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Inspire Me Monday

Welcome to Inspire Me Monday
A place to share your creative inspirations
Sharpen your creative vision and
Showcase your creative talents!

I invite you to inspire others and
Nurture your creative spirit by
Joining our Creative Blog Hop!

To participate, simply join my creative community and
Follow the guidelines at the end of this post!

What’s Inspiring You This Week?
Here’s What’s Inspiring Me…

Encouragement From God’s Word
Art by Peggy Apl Seeds

Peggy Apl - We Love

We love because He first loved us.
1 John 4:19

Dessert Of The Week – Chocolate Pear Torte

 Chocolate Pear Torte with Glazing

Looking for a special and unique dessert to make?
Try this flourless and fruity delight!

Book Of The Week – The Art Of Getting Well

The Art Of Getting Well

No matter how difficult our lives,
How blocked and defeated we seem,
There is always a way forward.
David Spero, R.N

Did you know that almost 1 in 2 out of all Americans
Suffer from at least one chronic illness?

If you are looking for a book with an empowering message
That can help you to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life –
No matter where you are now – this is it!

Friendship Friday – Blogging Goals

Friendship Friday

This weekend I participated in my second Blogathon.
If you have never done this and you want to grow your blog and
Connect with other bloggers – what are you waiting for?
If you’d like to learn more about the events,
Check out these posts:

2012 Summer Biannual Blogathon Wrap-Up
2013 Winter Biannual Blogathon Kickoff
2013 Winter Biannual Blogathon Wrap-Up

For more inspiration and encouragement,
Join us this week at Friendship Friday and
Share your blogging goals!

Highlights From Week 55

Shiju – Vanda

Shiju - Vanda

Love photography?
Meet Shiju!
These beautiful orchids reflect his eye for beauty!
They reminds me of Albert Camus’s famous quote:

In the depth of winter I finally learned that
There was in me an invincible summer.

Penny – Romantic Mantle

Penny - Romantic Mantle

Penny shows us how to Romance Our Mantles.

Carolyn – My Own Private Paper Store

Carolyn Dube - Papers

Learn how Carolyn creates beautiful journal papers
Using her Gelli Plates!

We Made That – Double Heart Cookies

Double Heart Cookies

The perfect Valentine treat!

Tsunami – Create With Joy

Tsunami - Insomnia

Tsunami gave me insomnia for the past few weeks
But, as always, he can do no wrong.
This weekend, he stole the show by being featured in
The Wordless Wednesday Showcase at Pictimiltude!

Congratulations Tsunami!
You’re a bed hog – but we love you!

Talent is timeless.
For more fabulous features,
Visit my creative friends at
Inspire Me Monday – Week 55!

Inspire Me Monday #56 – Week Of January 28, 2012

Inspire Me Monday

I like the idea of Inspiration Monday.
Monday’s often get the short end of the stick
But they are fraught with potential!
Judy Palmer

Now it’s time to share your inspirations! You can participate in Inspire Me Monday in the following ways:

1) Share “What’s Inspiring You” by creating your own Inspire Me Monday post! You can include any creative challenges you’ve discovered – any books or quotes you love – any bloggers who have inspired you – anything that has inspired you and will inspire us too!

2) Share your creative projects with us! You’re welcome to link up your Arts & Crafts projects – your Recipes – your DIY, Home Décor and Organizational Ideas – your original Writing, Music & Photography – you get the idea!

3) Visit the participants – share some comment love – let them know what’s inspired you!

When you link up, be sure to include the Inspire Me Monday button and a link back to this post on all of your entries so that your readers can join the fun! The blog code is on the side bar if you need it!

Be sure to link directly to your Inspire Me Monday Posts and Creations using the permalink to the individual posts – not your blog’s home page URL – so that participants can easily find and comment on your creations!

The party will remain open all week so have fun sharing – inspire me with your comments – and please, use the social media buttons below the post to spread the word!

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  1. Carolyn Dube says:
    January 27, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Thanks for sharing all the different ways to be inspired- from art to cooking to nature!

    Reply
  2. Diana Rambles
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 27, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Thanks for the party!!

    Reply
  3. Penny Phillips says:
    January 27, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my Romantic Mantle! Have a great week….hugs, Penny

    Reply
  4. Dina-Marie @ Cultured Palate says:
    January 27, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Thanks for hosting again this week!

    Do you like oysters? Here are the “Benefits of Eating Oysters” – now you have a reason to eat them!

    There is nothing like fresh hot bread right out of the oven – I also shared a tutorial on Whole Wheat Bread – Sprouted or Soaked

    Have a great week!
    http://myculturedpalate.com/blog/2013/01/22/whole-wheat-bread-sprouted-or-soaked/

    Reply
  5. Dina-Marie @ Cultured Palate says:
    January 27, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Thanks for hosting again this week!

