Sunday, June 23, 2013

Inspiration



. . .  mental stimulation . . . visual stimulation . . . 

Beautiful blogs lead to "flashes of inspiration" and a gloomy day provided time to change things up for summer and show my American spirit.


>>ON THE PORCH<<

an old wooden flag from my "Americana" days was painted white

wooden flags were retrieved from the attic

pinwheels were tucked into flowers

Scrabble tiles spell out AMERICA


>>AT THE DOOR<<

a little table copied from Maddiebella Home sits guarding the door

an old cloth flag rests against the house

a bucket full of flowers welcomes guests


>>IN THE DINING ROOM<<

red, white and blue (and yellow) on display

stripes of blue and yellow stand out on the shelves

stars decorate dishes 

a little patriotic block puzzle begs to be solved


All the inspiration is making me want to make more changes.

So much inspiration . . . so little time.

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 I am joining the fun at these parties

Rain on a Tin Roof - Give Me the Goods Monday

Little Red House - Mosaic Monday

A Cultivated Nest - The Creative HomeAcre Blog Hop

Town and Country Living - Summer Inspiration Decor Party

29 comments:

  1. I love it all, very patriotic! Thanks for sharing this lovely post, have a happy week ahead!

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  2. Sheesh! You beat me to it, again!! Was just about to publish this when your comment popped into my inbox! Gorgeous, vibrant colours, patterned and punctuating a patriotic day!! LOVE the cloth flag!

    Poppy

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  3. Love your use of color! Your home always looks so happy and carefree to me. And I love that you included the use of yellow, too. Thanks for sharing this at Summer Inspiration!!

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  4. Love the title of your post! You my friend are an inspiration to me! I am so in love with your home...:) I feel a person's home is a reflection of the people living in it and as bright and cheery as your house is, I know you are as well! I love, love, love everything you share in and around your house. I am really wanting to brighten up my house and you are the reason why! Have a blessed Sunday evening my friend!

    Vicky
    Life On Willie Mae Lane

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  5. I love mixing Americana designs with nautical decor! It works so well! I get so many ideas from you and other talented blog buddies! Enjoy your evening my friend!

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  6. Everything looks so pretty. I love all the pops of color. Looks like retirement is keeping you busy.

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  7. Well, you really brought out my patriotic spirit! It's all in the details and you really thought it all out. Hurray for the red, white and blue! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Carol,
    You so have the touch and the perfect beach cottage for all your color. I want your little piece of heaven!!!! I love the porch so cute for the 4th.
    Kris

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  9. Very patriotic! Love all the bright color! It screams SUMMER!!

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  10. Your front porch is delightful! I love all the color here - red, white, and blue with a splash of yellow. That flag table is too cute.

    I hope you are enjoying the summer days.

    Love,
    ~Sheri

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  11. Oh I am loving your 4th of July vignettes! Inspiration indeed!!! You have inspired me to get some projects rocking with the beans! Have a lovely week friend! Did I mention how much I dig your door! It is awesome!!!

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  12. Your house is so cheerful and happy looking. I love it. I want to live on the beach too. And I really love all the vignettes you do, you've got such a knack. Me, I still can't believe the fourth is around the corner!
    Leslie

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  13. Hi, Carol! Glad to me you! Thanks for stopping by and admiring my pot holder valance. I just love *your* colorful home! ♥

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  14. That flag table is such a cute idea and your door is so perfect with the blue trim around it! Everything looks great!

    I always love seeing what you're up to!

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  15. Not only because it is patriotic. . .but because someone uses color! I love it!! These are my favorite colors.

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  16. Lovin the red, white, and blue with the pop of yellow! I started putting away my bird décor and pulling out my Americana. Raises the spirit, don't you think?
    hugs,
    Jann

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  17. This Canadian girl is in awe of how patriotic our neighbors are!!!
    Love all of it!
    XOX

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  18. Your adorable little vignettes always make me smile...they're so colorful and cheerful. I love the quilted flag in the star pitcher. I'm decorating for Independence Day today and I can't wait to get started!

    xo,
    RJ

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  19. Love the colors! Makes me want to run to the beach right now. Beautiful!

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  20. Inspiration...one of my favorite words, and I love to look up and research the meaning of words. I agree, so little time.
    Love all your ideas.
    Enjoy your summer, Carol.
    xoxo's

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  21. You have the perfect house to add a little red, white, & blue for the summer! Although, I think Old Glory looks festive decorating any house.

    Isn't it funny how fast your days are filled with creative things to do?

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  22. Your house is always so festive! I know I have said it before, but I just adore all the color! How can you not be happy in that house! Love it! :)

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  23. Such happy colors! Love all your vignettes! :)
    Susan

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  24. I love all the Americana! Great job! Would love it if you would link this up to Give Me The Goods Monday: 1 Party, 4 Blogs! http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/06/give-me-goods-monday-party-14.html
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  25. I love how festive you have made your home. Thanks for stopping by and linking up to Fluster Buster's Creative Muster Party! Looking forward to seeing what you're going to link up next week.

    Robin @ Fluster Buster

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