Friday, December 14, 2012

Vintage Inspiration #118

We had such a great turnout last week, and I think it was the largest ever on Vintage Inspiration! Thanks so much for coming by each week and sharing all the ways you use "Vintage". I'm always in awe of all that you do, and especially at Christmas. Decorating with "vintage" just brings out the best during the Holidays. Here are just a few of the wonderful links from last week's party:

Come for a visit at Carola's wonderful Boxwood Cottage;
truly magical for Christmas.



Susan from Must Love Junk brings together 
a wonderful display in her Hall with great vintage pieces.



Kimberlee at The Fancy Shack has a Christmas Living Room
all decked with beautiful neutrals. Even the pup fits right in!


Shenita from Embellishments found a wonderful way to display her nativity, placed inside a lovely crown. What a perfect symbol of the reason for Christmas.


Megan from Restoring the Roost is going "plain and simple"
this year using greenery and vintage touches.
Love the vintage tablecloth!



created a wonderful centerpiece from an old tote
 using a vintage bowl and pitcher.



I also want to share a link today to a great company here in the US that makes the most amazing chef knives! New West Knifeworks. They contacted me awhile back about doing a review for them, and I happily agreed. I've been cooking for more years than I want to admit, but I've never made it a priority until this last year when I've had to revamp our whole outlook on what and how we eat, due to my husband's health. Let me tell you when I opened the package from this company I was so excited. This knife is a work of art. I've never had a quality set of knives before, so this one was a real treat. What had I been missing all those years?!! I use it for most of my meal prep now and it's cut my time in the kitchen down, plus been a real joy. Wow, I feel like I should be on "Top Chef"! So I wanted to give you the link to a great Give Away they have going on right now. Go check out their site, I can guarantee you'll learn a few things about food prep, and there's still time to think about those special Christmas gifts. Thanks guys, you've made my year!

Click Here to Enter the Give Away




While you're out partying you might want to visit
 these great parties for some more Holiday Cheer!






Hope you'll join in today!
Link up to three posts current or golden oldies, that celebrate the Holidays; recipes, DIY, decor, Christmas traditions; anything vintage-y and Christmas. Please have a link back to Common Ground to be featured.


 Have a wonderful weekend, Everyone!
xoxo,



56 comments:

  1. I'm so blown away by the talent in blogland it's overwhelming!!!
    Thanks so much for hosting amidst Christmas Chaos!
    Hugs,
    SUzan

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  2. Lovely features! I love the silhouettes on that tree. Thank you for hosting and for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  3. I love the all white look featured in several post from last week, always beautiful. Thanks for hosting again this week. Hope you holidays are off to a great start. Laura

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  4. I'm loving the Neutrals this season!! Just loving it!

    Thanks for hosting!
    Kristy @ Shona Skye Creations
    http://shonaskye.blogspot.com

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  5. what fun features. I especially love Susan's style and the Fancy Shack is amazing. Thanks Debra for sharing with us.
    Leslie (aka Gwen Moss)

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  6. So many creative and beautiful ideas. Thank you Debra for hosting. So much inspiration!!

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  7. Thanks for hosting Debra...you have some charming features this week.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  8. Thanks for hosting sweet friend. Happy Christmas

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  9. Thank you so much for featuring my centerpiece! I love this linky each week. Thanks so much for hosting!

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  10. That living room from the Fancy Shack is stunning! Thanks for hosting Debra!

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  11. Thank you so much for the feature, Debra! I am sweetly surprised :) My husband bought me that vintage poinsettia tablecloth a few years back and it had a matching vintage apron that went with it. I plan on visiting the others featured above- what a feast for the eyes this Christmas! And I agree, Holiday decorating fits so well with vintage pieces.

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  12. Debra, thanks so much for featuring my nativity this week! What a nice surprise! Thanks so much for hosting each week!

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  13. I love all the Christmas inspiration! One thing I never seem to invest in are good knives... those look great!

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  14. Debra, Just linked up and want to thank you for hosting..hugs, Penny

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  15. Thank you Debra - I enjoy all this vintage Christmas inspiration!

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  16. Oh my, so much inspiration here. Beautiful posts. Thanks Debra for hosting this fabulous get together!

