Monday, March 25, 2013

Make it Pretty Monday - Week 42

Hello World!  Hope all had a great weekend.  This week I've really got to get on the ball to get the backyard spruced up for Easter.  I haven't touched a thing; so there is plenty to do.  

You lovelies really outdid yourselves this past week.  Welcome to Week 42 of:


Make it Pretty Monday
My Favorite
Pretty Connie shared with us about Starting New Traditions and a Blessing Blanket.  Please go read this wonderful post.  How wonderful that her grandchildren are being taught how to bless each other as shown in the picture with one little cousin blessing another.  May we continue to bless our children, but teach them how to bless others in this world who are hurting so terribly!  Isn't that why Jesus set us free?  What a wonderful gift of love we have that we can share with the world.  Connie's blessing of a post 
can be found at 
Family Home and Life.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Craft Queen
Pretty Patti shared with us these beautiful Napkin Decoupaged Eggs.  To get the tutorial, please hop on over to Old Things New

Make it Pretty Monday
Shopping Queen
Pretty Margaret picked up some plain glass vases at The Dollar Store and worked her painting magic!  Don't pass up those plain glass vases and bottles in the thrift store.  Look at what they can become.  To see more of her painted vases and bottles, skip on over to Moving Forward.   

Make it Pretty Monday
Furniture Transformation Queen
Pretty Helen transformed a not so pretty Craigslist dresser into the beauty you see here.  Scoot on over to Picked and Painted to see the before and more lovely after pictures.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Sewing Queen
Pretty Linda repurposed some onesies into these way too cute Bubble Dresses.  Linda and the Bubble Dresses can be found at Night Owl Corner.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Helen shared with us her Grandma's Irish Stew.  This looks so delicious.  To get the recipe, head on over to 
Miz Helen's Kitchen.

Make it Pretty Monday
Dessert Queen
Pretty Jenna shared this delectable Chocolate Pecan Pie.  Oh, major yum!  To get the recipe, go to The Painted Apron

Make it Pretty Monday
DIY Queen
Pretty Tricia just went and made herself a fantastic Ballard Designs inspired Headboard.  How perfectly dreamy!  Tricia and her headboard can be found at 
Little Cottage on the Pond

Make it Pretty Monday
Tablescape Queen
Pretty Becky has set the prettiest Spring table.  The robin's eggs are perfect.  Head on over to This Is Happiness to see more lovely pictures.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Home Decor Queen
Pretty Kelly shared with us her lovely living room.  Personally I adore the demijohn, lantern, and the pillows.  There are a ton of pretty touches around the room.  Go to 
Coastal Cottage Dreams to see all of the details.

Make it Pretty Monday
Spring Decor Queen
  Pretty Ellya's lovely hand painted eggs make me happy.  So very delicate and lovely!  Ellya can be found at Curiosita Ellya.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Gardening Queen
Pretty Christine has been busy getting her back gardens all ready for Spring.  You really must go see all the work she has done!  Head on over to 
Christine's Home and Travel Adventures

If you were featured, please grab a feature button.
The Dedicated House
Here are a few guidelines to follow:

1. Link up anything Family friendly...DIY, decor, crafts, recipes, gardening, shopping finds, sewing, inspirational stories, and beautiful photography.
  
2.  If you are participating in Make it Pretty Monday, be sure to link up your "permalink" post and not your general blog address.
 
3.  No etsy shops, giveaways and no sponsor pages.  I might have a separate party for those when I see how well this one goes.
 
4.  Please grab my button below, or have a link back to my blog so everyone can enjoy the party!  No Link Back, No Feature.  Boo.

5.  Please become a follower of The Dedicated House.

6.  Be sure to visit at least two of the other pretties at the party. Show them some love and let them know you popped in for a visit.  You know how we all love comments.
The Dedicated House
***Don't forget to submit your Before and After completed projects to see who will be in the spotlight on Before and After Wednesday!  It can be any Before and After: a furniture redo, room renovation, decorating change, sewing repurpose, gardening.  This is to help showcase more of your great work!  Email me at: thededicatedhouse@gmail.com with the link to your completed project.  Oh, and by the way it can be a post from the past.  Sometimes our first works never get any notice because we haven't built up a following yet.  Be sure to put in the subject line of the email Before and After Wednesday.***

And a huge THANK YOU for those of you who participated in Anything Blue Friday!  She was a huge success considering it was her first time as a party.  

Go flit and float my little social butterflies!  Have a pretty rest of the day and remember to be kind to one another!  Fear Not!

Toodles,
Kathryn


59 comments:

  1. Thanks so much for hosting Kathryn! Loved the features...great inspiration!

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  2. hi Kathryn, thank you so much for featuring my chocolate pecan pie! All the other features look great too, so much inspiration, so little time! Thank you for this always great party, and I hope you and your family have a wonderful and blessed Easter.
    Jenna

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  3. Thanks so much for the party!

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  4. Good Morning Kathryn,
    I am so excited that you are featuring my Grandma's Irish Stew today, she would be so honored and so am I. Thank you so much, you are so kind! Hope you have a blessed week and thanks for hosting!
    Miz Helen

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  5. Kathryn,

    Thanks so much for hosting!! Wishing you and yours a very Happy Easter!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  6. Hi there! I'm new to your site, and your newest follower...thanks for hosting!

