Friday, April 26, 2013

Be Inspired #136: A "Charming" Dining Room

Hi Everyone,
Time for Be Inspired
a place to link up all your inspiring posts.

I've been a fan of Faded Charm since my first week of blogging. I didn't know what a "party" was, or how to link up to one, but the moment I laid eyes on Kathleen's wonderful blog I was smitten! I joined in for all of Kathleen's White Wednesday parties except twice, and once was because I was in the hospital. OK, so you know how much I love this girl!! Over the years I've watched her decorate her beautiful home in the Pacific Northwest with one-of-a-kind vintage finds, and through the years admire her style and eye for decorating with "whites". She just purchased new frenchy chairs and they give her Dining Room a lovely new vibe. 









Kathleen can even make a chicken feeder elegant!!


Amanda from Dixie Delights
revealed her new dressing space and now I'm wondering
if she'll come to my house.




loves to look beyond just planting in an everyday "pot".
She has some fun ideas for garden containers.




Laura from The Turquoise Home shares her Living Room reveal.
You won't believe the difference a paint color and wall treatment can make.
You'll want to see the "before" and "afters".



And since I've been lovin' me some cows this week,
I had to share Linda's adorable Moo-Cow pillow from Coastal Charm




 Wanda from No Place Like Home
shared a yummy and  pretty recipe with Pansies and Herbed Cream Cheese.
What a wonderful addition to a Springtime Brunch.




This week's Sponsor Spotlight is on the oh-so-talented Christie Scibior and her wonderful Etsy Shop full of watercolor prints and notecards of her designs. I just adore her art and have one of her precious watercolor prints, myself. Please take a minute to run by Christie's shop, and then fall in love with her sweet creations.

Thank you so much, Christie!
Time to link up to Be Inspired

...now open to all inspiring posts. Please have a link to this blog
  within your blog post to be featured.
Thanks everyone!



and while you're partying please check out these other great Friday parties!










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65 comments:

  1. Good Time CharlieApril 25, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Debra, I had to keep scrolling up and down to look at the gorgeous dining room, then when you said, "chicken feeder" I was blown over. I had no idea, I thought it was just some neat old tin container. You are right, she could probably make my waste basket look elegant!

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  2. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Thank you for hosting and I'm a fan of Faded Charm too!

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  3. PoppyApril 25, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Hi Debra,

    Your features here today are absolutely stunning! I especially love the living room reveal by Laura and of course, Kathleen's gorgeous dining room (and whole house!)! Thanks for hosting!

    Poppy

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  4. Laurel StephensApril 25, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    I fondly remember White Wednesdays, too! Thank you so much for hosting your party today.

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  5. On Crooked CreekApril 25, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Debra,
    Seasonal delights at every featured guest!!!
    Thank you for hosting Be Inspired Friday each week, dear friend!!!
    Inspiration continually abounds @ Common Ground!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  6. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 25, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Debra,
    Thank you for hosting and a BIG thank you for the feature:) I have always loved Kathleen's blog too.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  7. Cristina GarayApril 25, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Debra. Have a great weekend!

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  8. SylviaApril 25, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Thank you for having me, Debra! Such inspiring features! Be happy!

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  9. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRApril 25, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Great features, Debra! Thanks so much for hosting each week. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeApril 25, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    I think that I caught the "cow bug" from you Debra! lol Thanks for hosting another great party...hugs, Penny

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  11. Blue Creek HomeApril 25, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Hi Debra - Kathleen never fails to inspire when I visit Faded Charm - I feel the same about Common Ground too!
    Thanks
    Rhonda

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  12. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Thank you Debra for hosting Be Inspired. Truly so many fabulous and beautiful ideas. xo

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  13. Faded CharmApril 25, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Thanks again, Debra for featuring me today and the sweet things you said....you made my day!

    Take care,
    Kathleen

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  14. KathyApril 25, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Hello Debra, love the features - I always enjoy joining your party - I appreciate you hosting,
    Kathy

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  15. Burlap LuxeApril 25, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Hi Debra,
    Love these ladies inspiring homes, love her new chairs and that dinning room is a sight to behold.
    Love all the time you take in doubly inspiring us with featuring there postings.

    See you soon and all you inspire.
    Beautiful weekend to you and yours.
    Xox
    Doré

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  16. Patty @ That's So PrettyApril 25, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    What great features! So much inspiration each week Debra, thank you for hosting.

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  17. The Charm of HomeApril 25, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    I too love Kathleen's home from Faded Charm! Miss her White Wednesdays so much. Such romantic inspiration there! Thank you for hosting and for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  18. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com April 25, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    I have two of her watercolors...love them! :)

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  19. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinApril 25, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Debra, such amazing features this week! Thank you for hosting. Wishing you a pretty rest of the day. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  20. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeApril 25, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Great features this week ;)
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  21. must love junkApril 25, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    I'm lovin' cows right now so these features were fun! Thank you for hosting :)
    Susan

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  22. Curtains in My TreeApril 25, 2013 at 2:31 PM


    I don't have anything beautiful or fabulous for today but wanted to join in anyway
    thanks for hosting

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  23. TrishaApril 25, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    So glad to be joining in this week!

