Monday, May 13, 2013

Make it Pretty Monday - Week 49

Hello World!  How is everyone today?  Did all the sweet MIP moms have a wonderful Mother's Day?  The Dedicated Husband and Daughter went out of their way as usual.  I'll have to share a picture of the planter my little sweetie painted for me for Mother's Day.  She is a much better artist than I was at that age.  

On to the party!  Welcome to Week 49 of:


Make it Pretty Monday
My Favorite
Pretty Deb changed up her cupboard to welcome Spring by adding my favorite color combination; blue and white.  Deb and her dishes can be found at Just Cats. 

 Make it Pretty Monday
Craft Queen
Pretty Kim shared with us a tutorial to create our very own Spanish Moss Mat.  Looks super easy to make.  To get the tutorial, head on over to Curtain Queen Creates. 

 Make it Pretty Monday
Shopping Queen
 Pretty Cindy took us along on a shopping trip.  There were so many great pictures of pretties that I had a hard time choosing.  Pop on over to Dwellings to take a look at all the loveliness. 

 Make it Pretty Monday
Furniture Transformation Queen
Pretty Biljana transformed this armoire into the beauty you see here.  Seeing the before is a must!  To do so, skip on over to Biljana Shabby.  

 Make it Pretty Monday
Sewing Queen
Pretty Gloria refashioned her pullover sweater into this happy little cardigan.  To get the tutorial, scoot on over to 
The Resourceful Gals.

 Make it Pretty Monday
Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Shannah made these delectable Turkey Cilantro Burgers with Tomatillo Sauce.  I've bookmarked this one for sure.  To get your copy of the recipe, head on over to Just Us Four.   

 Make it Pretty Monday
Dessert Queen
Pretty Lyuba...oh, sweet goodness!  I've bookmarked this one as well.  I have a serious love for coconut.  To get the recipe for the Almond Joy Bites, scoot on over to 
Will Cook for Smiles. 

 Make it Pretty Monday
DIY Queen
Pretty Jamie turned this regular old closet into this gorgeous butler's pantry!  Jamie and her pantry can be found at 
So Much Better with Age. 

 Make it Pretty Monday
Tablescape Queen
Pretty Fabby set this festive table for Cinco de Mayo table.  What a colorful and happy table.  Scoot on over to Fabby's Living to see this marvel. 

 Make it Pretty Monday
Home Decor Queen
Pretty Wanda shared her Living and Dining space with us.  Looks so welcoming and comfortable.  For more views of the room, skip on over to No Place Like Home. 

 Make it Pretty Monday
Spring Decor Queen
Pretty Eileen shared with us the beauty of seasonal living as well as these beautiful tulips.  Pop on over to Beauty Does Matter to find out more.  

 Make it Pretty Monday
Gardening Queen
Pretty D shared with us her pretty garden that is bursting into bloom.  To see more blooms, head on over to The Shady Porch.

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

1. Link up anything Family friendly...DIY, decor, crafts, recipes, gardening, shopping finds, sewing, furniture transformations. 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
If you missed the Sunday Showcase from last week's Make it Pretty Monday party click here to go see the top 4 views.

***Keep those Before and After projects coming to me.  You lovelies are so talented.  You can email your Before and After projects to thededicatedhouse@gmail.com and be sure to put Before and After in the subject line.***

Have a beautiful day and remember to be kind to one another!  
Fear Not!

Toodles,
Kathryn

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55 comments:

  1. Nici @ Posed PerfectionMay 13, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Kathryn! Hope your Mother's Day was wonderful. Have a blessed week.
    Nici

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  2. PoppyMay 13, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    Thanks for hosting, Kathryn! Lovely features!

    Have a great week!

    Poppy

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  3. DebMay 13, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring me, Kathryn. I'm so flattered. I have lots to go see now so I'll be off. Love your blog. Hugs, Deb

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  4. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenMay 13, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Hey pretty Kathryn, what lovely features you've shared. Thank you so much for hosting and have a wonderful week.

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  5. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Thanks so much for the party!!

    Angela
    angsays.wordpress.com

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  6. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Wonderful features. Thank you! Happy to hear you had a great Mother's Day. Blessings, Patti

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  7. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Great features...so many pretties.
    Will stop by to visit some later.
    Hope you had a lovely Mother's Day.
    xoxo's

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  8. Cottage and BroomeMay 13, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    Those almond joy bites look fabulous, I love coconut! Thanks for hosting, have a wonderful week, Laura

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  9. With A BlastMay 13, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Lovely features as always! Thank you for hosting :-) Have a wonderful day!

    Linda
    With A Blast

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 13, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Lovely features, Kathryn! Thanks for hosting!

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  11. BiljanaMay 13, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful inspirations, Kathryn thanks for featuring my Armoire!
    Have a wonderful week, hugs Biljana

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  12. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Kathy, thank you for featuring my Spanish Moss Mat Tutorial. With so many wonderful features, I don't know how I made the cut. ;-) Thank you for hosting. I'm off to look at all these terrific posts everyone is linking up!
    His blessings!
    Kim @ Curtain Queen

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  13. Good Time CharlieMay 13, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Happy Monday! Love that Armoire, what a neat finish!

