Be Inspired #189 Putting things on "Hold"

Hello Friends...

Welcome to the last Be Inspired 

for a little while.

If you read my last post then you'll understand. I won't go through everything again on this post, but I have had some major heart problems since last summer, and they've become much worse over the last 6 months. I'll be seeing new cardiologists in St. Louis coming up soon, and hopefully they can repair some damage that has been done. I'm putting "Be Inspired" and "The Marketplace" on hold for awhile. I'm taking the summer off to probably have surgery and hopefully, we'll know something about our permanent home by Fall. I'm planning on still doing some posts, and then keeping you all updated on what's happening. So, things will change a little over here, but I want to stay connected with you all!

I have so enjoyed hosting Vintage Inspiration that became Be Inspired. You all are the greatest bunch of inspiration anyone could ask for, and I'll miss it. But I'm not saying "goodbye", only that I need to refocus on my health and prepare for some big life changes. Yesterday's post was a testimony of my thoughts, feelings, and faith, and I'd love to share it with you and let you to know what's going on.

So, now let's take a look at just a few links from last week. 

I'm going to really miss the fun!

Painting with Abandon

from Amanda at One Girl in Pink

"What is..." Ironstone

Oliver and Rust

Gallery Wall Tutorial

from Kristi at Making it in the Mountains

Green Italian Chair

D.D.'s Cottage and Design

 DIY Spring Wreath

Simply Suzanne's at Home

Penney's Vintage Treasures

Organizing the Studio

thanks so much gals for sharing your homes and lives,
 and all your inspiration!

Let's do this one more time!

xoxo,

   

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Be Inspired #186

Hi Everyone, Hope you all had a wonderful Easter Weekend! Ours was warm and sunny, perfect day for enjoying family and friends. There were so many great Easter and Spring posts last week, full of color and inspiration. These are just a few highlights...

I've never met a lamby face that I haven't fallen in love with.
How can you resist? See all the wonderful images and this Lamb Pastel 
from Violet Skiles at Create Beauty.

Trois Petites Filles has been this week's obsession.
If you haven't yet, you'll want to see Victoria's French Bed
and how she created this ethereal look.

I did a double take to make sure I was actually seeing
Hydrangea Bunnies, from Mary at Home is Where the Boat Is

Barbara from 21 Rosemary Lane has created a fun and fresh

space with her Spring on the Front Porch.

Look at these wonderful colors of Easter Eye Candy.

Teacups from Sherry at The Charm of Home

Take a "Peep" at the Easter Carrot Cake

from Catherine at Living the Gourmet

A big THANK YOU to those of you

 who took the time to join in for the Celebration last week!

and...

If you missed any posts last week,

just click on the thumbnail pics at the top of the post.

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Thank you to all of you who come over each week to link up to the party.   You are a never ending source of inspiration to me and others, so just know how much I appreciate each one of you!

thanks so much for joining in

and making this party so much fun,

now, on with the party!

xoxo,

   

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Be Inspired #185

Hi Everyone, hard to believe that Easter is finally here!

Spring is taking it's sweet time about staying put; freezing temps and a slow start on things budding out around here. I'm so glad Easter wasn't in March this year because we'd all have been wearing our Eskimo Coats. For the last several years I've had an Easter Party, so I want to continue the tradition. The Linky today is open to share previous Spring or Easter decor and Inspiration. So if you have a favorite project from last year, please feel free to share it again!

Here are some wonderful links from last week:

Stenciled Dining Chair Covers 

from Susan at Evelyn and Rose

Oh, these faces, Bunny Love from 

Kerryanne at Shabby Art Boutique

 Flowers and a wooden carrier. I can't get enough Daffodils this year,

from Elizabeth at Just Following Jesus in My Real Life

Too stinkin' cute, here's the Easter Bunny for Reals 

from Christine at Little Brags

You need to see how this Birdcage Paint Makeover  started,

from Love My Simple Home

an up-to-date Room Transformation with Fabric

at Our Home Far Away from Home

These girlies are ready for Spring with their made-by-momma
Ruffle Dresses Three Different Ways

Bobbie from I Am Only One Woman

and you'll need to see these bunnies up close.

1-2-3 Easter Baskets

from Jenna at The Painted Apron

thanks so much gals!

In case you missed what I've been up to this week.

I added some new old pillows in the Living Room,

and created a Easter Vignette with Violets in the Studio.

