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Friday, February 8, 2013

Be Inspired #126 A little romance...

Hey there all you talented and inspiring peeps!

This last week was one of those weeks that I could literally have featured dozens of you. Your projects, decor, and culinary delights are just over the top. I was hoping that when Vintage Inspiration changed over to Be Inspired that it would open the door for more of you to feel comfortable joining in. You haven't disappointed in all the creativity, beauty, humor, and imagination. You all definitely know how to share the inspiration! Thanks for coming over here each week and making this party a success. I hope you take a minute to look around, then come back by later in the week. Some of the best links are the ones that arrive fashionably late to the party...te he!

Rosemary from Ozma of Odds was on hiatus for awhile during her move,
but now she's back with some incredible projects and her signature fairy dusting
with this Starlit Linen Chair

the back is equally as beautiful,

with this corseted look.

If you don't know Rosemary you'll want to meet her

and be swept away to the Land of Odds.

For more loveliness you'll want to follow her Pinterest page!

Judy from French Laundry shared some Valentine Love
with some beautiful items from a few of her favorite Etsy shops.

Becky from Generation to Generation
created this wonderful dresser redo,
by painting a scene from an old postcard.
Such a beautiful way to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake!

Sarah at Hyacinths for the Soul
took us to a luncheon where the hostess had created these
simple but elegant Cameo Valentine Gift Tags.

Nita from Mod Vintage Life gave us the scoop
on this year's Easter Inspiration from Pier 1.
I'm really "diggin'" those striped carrots!

Lisa from Lewisville Love

gave us tips on creating an Upcycled Pantry.

Now if she could just come to my house and tackle my pantry!

Needing a chocolate fix?

Take a peek at this Dark Chocolate Bark

from Mary at Home On the Bay

Just look at those chunks of yumminess!

This week's Be Inspired is brought to you by the talented

If you're looking for some one-of-a-kind Valentine gifts,

please take a peek at Leslie's wonderful romantic creations!

Time to party!

This party is now open to all inspiring posts, vintage or new. Please just have a link back to Common Ground within your post to be featured.

and please check out my other Friday party pals.

I'm so glad you're here,

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Top Links from Be Inspired Friday

Hi Everyone, today was a good one here. Our favorite plumber from Lowe's was here changing out some outdated bathroom vanity faucets. Amazing how such a small thing makes a huge difference in updating the look of a bathroom. Four vanities down, two to go. Yay! Hope you all are having a great week. Time to check out the most visited party links from last week's Be Inspired Friday. Thank you, each one, who comes over here to party each week. I love having you!

Dru from The Country Farm Home

has been cleaning her stash of galvanized buckets and tubs.

They look so wonderful in her farmhouse kitchen.

Michele from Sew Sweet Vintage shares an inspirational appearance by Doris Roberts from SmartTalk 2013 where Doris poses the question: How old would you be if you didn't know how old you actually were?

Kathleen from Faded Charm was on her way to the Junk Salvation Show

and took sneak peek photos of her pieces she had for sale.

Always gorgeous chippy perfection!

And Renata from Crafto Mania shared the contents on a box she unexpectedly received, full of wonderful vintage goodies.

Hope to see you tomorrow for

Be Inspired

now open to all inspiring posts!

xoxo,

Romancing the Mantel

I wanted to bring in a little bit of a Valentine feel to my mantel. Last year I used some of my frenchy "couple" figurines, but this year I just opted for feminine and some pastels. I don't have a lot of pastels for decorating, so I turned to my kitchen china cabinet for some inspiration. How about some vintage English teapots? that sounds pretty romantic to me.

Last summer I was gifted with this precious monogrammed heart by my sweet friend Julia, from the blog Vintage with Laces. I had tried a few different things for the center of the mantel, but hanging this lovely linen heart from a scrolly mirror seemed to be the answer; a subtle nod to Valentine's Day, with just the right amount of romance.

I brought back my two white urns with faux and dried hydrangeas and roses in place of the white Wolff Pottery. This mantel is always hard for me to style as it is over 7 feet long...eeck.

My layered vintage mirrors are always my backdrop.

I would say that vintage teapots is my oldest collection,

as I started it before I was married.

Even though this didn't end up staying, I wanted to share this wonderful German wedding certificate that I found last year. I need to find a frame for it, but wanted to let you see it today as the graphics are so pretty, and definitely full of romance.