Monday, September 9, 2013

Make it Pretty Monday - Week 66

Hello World!  Hope your weekend was fabulous!  Okay, you  guys, I am so tickled pink right now.  Ballard Designs is following little 'ole me on Pinterest  and Twitter!  What? What?  I was in complete shock when I read the emails.  You know how much I love Ballard Designs.  What an honor.  

Enough of my gushing about my news.  It's time to gush about you!  Welcome to Week 66 of:

Make it Pretty Monday 
My Favorite
Pretty Vel shared her splendid kitchen renovation reveal with us!  Beautifully done!!  Pop on over to Life & Home at 2102 to see all of the details. 

Make it Pretty Monday
Craft Queen
Pretty Kristen shows us how to dye daisies.  Look at all of these fun colors.  Buzz on over to Knitionary to check out the tutorial.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Shopping Queen
Pretty Marigene hit the jackpot when she discovered these delightful Yellow Cabbage Leaf Dishes.  Walk on over to 
In the Middle of Nowhere to see these dishes displayed on her table.

Make it Pretty Monday
Furniture Transformation Queen
Pretty Christy spruced up this side table with the ever fun Harlequin pattern.  To see the before, fly on over to Confessions of a Serial DIYer

Make it Pretty Monday
Sewing Queen
Pretty Shelia made this ever so sweet little doll and a ton of little clothes and her very own stuffed babies for her cute, little granddaughter, Carter.  Zip on over to Note Songs to see the entire clothing collection and more.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Bethany...oh, these look so good!  Bring on the fall foods!  To get the recipe, scoot on over to The Sepia Puppy

Make it Pretty Monday
Dessert Queen
Pretty Maria shared her super easy Cinnamon Twists recipe.  Don't these look delish?  To be in the know how, dash on over to Shop Girl

Make it Pretty Monday
DIY Queen
Pretty Heidi made these incredible locker spaces to store her kid's school stuff.  I wish I had a large back entrance; I would so want to build this.  To get the tutorial, scooch on over to 

Make it Pretty Monday
Tablescape Queen
Pretty Moni shared her burlap and green apples tablescape with us.  I love the centerpiece!  Head on over to Zu Haus at Home to see more of this delight. 

Make it Pretty Monday
Home Decor Queen
Pretty Trudy is back with more inspirational home decor like the one above from author and fashion designer, Laurann Claridge.  Hop on over to Looks Like White to see more of this spectacular pad.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Fall Decor Queen
Pretty Karen is helping us get inspired to decorate for Fall by sharing some fabulous inspiration pictures.  Has everyone pulled out all of their Fall decor yet?  Skip on over to A Stylish Interior to see more. 

Make it Pretty Monday
Gardening Queen
Pretty Donna is showing off her clematis that is in full bloom in her garden.  To take the garden tour, pay a visit to Distressed Donna Down Home.  

If you were featured, please grab a feature button below. 
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 are looking to link up your blue, pop on in to the Anything Blue Friday party here after you link up here at MIP.  It's a more intimate party than MIP, but it does not disappoint in blue inspiration. 

And, if you missed yesterday's AMAZING fan favorites, click here to go straight to the 
Sunday Showcase.  
Thanks for popping in to play!  Have a pretty rest of the day and remember to be kind to one another!  Fear Not!

Toodles,
Kathryn


39 comments:

  1. Good morning and thanks for the party! Hope your day is very special! God bless!
    Phyllis@grandparentsplus.com

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  2. So lovin' the autumn inspiration! That doll is adorable too. Thank you for hosting the party!
    Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces

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  3. A wonderful "Good Monday" to you!! Great features! Happy to be #30 today!

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  4. I just found your blog and I'm enjoying it. Thanks for hosting the party so we can find other blogs (which is how I found you).