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  14. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Thank you so much for featuring our DIY Cardigan Refashion! That is so fun!!
    Thanks for hosting! Hope you have a wonderful day! Blessings, Gloria @The Resourceful Gals

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  15. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 13, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Kathryn,
    Thanks so much for hosting!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  16. Stone Cottage AdventuresMay 13, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Thank you for hosting this Pretty Party! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  17. Jeannie and LindaMay 13, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Such Pretty features today! Kathryn,t thanks so much for hosting the party. Have a beautiful week!

    Peace,
    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  18. An Oasis in the DesertMay 13, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Thank you so much, Kathryn, for hosting this great party!

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  19. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Thanks for hosting!

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  20. FABBY'S LIVINGMay 13, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Oh my goodness, I'm so excited my 'first time 5 de Mayo' table scape is feastured in this great party!!! Really, I'm so honored and to be next to those other great features too! A thousand thanks, lovely lady. Hope you had a great Mom's Day. Have a blessed week. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  21. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com May 13, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    it sounds as if you had a wonderful mothers day! :) Thank you for hosting!

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  22. EileenMay 13, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Wow, thanks so much for including me in your features! That was a lovely thing to discover on a Monday. Thanks so much for hosting!

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  23. SayuriMay 13, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting, Kathryn!!
    Great features:)

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  24. thepaintedapron.comMay 13, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    hi Kathryn, It sounds like you had a wonderful Mother's Day, can't wait to see the planter! Thanks for the party!
    Jenna

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  25. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    Thank you for the party. Belated Happy Mother's Day!

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  26. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Thanks my friend!! Have sunny week! :-)
    Beth @ The First Year Blog

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  27. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Thanks for hosting Kathryn. Also thank you for featuring my Living Dining Room. Hugs, Wanda

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  28. Christy @ Our Southern HomeMay 13, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! The features are so inspiring!

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  29. My Dream CanvasMay 13, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Thanks for hosting. I would love for you to stop by My Dream Canvas. Lovely features at your party today!

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  30. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Thanks so much for the sweet comment and for featuring my Spring Garden! Have a great week! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

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  31. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    Thanks for hosting Kathryn! Have a great week!~~Angela

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  32. Self SagacityMay 13, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    so much to see, thanks for hosting and giving us the chance to show off.

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  33. ana@carpe_diemMay 13, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Thank you for hosting this awesome party!
    It is wild asparagus season in Croatia, so this time I decided to share some fact about wild asparagus and my favorite asparagus dishes.
    Hope you'll like it!

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  34. CeciliaMay 13, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Thank you for hosting, Kathyrn! Love the features - so inspiring!
    Cecilia

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  35. Rasmussen FamilyMay 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    thanks for hosting! happy mothers day

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  36. Celestina MarieMay 13, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    Hi Kathyrn, Lovely features, thank you for hosting.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Celestina Marie Design

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  37. The Charm of HomeMay 13, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    Great features! Thank you for hosting!
    Sherry

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  38. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    love your party, thanks for hosting...
    Karen

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  39. Donna WilkesMay 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    A great way to start my week! Thanks for hosting.

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  40. Rosemary and ThymeMay 13, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    So much fun and wonderful ideas. I so enjoy your parties. Thanks for hosting. I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.

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  41. Adorned From AboveMay 13, 2013 at 5:52 PM

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

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  42. Diane | An Extraordinary DayMay 13, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    You did it again!! What lovely features! And those almond joy balls....mmmmmm.
    Wishing you An Extraordinary Day!

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  43. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeMay 13, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my butler pantry!! Thanks so much for hosting ;) Have a great week!
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  44. JP May 13, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Kathryn, I'm back from my hiatus...thank you for hosting!
    JP

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  45. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneMay 13, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting...have a great week!
    XO Barbara

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  46. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorMay 13, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Hi, Kathryn! Thanks so much for a lovely party. So glad to be linking up this week!

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  47. Stan and Jody GabaraMay 13, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Kathryn, I'm so inspired. Thanks so much for hosting a wonderful party!

    Jody

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  48. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    Thaks for hosting! Hugs Cristina

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  49. CrystalMay 14, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Thanks you for hosting! :-)

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  50. KathyMay 14, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Terrific features, Kathryn, I appreciate you hosting,
    Kathy

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  51. Vel CristeMay 14, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    I'm so late, but as they say, 'better late than never'! Thanks for hosting Kathryn!

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  52. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaMay 14, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks for hosting, Kathryn! Just saw the email reminder in my inbox, so that's why I'm a tiny bit late ;) Lovely features! Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  53. Sunflowers With SmilesMay 15, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Thanks for hosting the party! Have a wonderful day!

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  54. AnonymousMay 15, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Thanks for sharing all these fun projects. We're going to have to try a few, starting with those Almond Joy Bites!

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  55. Helena WhiteMay 15, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    A little late to the party, but I made it! Love the email reminders. I'm busy with a new Sheltie puppy, but I will join in whenever I can. Thanks for hosting.
    Hεlεɳa ♥ ωίԵђ Լ♥ϋє ♥ мємσяу вσχ cяєαтισηѕ

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