Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Vintage Inspiration Party

Welcome to the Vintage Inspiration Party!
It's a very special party we have planned for you today, because we are inviting you to share your BEST Vintage-Inspired Everything from 2014. We want to see those projects, rooms, and home decor that you are most proud of from 2014 (vintage-inspired only please)!
We have 2 link-ups for you to use - The 1st is specifically for your BEST from 2014 . The 2nd link-up for anything vintage inspired that is NEW to the party (our regular link-up)!
Best of 2014 Link Party at Knick of Time

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things, 2014 Edition

Thanks for indulging me in my walk down Beyond The Picket Fence's 2014 memory lane.  It is good for me to reflect and remind myself what I accomplished this past year.  My final favorite thing from this past year that I am sharing is really 5 projects, completed in one week.  5 projects that I created for my home's front porch.

Monday, December 29, 2014

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things, 2014 Edition

If you will indulge my walk done Beyond the Picket Fence Memory Lane, or at least my 2014 memories.

This rustic hall tree made from a roadside find was definitely one of my favorites from this past year.  

Saturday, December 27, 2014

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things, 2014 Edition

These are a few of my favorite things--you just sang that or are now humming the tune, right?  I know I am, but that is ok, it is from one of my favorite movies.  

Another favorite project from this past year was this reclaimed wood bench.
Salvaged wood bench http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/12/these-are-few-of-my-favorite-things_27.html

Friday, December 26, 2014

These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things 2014 Edition

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and were able to enjoy time with your family and loved ones.  

I really can't believe it has come and gone already.  Time does indeed continue to march on--it is best to join the parade and march with it--rather than let it pass it you by.  

And since we have marched to end of another year, it is time for my annual "Favorite Things" review--where over the next few days I share some of my favorite projects from the past year.  They may not have been the most popular of the year, may not have had the most views, but these are the projects that I most enjoyed creating and sharing this past year.

The first one I am sharing is my scrap wood art.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Vintage Inspiration Party

Merry Christmas to you all from every one at the Vintage Inspiration Party! I am currently lounging underneath my Christmas tree in my pj's and sipping hot chocolate. It is time to enjoy some relaxed time with friends and family and nothing is more relaxing than to watch other people work So I had great fun browsing the linkups from last weeks Vintage Inspiration Party and select my favorites. Before I go on to share them there is one special announcement I'd like to make.   best of-1   
Next week is the last Vintage Inspiration Party of the year and it will be a special one! We will have a special linkup where you can share your absolute best, most inspired, favorite Vintage project of the year. So go dig in your archives to see what you finished this year and link up the best of the best at next weeks party! But first there is this week's party!     
So go make yourself a hot cocoa too and marvel at the hard work of some talented ladies. At the Vintage Inspiration Party, your links will show up on 4 different blogs!   Vintage Inspiration Party    
my Salvaged Treasures Knick of Time Songbird Beyond the Picket Fence

Friday, December 19, 2014

Half a Dozen Last Minute Ideas



Time is a ticking and my previous "I have it all together attitude" has turned a wee bit to "Oh my, how am I going to get it all done?!"  Regardless of what I do or don't get done, I am enjoying the season and the preparations.  If you need some quick last minute ideas, I thought I'd share a few favorites from the past. 

A quick and easy banner to add a touch of plaid to your decor.
State art that you can create in under 30 minutes.
Toffee that has only 4 ingredients.
Quick sugar scrub that leaves your skin smooth as silk.
Raspberry Vinegar--beautiful to give and delicious on a salad.
Make a door knob coat hook for a favorite friend.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Vintage Inspiration Party

Welcome back to Vintage Inspiration Party!  I'm sure you've all been so busy trying to put the final touches on your shopping and decorating.  Yes!  I'm happy to say that I'm finally calling it good enough, and now I'm looking forward to just enjoying everything that this wonderful season is all about.

When you link up with Vintage Inspiration Party your links show up on all four blogs!  That's four times the fun and exposure!

Monday, December 15, 2014

12 Days of Christmas Round-Up



Yeehaw, it's a round-up!  A round-up of the ideas I shared this year for the 12 Days of Christmas.  As I mentioned several times, I changed up all my decor this year getting rid of the all white Christmas an opting for what I call the spunky lodge look--naturals and wood with bright, fun colors! Here are the links to the individual projects.  Which was your favorite?

