Golden Inspiration...12 Days of Holiday DIY Link Up

Happy Holidays! 

This is the time of year I think of warmth and family and friends and eggnog and champagne and golden sugar cookies and sparkling lights.

What about you?

Those beautiful and amazing objects that inspire us to create are just as important as the ultimate end product. And when we are lucky, it all magically works together, collaborates if you will, to transform our little world into a more beautiful place.

GOLD 
 has always been one f my favorite colors. When painted, fashioned, and captured correctly Gold is inviting, warm, elegant, whimsical and well purley magical!

So, today, I am sharing what inspires me...the images that spoke to me as I wandered through Pinterest (of course!). 

I REALLY WANT TO SEE YOUR GOLD PROJECTS!

*rooms, furniture, home decor, holiday decor, crafts*

Share! Pretty Please!

I have started a GOLD PINTEREST BOARD and I will be pinning link ups!

These images are all sourced from Pinterest - none of them are mine. You can visit the sources - all are linked to the pin board and the source I could find - through the links below the photo. 

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THIS IS MY GOLDEN INSPIRATION.

Let me take you on my GOLD Journey.

I would shop and lunch wearing gold and pink (of course)

source: Frou Frou Fashionista via Pinterest
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My nails would sparkle in the most intense glittery gold

Source: Deborah Lippman via Pinterest

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I would sip my tea (or champagne) while lounging on this gold masterpiece

Source: Eclectic Revisited via Pinterest

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I would look out my window, and see that gold is so magical,
even the trees cannot resist it.

Source: Jacee May via Pinterest

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I will carry gold paint with me everywhere and make the world a shiny glimmering place.

Source: Castles, Crowns, and Cottages via Pinterest

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I will eat gold cake...
or just admire it because it is gorgeous.

Source: The Glitter Guide via Pinterest

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I will be whimsical and elegant at the same time.
I will enjoy each and every moment...

Source: Oh, Hello Friend via Pinterest

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...and just might possibly sprinkle gold glitter wherever I go.

source: istock
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That is my GOLD inspiration.

What color do you like to decorate
the holidays or your every day in?

What inspires you?

Have you been following along with the 12 Days of Holiday DIY?

You can take a peek at this post which has links to all of the blogs participating and there is that little ole buttton down there that lists the days. 

HERE IS THE CODE - 
DO NOT LEAVE THE QUOTATION MARKS IN WHEN COPYING.
"<div align="center"><a href="http://thediyclub.com/2011/11/12-days-of-holidays/" title="The DIY Club"><img src="http://thediyclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/12-days-party-graphic.png" alt="The DIY Club" width="350" height="350" style="border:none;" /></a></div>"

HOW TO ENTER the 12 Days of Holiday Paint Party and Giveaway:
U.S. Entrants Only

1. Each of the 12 parties (AS SHOWN UP ON THAT GRAPHIC UP THERE) is open (UPDATE) until 12/18/11.


2. Link up one or more project tutorials that correspond to the color/finish for each party.

3. You may link up multiple projects to multiple parties...as long as it fits the color criteria!

4. Be sure to include the party button in each post that you link up.

RULES TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN:

1. Must be an original project tutorial created by you.

2. Must involve the use of paint.

3. Must involve the color or finish indicated for each party.

4. Must have the party button in each linked post.

• After all of the parties are closed (last party closes on December 18), we will post a TOP 12 finalist list here at the DIY Club on DEC 20.
• The winner will be announced on Dec 21.
• One winner will win 2 gallons of Dutch Boy paint and 6 cans of Krylon spray paint.

DON'T FORGET...

THE PURDY PAINTBRUSH GIVEAWAY IS STILL HAPPENING!

YOU MUST ENTER ON THIS GIVEAWAY POST.

 Now...show me your GOLD!