Friday, October 18, 2013

Be Inspired #161: What's Black and White and Spooky all Over?


Hi Everyone and Welcome to
Be Inspired
where you can find more inspiration than you can shake a bone at!
Even though I don't decorate much for the spooky side of Fall, I DO appreciate a well placed skeleton or bat all the way to a full-on home transformation. I've known Alaina since she started her blog, and one thing we know about her is that she loves the "Spookification" factor of Halloween. She's been busy putting last minute touches on the fun, so please run by Arbor House Lane and see what's happening!





Don't you love the eyeballs on the platters?



Thanks Alaina for sharing all the fun!
Shirley at Houspitality Designs has such a wonderful comfortable porch. She has so many elements I love; cozy furniture, pillows and a beautiful display of pumpkins and mums. I could relax here all day! 




Aimee's Vanity Reveal at Refresh Renew,
where this gorgeous Chandy and Mirror really do bring new life to the space.




Sarah from Church Street Designs shows us how to create colorful Fall leaves from coffee filters, and then puts together a wonderful Coffee Filter Autumn Tree. This would be a project the kiddos could get involved with, So pretty, and perfect for Thanksgiving too!




I love this vintage Dish Garden from Patti at Ivy and Elephants.
Herbs and Ironstone work perfectly together.
This is such a great idea!
Quilled Paper Skull and tutorial from Christy at 
Confessions of a Serial Do It Yourselfer




Halloween Tree with Vintage Graphic Cards
(LOVE them, And that great mirrored chest!)
from Melinda at The Refeathered Roost



Mary's Skeletini and Dipped Apples



Mary is one of the most creative gals around, I'd love to get to know her in person, anyone who can put those eyes on an apple, naturally would have to be a hoot!



Hope you'll join in for the party, 


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52 comments:

  1. Susan FreemanOctober 17, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    While I was waiting fro your party link up I went through your home tour and just wanted to let you know how much I like your house ~ especially your charming kitchen! We have only been in our new home in Texas for a couple of months and I am working on making the kitchen more of my own. Some of your decorating ideas have really inspired me. Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for the party.

    Big Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  2. Lisa @ Texas DecorOctober 17, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Hello again! :) So happy to join your party this week. Thank you for hosting!

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  3. Erin~Just*GrandOctober 17, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Thanks for hosting the party!

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  4. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 17, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Debra, these are wonderful features! Thanks so much for hosting each week...glad to link up!

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  5. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    What inspirational features!!!
    Thanks so much for the party - Hugs
    SUzan

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  6. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowOctober 17, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    SPOOKtacular features this week!! :) Thank you for hosting! :)

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  7. OliveOctober 17, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Wow, lots of cool Halloween stuff here. Thanks for hosting. xo, Olive

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  8. KathyOctober 17, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Hello Debra, fantastic features - the apple made me smile! I am so delighted to join your party - I do appreciate you hosting,
    Kathy

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  9. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonOctober 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Wow Debra, love that spooky house! All of the features are just fabulous! like you say, no bones about it inspiring!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  10. ChristineOctober 17, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    Thanks so much for the party Debra!! Love all the spookies :)

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  11. Boxwood CottageOctober 17, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Oh I'm totally loving the black & white Halloween from Alaina and will have to check out her blog now, thank you for sharing dear Debra! I'm sharing some more black & white Fall and Halloween decorations too this week.
    Sending very Happy inspired weekend wishes to you!
    Carola

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  12. Jemma@athomewithjemmaOctober 17, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    Debra,
    So many beautiful choices in decorating for Fall-I love the endless possibilities and all of the great creativity!
    Inspiration plus!
    Happy Fall,
    Jemma

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  13. PoppyOctober 17, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Debra,

    Spooky and spectacular inspiration! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend!

    Poppy

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  14. Christine at Little BragsOctober 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Debra, thanks again for a great party! Christine from Little Brags

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  15. SarahOctober 17, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Thank you for featuring my Coffee Filter Leaves! Made my day!

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  16. MaryOctober 17, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Hi Debra! Thanks SO much for sharing my dipped apples & Skeletini! I'm honored to included be among all these inspiring features!

    P.S. I wish my personality was as colorful as my apples :)

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  17. Nici @ Posed PerfectionOctober 17, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Debra! Hope your week is going well.
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  18. BucksCountyFolkArtOctober 17, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Loving all the ideas! I prefer to decorate in Fall/Harvest themes, but so love to look at all the spookies others decorate with!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Thanks so much, Debra, for sharing my Vintage Halloween Tree. Love all the other features...so much inspiration out there. Thanks for hosting what is always a fun party.