    ~Trisha

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  24. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 25, 2013 at 2:42 PM

    I'm baaaak! Just linked up. Hope you're doing well. Kathleen's post was stunning. Lovely stuff at the party this week! Happy day, Debra! Thanks a bunch! xx

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  25. Christine at Little BragsApril 25, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Thanks for the great Partyyyyy......Christine @ Little Brags

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  26. At The Picket FenceApril 25, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting us Debra! I'm sharing my Patty Popular post and hope that's ok since technically there is decorating involved too. LOL! :-)
    Vanessa

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  27. Christy @ Our Southern HomeApril 25, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    Thanks bunches for hosting!!!

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  28. Stan and Jody GabaraApril 25, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Debra, Thank you for always hosting a wonderful party. So many great ideas and inspirational stories. Have a wonderful weekend!

    Jody

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  29. Confessions of a Plate AddictApril 25, 2013 at 3:54 PM

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

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  30. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingApril 25, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Christie's artwork is so soft and pretty! Thanks for hosting, Debra.

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  31. Nici @ Posed PerfectionApril 25, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  32. MaryApril 25, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Wonderful features Debra! I'm a fan of Kathleen too! Thanks for hosting.

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  33. Susan FreemanApril 25, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting Debra!

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  34. Anita at Cedar Hill April 25, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Debra, love the features this week, and I always enjoy visiting your blog.

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  35. Tina@WhatWeKeepApril 25, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    You've chosen great features this week, Debra. Have a great weekend and thank you!

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  36. Liz @ Quirky VistasApril 25, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Fun picks this week, Debra! Thank you for hosting!
    Liz

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  37. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaApril 25, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    All the rooms are simply gorgeous!
    XO
    Kristin

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  38. Judy at GoldCountryCottageApril 25, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Debra. Very nice features and a whole lot of great party goers..Happy Thursday..Judy

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  39. Dixie DelightsApril 25, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    What a fun surprise!! Thank you for the feature :-)

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  40. Melissa@daisymaebelle.comApril 25, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Thanks for another great party! Life to the full! Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  41. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneApril 25, 2013 at 6:53 PM

    Thank you so much Debra for hosting...wishing you a super weekend!
    XO Barbara

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  42. savvycityfarmerApril 25, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    I, too, have been a fan of Kathleen for about as long as I can remember .... like you, she's gotten better with time.

    beautiful linky!!

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  43. NanaDianaApril 25, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    There are some wonderful features here and I don't recognize a couple of them...off to visit- xo Diana

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  44. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    I just love to be inspired by so many fantastic ladies! Thank you for this

    Hugs,

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  45. Glenda/MidSouthApril 25, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks for hosting again this week! You are appreciated.

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  46. Lori @ Dining DelightApril 25, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    Great features! Thanks for hosting this party - I'm definitely inspired!

    DD

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  47. Jeanette@Creating a Life StudioApril 25, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    I'm a Faded Charm fan, too. Thanks for hosting, Debra!

    Jeanette @ Creating a Life

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  48. Something Nice and PrettyApril 25, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Love the diningroom and the chicken feeder! Thanks for hosting!

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  49. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Thank you for mentioning that Faded Charm was from the Pacific NW. I love her style too and am excited that she lives in my part of the country. I really don't find too many home interior type bloggers here. Thank you for opening up your blog home to us to party in. Blessings, Patti

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  50. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    I swooned over the dining room chairs! Gorgeous! Thank you for hosting!

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  51. UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    What a fun party! I loved that sweet art work! Thank you for hosting. :)

    ~Liz

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  52. SarahApril 25, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Debra, your party is definitely filled with inspiration. Thanks for hosting! ~ Sarah

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  53. farmhouse-storyApril 26, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    i love kathleen's beautiful style! have a great weekend!

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  54. andrea@townandprairieApril 26, 2013 at 5:11 AM

    Faded Charm always has such beautiful white photography! Thank you kindly for hosting, Debra, and have a great spring-filled weekend!

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  55. Susan EvelynAndRoseApril 26, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Wonderful features Debra! I'm so impressed by the talent in blogland.

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  56. Jeannie and LindaApril 26, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Debra, what would we do without the parties! Thanks for hosting each week. Such inspiration to be found here!

    Peace,
    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  57. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 26, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    So many incredible inspirations Debra...Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!

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  58. Elizabeth "Libby" DayApril 26, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Oh my, the inspiration is overwhelming on this Friday. Can't wait to browse through these creative blogs. Thanks.

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  59. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 26, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    So happy to hear your husband is doing well Debra!
    Always love peeking in at Kathleen's faded charm ~ have a great weekend!

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  60. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  61. PJH DesignsApril 26, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Hi Debra,

    I love the features this week. Thanks so much for hosting.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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  62. AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Thanks Debra for hosting a great party!

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  63. Theresa @ Shoestring EleganceApril 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Debra, Thank you so much for ALL the Inspiration and Support over the last year!! Especially, for your Beautiful and always Inspiring Blog and wonderful parties! You are a Blessing to me!
    ~Theresa

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  64. Leslie HarrisApril 28, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Debra, I'm a little late but I thought I'd join you today. I've been visiting some of these wonderful features. Thanks for sharing these. And I was so glad to hear the update about your hubby. I hope he continues to improve every day. I'm still praying for him.
    hugs,
    Leslie (aka Gwen Moss)

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  65. Vickie @ Ranger 911April 29, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Thanks for hosting Debra!

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