Inspiration From The Blogasphere Week 9 - Interiors, DIY, Recipes & More

Sorry I didn't get around to posting any Inspiration last week, I've been hectically trying to re-decorate my mums house. It's been extremely difficult as I first had to pack up all mums belongings and now there are dozens of boxes scattered around her house (just not ready to part with them all yet), and were having to work around them which isn't easy.  One bedroom is finished now, it's amazing how a small dark room is now full of light and sunshine. Dark heavy curtains removed, sheer nets removed, flowered wallpaper painted over with two undercoats of white and two top coats of Resene Ricecake has made it a perfect blank canvas for a bit of styling when it comes to putting the house on the market.  I do hope to take some photos to share but still waiting for that elusive DSLR camera, ever hopeful that this Christmas I might be unwrapping one.  I'll stop ranting on now and share this weeks discoveries with you.....

This beautiful interior started out an empty space with heavy dark curtains, however, with the talent of Tobi Fairley who is known as one of the top 20 young designers in the USA, this room has been completely transformed into the stunning interior below.  I love the sunburst mirror, what a fabulous focal point. I also love the way Tobi has created a layering effect by using different patterns. This living area would feel like summer all year round, don't you think!

You can visit the makeover on Tobi's blog and visit Tobi's interior design website "here". Definitely you won't want to miss Tobi's  website  her portfolio is amazing, truly Tobi deserves accolade.

Another beautiful Spring day today, (ha, ha, those of you heading for winter..."no I didn't really mean that).. I'm full of the joys of Spring and sharing more fresh interiors...

  

Now for a little DIY...

DIY gilded frames from Jenny Steffen Hobick....full instructions can be found "here"

Create this lovely sweet dish...The Creativity Exchange give easy step by step instructions how to cover a tin bucket using Mod Podge.  A great idea to fill a big bucket for Halloween. I particularly love the fabric used on the bucket below, obviously you can choose any fabric that fits in with your decor.

 How about decorating some Spring cupcakes....

These cupcakes were designed by Peggy Porschen

Love this simple idea, bake your cakes in miniature terracotta pots, add a straw and a chrysanthemum and voila! Little white pots would look gorgeous, or add a white ribbon around your terracotta pot.

and for those of you who are now in Fall, I couldn't resist these cute little guys...

If you feel like making some cupcakes you can find a recipe for vanilla cupcakes at Cake Spy.

Ending with a couple of lovely recipes, a Spring and a Fall from Liren at Kitchen Confidante, one of my favourite food bloggers.

Raspberry Salad Dressing, recipe "here"

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 Savoury Fig and Grape Tart, beautifully photographed step by step instructions can be found "here"

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If you missed Inspiration Wk 8 you can catch up "here"

We hope you've enjoyed this weeks inspiration

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Show and tell Friday at My Romantic Home

At The Picket Fence

30 MORE reasons why blue and white ginger jars rock!

Good morning .....finally a beautiful less humid day over here!! How was your weekend? Finally the horribly humid weather broke yesterday and we had a spectacular day. Started it off by going on a walk with a few friends, then hit a local farm for some fresh fruit and veges, I got basil the size of a small tree! Ended it with seeing the Bourne Legacy,which we thought was excellent. Jason Renner was fantastic (and this is by no means a genre I normally enjoy) but it really kept you on the edge of your seat! Sister coming in today with family on way back from Maine so I will be busy entertaining today. I have a very busy week ahead....how about you? Whats new in your world?OK, if you have been visiting my blog even for a few hours, its no secret that I LOVE blue and white, all things for that matter. But especially blue and white porcelain and bring it up a notch and make it blue and white ginger jars. Is there not a room in the world that doesn't and wouldn't look sensational with them? I think not! i have seen them in the most unsuspecting places and sure enough, they looked stupendous. I am a firm believe and a self appointed president of the blue and white ginger jar club! So here we go....30 beautiful reasons why they just rock my world.

Wish I could remember where I got this picture, you can see why it was worth saving!

Talented Tobi Fairley knows the power of a ginger jar in the dining room!

Flanking a kitchen sink? Why not! Jennifer McGee

Gorgeous large grouping of blue and white 

A close up of above.....beautiful!

Love the idea of a cluster of them on a coffee table, Joy Tribaut

Love this space and the varied ginger jars add just the right "pop" to this magnificent room, Nancy Corzine

Adore this gorgeous collection of blue and white jars and boxes on this console, Trad Home

A beautiful tall classic ginger jar with a floral arrangements on a dining table is always gorgeous!

Christy Ford dreamt up this stunning space, love every single element here!

My "recipe' for when in doubt for what to put on any chest, add two well sized ginger jars and something in the middle....works every time! Leta Austin Foster

Arranged on a mantle ledge, in varying shapes and height is an interesting way to add subtle interest to a fireplace

Love them behind sofas...John Bossard

Pretty idea to add the two ginger jars on the French door window ledge, Leta Austin Foster

They make the perfect statement piece on a coffee table....Rinfret

Ginger jar lamps.....love them! Will soon have many in my store!

Of course I am love seeing ginger jars displayed on elegant brackets like Linda Floyd does

Love how the blue and white jars pop against this lime green painted piece, gorgeous! Mary Louise Drysdale

Love how Jennifer McGee used a number of ginger jars to accessorize this beautiful kitchen

Beautiful statement to make with one jumbo ginger jar filled with a spray of flowers, my own picture

House Beautiful....love the idea of adding oversized jumbo ginger jars next to a sofa (have to remember that)

Stunning in this stairhall landing against all the white and dark wood accents, Lonny

Love the idea of an oversized jar overflowing with long stems, my picture

Few things make such an elegant statement as filling a hutch with blue and white porcelains!

How about a beautiful pair on a dining room? Absolutely! My pictures

Who said they are only for the indoors? They are gorgeous outside!

Tell me what is prettier on a party table, then a gorgeous blue and white jar filled to the brim with wide open blooms........

I love blue and white ginger jars as part of a centerpiece...makes such a statement! Have always loved this picture!

Amazing how adding a few key pieces of blue and white can add just the right amount of "jewelry" to a room, Holly Matthis

Ginger jar heaven.....Jennifer McGee 

So are you a ginger jar fan like me? They just have a way of adding that special touch to any room, and best part is they are affordable. Lots of impact!  If you are in the market for ginger jars....be sure to stop in at my shop. Just got replenished with a bunch of wonderful large ginger jars. Here are some of my personal favorites, many that I have in my own home.....click here to visit my store.

And by next week will have these ginger jar lamps! (taking orders now so contact me if interested).

Thanks for stopping in. Would love to know if you are also a ginger jar fan...and whats your favorite way/place to use them? Thanks for stopping by today, and wishing you a wonderful day!