Vintage Link Party

Good day to you all. Todays post comes to you chock full of inspiration. Inspiration for you Fall decorating that was linked up to our VIP party last week, and of course inspiration that will come in today's link party too. So grab a cup of tea, sit back and be inspired. At the Vintage Inspiration Party, your links will show up on 4 different blogs!  

Knick of Time

Beyond the Picket Fence

My Salvaged Treasures

Songbird

This is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, but you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations.

  vin-tage (adj.) 1.) used to describe something that is not new but that is valued because of its good condition, attractive design, etc. 2.) used to describe something that has the best qualities or characteristics of the things made or done by a particular person, organization, etc. Last week's party was so rich and beautiful that I got a little overboard with selecting my favorites.Marianne from Songird personally handpicked 10 beautiful Fall decor ideas that might have her reconsidering her decision to call fall decorating done.   

Read on to see them all in full detail.

Sunday Verses

Window Chalkboard

When you are in the junking business, junk tends to find its way into your life.  Such was the case recently when a friend from high school who now lives in Oklahoma saw that a friend of hers in our hometown was throwing out 1940's windows. My friend contacted me, a few more connections got involved and I ended up with a nice pile of old windows.  I made an easy project with the first one.

Vintage Inspiration Link Party

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Link Party.  We're so happy to have you partying with us!  This is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, but you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations.

When you link up here at Vintage Inspiration Party your links will be seen on all 4 blogs!!

My Salvaged Treasures

Beyond the Picket Fence

Knick of Time

Songbird

This week it was Betsy's turn to pick the features from last week's party and it sure wasn't easy. Thank you all for sharing your creative ideas, fabulous projects, vintage finds, and for inspiring us every week!

Pumpkin Leftovers

'Tis the season for all things pumpkin--pies and muffins, cookies and lattes!  Yum, but oh so fattening.  These pumpkin leftovers have 0 calories!

Remember my pumpkin wall art HERE?

Sunday Verses

Barn Wood Sofa Table

Sometimes, I talk to wood and visa-versa, it talks to me.  I can pick up a piece of reclaimed barn wood and it tells me what it wants to be.  Such was the case with this sofa table.

When I grabbed this piece of lovely, warped, gouged, and imperfect slab of barn wood out of a pile I knew it would make a lovely sofa table top.

The construction was easy--I added some long front apron pieces to some 2x8's.

A shelf on the bottom helps to sturdy and square up the table and is a great place for baskets.

I secured the top from the underside.  A sanding, some grey paint on the legs and apron, and stain finished the look.

I love the scratches and dings on the table top and the beautiful, aged wood patina.

A simple build for a versatile table--this works wonderfully behind a sofa, in an entry, as a buffet in the dining room, even the dog approves. Does reclaimed wood speak to you?

 

Not only am I sharing this table, but I'd also like to share a few of my favorite bloggers.  Grab a cup of tea and take a few minutes (or more!) to visit them and say hi!

 

Vintage Inspiration Link Party

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Link Party.  We're so happy to have you partying with us!  This is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, but you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations.

When you link up here at Vintage Inspiration Party your links will be seen on all 4 blogs!!

My Salvaged Treasures

Beyond the Picket Fence

Knick of Time

Songbird

This week's features were chosen by Becky at Beyond The Picket Fence

i love the simplicity of this framed kitchenware from Organized Clutter. 

Past, Present, and Patina turned a laundry cart into a fantastic, industrial styled table.

Scavenger Chic shows us how to make a wood counter--love the look and the price!

An easy, unique fall wreath from Meegan Makes

I love a corner Hutch and Happy at Home gave this one a beautiful makeover.

 

My 1929's Charmer shared some lovely junkin' finds--I adore these toolboxes.

 

vin-tage (adj.) 1.) used to describe something that is not new but that is valued because of its good condition, attractive design, etc. 2.) used to describe something that has the best qualities or characteristics of the things made or done by a particular person, organization, etc.

Link Party Guidelines

- You are welcome to share anything vintage or vintage inspired. This includes yard sale finds, repurposed and upcycled creations, family heirlooms, and even vintage or vintage inspired items you have for sale. If it’s been around awhile or just looks that way…share away!! No food links please.

- Pin away, but please be sure to pin directly from the original source, not from my blog.

- Be sure to have a visible link to Beyond The Picket Fence within your post.  You can grab the party button from my sidebar or use a text link. 

- By linking up with the Vintage Inspiration Party you agree that your photos and links may be shared on Pinterest, Facebook, and other social media sites. You may be included in a round up to promote the party or individually with a link back to you. We love what you share and the extra exposure is a benefit to everyone.

We can't wait to be inspired by YOU!

An InLinkz Link-up

The Center of Attention

What is the center of attention on your Christmas table?  Why the centerpiece of course.  

Today I am outling and planning my 12 days of Christmas posts that I will be bringing you in November.  And right now I am thinking centerpieces, what will I do this year?  Here are a few Christmas centerpieces past for inspiration:

Last year I used a berry sieve--I liked the height it provided!

A favorite red toolbox worked one year.

A doll cradle and antlers provided the perfect white Christmas centerpiece.

Milk glass and an old Libby's food crate have graced my Christmas table too.

For me the perfect centerpiece starts with the perfect container to build the centerpiece around.  And while the fresh greens will wait until December, I look forward to gathering "centerpiecey" supplies today and creating something fun and new for this year's Christmas table. What do you use for a Christmas centerpiece?

Sunday Verses

Less, More Bulletin Board

There are some things we need to do less and some we need to do more.  I decided to include a few of my favorites (that I need to work on!!) on a ginormous bulletin board.

Vintage Inspiration Party

Welcome back to the Vintage Inspiration Link Party.  We're so happy to have you partying with us!  This is the place to share anything old, treasured, passed-down or tattered, but you can also share projects that were made to look old, including repurposed and upcycled creations.

When you link up here at Vintage Inspiration Party your links will be seen on all 4 blogs!!

My Salvaged Treasures

Beyond the Picket Fence

Knick of Time

Songbird

This week's features were chosen by Angie at Knick of Time....

Salvage Style, A Reclaimed Wood Pumpkin, & Link Party

Welcome friends to a fun event, Salvage Style--9 junking, salvaging, reclaiming bloggers joining up to bring you 9 fabulous projects!  Not only are we showing you 9 great, doable projects, but there is a link party where you can link up your own Salvage Style projects and a pin board where we will be pinning our favorite Salvage Style projects.

I created a fun, fall pumpkin from reclaimed wood.

I started by making a pattern from a piece of newspaper.  I just free-handed the pumpkin on half the paper so that it was symmetrical.  I traced this onto two pieces of salvaged barn wood.

Sunday Verses

Rustic Hall Tree

 When I dragged a piece of corrugated tin home from the side of the road I got the eye roll.  If you are a junker, you know the one.  The look that says, "What are you going to use that for?  Why are you bringing garbage home?  We will let that sit around for a year (or ten) and then take it to the dump."