Whoosh!  That's my word to describe how quickly this week has come and gone. If you've got little kiddos humming around your house, you're no doubt on the look-out for fabulous fall or Halloween ideas for kids.  Last week I shared 9 Fun Halloween Ideas, from the link party.  This week we struck the mother-lode at Project Inspire{d)!  If you're creativity button needs a charge.... we've got you covered.  I can't wait to hear your favorite ideas!!   23 Crafts and Sweet Treats for Kids for Halloween.... Pom Pom Spiders by Craftionary Googly Eye Cupcake Topper by View From The Fridge DIY Scuba … [Read more...]

Welcome to Project Inspire{d}! I am so glad you're here! What is it about rainy Mondays?  Really, I cannot complain!  Despite two hard frosts on Friday and Saturday mornings, we had the most beautiful weekend and I had so much fun taking photos of the mist rising from the lake and the beautiful colored foliage.  Sunday afternoon we went for a long walk and stopped at the school playground to swing on the swings.   I even took a paddle boat ride and enjoyed the colors from the lake.  In October!!  And we haven't even had Indian Summer yet! I hope you had an extraordinary weekend too! Thank you so much … [Read more...]

Welcome to Project Inspire{d}! I am so glad you're here! Can you believe we're already a week into October?!  And boy has October been different than the warm sunny days of September.  I think it's rained every. single. day!  As I type, I'm hearing thunder and seeing lightning.  We've had so much rain that the little boats at the dock were nearly submerged.  That's a LOT of water!! Well enough of the weather chat.  I hope you have sunny skies and beautiful color wherever you look. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by, link up your Great Ideas, link back, and leave your warm words. You … [Read more...]

It's pumpkin time! I confess I am totally smitten with pumpkins.  You can find me plumping the window box with pumpkins, tweaking muffin mixes with pumpkin, "pumpkinscaping" my sideboard with pumpkins, and even making pumpkins from paperback books. When I saw all your pumpkin time treats this week, I did the happy dance. Here are 12 Pumpkin Ideas from sweets to decor....     Thrifty Find Upcycled DIY Vintage Pumpkin from Edea Smith Pumpkin and Plaid Wreath from Posed Perfection Canning Lid Pumpkin from The Turquoise Home Slow Cooker Sticky Caramel Pumpkin Cake from Platter … [Read more...]

   Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline    ~   Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday Stephanie Chan from The Silly Pearl    ~    Diane from An Extraordinary Day   Welcome to Project Inspire{d}!   I am so glad you're here! I'm pretty sure this seems silly, but when the clock strikes 8 on Monday nights, my heart starts racing with anticipation.   I cannot wait to see what Great Ideas you link up!  You are so talented. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by, link up, link back, and leave your warm words. You are the best!!   I was going through my archives and this post … [Read more...]

It's apple picking time! When we lived in New York State, we had a favorite apple barn and orchard to visit.  Picking apples there was just part of our fun.  I was so smitten with the extraordinary floral arrangements and the perfect apple pie served in the apple barn, just that was worth the long drive.  If you'd like a glimpse, you can come along for a visit here. Speaking of apples... Oh my goodness....I was drooling at all the wonderful recipes linked up this week!   Here are 8 Apple Delights that you'll enjoy eating for sure....    Please... Pin and share this image on Facebook … [Read more...]

   Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline    ~   Malia from Yesterday on Tuesday Stephanie Chan from The Silly Pearl    ~    Diane from An Extraordinary Day   Welcome to Project Inspire{d}!   I am so glad you're here! I don't know about you....but I'm really starting to get that fall-ish feeling.  Have you noticed the aroma of fall in the air.  I love it! Weather-wise we're supposed to hit the high 70's later this week.  More warm weather!  Even though it's feeling fall-ish, I'll take it! On Saturday afternoon we went for a row-boat ride around the little lake.  We noticed a few trees … [Read more...]

Are you feeling fall-ish yet? Have you started putting a fall frock on your home? Why not start, by dressing up your front door for fall? It's the perfect place for adding seasonal decor and making your home feel warm and welcoming for family and visitors. Get inspired by these 7 Lovely Fall Wreaths from this week's Project Inspire{d} Link Party!    Please... Pin and share this image on Facebook or Instagram. Candy Corn Pom Pom Wreaths by Little Miss Celebration Fall Burlap Wreath by Anything and Everything Green Beaded Wreath by Delineate Your Dwelling Mesh Burlap Fall Wreath by Our … [Read more...]