    -andi

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  7. Thanks so much for hosting and thanks for the feature!! I love all the features, honored to be in such company :)

    Margaret
    Moving Forward

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  8. Good morning pretty Kathryn! I love the features and thank you for hosting. Have a happy Easter week!!

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  9. Great features Kathryn...thanks so much for hosting!
    Have a great week!

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  10. Thanks for hosting, Kathryn! Wishing you and your family a wonderful Easter!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  11. Wonderful features, Kathryn! Thanks for hosting!

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  12. such great features, love the bed! just linked up, thanks so much for having us!

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  13. Thank you for featuring my Family Traditions and a Blessing Blanket! And thanks for hosting too :)

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  14. Thank you Kathryn for featuring my media stand!! You're the best and I loved the other features too.

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  15. Thanks for featuring my living room. Lovely features last week,

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  16. Thank you so much for featuring my Onesie to Bubble Dress Refashion. You made my day!

    Linda
    www.NightOwlCorner.com

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  17. Thank you for hosting each week!

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  18. Such great ideas! Thanks for hosting!

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  19. Thanks for hosting! Beautiful features - I especially like the hand painted eggs :)

    Have a delightful day!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  20. Wonderful features this week...thanks for hosting!

    ~Trisha

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  21. Thanks for hosting another pretty week. I hope you "enjoy" my homemade peanut butter eggs :-)

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  22. What a pretty way to start my week. I think I have to go look at every one of these features. This week's are especially wonderful! Happy week, thank you for choosing such fun features!

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  23. Pretty features. Thank you for the great party and have a good week.
    FABBY

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  24. It is hard for the mom's when little ones start kindergarten (I really wanted to wait on the steps outside the classroom) But I didn't! ~ Anyway, back to bloggy world! Thank you for hosting another great party. We enjoy visiting your blog. We would like to invite you add us to your places where you party each week.
    We hope to see you there!
    Joye & Myrna (The Busy Bee's)
    thebusybhive.blogspot.com

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  25. Thank you for hosting this pretty party! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  26. Still too cold to work in the yard here, so i'm posting about last summer's garden. Pretty posts from last week, thanks for hosting, Laura

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  27. Thank you for hosting, Kathryn. The features are all so lovely..Happy Monday..Judy

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  28. Kathryn, Thanks for hosting every Monday! Love the features. Have a great week!

    Peace,
    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  29. I always look forward to your Pretty Parties - thanks for hosting them!

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  30. Such great features! Thanks for hosting Kathryn.
    Wishing you a Blessed week.......

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  31. Kathryn,
    Thank you for hosting again this week.
    Always love coming to your party :)

    Hugs & Blessings ...
    Lani
    SimplyFreshVintage.com

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  32. Hi Kathryn!
    Thank you for hosting!
    I am happy to be here again. I am linking a baby blanket in spring colors.
    Have a nice day!

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  33. Hi Kathryn,
    Thanks so much for hosting.
    Have a great week.
    Debi and Charly

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  34. Hi Kathryn,
    Easter is right around the corner with all the wonderful blogs joining in the celebration.
    Thank you for hosting this lovely party.
    This weeks is delightful.
    Happy Easter!
    Carolynn xo

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  35. Just linked up, Kathryn. Always love your gorgeous features! Thanks for hosting!

    Jeanette

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  36. Thank you for hosting a fabulous party. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas.

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  37. Thanks for the lovely features & for hosting & may you have a blessed Easter!

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  38. Thanks for the party -- I can't wait to sample some of the fattening goodies I saw in the links.

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  39. My first time to party here! Great fun.

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  40. Sliding in late again - been a busy day. Will be back in a bit to visit around.
    Thanks for hosting again this week.

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  41. This is the first time joining your party...thanks for the invite!

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  42. The hand painted eggs are spectacular! Happy Easter Week:@)

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  43. Wonderful features, Kathryn! Thanks so much for hosting!

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  44. Love the features...thanks so much for hosting,Kathryn.

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  45. Kathryn,

    You have some beautiful features once again this week! Always such a pleasure to link up to your party!
    Sweet Hugs,
    Jemma

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  46. Thank you do much for one of the featured ones, Kathryn. I am so excited and so humbled!....Christine

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  47. Hi Kathryn,
    I just found your beautiful blog.
    Thank you so much for hosting all the creative fun and inspiration!
    I loved seeing the features from last week also.

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  48. Thanks, Kathryn! Beautiful features!

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  49. Thank you so much for hosting, Kathryn! Love all of the fabulous features. Have a wonderful week and a Happy Easter. Just followed you on Networked Blogs!
    Hugs
    Kathy

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  50. THANKS for hosting- nice party. SUper features...the stew looks delish :)
    Happy Easter~
    Shawn

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  51. Thanks for hosting! So many pretty links!
    Sherry

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  52. Hi Kathryn,
    Thank you so much for featuring my painted easter eggs on Make it Pretty Week # 42. I am honored. And thank you so much once again for hosting another lovely party! Thank you.....!!!

    Ellya

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  53. Hello Kathryn, Fabulous features! I do appreciate you hosting,
    Kathy

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  54. Thanks for hosting this fabulous party. I am loving the features.\

    Paula

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  55. Thank you so much for the feature Kathryn. I almost missed it I was so enthralled with all the other great creations. Blessings, Patti

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  56. What a fantastically huge party- thanks for the invite!!!!

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