Make it Pretty Monday - Week 60

Hello World!  I hope your weekend was just the way you like it.  I finally watched Les Misérables; the one with Hugh Jackman.  I loved it!  Now I have something else to love Hugh Jackman for.  The kittens are teething and pouncing on anything that moves.  They are now free range in the downstairs guest bathroom with the baby gate blocking the door.  Colette just hops over the gate to get in and out.  Ready to see them?

It's getting harder to get good pictures of them.  It's impossible to stage kittens.  Lol.  

Alright, now on with the inspiration you lovelies shared.  Welcome to Week 60 of:

Make it Pretty Monday

My Favorite

Pretty Karen finished her kitchen makeover just in time to host her book club.  Superwoman Alert!  You really have to check out her island...spectacular!  Book it on over to 
Redoux Interiors to see all the luscious details. 

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Craft Queen

Pretty Ellya crafted her very own pin cushion containers.  Scooch on over to Curiosita Ellya to get the tutorial and to pin these pretty pin cushions.

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Shopping Queen

Pretty Aimee's mom picked up this beautiful wrought iron base because she knew her daughter would love it and know what to do with it.  Aimee wasted no time putting a glass tabletop on her and dressing her up.  Pay a visit to Refresh Renew to see this lovely up close. 

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Furniture Transformation Queen

Pretty Fiona created this lovely piece using Annie Sloan Paris Grey and Pure White as well as some clear wax.  Such pretty lines and details that only paint can bring out.  Head on over to Lilyfield Life to see the before and more beautiful after pictures. 

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Sewing Queen

Pretty Mary made these adorable Patchwork Houses that I'm sure any little girl could put to good use letting some of her little fairies set up house in them.  Such pretties.  Fly on over to Ms. Redo to see these little pretties.  

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Culinary Delight Queen

Pretty Annie...we love cheese, so this really caught me eye.  She shared her recipe for Mozzarella Cheese Sticks.  Oozing Cheesy Goodness.  To get the recipe, slide on over to Annie's Noms. 

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Dessert Queen

Pretty Dana is tempting us with her Cherry Icebox Cheesecake.  Ode to cherries and cheesecake...what could be better!  Dash on over to This Silly Girl's Life to get the recipe.  

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DIY Queen

Pretty Rachel, my blogging friend across town, picked up this fab mirror at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section, took her home and spruced her up.  The before picture is unbelievable!  Rachel did an amazing job transforming this into the beauty you see here.  To gaze upon the mirror, skip on over to Maison de Pax. 

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Tablescape Queen

Pretty Sarah set the table with these beautiful Quimper fish plates for a July luncheon she was hosting.  I love these fish plates...I think I might have to try and find some for myself.  To see the other side of the fish plates, swim on over to 

Hyacinths For the Soul.

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Home Decor Queen

 Pretty Jamie shared her home tour with us!  Let me just say, her house makes me really want to get busy and finish a lot of projects I have going.  Stylish and comfortable!  To take the tour, walk on over to So Much Better with Age. 

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Summer Decor Queen

Pretty Kathy was really sharing her faux painted fireplace, but I could get past her freshly updated mantel decor.  The muted colors remind me that Fall will be knocking on our doorsteps quicker than we think.  Visit Kate's Place to see her faux painted fireplace and her pretty decor. 

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Gardening Queen

Pretty Laura's side door garden is blooming to welcome her closest friends.  You know the ones who use the back door and the side door.  Laura's garden makes me want to get out in mine and do a little or a whole lot of work.  To see more blossoms and blooms, pop on over to Cottage and Broome. 

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Off to lunch with The Dedicated Daughter.  Have a lovely rest of the day and remember to be kind to one another!  Fear Not!
Toodles,
Kathryn