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Sharpen your creative vision and
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What’s Inspiring You This Week?
Here’s What’s Inspiring Me!
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Vanilla Butter Sauce
Ever create a recipe you fall heads-over-heels in love with?
My husband and I have been experimenting with pumpkin recipes.
My favorite? This Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake!
It’s heavenly! It’s divine! It’s comfort on a plate!
Ramona – Perfect Day Greeting Card
Today’s the Perfect Day to surprise a friend with a
Gift and a handcrafted card!
Graham Blanchard – Children’s 3-Book Gift Set Giveaway
Happy 1st Birthday to Children’s Book Publisher Graham Blanchard!
To celebrate the occasion, we’re hosting a Worldwide Giveaway
Of their new Learn, Absorb & Praise Classic Collection Gift Set –
Perfect for gift-giving!
This is just one of several fabulous opportunities we’re bringing you!
Be sure to check our Sidebar Daily for the latest Giveaway News!
Peggy’s post on Transformation truly resonated with me this week.
She writes:
I like to think I am like this, a work in progress.
Through time, may my life be transformed more and more
Such that all areas are in good order and ready for any scrutiny!
As always, I am inspired by her faith-based artwork
And by the ever-changing tapestry of her creative workspace!
Kristy – Coastal Aqua and Orange Makeover For Fall
One of my favorite decorating posts this week was
Kristy’s stunning Coastal Aqua and Orange Makeover for Fall!
Her color choices for her coastal cottage are some of the freshest I’ve seen!
Be sure to visit her blog – you won’t want to miss a single photo!
Michelle – Shabby Chic Wreath Tutorial
Another unique treasure I uncovered this week was
Michelle’s Shabby Chic Wreath!
It’s unlike any other wreath I’ve seen before
And it’s absolutely stunning!
Olga – Watercolor Artist Unleashed!!
It’s hard to believe that Olga is just learning to paint –
But this is just one of the watercolors Olga created
As a beginning watercolor student!
Stop by her site to see her other creations!
Could you use a little more JOY in your life?
June is writing a 31-day series on JOY!
June writes:
All degrees of JOY reside in the heart…
JOY can stand in the face of evil.
To bring more JOY into your life,
Be sure to follow June’s series!
Shari – Klondike Royale Au Gratin Potatoes
This week, Shari created an amazing Au Gratin Potato dish
That will make the mouth of any potato and cheese lover water!
Normally I’d show you the finished recipe but –
When I went to investigate –
I was blown away by the artistry of Shari’s potato photograph!
Be sure to visit Shari to view the entire dish (with photos!)
God has a plan for each of our lives –
Though sometimes, it’s hard to see when we’re facing
Difficult circumstances, crisis, and loss.
If you’re in a place where you’re struggling with the “why’s” of life,
Perhaps Rina’s article can help.
I invite you to stop by and explore her inspirational site!
Music To Inspire You
Welcome to Music Moves Me!
This week we’re invited to share a song of our choice!
This is one of my favorites.
For more creative inspiration,
Join us for Wordless Wednesday and Friendship Friday!
Talent is timeless.
For more fabulous features,
Visit my creative friends at
Inspire Me Monday – Week 144!
Inspire Me Monday #145 – Week Of October 12, 2014
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!
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Your Cake looks delicious and sure hope you are having a great day! Thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
Thanks for hosting. Definitely checking out that cake recipe.
That cake looks good! Thank you for the party.
Hugs,
FABBY
That’s a great looking card you made, Ramona. Blessings!
Thank you for the lovely feature of my Klondike Potatoes. You are so sweet and I am appreciative. Love the party and glad I could join up again this week.
Blessings,
Shari
Thanks for hosting!
Your Cake looks delicious!!!
Have a great week! =)
Thanks Melissa – it’s one of my faves!
Thanks for the great features & for hosting & God bless!
Love the aqua and orange color combo. Thanks.
Thank you so much for featuring me this week!!! 🙂 And thank you for hosting another great link party!
Michelle @ The Painted Hinge
Love the flower. Happy inspiring monday!
Thank you for sharing your cake!
Thanks for hosting the party and sharing all of us. Have a great week~
Robin
So many wonderful things to read about and taste! Thanks for hosting, Ramona!
Poppy
Lots of great links as usual! Thanks for hosting today.
That cake looks delicious – thanks for hosting.
Thanks for hosting and will be back for WW heheh!
Thanks for another wonderful party!
Thank you for such a wonderful party 🙂
Thanks for the party! Have a great week!
Sweet, Ramona, thank you for featuring my JOY series! I always look forward to what’s inspiring you each week! I look forward to visiting the others. Have a blessed week!
Thank you so much for featuring my post “To Lose One’s Life”. I pray God would bless everyone who reads it. Blessings be upon you!
Hello cute lady! Super excited to be partying with you today. I hope you get a chance to swing by our party that starts tonight at 7 pm. We would love to have you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Yay!!! Back again for another fantastic party! Thanks for hosting! Please stop by and give my blog a read and a like.
Have a great day,
Aubrie B. @ Waking Up Bagtas
Wishing you another wonderful week. Thanks again for hosting a great party!
Have a wonderful day,
Denise
Thank you for the party!
Hi, thanks for the party. My first time here. Have a great week.
Damo
Welcome – I’m so glad you found us!
Look forward to getting to know you and hope you’ll be one of our regulars! 🙂
Happy Monday Ramona!
Thanks for hosting 🙂
That pumpkin spice bundt cake looks delicious! I just found a cool vintage bundt pan at an estate sale. Can’t wait to make something with it. Thanks for hosting!
Thank you for hosting. Have a nice week. Tina
Thank you for the lovely feature, Ramona!
My pleasure Peggy. So glad we could connect on Instagram! 🙂
Thanks,I am so interested in the cake recipe.Have a lovely/safe weekend everyone