Be Inspired Features and Link Party #161

Happy Tuesday! Welcome back for features and party day!

Lots of great features to share this week, so let's get right to it .....

Love this pretty fern stenciled dresser from Danielle at Finding Silver Pennies!

Suzanne from The Painted Drawer always has amazing furniture transformations to share and this mid-century modern dresser is a wonderful example!

Hetty from Stonehouse Workshop used a crisp blue and white fabric to give this dresser a fresh new look!

I love everything about this simply beautiful book themed tablescape from Lauren at Bless'er House!

This DIY cedar planter from Tara from Lehman Lane would be a wonderful addition to your porch or patio!

This charming suitcase fairy garden comes to us from Pretty Shabby UK!

I love all things coconut, so this Triple Coconut Cream Pie from Simply Suzanne's At Home is totally calling my name!

And I can never resist a Funnel Cake! I'll definitely be trying this recipe from Kleinworth & Co.

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up and linked back!
If you've been featured, feel free to grab a cute little button from the sidebar!

Now on to this week's party...

*Link up your furniture makeovers, DIY projects, home decor, crafts, recipes, thrifty finds, etc... whatever is inspiring you at the moment!

*A link back would be appreciated, especially if you'd like to be considered for a feature.

We'll be back next Tuesday with features and a brand new party!

Be Inspired Features and Link Party #160

Happy Tuesday! Welcome back for features and party day!

Thanks so much for all your kind words and encouragement on the announcement of the Elizabeth and Co. Wreath Shop on Etsy! Do you ever get so excited about a project that you dream about it? Yes, I've been dreaming about wreaths! But the weather is beautiful this week, so I'm also getting outside for some much needed furniture painting therapy!

Now let's check out this week's fabulous features and see what you've been up too this week .....

Love these pretty little mercury glass milk bottles from Benita at Chasing Quaintness!

Jamie from Anderson + Grant  made a really cool clipboard from a cutting board!

Check out this amazing buffet from Ann at Farmhouse Blues Interiors!

Patti from Old Things New turned a drop leaf table into a cute little potting bench!

And this classic dresser from Suzanne at The Painted Drawer is simply stunning in black and gold!

This Asparagus and Fontina Dutch Baby from Simply Suzanne's At Home is almost too pretty eat!

And how yummy do these Toasted Coconut Flourless Brownies from Kleinworth & Co. look - oh my!

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up and linked back!
If you've been featured, feel free to grab a cute little button from the sidebar!

Now on to this week's party...

*Link up your furniture makeovers, DIY projects, home decor, crafts, recipes, thrifty finds, etc... whatever is inspiring you at the moment!

*A link back would be appreciated, especially if you'd like to be considered for a feature.

We'll be back next Tuesday with features and a brand new party!

The Elizabeth and Co. Wreath Shop on Etsy

It will come as no surprise to most of you ... I love making wreaths!

I've been making wreaths for several years now for our tag sales. I really started out just making them to decorate for our sales, but then our customers kept wanting to buy them. So what's a girl to do, I had to keep making wreaths.

And the more wreaths I made, the more I wanted to make. I just love the idea of taking little bits and pieces, putting them together and creating something brand new. A wreath frenzy is a very good thing!

And today, I'm excited to announce that I've opened my very own wreath shop on Etsy!

Yikes, that's kind of exciting and scary all at the same time!

I've been busy buying supplies, learning all about shipping and of course, making lots of wreaths! All the wreaths in the shop are already made and ready to ship. And custom orders are welcome too. I love making wreaths for the changing seasons, holidays and special occasions!

I'll still be painting furniture and teaming up with the girls for our tag sales. But sometimes you just need to take a risk and test your wings! ... I love this line from an Eric Hanson poem ... But what if I fall? Oh but my darling, what if you fly?

My little shop has been open for just over a week now and I've made my very first sale! This pretty little burlap wreath is on it's way to Kelley in Georgia. Thank you Kelley!!!

I hope you'll stop by ElizabethandCoWreath on Etsy and say hello!

And if you are an Etsy shop owner, please share your words of wisdom. 

I know I have lots to learn!

As always, I so appreciate having you here!

Be Inspired Features and Link Party #159

Happy Tuesday! Welcome back for features and party day!

Clearly spring has everyone's creative juices flowing! I'm so excited to share this week's fabulous features with you. Sit back and relax, so much beautiful inspiration .....

I am loving the soft weathered look of this gorgeous bureau from Ann at Farmhouse Blues!

Danielle from Finding Silver Pennies created a beautiful driftwood finish on this vintage empire dresser!

Cynthia from Clockwork Interiors used a stencil on her dresser and a whitewashed finish for the mirror - such a pretty pair!

Jen from Noting Grace shared her budget-friendly farmhouse style table makeover!

Love the pretty pop of spring color from these pillows (love that fabric) and Robin from Happy At Home has a tutorial for you to create your very own!

And don't you just love all the spring house tours? Amy from The Blissful Bee has a wonderful sense of style and a stunning home. She has graciously invited us into her den ...

her home office ...

and her beautiful eat-in kitchen!

And it's no secret, I have a total crush on the gardens over at Fishtail Cottage - absolutely stunning and always an inspiration!

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up and linked back!
If you've been featured, feel free to grab a cute little button from the sidebar!

Now on to this week's party...

*Link up your furniture makeovers, DIY projects, home decor, crafts, recipes, thrifty finds, etc... whatever is inspiring you at the moment!

*A link back would be appreciated, especially if you'd like to be considered for a feature.

We'll be back next Tuesday with features and a brand new party!

Bakery Signs Inspired by Fixer Upper

I think we're all a bit obsessed with HGTV's hit show Fixer Upper. At the end of every episode I hear myself saying yelling out loud ..... "Joanna, please come redecorate my house!" And although that's probably not going to happen anytime soon, we can all add a little of that charming farmhouse style to our own homes with just a little inspiration. So let's start with signs. There are signs with big bold lettering in almost every episode of Fixer Upper. This is Joanna's own farmhouse kitchen. Dreamy, right?

And when I saw this bakery sign at The Magnolia Market, I knew I had to have one!

But $88 is a bit out of my budget, so of course I made one two of my own!

I've had these two bed foot boards in my basement for the longest time and always imagined them as signs.

I've used this sign technique before and it's super easy.  First I trimmed my boards and painted them creamy white. Then I printed out my letters on the computer in the Britannic Bold font. I flipped the letters over and rubbed a pencil around the outline of each letter. Then I placed the letters on the board and outlined them in pencil. You can see the faint outline of each letter on the board. Then I used a permanent marker to outline the letters on the wood. This helped keep my painting a little neater.

 Then I just filled in the letters with black craft paint. A little angled artist brush works well for this. No need to be perfect. I then distressed the the whole board. That took care of the imperfections and added a nice aged look. I finished my sign with a coat of wax and that was it. Since I had two pieces of wood, I made a vertical and a horizontal sign.

I'd still love to have Joanna come redecorate my house. But in the meantime, I'll enjoy my bakery signs inspired by Fixer Upper!

Sharing with .....

The Bold Abode
A Glimpse Inside
French Country Cottage
Nancherrow
I'm Not A Trophy Wife
My Repurposed Life
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