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October 17, 2013

Inspiration Gallery Link Party 57

To kick things off, I have an exciting announcement to make! Design, Dining and Diapers was nominated as one of the Top 25 Lifestyle Blogs in the Family category by Lamps Plus! The highest vote-getter in each of the categories will receive a $1,000 shopping spree from Lamps Plus. I would love love love it if you took a few minutes to vote (remember I’m in the family category)!

Click here to vote! 

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Now it’s party time!

Here’s what’s been happening with Lucy and I this week…
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Fall Porch : Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta : Acorn Cupcakes : Halloween Favors
Connect with me here: Facebook ¦ Pinterest ¦ Google+ ¦ Twitter ¦ Instagram ¦ Bloglovin
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Photography and some thoughts : On turning 40 : Non-Scary Halloween Mantel :
Connect with Lucy from Craftberry Bush here: Blog ¦ Facebook ¦ Pinterest :  Instagram : Bloglovin 
We would now love to see what you’ve been working on! Please link up any posts you would like to share!

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Gina says

    October 17, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    It’s been a beautifully creative week Taryn. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.

    Reply
  2. Jenn @ We Do Fun Here says

    October 17, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting another great party & I voted for you~ GOOD LUCK! :)

    ~ Jenn @ We Do FUN Here

    Reply
  3. Mandy Hank says

    October 17, 2013 at 5:00 pm

    Taryn- would you be able to delete my entry #41- some how it didn’t upload the pic. So sorry. Thank you for hosting :) Have a great day!!

    Reply
  4. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    October 17, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Congrats on the nomination Taryn! Well deserved! Thanks for hosting. :)

    Reply
  5. Shannon @ bohemianjunktion.com says

    October 17, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Thanks for hosting a great party.! I’ll go vote for ya!
    Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com

    Reply
  6. Liz Fourez says

    October 17, 2013 at 7:03 pm

    Congrats girl! That is so exciting! Heading over to vote right now : )

    Reply
  7. Krista @ the happy housie says

    October 17, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Thank you so much for hosting Taryn!! Hope you are doing well and wishing you an amazing weekend!!

    Reply
  8. Chelsea says

    October 17, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    big HUGE congratulations, T! I voted (of course)!

    Reply
  9. malia says

    October 18, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Have a great weekend!

    Reply

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