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  17. The inspiration boggles the mind. Sometimes I have to quit looking because it makes me want to totally redecorate.....nah! :) thank you for hosting Debra. xo

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  18. Hello there,
    As usual, your house is beautiful this Christmas season.
    I love Fancy Shack's white Christmas decor and the simplicity of the decor at Restoring the Roost is so sweet.
    Thanks
    Rhonda

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  19. Such a bunch of festive features! So lovely and inspiring :) Thanks for hosting, Debra! Happy Holidays from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  20. I'm sure it must get harder and harder to pick features with such amazing talent out there... it's all very inspiring.
    Thank you for hosting Debra.

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  21. Hi Debra! That vintage pitcher with the holly tucked inside is just too cute! Thanks so much for hosting!

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  22. Thanks for hosting! Beautiful features. Have a wonderful week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  23. Great features, Debra and thanks for hosting.

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  24. Wow! So many gorgeous posts! Thanks again for hosting Debra! xx

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  25. Hi Debra... your parties this year have been sooo much fun!... they always are, but this year even more so!... I told Jack he would have to fend for himself for dinner tonight as I would be busy catching up with everyone at your party today... (I will fix Tessy hers though)... I am so in awe of everything is posting... and already have some new ideas for NEXT year!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  26. Hello Debra: Thank you for hosting the party today--I enjoyed the features you selected!

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  27. Debra, Thanks for sharing all the beautiful inspiration each week and for hosting. Happy Holidays!

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

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  29. The features are amazing. Thanks so much for hosting! Linked up for the first time and your newest follower on GFC.

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  30. Fabulous features, Debra. Thanks for hosting.

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  31. Can we just say spectacular!?! Love these links - thanks for hosting.

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  32. Beautiful features! Thanks for hosting. I know what I'll be doing tonight - checking out all these gorgeous posts.

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  33. Goodness what beauty we get to see all because of blogland!!!!! Thank you so much for hosting Debra!

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  34. Always so lovely to visit here. My calming blog!

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  35. I love to see all the gorgeous projects and decorating. Thanks so much for hosting the party.

    Danielle

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  36. Thank you so much for hosting Debra!
    xx
    Anne

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  37. I think this is the best Christmas link up yet...there are some really neat links toay. I'm glad to be a part of your party! Thank you for hosting, Debra!

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  38. Awesome features. I had seen some but a few I had not and enjoyed seeing more of them. Thanks, as always, for hosting.

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  39. Merry Christmas! LOVE your party. So many cool tours and great projects linking up! Gotta come back to see them all:)

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  40. Yay, I have something to join in again this week. WOW what gorgeous features Debra. Off to visit some now. Thanks for hosting.

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  41. Hey Debra! Saw your beautiful home featured at The Picket Fence and had to pop over to see all the beautifulness! You have such talent and an eye for detail, which I LOVE! Thank you for hosting! Merry Christmas and blessings to you! Christie at Three Pixie Lane

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  42. TGIF....when I get home from work I am going to make a big cup of joe and go through all the lovely links you've posted...OMGosh, so much eye-candy & inspiration...I can't wait! The knives are beautiful...thanks for the link to their site.
    Smiles, DianeM

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  43. Thanks so much for hosting Debra. Great features.

    Kathy

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  44. Debra, I'm so thrilled to be featured on your amazing blog! Thank you for hosting every week! :)
    Susan

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  45. Thank you so much for the feature! I really enjoyed all the the wonderful links last week, thank you for hosting! Merry Christmas, Kimberlee

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  46. What a great meme & oh so successful! I'm definitely going to try to remember to join next week... Vintage Inspiration is going on my list =)

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  47. Wonderful linky party, such talented bloggers. Thank you for hosting.
    Joy

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  48. Thanks so much for the feature! I am new to your blog and love it! :)

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  49. Such talented people featured and linked...I have so much browsing to do!

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  50. So many pretty ideas! Entered the knife give away. too. Thanks.

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  51. So many beautiful things I can hardly stand it! Thanks for hosting, and happy Friday Debra!

    Jeanette

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  52. So happy to be joining in this week. Love all of the featured photos and can't wait to visit.
    Laura

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  53. Thank you so much for the feature and your kind words dear Debra!
    My blog stats just "told" me that you sent more than 100 visitors over to me :)
    xoxo~ Carola

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  54. Thank you for hosting! Wishing you a pretty weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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