Friday, September 23, 2011

~ Inspiration ~


Hi friends I hope you are having a wonderful week so far
I just wanted to share with you some photos of my inspiration board I put in my home office/guest room yesterday.




I wanted a very large corkboard but didn't want to spend alot (usually $30 and up for this size) so I found one at Goodwill ($3.99) and spray painted it white.
I added some of my favorite french finds, the french enamel T (my husband's initial),lavender,antique french monogram pages,clippings from favorite magazines, inspiration photos etc.
It's a great place to keep little ephemera, cards and photos from time to time instead of storing them away


And always so nice to have fresh flowers and candles in your home office/guest room
I purchased these beautiful flowers at Trader Joes this morning




My inspiration board is still a little bare but I'm sure I will fill it up soon enough


You can see a favorite photo of my little Claire


I love antique french ephemera
You can find alot of it on Etsy



Well that's my inspiration board so far~ I'll share more of it with you as it comes along
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend friends! :)

* I also want to welcome my newest sponsors: 

 French Gypsy 
                                                                    
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Freckled Laundry

xo,
Rachel

And...
* THANK YOU for all of your sweet comments on my Romantic Homes feature *
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16 comments:

  1. Sherri B.September 22, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Aren't inspiration boards great? It is amazing how it can change my mood in a second...Yours looks great, have fun with it!

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  2. TriciaSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    That looks so pretty, Rachel. I love inspiration boards and the focus they can provide if you're going for a certain look :)

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  3. DeborahSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Rachel what a great idea!
    I love the cork board spray painted white!
    A beautiful spot for inspiration and to hold things you treasure.
    Love the flowers too!

    Deborah xo

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  4. Mona Kay GormanSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    I love it!! It's about time for me to change mine...thanks for the inspiration!!

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  5. Rachel Noelle PallasSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks so much ladies!! xo

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  6. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Looks great! I love mine, but it is a little on the small side because they do fill up fast. I love this little corner you have made for yourself, adorable.

    ~Shanon

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  7. Bring Pretty BackSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Rachel, I have lots of things cut out for an inspiration board ... just need to get them on something. I love how you did yours.
    Have a pretty day!
    Kristin

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  8. French Basketeer.comSeptember 22, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I love to see what inspires stylish women!

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  9. polkadotpeticoatSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    so much inspiration......so beautiful!
    love Trader Joe's

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  10. Ricki TreleavenSeptember 23, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    I love this post! I was planning on posting about my inspiration board next week that I keep in my art studio.

    Your is much prettier than mine, though.

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  11. Rachel Noelle PallasSeptember 23, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks so much!:)I really love how it turned out~ LOVE Trader Joes and their flowers are so beautiful and inexpensive too~ Have a great weekend!! xo

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  12. UnknownSeptember 23, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I want to have an inspiration board..and I want a Trader Joe's in Orlando! You inspire me today!
    Enjoy your day~SueBee

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  13. Fresh Vanilla For CSeptember 23, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    What a great idea Rachel! Have a wonderful weekend!
    xo~Cheryl

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  14. summersoulSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    you have inspired me, yet again, Rachel. Thank you
    xo

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  15. Rachel Noelle PallasSeptember 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Thank you Cheryl and Michele! Have a wonderful weekend~ Wish I could come visit! ;)

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  16. JillySeptember 23, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Rachel what a great idea, It is amazing how it can change my mood in a second, I plant to start work on this weekend as soon as possible.
    gifts for boys

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xo Rachel