Friday, December 12, 2014

Home for the Holidays &12 Days of Christmas With the Spunky Lodge Look


Welcome to my home, or at least to parts and pieces of it and to the last 2 days of my 12 Days of Christmas.
Yep, I am cheating and combined my last two days into one post because if I drag my feet any longer on these posts, we will be heading backwards.
Home For the Holidays Christmas Home Tour http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/12/home-for-holidays-days-of-christmas.html
On the eleventh and twelfth days of Christmas
Beyond The Picket Fence gave to me
A bunch of fun ideas to enjoy and see.
Home For the Holidays Christmas Home Tour http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/12/home-for-holidays-days-of-christmas.html

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Vintage Inspiration Party

Bloggers have been busy little elves recently, making the cutest home decor items and gifts! I am excited to share with these lovely features from last week's Vintage Inspiration Party.
Remember, this party is extra special because it shows up on 4 different blogs, which mean 4 times the exposure for you!

Check out some of our  latest projects!
       
                           My Salvaged Treasures               Marianne Songbird                                         
              Knick of Time                 Beyond The Picket Fence

Monday, December 8, 2014

Friday, December 5, 2014

Welcome Home Tour, 12 Days of Christmas, Day 9, Front Porch Decor


welcome home tour Christmas front porch http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/12/welcome-home-tour-12-days-of-christmas.html

I was hoping I could make that title a little longer, but sorry, that is as long as it gets.  Today you are in for a special 12 Days of Christmas post because Day 9 not only shares lots of ideas for your front porch, but I am also participating in a Welcome Home Tour with other bloggers, so be sure to visit the other links at the bottom of the page.

12 Days of Christmas Front Porch http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/12/welcome-home-tour-12-days-of-christmas.html

On the ninth day of Christmas

Beyond The Picket Fence gave to me

A front porch that is as cute and cozy as can be.

12 Days of Christmas Front Porch http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/12/welcome-home-tour-12-days-of-christmas.html
So let me start by saying that this past summer I completely redid my front porch decor.  You can see the details of the makeover HERE 

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Vintage Inspiration Party

Christmas is coming...... And if you'll have it, a Junk Style Christmas it will be. Marianne Songbird gets to show you the features of last week's linkups at the Vintage Inspiration Party. She has selected some goodies for you!    
 So get yourself a hot cocoa and be ready to be swept away. At the Vintage Inspiration Party, your links will show up on 4 different blogs!   Vintage Inspiration Party
my Salvaged Treasures Knick of Time Songbird Beyond the Picket Fence

Junkers Unite With a Stocking Holder, 12 Days of Christmas, Day 7


junkers unite stocking holder http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/12/junkers-unite-with-stocking-holder.html
 No fireplace or mantel to hang your stockings?  No problem!  Here is a fun and easy solution that can be used not only for the stockings but year round.
Today, I am not only sharing another one of my 12 days of Christmas projects (day 7 by the way--no bad poem today though), but I am also joining with other junkers to bring you easy, low to no cost projects for Christmas.  So stay in your fuzzy jammies a bit longer, grab a second cup, and enjoy these creative ideas.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Vintage Inspiration Party

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Party - thanks for joining us!
Before sharing this week's lovely features, pleas take A FEW SECONDS to VOTE for my Pallet Potting Bench HERE.  Thank YOU!

We have an incredible party full of wonderful Christmas decor features this week, so let's jump right in!

Monday, November 24, 2014

12 Days of Christmas, Day 6, Ladder Decor

12 Days of Christmas Day 6 Ladder decor http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6-ladder-decor.html
On the sixth day of Christmas
Beyond The Picket Fence gave to me
A ladder with berries and greenery.
12 Days of Christmas Day 6 Ladder decor http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6-ladder-decor.html
This simple decor item started with a three rung "ladder" I made from 1x3's.  I left the wood as is, including leaving a few white paint splatters.  
12 Days of Christmas Day 6 Ladder decor http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6-ladder-decor.html
I am not a floral arranging expert at all, but using some twigs and a green pine garland and red berries I "fluffed up" the ladder.  Thrift stores are full of old Christmas decor right now--hit them on half price days to find cheap decor to repurpose like I did with the greenery and the berry wreath.  
12 Days of Christmas Day 6 Ladder decor http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6-ladder-decor.html
I wrapped floral wire around the twigs, berries and greens, working on one twig section at a time.  I ended up with 4 sections that I wired together and then wired to the ladder.
12 Days of Christmas Day 6 Ladder decor http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6-ladder-decor.html
I added a bow and some twine for a simple decor item that looks great on the fireplace or on a front door.  
12 Days of Christmas Day 6 Ladder decor http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2014/11/12-days-of-christmas-day-6-ladder-decor.html