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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Friday Link Up Party #43 and Les Preferes


I am  foument dans l'amour (Madly in love in Franglaise...) with graphics on furniture.  Esp. if they are in French!  I love this from Junkin' Junky

 Once again, Catherine, the mastermind behind  Freddy and Petunia has gone completely outside the box with this project, Jewelery Box I should say, she gives detailed instructions on how to make this yourself from a frame and picture.  LOVE!

When I saw this collection of what to do with old springs, I became very Verclempt.  See, a few years ago, I had a lovely collection of springs from a couch we eventually chopped up and cannibalized for parts.  I searched hi and lo on the Internet, this was BP (before Pinterest) and I just could not find any good ideas for them, so I......threw in the trash
 Thank goodness this will never happen again, because Kim from Too Much Time has shown a bunch of great ideas to use them for. 

Have you seen all the fantastique floors that people are DIYing?  There are so many great ones, in fact I just saw that the stenciled floor made it into Country Living online.  See?  You never know where your projects will take you.  This one is made from....PAPER GROCERY BAGS.  It looks like an expensive Concrete texture or some kind of leather floor.   This is from 4 You With Love

And for the Grand Finale!!!!  Here is a Cece Caldwell project.  If you don't know about Cece, go check it out at this link  http://cececaldwells.com/ and then come back here for the rest of the show.  If you haven't tried this paint, you will want to ASAP.  It is 100% green, is similar, but superior to chalk paint and is made here in the U.S.  This is the most adorable project from Bungalow 47.  I love the Green with the modern black design.  It is perfect for spring. 


  I know we all love a good linky party, here are some more you won't want to miss!
After you link up here, be sure to head over to my friends.  You never know where your next piece of inspiration may come from.  Check out these fun parties and stick around while you are there to visit their lovely blogs. 








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And now.....your turn!  Show me what fabulous things you have redone this week.

Remember...GTC only has a few rules, please grab a button from my side bar and add to your post, the more the merrier!

If you were featured this week, please help yourself to my "Celebre" button! 

Please be friendly and visit each other's links. You never know where your next great idea may come from.







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35 comments:

  1. reFresh reStyleFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    I think this is the first time that I've partied with you :) I linked two, trying to make up for it. Thanks for hosting.
    Debbie

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  2. Eclectically VintageFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Glad to be at your party - it's my first! Linking up my Dream Kitchen Reno and new GFC and Linky follower.
    Kelly

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  3. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    What a fun party...it's my first time here...now I'm off to visit around.
    Blessings,
    Linda

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  4. Janet Metzger, ArtistFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Hello....joining you for the first time! Deb of Refresh Restyle invited me ;->

    Thanks for hosting.

    janet xox
    The Empty Nest

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  5. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    i just love those springs! :)

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  6. Vivienne @ the V SpotFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    OK, those springs are pretty cool, but I love the white table and the paper bag floor. Linked up my silly pot and sharing the party on my fb page. :)

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  7. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    I'm a first-timer to your party, thank you so much for hosting. Following along on GFC and Linky too. Love your features from last week....so much talent.

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  8. At The Picket FenceFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Yeah for Friday Parties!!! So glad to have you joining the Friday Party Crew, couldn't have a more lovely addition. Such gorgeous features, love the green table! Thanks for hosting Karen...here's to lots more partying together!

    Heather

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  9. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Hi there!! Just linked up over here and followed you along at GFC and Linky~ hope you will come do the same too~ Adding your button to my party post as well. Excited for another Friday party!! :) Thanks for hosting!

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  10. Shannon FoxFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Hey girl~Always love hanging out with you! I'll share your party on my fb page ;) Shan

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  11. Full Circle CreationsFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting.

    Holly

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  12. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    Wonderful features! Thanks for hosting this party.

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  13. Alison AgnewFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    i linked up an older post
    which i hope is okay

    so nice to partying with you
    my new friday friend!

    alison

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  14. Cristina GarayFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Hi, First time partying here! coming from Common Ground! I'm following you on Linky and GFC. Hope you follow too. Thanks for hosting.

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  15. Little BitFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    Thank you for hosting! BTW I'm following you on LF...hope you'll find me and follow me too! Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com

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  16. SuzanneFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Love your blog. I've added your button to my sidebar, and I'm your newest follower. Found you at the Picket Fence:-)

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  17. 6th GradeFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    okay, i've never heard about cece caldwell paints... what do you know? have you used it??? share!!

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  18. Something Nice and PrettyFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Hi Karen, found you at Stuff and Nonsense and I'm now following you also on Linky Followers, love that you dumpster dive, I'll be back:) Hope you follow back!

    Rondell

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  19. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Hi Karen, I found your blog through another blog off of a Linky party and I'm so glad I did. I love the projects and definitely need to look at them. I don't get much time to re-do things, but I'm hoping to re-do our old entertainment center and actually make it into a hutch. It will be a huge undertaking, but I think I know how I want it to turn out. I'm now a follower. If you have a chance I hope you'll stop by.

    Hugs, LisaKay
    Belles Roses Romantiques

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  20. Jan@southernjunkin'February 16, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Great features from last time too! Now off to visit...so much inspiration!!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    I'm a newbie here popping over from At The Picket Fence!
    Thank you so much for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  22. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Yay, you're off to a great start! just linked up my busted transferware find, thanks for hosting and spreading the Friday Fun! xoxo

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  23. ShannonFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    My first time linking up! Now following you on GF & LF. Thanks for hosting.

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  24. Holly LefevreFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    I have always wanted to try that paper bag floor! Those springs - beat still my heart! I am dying to try the chalk paint! Great features!

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  25. Orphaned DecorFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    I love, love CeCe Caldwell Paint. Totally natural and green and the wax is like butter with NO SmELL!! Love your blog.

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  26. Meeha MeehaFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Bonjour, c'est ma premiere fois ici! J'y ajoute ma voie d'entree heureuse... Thank you for hosting the party :)

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  27. Kim @ Too Much TimeFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks for the shout out and for hosting:) Hope you have a lovely weekend!

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  28. Peggy~PJH DesignsFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting. I'm a new follower with LF hope you will stop by and return the favor.

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  29. Joy@aVintageGreenFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks to other link up bloggers today I found your blog. Added it to my own blog list, and linked up, followed. Thanks for hosting. Loved that paper bag floor feature, went to read her blog, had to send the address to my sister and finally got back here to link up. Whew.

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  30. crafty gyrlFebruary 17, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    Thanks for hosting, I found out about you from Stuff and Nonsence! You have a beautiful site, I am now LF and GFC following, I hope you can follow me back at whimsyspace.blogspot.com

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  31. The Hell on Heels HousewifeFebruary 17, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Thank you for hosting! Excited to find you from Stuff and Nonsense and Picket Fence!! Now your newest follower!
    Maggie
    www.thehellonheelshousewife.blogspot.com

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  32. Barb@curlywillowdiyFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Thanks for hosting a party full of awesomeness!

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  33. Robin Boyd JacksonFebruary 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Oh shoot I missed it this week - I'll catch ya next week and post the stencil.
    Love the French theme and feel of your blog.

    je m'appelle Robin

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  34. Drama Mama LoriFebruary 19, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Karen, thank you!! You know I'd hate to miss one of your parties!!!! ~Lori

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  35. UnknownFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:14 AM

    Thanks for "popping" over! I 'm so thrilled that you actually remembered me--LOL!!! Anyways....we had a huge break due to family trips and the Holidays. I didn't do any furniture until January :( so......you'll see some of my things on your next party for sure. Glad to see SOOOO many entries on this one too.

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