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  20. Faded CharmOctober 17, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    Loving all the Fall inspiration over here! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend. The sun is supposed to be shining down on me, so I can't wait to get outside:-)

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  21. thepaintedapron.comOctober 17, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    hi Debra, I know this sounds sort of cliche but I really do love the features you chose this week! That Dead and Breakfast is Hilarious! So much creativity out there, can't wait to snoop around!
    Jenna

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  22. Julie MarieOctober 17, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Love all these fabulous features Debra... Autumn and Halloween are sooo much fun... and I am totally in LOVE with Leslie's plaid cuff bracelets!... I think I hear one calling my name... xoxo Julie Marie

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  23. DianeOctober 17, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Love the spooky Halloween features and other fall ideas. Thanks for the party!

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  24. Shabby MarilynOctober 17, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    Wonderful Fall Décor, love the skeletini! Thanks for hosting

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  25. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueOctober 17, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Always enjoy your features Debra. Thank you for hosting.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

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  26. Carlene @ Organized ClutterOctober 17, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    Your features were wonderful. Fall and Halloween fun. My link is a Christmas or winter project! Sorry I am a Minnesotan!

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  27. DiannOctober 17, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    What fun and lovely inspiration this week! Thank you for hosting!

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  28. Confessions of a Plate AddictOctober 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM

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

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  29. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinOctober 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Wonderful features, Debra! Thanks for hosting. Have a happy weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  30. Christy JamesOctober 17, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my quilled paper skull! I love Alaina's Dead and Breakfast sign! Have a great weekend:)

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  31. Donna WilkesOctober 17, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Debra, thank you for hosting. Hope your weekend is a special one.

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  32. Vintage Paint and more...October 17, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Debra, loving all the adorable spookiness of this weeks features... Thanks for hosting - have a great weekend.... Cathy

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  33. The Charm of HomeOctober 17, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    What great features! Thanks for hosting.

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  34. Blessed SerendipityOctober 17, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Thank you for hosting the party! Love what features you picked out to share.

    Danielle

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  35. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereOctober 17, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Hi Debra, Thanks for the party!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  36. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonOctober 17, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting.

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  37. Linda@Coastal CharmOctober 17, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    Hello Debra,
    Thanks so much for hosting...always love coming over and joining in.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  38. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    I always love the awesome inspiration! Thanks so much for hosting! :)

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  39. Lori @ Dining DelightOctober 17, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Great features! Could use one of those "skeletini's" right now!! Thanks for hosting this great party!

    DD

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  40. ScribblerOctober 17, 2013 at 9:00 PM

    Thanks for the party! I don't do much Halloweening any more, but it is fun to look!

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  41. Judy at GoldCountryCottageOctober 17, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    Thank you, Debra, for hosting. Lots of great features..Happy Thursday..Judy

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  42. UnknownOctober 17, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Beautiful and scary party Debra! Thanks so much for hosting & have a great weekend :)
    Blessings,
    Patti

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  43. SylviaOctober 17, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    Hello Debra! What inspiring features, even thought I am not in the mood for Halloween yet :) We've just celebrated Thanksgiving and I am excited to share our little afternoon picnic. Thank you for your endless enthusiasm!

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  44. Mindi@MyLove2CreateOctober 17, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Thank you so much for the party!

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  45. Ivy and ElephantsOctober 17, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Debra, thank you so much for featuring my little dish garden! I am thrilled that you liked it. Always a pleasure to link up and join in the fun!
    Big hugs,
    Patti

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  46. farmhouse-storyOctober 18, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    love alaina's spooky decor! have a great weekend!

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  47. trash talkOctober 18, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Debra, coming over here for a little spooktacular inspiration is just like looking in my trick or treat back the morning after. Always some delicious eye candy to be found and even the "good for me-healthy" apples can be found looking back at me! Fun, fun, fun!
    Deb

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  48. Jeannie and LindaOctober 18, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Good Morning, the features are spectacular, love the decorating, and what a great mirrored chest. Can't wait to do more exploring. Thank you so much for hosting, and have a great weekend.
    Jeannie and Linda

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  49. must love junkOctober 18, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Debra, what fun features! Thanks for hosting! :)
    Susan

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  50. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    ...LOVE the eyeballs on the ironstone plates!!
    thanks for hosting a great fall party Debra!
    xo, Rosemary

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  51. MaelchenOctober 18, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks for hosting this great party, dear Debra! The images introducing your latest "Be Inspired" are so inspiring!
    Greets, Manu

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  52. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageOctober 18, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    All linked up! Thanks Debra! I hope you have something pleasant all lined up for the weekend! xx

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