Friday, August 17, 2012

Vintage Inspiration #101 Town and Prairie

Hi Everyone, welcome to Vintage Inspiration!

I've decided that I want to be a next door neighbor to Andrea from Town and Prairie. She and her husband love to rescue and "rehabilitate" curbside finds,  her family works together in their wonderful gardens, and she's quick to share her family values and Faith in God. Andrea would be the kind of person that I'd love to sit outside with and share a glass of lemonade; easy to talk to, forthright, and down-to-earth.




Here's our talented gal, now!



This is a photo from last Fall after a great table makeover. 
She had me at the white painted table and pumpkins!



Here are a few more of her projects...












LOVE this wonderful hutch with the chicken wire door.



What better way to spend some quality time with the kiddos.
Little hands working in the garden with Dad.



And if you've been following Andrea,
you'll know of the Chicken Saga.
She's a "Prairie Girl" at heart.



She lives and speaks of her deep Faith in God,
so she's a gal I'm loving getting to know.


If you haven't met her, you'll enjoy the visit. 
Need some more inspiration?

Brighton Cottage had a happy accident with her ASCP 
while painting this wonderful Watchmaker's Cabinet




Hallway Transformation at the Poor Sophisticate
You just will not believe the "before" photo!



Erin from Just Grand took us to Napa and a beautiful wedding.
Just look what was one of the decor pieces there,
this amazing card catalog. 



And the Town and Country Girls from Walnut and Vine
gave us a great dose of vintage red
with this wonderful kitchen stool and scale.



Rhonda from Blue Creek Home had the most number of visits
when she took us along for some booth fluffing at Emma Kate's Cottage


 if you've been featured, 
please feel free to grab a button on the sidebar.

 Hope you'll join in today,
"anything vintage or vintage inspired"
Please have a link within your post to be featured.
As you can see by the #101, we'll be coming up on the two year anniversary of Vintage Inspiration Friday, soon. I'm putting a fun Give Away together, so stay tuned for the end of August!


Hope you'll check out these other Friday party gals today!







and please come back Saturday for the start of a great Give Away
from Sheila at Tattered Goods!


 Have a great weekend!





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  1. Erin~Just*GrandAugust 16, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring my post about the wedding in Napa.... What a nice surprise! Love the other features. Lots of inspiration here!

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  2. Carlene @ Organized ClutterAugust 16, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Great featured blogger today. She does great work! Love her Union Jack chest and bed!

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  3. Donna@Conghaile CottageAugust 16, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Andrea is such a talented lady! LOVE the treasures she finds and restores. The TABLE is my VERY VERY Favorite!
    Have a wonderful weeks end & Fun Weekend...
    Big Hugs,
    Donna

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  4. farmhouse-storyAugust 16, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    love andrea's creativity, debra! great features this week! thanks for hosting us, and happy weekend!!

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  5. Linda@Coastal CharmAugust 16, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Thanks for hosting Debra. You have featured two of my favorite gals this week...Andrea and Rhonda.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. Angie @ Knick of TimeAugust 16, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    Wonderful features this week, Debra! Thanks for hosting.

    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time

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  7. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Wow, Andrea has such a talent for creating beautiful furniture pieces. Love that bed! Thanks for hosting Debra.

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  8. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveAugust 16, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Thanks for hosting!!!
    Francine

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 16, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Fabulous features, Debra. Thanks for hosting.

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  10. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingAugust 16, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Thanks for hosting Debra! Hope you have a great weekend.

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  11. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 16, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Debra,
    Fantastic features!! Thanks so much for hosting!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  12. AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Fabulous inspiration photos Debra and that veggie garden...oh my! Thank you for hosting so much ~

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  13. The Charm of HomeAugust 16, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    What a great feature and I love her garden! Thank you for hosting and for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  14. Vickie @ Ranger 911August 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    More great features this week! I love the Union Jack bedroom set! Thanks for taking the time to host your party.

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  15. Country Gal August 16, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Wonderful feature ! Fantastic finds and make overs ! Have a good day !

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  16. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous features- thanks so much for hosting!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  17. Rob HuntAugust 16, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Excellent features. So creative and so well done.

    Thanks for hosting.

    Rob

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  18. Joy@aVintageGreenAugust 16, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Very inspiring features this week, such talent. Thanks for hosting.
    Joy

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  19. TrishaAugust 16, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    So many wonderful things to look at! Thanks for letting me join in on the fun!

    ~Trisha

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  20. must love junkAugust 16, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Love Andrea's blog! Great features-thanks for hosting!
    Susan

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  21. GloriaAugust 16, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Beautiful inspiration today! Love those project redo's and the garden photos. Very nice!

    Thanks for hosting...:)

    Blessings for a wonderful day!
    xoxo...Gloria

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  22. AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Andrea is so talented!Thanks for featuring her!