    Do you like oysters? Here are the “Benefits of Eating Oysters” – now you have a reason to eat them!

    There is nothing like fresh hot bread right out of the oven – I also shared a tutorial on Whole Wheat Bread – Sprouted or Soaked

    Have a great week!

    Reply
  6. Winnie says:
    January 27, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Thank you Ramona for this party
    I wish you a great week

    Reply
  7. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose says:
    January 27, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    Thanks for hosting a party ;-)

    Reply
  8. D says:
    January 27, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Thank you for hosting the party.

    Reply
  9. Cyndi
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 27, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    This is wonderful! “Tsunami” (that is an AWESOME name!) is so beautiful! I’m glad you liked it. :)
    I didn’t realize that there was such a time difference between us…hehe, I’m on the east coast of the US, so my 8 am is definitely very different from your 8 am, hehe. It’s still Sunday here. But I am so glad I found your blog and I think I might link up if that’s okay…
    I’m definitely subscribed. :)

    Reply
    • Create With Joy
      Twitter:
      says:
      January 27, 2013 at 8:25 PM

      Thank you again, Cyndi, for featuring Tsunami at Pictimiltude this week – it was such a nice surprise after a long and exhausting week!
      Your contributions are most welcome here – as you will tell when you start visiting our community,
      Everyone expresses and shares their creativity in their own unique and awesome ways!

      I was talking about your post tonite on Twitter… I really loved everyone’s photo shares, esp the other pets as I shared on your blog! :-)

      Time is VERY fluid when you deal with an international community – lol!

      Reply
  10. Tracey@We-Made-That says:
    January 27, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring our Double Heart Cookies! And I can totally see why Tsunami stole the show, he is such a beautiful cat and so fluffy I want to rub his belly!

    Reply
  11. Countrified Hicks
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 27, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting. I really love your blog hop. My submission this week is #48 Chocolate covered bacon.
    http://www.countrifiedhicks.com
    http://www.facebook.com/countrifiedhicks

    Reply
  12. Jen Shoemaker says:
    January 27, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Thanks for hosting and sharing your link on my Party page.

    Stop by anytime!
    Jen @ http://throughmycreativemind.blogspot.com

    Reply
  13. Miz Helen says:
    January 27, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Hope you have a great week and thanks for hosting this great party!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  14. Nici ~ Posed Perfection says:
    January 27, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Hope your week is amazing!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
  15. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says:
    January 27, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    You’ll love seeing that Peggy AplSeeds has been inspiring me too!! She is a blessing. And so are you!!!

    Reply
  16. Fireplace Decorating Brick Anew says:
    January 27, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Thank you so very much for hosting! Have a great week!

    Reply
  17. Lori says:
    January 27, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    “The Art of Getting Well” sounds interesting. Thanks for the recommendation and for hosting. Have a great week! Lori

    Reply
  18. Meryl says:
    January 27, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Thank you for the inspiration and for hosting this hop. Have a great week.

    Reply
  19. xmasdolly
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 27, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Well my friend, Monday’s Music Moves Me inspires me to start the week out with a song, and be happy. We do themes to keep us moving and rocking the house and I look forward to it all week long. Come rock with us my friend and sing your praises unto the Lord!!! My mama always said if I was going to sing in the house of the Lord to hold my head up high so He could hear me!!!

    Reply
  20. Audrey says:
    January 27, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    Hi Ramona, I’m your newest reader and follower. Thanks for hosting the party, would love for you to stop by my blog when you have a minute. Have a great evening!
    Audrey @ neverendingdecorating.blogspot.com

    Reply
  21. Laurie Collett says:
    January 27, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    What great features! The chocolate pear torte looks amazing! Thanks for hosting & God bless!

    Reply
  22. Melissa B
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 27, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Thanks for hosting ! I enjoy looking thru all of the recipes and ideas!

    Have a great week!
    Melissa

    Reply
  23. Tabitha Vos says:
    January 27, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Such a great link up! Thank you.
    Tabby
    http://www.shoppingwives.com

    Reply
  24. Cynthia H says:
    January 27, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    I’ve just discovered your link ups and I’m looking forward to participating often! Hooray for creativity – and you :)

    Reply
  25. LuAnn Braley
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 28, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    What a weekend! I am exhausted…but it’s a “good” exhausted. My post shows the newest version of the buttons for my blogs. Having a button code that I could put in my sidebar for each of my blogs was one of my goals for the Blogathon2. Huzzah!

