Be Inspired Features and Link Party #123

Happy Tuesday! Welcome back for features and party day!
 

 

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

 

Well first of all, I love the choice of navy blue for this dresser from Katie at Upcycled Treasures. And second of all, the DIY Copper Pipe Drawer Pulls are outrageously awesome!

 

What a great fabric choice on this chair makeover from The Bold Counterfeiter!

 

 

Mary from Orphans With Make-Up shared her tips on how to repair broken moulding on furniture and as you can see, the result is just beautiful!

 

 

Love this classic blue and white color combination with a modern twist from Danielle at The Painted Willows!

 

Cassie from Primitive & Proper took her time and turned her outdated 70's kitchen into a beautiful coastal inspired dream kitchen, one step at a time. It was so worth the wait!

 

Meg from Oliver And Rust shared her marble and brass bathroom makeover and her beautiful outdoor room. I couldn't pick just one! Meg has an amazing sense of style and her home is always a treat to explore!

 

 

A while back, Gail from My Repurposed Life came home from the thrift store with a big old TV cabinet. I knew she would come up with a creative way to repurpose it, but I would never in a million years have guessed that it would house a kitty litter box!

 

 

Every recipe from Simply Suzanne's looks so pretty and sounds delicious! And I love summer recipes using fresh from the garden ingredients. Why not start a meal with a Yellow Squash & Parmesan Frittata with Garden Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs ...

 

 

and end with a slice (or two) of  Blueberry Buckle Coffee Cake!

 

 

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!

 

 

And don't forget that you can also share your garden and outdoor related projects all month long at our June Garden Party!
 

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!

 

*A link back would be appreciated, especially if you'd like 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!

 

That grey and white thing I do!

At our spring tag sale, a very sweet customer reminded me that I never shared a dresser that I painted for her. I don't know how I let this one slip through the cracks because I love the way it turned out! And it's been a while, as you'll soon see!

 

 

Carole came to our holiday tag sale looking for a tall dresser to give as a Christmas gift to someone special. We had a few for sale, but none that seemed quite right. So we took a walk out to the garage and I let her look through my inventory. Luckily she found exactly what she was had in mind.

Carole also knew exactly what color she wanted. Her exact words to me were ..... you know, that grey and white thing you do. When I hesitated, she said ..... don't worry, I'll send you pictures. And sure enough, evidence of that grey and white thing I do. Both projects were from the summer of 2011, when everyone was trying out chalk paint. Wow, I'd say Carole has quite a good memory!

 

 

I don't normally paint furniture in December, but I was happy to make an exception in this case. And that of course meant painting in the house because the cars were already back in the garage for the winter!

 

 

I didn't have any "real" chalk paint on hand, so I did a quick color match using Behr paint and mixed up some homemade chalk paint. I think the end result looks just like the inspiration photos!

 

 I used white to accent the fluted top drawer, the hardware and a few details.

 

Yes, I even took some pictures in the snow!

 

And since it was December, I just decorated around the dresser until Carole came to pick it up a few days before Christmas. I hear there were pajamas and other goodies in the drawers on Christmas morning for it's lucky new owner!

 

 

Whew, that one was long-overdue, don't you think?

I'm sharing with ...
My Repurposed Life
Craftberry Bush
I'm Not A Trophy Wife
The Shabby Nest
Miss Mustard Seed
Silver Pennies
Three Mango Seeds
Mod Vintage Life

 

Be Inspired Features and Link Party #122

Happy Tuesday! Welcome back for features and party day!
 

Thanks so much for all the sweet comments on my Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging post! Many of you are no-reply bloggers, so I don't get to say thank you personally. But I really do appreciate that you take the time to stop by and visit! Now on to our party features .....

Patti from Old Things New shared a budget-friendly kitchen makeover that really sparkles and shines!

Vintage cottage style dressers are my very favorite pieces of furniture and this one in sunny yellow from Denise at Pink Postcard is a total charmer!

How cute is this rustic vintage window coffee table from One More Time Events! Can you tell that the base is a luggage rack?

I love the new rustic wood top on this coffee table from Fort Ledbetter!

The geometric design works so well on this mid-century modern nightstand and Reeves from The Weather Door has the scoop on how to get such crisp clean lines!

Suzanne from The Painted Drawer decided to keep  this big beautiful buffet and set of chairs for her own dining room. Good decision, don't you think!

 

 

The gardens at Fishtail Cottage are absolutely swoon-worthy! You really must go take a look. And this has to be the most adorable chicken coop ever!

Ansley from Vivaciously Vintage took this thrift store find ...

 

and created this fabulous little work of art!

Cassie from Lovely Weeds shared this super cute hanging jewelry display using reclaimed wood and fun hardware!

And this Mexican Cucumber Salad from Caramel Potatoes looks easy, fresh and perfect for summer!

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!
 

And don't forget that you can also share your garden and outdoor related projects all month long at our June Garden Party!
 

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!

 

*A link back would be appreciated, especially if you'd like 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!

 

 

Lessons Learned in Four Years of Blogging!

It's hard to believe, but this little blog of mine is now four years old!

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I started blogging for one simple reason ... I was in the process of teaming up with the girls to start Elizabeth & Co. Vintage and we were planning our very first tag sale. I thought the blog would be a fun way to chronicle that adventure ... just a couple of girls chasing after a dream.

 

Well our little business has grown into much more than we could have imagined and we now host five sales a year. We have met the most amazing people and we just love that we get to share our passion for recycling and repurposing, and all things old, crusty and rusty. We like to say that our mission is to convert the world to vintage, one tag sale at a time!

 

One of the things that I did not anticipate about writing a blog is the that I would form genuine friendships with other bloggers ... people I would otherwise never have an opportunity to meet. I've always been fascinated by the way that people connect in real life. You meet someone and instantly know that you will be friends for life. Other times, it just doesn't happen. Well funny thing, it works the same way in the blog world! I am inspired by my friends in the blog world and I learn from and with them. I can often anticipate exactly what they will say and I can pick their projects out of a line-up in a heartbeat. And sometimes, I share their joys and sorrows!
 

 

The biggest lesson I've learned is that your blog is your own little place in the world. Other than the golden rule of "just be nice", there really are no rules. There are all kinds of articles out there about how to have the best blog, attract the most followers or make the most money. You can certainly learn from them. But at the end of the day, the only thing that matters is what you want your blog to be. Blogging can be extremely time-consuming. You need to find your own balance. Post every day or post once a month, be social or just write as a way to sort out your thoughts. Take on advertising and sponsors or not, it's all up to you. You can buy a fancy camera and stylize all your photos or share a unfiltered candid moment.You can keep it all business or share your deep dark thoughts, your musings, your life. If you are being honest and genuine, it really doesn't matter. Just like the real world ... be yourself, find your own voice and don't compare yourself to anyone else!

 

 

This little blog does not have a grand plan. I have no idea where it's going or what comes next. I take it one post at a time. It's just my little place in the world. But I do know that I am most appreciative of the opportunity to share and be a part of it all. My life has been enriched by the people I've met along the way. Thanks so much for being here and sharing this adventure with me and the girls at Elizabeth & Co!