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• This week, link up to three of your favorite Easter or Spring posts and projects.
• Don't forget to have a link back to Common Ground within your blogpost to be featured.

OK, let's get the Inspiration started!

Have a wonderful Easter Weekend,

xoxo,

   

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Be Inspired #184

Hi Everyone, and Welcome to Be Inspired!

If you had a few minutes to go through some of the links from last week, you'll know that it was over-the-top full of Spring Inspiration. Amazing how some warm weather and a few flowers can re-energize us and get us planning gardens, doing furniture makeovers, and generally waking up our spaces and spirits with excitement. 

I'm a person that cannot pass up a cupboard full of white ironstone, so take a peek at some Farmhouse Touches from Thoughts from Alice. Then check out the other features this week...

Jacqueline styles a Vintage Basket and transferware for Easter

at the always lovely Cabin and Cottage.

Cristina from Remodelando la Casa comes up with the best holiday craft decor. She's one super talented and imaginative gal. So be sure and see her Easter Egg Tree and meet all the bunnies, chicks and ducks that are hanging out having some wonderful Springtime Fun.

Also I had to share these Fabric Painted Chairs she finished.

Wow, what a transformation!

Patti shows how to makeover a ho-hum decor basket
 into a Mossy Basket for Spring, at Old Things New.

A post to celebrate Daffodils

at Simply Suzanne's at Home.

Jann from Mrs. Olson's adds a new Sheep friend

 to join in on the vignette at the top of her cupboard.

and...

I've tried making a bedskirt before and I wish I'd thought of this...

No Sew Bedskirt from Patty at Creative Ideas.

thanks gals for all the ideas and inspiration!

If you missed any of my posts from last week, 

then just click on the thumbnails at the top of the page.

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Please have an individual link back to Common Ground within your post. I'd love to feature you. This is just part of the Party Etiquette.

Please remember to turn off word verification. I've tried leaving comments that didn't go through. I'm sure others have tried also.

Please no direct links to Etsy or Advertising.

Link up to three of your current posts.

Take a minute to visit a few of the other links.

Please be a follower of Common Ground.

Thank you to all of you who come over each week to link up to the party.   You are a never ending source of inspiration to me and others, so just know how much I appreciate each one of you!

thanks so much for joining in

and making this party so much fun,

now, on with the party!

   

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Today's Sponsor

Marionberry Cottage

Be Inspired #183

Hi Everyone, so glad you're here! It's time to put on your Spring party hats and link up all that you've been up to last week. The warmer weather has all of us itching to get out the bunnies and the rest of the barnyard to decorate for Spring and Easter. So share your posts and then stay to check out some of the rest of the ideas and inspiration. Here are some great links from last week:

Linsey at the Farmhouse Porch has gathered some wonderful feedsack pillows
and framed another vintage sack for a Farm Fresh Spring Entry.

Rita from May Days shares some of the wonderful
 Blue and White from around her home.

This platter and plate collection is amazing!!

Mixing Patterns with pillows with Jenna from The Painted Apron
oh my gosh, that rabbit pillow is adorable!

Katie from  Let's Add Sprinkles painted and reupholstered
a wonderful old settee for her sunroom. 

Debra shares a Kitchen Chandelier Makeover

from Ms Moosey's Open House.
Always amazing what white paint can do!

Cindy has been freshening up the Dish Cupboard with 

Bunnies, Burlap and Boxwood for Spring at Beaux R'eves.

(I hope this little guy isn't for dinner!)

and Diane from An Extraordinary Day

shared her cake decorating and how to Tweak a Cake Mix.

Thanks gals for joining in!

And if you missed any posts this week, 

then just click on the thumbnail images at the top of this post.

Hope you're ready to share all the fun and inspiration

 you've been cooking up this week!

Party Guidelines

Please have an individual link back to Common Ground within your post. I'd love to feature you. This is just part of the Party Etiquette.

Please remember to turn off word verification. I've tried leaving comments that didn't go through. I'm sure others have tried also.

Please no direct links to Etsy or Advertising.

Link up to three of your current posts.

Take a minute to visit a few of the other links.

Please be a follower of Common Ground.

Thank you to all of you who come over each week to link up to the party.   You are a never ending source of inspiration to me and others, so just know how much I appreciate each one of you!

thanks so much for joining in

and making this party so much fun!

   

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Seaside Rose Creations