    Also I’m putting up a new page on my blog for a permanent home for buttons for the link-ups in which I regularly participate. Of particular interest to you, Ms R, is the “Monday”, “Wednesday”, and “Friday” headings. (Oooh, I’m shameless, aren’t I?)

    Reply
  26. April @ The 21st Century Housewife
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 28, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting. There’s always so much wonderful inspiration here! And what a great photo of Tsunami :)

    Reply
  27. My Shabby Chic Home says:
    January 28, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting!!! Have a nice week!
    Lorena

    Reply
  28. LuAnn Braley
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 28, 2013 at 3:13 AM

    Hey Ms R, it’s me again. I just started my first link-up hosted at Back Porchervations (link 129 above) related to mental health. It’s a topic near and dear to me and I’m feeling incredibly accomplished right now. :O)

    Reply
  29. Zena (healingmoments) says:
    January 28, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Thanks for hosting, this party is truly inspiring. Have a nice week!!

    Reply
  30. Mrs. Sarah Coller says:
    January 28, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Thanks so much for offering the linkup! This is my first visit to your blog.

    Have a great day!
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

    Reply
  31. Joyce says:
    January 28, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I do come here to see the great features and link up to join the others, but I gotta admit that the latest antics of the cats are a big draw for me too! The “bed hog” picture reminds me of that descriptive phrase: “large and in charge!” That’s your boy!

    Reply
  32. Paula J says:
    January 28, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Happy Monday!! Thanks for hosting and have a great week :) )

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.com

    Reply
  33. Marie says:
    January 28, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    We have two bed hogs. Smokey who lays on Ray’s feet and Salem who burrows under the blankets. Tsunami is beautiful!

    Reply
  34. Debbie @ Easy Natural Food says:
    January 28, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Thanks for hosting! I’m sharing my recipe for gluten free Carrot-Zucchini muffins.

    Reply
  35. Sarah says:
    January 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Thanks so much for linking up – I’m here to add my link too :)

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

    Reply
  36. Bev says:
    January 28, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Love all your inspirations for the week!

    Reply
  37. Crystelle Boutique says:
    January 28, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Thank you so much for a fun party!
    You rock!

    hugs x
    Crystelle

    Reply
  38. Tony MacKeand says:
    January 28, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Thanks for your inspiration, I am sharing my musical post as you suggested. Music is a powerful source of inspiration.

    Reply
  39. Marcie says:
    January 28, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Thanks for hosting ! Happy Monday.

    Reply
  40. Ana Sullivan says:
    January 28, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting. I also enjoy getting your reminders. I don’t always link up, but its good to be at your party and visit with your guests. Valentine’s Day is evident. Read mine:
    http://www.thelostapron.com/2013/01/football-cookies.html

    Reply
  41. Danielle says:
    January 28, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I can’t wait to visit the links and your highlights…of course I love Tsunami the most so cute!! Thanks so much for joining in at Cool Clicks ;)

    Reply
  42. Loy says:
    January 28, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    Congratulations Tsunami! You are a beautiful bed hog! And thanks to Create With Joy for hosting this Monday hop!

    Reply
  43. patsy
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 28, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    Thank you for all the inspiration and ideas I find here! You are a delight!!!
    Wherever do you find the time? Patsy from HeARTworks

    Reply
  44. Carissa says:
    January 28, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    thanks for hosting! have a great week

    Reply
  45. Rebecca says:
    January 28, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Have a fabulous week!

    Reply
  46. SimplyyMayra says:
    January 28, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Hola!
    I just love visiting, my heart and soul leaves full of inspiration and love! Thanks for such an amazing platform! Tootles!

    ~SimplyyMayra ;)
    of PonderWonders @ http://www.simplyymayra.com

    Reply
  47. Nina @ mamas*little*treasures
    Twitter:
    says:
    January 28, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    Hi Ramona! I’m so delighted to be back to hopping along with the other bloggers here at Inspire Me Monday ;o) I’m doing my best to promote your weekly hops in the Ruby community as well as on my personal blog. Looking forward to seeing you again on Wednesday! Love, Nina

    PS if you have any book reviews you would like to send my way, I’ve still got room for one in the February issue of the Ruby magazine ;o)

    Reply
  48. Rachael Henzman says:
    January 28, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Those cookies are so cute! And this is such a cool idea. I’m a new follower of your blog from the Monday Mingle Blog Hop! Would love if you could stop by mine. Thanks :0)

    The Three Whiskateers
    http://thethreewhiskateers.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  49. Heather F says:
    January 29, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Thanks for the invite to come over here. Love your blog! Following

    Reply
  50. Bluebell woods says:
    January 29, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    Thank you so much for the reminder, I am linking up again this week
    Janice

    Reply
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