    Shannon. @ bohemianjunktion.com

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  5. Hi Kathryn and thank you for featuring my little baby doll! I'm just so thrilled and really do thank you! I'm linking up with more dolls today at your party! I can't stop sewing! :) Thank you again for hosting and you've made my day! :)
    You are the sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. Thanks, as always, for hosting Kathryn! Great features - have a fabulous Monday. Jane

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  7. Thanks for hosting make it pretty monday! Have a great week!

    Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
    http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com

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  8. Kathryn, 'thank you' from the bottom of my heart, for choosing my kitchen as your favorite! Thanks so much for hosting week after week!!!! mwah!

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  9. Thank you for featuring my Fall Inspirations! Once again, truly appreciate you hosting this link party!
    Have a stylish day!
    Karen

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

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  11. What wonderful features, Kathryn! Thank you so much for hosting, and congrats on the Pinterest-thing -- you have every right to gush!

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  12. So glad to be joining in this week!

    ~Trisha

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  13. Thank you so much for including my tablescape in your wonderful features!! Such a nice surprise! Have a blessed day!

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  14. Thank you for the party! What great features!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  15. Hi Kathryn,
    How cool is that BAllard Design is now following you.
    Thank you for the party. Have a nice day.

    Ellya

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  16. That kitchen is gorgeous! Love the inspiration for Fall and back to school. Happy Monday. -K

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  17. Hello Kathryn, amazing features this week, such talent and beauty shared! I am delighted to join your party - I appreciate you hosting,
    kathy

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  18. OMGoodness dear Kathryn, such gorgeous bunch of features! Vel's FABULOUS kitchen, the table, the food, the doll, all of them! Thank you for the great Monday party! Have a lovely week.
    FABBY

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  19. Lovely features this week. They're all fabulous. Thanks so much for hosting!

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  20. I'm so excited to be linking up for the very first time! I saw a mention on Note Songs and came right over! Thanks!

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  21. Kathryn,

    Such a lovely party, as always! Congrats on the Ballard Design gig! Thanks for hosting and have a happy week!

    Poppy

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  22. I love the recipes you featured. So yummy! I see lots of inspiration to browse through today. I'm linked up and ready to go. Congrats on your new follower {Ballard}!! Thanks for hosting!

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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  23. Love those lockers too!!! I wish I had a space for something like that for all the accessories that come along with the kiddos at school time!!! And that kitchen is GORGEOUS!!!

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  24. Thank you for the party, it's always a pleasure to join. Tina

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  25. Thanks for the party, Kathryn! Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  26. Thank you for featuring my "Southern Snow" - the clematis. Love the posts linked here.

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  27. hi Kathryn, that is super about Ballard Designs, woo hoo!! I miss the kitties! Thanks for the party,
    Jenna

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  28. Kathryn, thanks so much for hosting a great party! I love all the features, so pretty! Ballard Designs is awesome~ great score! Have a super week!

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  29. Thanks for hosting Kathryn.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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  30. Thank you for hosting Kathryn. Have a great week.

    Vanessa

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  31. Hi pretty Kathryn, I had to run out the door this morning, but wanted to stop back and thank you for hosting and sharing all the wonderful features. Hope you have a great week. xo

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  32. Thanks so much for featuring my lockers, Kathryn! I'm amazed to be part of such a great group of features. You mentioned you wish you had a large back entry. I don't have one either. The lockers are in the middle of my kitchen! I decided to stop wishing for a mud room and make my own! Thanks again.

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  33. Hi Sweet Kathryn!
    Hope all is well with the Dedicated family! Great features-thank you for hosting!
    Warm Hugs,
    Jemma

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  34. Thanks for hosting!

    Shelly from MinettesMaze

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  35. Thanks for the great features & for hosting & God bless!

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  36. Thanks for hosting!! Hope you're having a great day!

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  37. Kathryn,
    Thank you so much for the feature! You are so wonderful to host us all every week.
    Best to you,
    Trudy
    xx

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  38. Thank you so much for hosting, Kathryn, and congratulations on your great honor. How wonderful!..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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