much ladies for sharing these wonderful posts full of Springtime inspiration!

Just wanted to let you know that Dee from French Bleu Vintage 
is having a Mother's Day Sale in progress today thru Sunday.
Use code MOM15 for the discount!



See you tomorrow for