I'm back with the Project Inspire{d} team! A big thanks to my fellow hostesses... Mary Beth, Malia, and Stephanie for letting me take a brief, yet much-needed, hiatus.  You gals are THE best!!! I am so excited for this week's party!  My fellow blogging friends...I cannot wait to see what you have up your sleeve.  As always, I know you will have tons of Great Ideas! And to my extraordinary readers and non-blogging friends I am always thrilled to have you join in the fun here.   Please click on any picture in the link-up at the end of the post and it will take you straight to the blog of the talented … [Read more...]

There is an old adage that says no one except a wet baby likes change.  None-the-less, change is in the air here at An Extraordinary Day. I have had the privilege of co-hosting the Project Inspire{d} Link Party for the past 8 months.  It's been wonderful meeting and getting to you.  I'm amazed each week at all the talent you bring to the party.  And frankly, each week I have found it so difficult to choose just a few projects to feature as you all have truly extraordinary ideas! This is my last week as co-hostess of Project Inspire{d}. I'm going to miss partying with you. But, I do hope you will continue … [Read more...]

Are you one of those blessed few to have you own creative space?     Here's me, hair pulled back, no makeup, with my one and only selfie from my favorite camera, giving you just a peek into my favorite space through a vintage looking-glass.   That's the way we bloggers roll. The before photos don't do the color justice. [wink] Here it looks like light greige, but in reality, it was much darker beige that turned to an odd reddish pink when the sun reflected off the dark brick-red siding into the room.  I couldn't wait to repaint.     With new paint, the room came … [Read more...]

  On these hot summer days, we're all looking for ways to feel cool and comfortable. One way to feel cool as a cucumber is to surround ourselves with cooler colors likes blues, whites, and greens. Last summer I had fun playing around with a tablescape in coastal blues. What blues are coastal blues? Just look at your favorite body of water.  Notice the many, many shades of blue. Use them freely and you're off to feeling cooler and refreshed. Who knew it would be so easy. Now go check out my Casual Coastal Tablescape here.       Can you believe that in a … [Read more...]

Extraordinary Inspiration for Your Weekend No. 7   Happy Weekend!  We've been having the most amazing weather this week.  Mostly sunny and wonderfully mild temperatures for mid July.  I could take a whole summer of days like these.  It's the perfect weather for getting lots of DIY projects done.  And speaking of DIY projects.... Let me present you with some pretty Extraordinary DIY Makeovers...    Check out the features...Left to Right...Top to Bottom. Metal Cabinet Makeover by Red Tin Inn Lampshade Makeover & Tutorial by DIY Beautify Vintage Wrought Iron Table & Chair Makeover … [Read more...]

What goes through your mind when you think of summer?     For me...it's a few hours at the beach. Today I'm over at Homework sharing how you can enjoy time some beach time, even if you're many miles away. Please stop by Carolyn's and check out my post.  And check out her extraordinarily creative blog.     Speaking of summer... Over the weekend I shared a round-up of some amazing looking Fruity Summer Treats linked up at last week's Project Inspire{d} link party. Click here if you missed it! Are you drooling?  Everything looks absolutely … [Read more...]

Extraordinary Inspiration for Your Weekend No. 6   Here, in my neck of the woods, we just finished enjoying fresh picked local strawberries and now it's blueberry season. The one thing I love about living in the fruit belt is....drum roll please....the fruit!  Everything is so fresh and delicious. That made it really easy for me to choose these extraordinary fruity summer treats you all linked up this week.  Yumm!      Check out the features...Left to Right...Top to Bottom. Tarte Tatin by Army Wife to Suburban Life Guest on Homework Red, White, & Blue Pancakes by … [Read more...]

The 4th of July weekend is over and I hope you had a great one. The weather was perfect here and we indulged in some delectable delights.   This delicious Fresh Watermelon Salsa is so good.  With watermelon season upon us, I thought I'd pull it up from the archives so you can add it to your summer supper and entertaining menu.  Enjoy!   Before the big holiday weekend I put together a round-up of Last Minute 4th of July Ideas from last week's link party!!   Click here if you missed it!   This is one fun party with four extraordinary hostesses.   Mary Beth … [Read more...]

Need a few last minute Fourth of July ideas for your holiday celebration? We've got you covered! Left to Right... Fourth of July Porch by Twelve Oaks Manor Patriotic Grunge by Paper Seedlings Red, White, & Blue Cupcake Wrappers Free Printable by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom Sparkler Straw Pinwheel Centerpiece by Hoopla Palooza Patriotic Fruit Skewers by Three Kids and a Fish 4th of July Flag Tree with Cornstarch Ornaments by Adventures of a DIY Mom Homemade Star Marshmallows by Confessions of a Secret Crafter 4th of July Breakfast Flag Holes by Jacolyn Murphy DIY Fourth of July … [Read more...]