Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Top Visited Links from Be Inspired


I LOVE these Fall parties, 
and you all have so many fun ideas and great inspiration!
A big THANK YOU to everyone that comes by and joins in!
 Here are the top visited links from last week's
  Be Inspired Party:


Jacqueline from Cabin and Cottage has her wonderful hutch filled with her signature whites and creams. Sprinkled with touches of silver and graniteware, her ironstone showcase is beautifully "Dressed for Fall".






Susan from Must Love Junk is a cat lover like me. She always puts together great vignettes created from her wonderful antiques and vintage goods. So when she shared her Office for Fall, something in this fun little suitcase caught my eye. I thought was an old vintage ladies stole being displayed...uh no, it's her little fur girl, Bob, who is right at home with the decor!




She might actually enjoy being wrapped around your neck!



what a great face!


And Lisa from Texas Decor shared her Fall Kitchen
 all decorated for Halloween.
LOVE that Boo!





thanks so much gals!

See you all tomorrow 11ish  AM Central for


xoxo,


Today's Sponsor


Autumn Entry

I thought I'd share what's happening here in the entry hall this Fall. Nothing too different, just some subtle changes with some leaves added to the white basket of hydrangeas, and the terrarium/lantern now has a candle and some Fall foliage instead of my two sheep. Some of these pics were shared at Marty's last Friday, but I hadn't posted them here yet. So, just in case you missed seeing them.



My moss covered initial "O" made by my sis for me for Christmas last year.
(thought I'd better explain, no, it's not a zero)
It's been hanging here all year, I just love it!



One of my real pumpkins landed in the cast iron urn along with a few bittersweet vines. This urn usually sits on the entry console with a faux flower arrangement, but I brought in another arrangement that I've had for awhile, just for a little change up.







Almost impossible to see,
but my little concrete squirrel is sitting on top of an old book stack 
with a few clay pots, happily munching on acorns.














An old print of  "The Angelus" by Millet, 
brings in the earthy tones of Autumn.




And it's just not Fall without a chipmunk or two...or three.
(This little guy is one of my vintage Lefton figurines)






We had rain and another cool front come through...
aahhhhh, it's really feeling like Fall!

I'm joining in on these weekly parties:

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Inspiration Exchange at Ella Claire
House Party at No Minimalist Here

Tonight is your LAST CHANCE


xoxo,
Today's Sponsor




Tuesday, October 15, 2013

The Marketplace: Etsy and Online Boutique Showcase

Hi Everyone, can you believe that it's Mid October ?
 so glad you're here to have some Online shopping fun!
Let's see a little of what showed up to party here last week:


Check out all the great antiques and one-of-a-kind finds like these great Persian Rug Pillows from Old New House at Mod Vintage Life.


Dress Forms also from New Old House



Perfect for Fall Decor, this wonderful
Pumpkin On Black Original Painting



A beautiful addition to your French Farmhouse,
this Chippy Blue Pitcher



Great old piece, this Vintage Sewing Box
looks right at home filled with Fall Goodness
from Stella by Star




Wouldn't this work great for Halloween?
Chevron Knitted Infinity Scarf
from Primlace




Take a peek at these colorful Little Fall Pumpkins

thanks everyone!


And today I want to introduce you to a new Sponsor, Renee, who is the shop owner from two great shops. Nostalgic Artifacts that specializes in amazing bits and pieces of vintage goods, and Nostalgic Summer, that is filled with wonderful upcycled and recycled jewelry. Here is just a sampling of what you can find, so hope you'll visit Renee's shops and check out the fun!









Have you entered this wonderful
Give Away with Love Squared Designs?
A custom made leather cuff or photo pendant.

thanks so much, Lisa!

Just to remind you that this is a linky gathering for Etsy Shops and Online Boutique items. You don't have to have a blog to join in, just list up to three of your individual items. If you have a blog post about your items that's great too, please have a way for these items to be purchased. I'd love for you to be a follower of Common Ground, and if you'd like, to grab the image below for somewhere on your blog just to let other's know about this selling venue. Thankyou, everyone that comes to join in, and then stays to do some shopping. This linky is open all week, so check back to see new items being listed, daily!





Friday, October 11, 2013

I'm taking "a Stroll"...


I've been doing double duty today...
when I wasn't checking in with the party fun here at 
Be Inspired,
I was spending the day with Marty at
One of the nicest gals around!
If you haven't checked in over there, then come visit
She's "showing me off today"!

Thanks Marty!


one of my favorite Fall photos

Have you entered this wonderful Give Away with 
Love Squared Designs?



xoxo,

Be Inspired #160: Halloween Home Tour

Hi Everyone, and Welcome to Be Inspired!
You can tell that we all love Fall, and Halloween
'cause the talent and inspiration is over the top!
Let's take a peek!


I read in one of the comments at Amanda's from Dixie Delights  that she needed her own Halloween magazine, and they are right. I just couldn't stop with picking photos, each room and space is decked out with wonderful ideas. Here is Amanda's fun Halloween House Tour. 

(remember to pin images from the original post please)















The oh-so-talented Judy from French Laundry
 shared how she created this Theater of Dreams.





What an amazing find! Amber from Junkaholics Unanimous'



I think a gallery wall is a wonderful way to mix elements. 
Check out this Art Wall Assemblage from Revi at Revisionary Life.



Mindi from My Love 2 Create
 came up with such a super cute Trick or Treat Apothecary Jar,
 from a couple of repurposed items.




WOW, I'm crazy for this Moss and Vine Pumpkin Urn
from Holly at  Down to Earth Style.
You'll love her decorated front porch!





Eeeeck, I love Susan's understated "keep it simple" Rustic Fall Mantel
 from Must Love Junk!




Pam from White Ironstone Cottage
gives us her Shabby Pink Halloween.
so pretty!




One of my favorite cookies now appearing as Snickerdoodle Pie 




thanks everyone, for all the inspiration!


Have you entered this wonderful Give Away?
A beautiful personalized cuff bracelet or photo pendant.
Just CLICK HERE



OK, let's get on to the fun!


xoxo,

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