    THank you also for the party- am joining though my post isn't vintage

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  23. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinAugust 16, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    Thanks for hosting and showing us a bit of Andrea! Wishing you a grand weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  24. OliveAugust 16, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Her furniture is beautiful. Thanks for hosting.

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  25. KathyAugust 16, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Hello Debra,
    Andrea's blog is special - this is a great feature and the posts highlighted from last week's party are wonderful - I appreciate you hosting!
    Kathy

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  26. DiannAugust 16, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful featured blogger! Thank you for hosting and have a wonderful weekend!

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  27. Confessions of a Plate AddictAugust 16, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Great features, Debra! Thanks for hosting!...hugs...Debbie

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  28. DebbiedoosAugust 16, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Thanks Debra for hosting~ Glad to have something fun to share this week. I love your features, that dresser is amazing..all of them!~

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  29. Jeannie-JBAugust 16, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Love that watch maker's cabinet. Thanks so much for hosting.

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  30. Noble VintageAugust 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Andrea is a wonderful girl, and I love her projects! great feature! Thank you for hosting us again this week!

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  31. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 16, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    Lovely features, Debra! Thanks for hosting!

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  32. andrea@townandprairieAugust 16, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    Thank you Debra, for your kind words. You and your girls following Common Ground have truly made my day. I always link up here with much joy and anticipation to see what's new! In appreciation, Andrea B. XO!

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  33. Stan and Jody GabaraAugust 16, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    Love all your features, Debra. Thanks for always having a fun party. I'm going now to check out Town and Prairie, Andrea sounds amazing!

    Jody

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  34. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 16, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Debra. I'm glad you featured Andrea. Love the other features too.

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  35. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaAugust 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Wonderful features this week, Debra. A big thanks you for hosting each week! Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  36. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 16, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Hi Debra,
    I agree, Andrea would be a great neighbor. That smile says it all. I have been following her for a while and I love her creations. Talented and sweet that gal is! Thanks for hosting. Some great features. I loved the scale and stool and featured it over at my place too.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  37. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 16, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Exciting times for you! Lots of fun looking links too! Nice to have so many folks back after the summer. Thanks a bunch Debra! xx

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  38. AnonymousAugust 16, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Debra, what a wonderful tribute to Andrea! I enjoy her blog and love her projects! She's very talented! Your features are amazing! I would love to have the card catalog! Wow!

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  39. UnknownAugust 16, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    I am SO INSPIRED!!! :D besides wanting pretty much everything I saw here!!! great post my dear, thank you!

    Hugs,

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  40. ANNEAugust 16, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Hi Debra! Thanks for the party - love those features, wow, never ceases to amaze me how many fabulous ideas are out there!

    Have a lovely weekend!

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  41. Town and Country GalsAugust 16, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Debra,
    thanks so much for featuring my little red stool and scale! I love Andrea's blog lots of great inspiration there!
    You throw a great party, always fun to join in!
    Rebecca

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  42. The Summer Kitchen GirlsAugust 16, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    She is adorable! Love her garden ~ oh gosh how I'd love a great big garden like that all lined up in rows!! Her furniture is awesome....got to love that union jack!! Thanks for all of the inspirational goodies as always :)
    Karla & Karrie

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  43. Paula@SweetPeaAugust 17, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    Love Andrea's garden! Thanks for hosting the party.

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  44. trash talkAugust 17, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    So much talent and pretty to boot!
    I tell you...it's an all-you-can-see buffet here!
    Deb

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  45. GenevaAugust 17, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    I was excited to see you had featured Andrea's blog...she's so talented. Your parties are like eye candy! Thank you so much for hosting.
    Blessings!
    Geneva

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  46. Cottage and BroomeAugust 17, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    I love the rescue chair from last week! Thanks for hosting, Laura

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  47. KarenaAugust 17, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Debra I am so impressed with Andrea, and so many more inspiring projects!! Off to check some out!! Thank you for hosting!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena
    2012 Artist Series featuring Harrison Howard

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  48. Leslie HarrisAugust 17, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Hi Debra, I'm happy to be here, just linked up my old burlap tablescape for a 'wild' party theme, if anyone's interested. And I look forward to checking out all these talented bloggers around me.
    Thanks for making it all possible.
    Leslie (aka Gwen Moss blog)

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  49. UnknownAugust 17, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Hi Debra,
    I am hoping to share a project soon. The summer has me very busy with my boys:). It is always so nice to visit your blog & see all the amazing & creative projects. Staring tomorrow I am doing a giveway to the new e-course "Creatively Made Home," hope you pop on over.
    Have a great night, Jen

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  50. TheresaAugust 18, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Beautiful inspirations:) Love the use of the card catalog for the Wedding! Thanks for sharing!

    Have a blessed day, HUGS!

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  51. UnknownAugust 18, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Beautiful feature!! Thank you so much for hosting. :)

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  52. AnonymousAugust 18, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Thank you Debra,
    for hosting al the beauty and inspiration!

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