Be Inspired Features and Link Party #70

Happy Tuesday! Welcome back for features and party day!

 

 

And in case you missed it, we launched a new monthly Garden Party over the weekend. It should be lots of fun and full of inspiration. If your project is related to the outdoors, we want to see it at the Garden Party. And it's perfectly okay to link the same project to both parties. Hope you'll come join us!

 

And now for this week's awesome party features...

Don't you love the idea of mounting special photos on canvas? Check out Tuula's tips over at The Thrifty Rebel!

 

I am totally crushing on navy blue right now! It's definitely a color I'll be using in the next few weeks. Love this dresser from Jennifer at Ardent Hands Designs!

 

  

And more navy came our way from Reeves at The Weathered Door! How cool to have a pair of these nightstands. And don't miss the gold tips!

 

This marvelous marigold antique vanity makeover comes to us from Stacey at Embracing Change!

 

  

And there's just something dreamy about this sweet little cabinet makeover done in a French Country style from Fiona at Lilyfield  Life!

 

 

Kim from Reposhture Studio used silver leaf to makeover two end tables in the Hollywood Regency style - simply elegant! And I really want that chair! I'll take the rug too!

 

  

Then check out the soft stripes on this chippy chest from Cindy at Simply Reinvented, complete with burlap striped pulls!
 

 
Mimi from Blue Roof Cabin turned the broken pieces of a table into this gorgeous lamp! Let's say it together - wow!

 

CJ from Juniper & Roses turned a worn cabinet into a stunning new bathroom vanity!

 

 

I had already pinned these darling little berry boxes before I even saw them here at the party. Such a sweet simple project from Amy at While Wearing Heels!

 

 

And I have a love of all things lemon! This Braided Sweet Lemon Loaf with Tangy Lemon Drizzle from Aimee of Twigg Studios is totally calling my name!

 

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up and linked back!
We so appreciate having you here. 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... We want to see whatever is inspiring you at the moment!

 

* Grab a party button or link back in some way. You must have a visible link back to be considered for a feature!

* And we'd love to have you follow along with us!
 

We'll be back next Tuesday with features and a brand new party. Now let's be inspired together!

 

 

Lucketts Part 2 - The People

Last night I shared a little eye candy from the Lucketts Spring Market. Today I have to share the very best part  - the people! It wasn't exactly bright (more like dark and dreary), but my friend Renae and I headed out early on Sunday morning. We're only about an hour away from Lucketts, so we are lucky enough to visit regularly. And yes, the color of the store really is Lucketts Green!

 

 

Our first stop was the Hometalk tent. I've always thought there should be a central meeting spot for bloggers to gather and say hello. Thanks so much to Hometalk for providing that this year! And how fun that the tent was homebase for Donna from Funky Junk Interiors. When we arrived, Donna was working on a sign, surrounded by her power tools - how appropriate!

 

 

Right off the bat, we saw lots of familiar faces. First there was Megan from Our Pinteresting Family - such a sweetheart! And pictured below is Martha from Martha Leone Design, Donna, Karen from The Graphics Fairy, Me, and Allison from The Golden Sycamore. Martha and Allison are two very talented ladies we see regularly at our Tuesday link party and it was so great to meet them in person! 

 

 

After hellos and hugs, it was time to go check out the goods! Susan from Elizabeth & Co. arrived right on cue. The three of us had the best time shopping together! Susan admired the beautiful jewelry.

 

 And I actually went home with one of these pretty necklaces. I can paint furniture, but I can't make jewelry.

But it was a piece of architectural salvage that won Susan's heart. If you know Susan at all, you aren't the least bit surprised by that!

 

 

Along the shopping trail, we had the pleasure of meeting more of our blogging friends. This is Susan from Uniquely Yours or Mine.

 

 

I always love her painted furniture and was totally smitten with this piece! And she is so funny. I could have hung out at her booth all day long!

But luckily we kept going, because Deborah from Confessions of a Craigslist Junkie was in the very next booth!

Then I had the pleasure of meeting Jessica from Dear Emmeline!

 

 

And you know a trip to Lucketts would not be complete without a hug from my sweet friend Cassie from Primitive & Proper! Cassie and I actually met when I bought a piece of furniture from her booth at Lucketts a very long time ago. I've learned much of what I know about furniture painting and blogging from Cassie! But the best part is that she is an awesome friend! ... And Cassie has now teamed up with Sarah from The Thriftress and they are selling not too far from me - yay! ... I think I pretty much "talk" to Cassie every single day. Who goes to Lucketts for a piece of furniture and comes away with a dear friend, mentor and constant source of inspiration? ... I do!

And of course we also stopped by to say hello to Marian AKA Miss Mustard Seed!

 

 

 At the end of the day, it was back to the Hometalk tent for one more round of hugs and goodbyes. Of course Donna was still working the power tools!

 

This was one of Donna's spur of the moment junky masterpieces. I think she was wearing out a bit after a very long day! That's Breida from Breida with a B. and Renae looking on!

And just a little background for you ... Donna and Marian's blogs were two of the very first blogs I ever started following. And a few years ago, they teamed up to host the Copy Me Challenge. The idea was to copy the unique and very different style of each of these bloggers. I was a brand new blogger and thought it would be fun, so on a whim I transformed my mantel in my best upscale vintage style.....

 

 

and then my best funky junk style. It was a last minute thing for me and I remember running around the house like a crazy woman trying to dig up stuff that might work. And much to my surprise, I actually won! Gosh, that was a really long time ago! ... And funny thing, Donna and Marian met each other in person for the very first time at Lucketts this weekend!

 

 

 I just love all the little connections in life!

 

And here's one more connection I have to share, although I'm so sad I missed a picture to go along with it. ... A year or so ago, I got an email from Diane at In My Own Style. She had randomly come across my blog and noticed that I lived in Westminster, Maryland. Diane's husband had grown up in the area and I'm sure you can guess the rest ..... turns out that our husbands actually knew each other and were long-time childhood friends. They graduated together and apparently have lots of crazy stories to tell! Diane and her husband now live in the Philadelphia area and have not been back to Westminster in years. But sure enough, I spotted her at Lucketts yesterday! ... It is a very small world you know!

 

 

On the way to the car, Renae treated herself to an olive bucket. (I bought one last year and just love it!) Then we headed home with tired feet, but a smile on our faces. It was an awesome day with a wealth of friendship and inspiration! ... It really was a sweet day!

 

We even managed to fit in a leisurely walk through The Design House, so I'll have one more round of pictures to share later in the week!

 

 

 

Lucketts Part 1 - The Goods

Hi Everyone! Hope you had a great weekend!

 

Did you see we launched a surprise link party yesterday?

Just felt the need for a monthly garden party.

Hope you'll come join us!
 

 

 

I spent the day at the Lucketts Spring Market hanging out with some sweet girls (Renae & Susan), meeting up some wonderful long-distance blog friends (more on that tomorrow) and just taking in all the vintage goods. I thought I'd just share a little eye candy with you tonight. Enjoy!

The giant bird houses at the entrance were even bigger than the porta-a-potties inside!

I was intrigued with this dresser because it was entirely made of metal!

There are definitely some deals to be had on Sundays.

 

I was seriously tempted!

Renae suggested we steal this idea for our next tag sale!

There were tons of these chairs and they were all marked sold!
Susan said, "They can't possibly be planning to use them that way."
Well, you never know!

 
Hmmm, I have old windows!

There were pretty flowers everywhere!

All sorts of bits and pieces!

After all that, we were in search of a comfy spot to sit!

That's it for tonight!
I'll be back tomorrow with part 2 - the people.
And you know that was the very best part!