Make it Pretty Monday - Week 78

Hello World!  The Nutcracker was beautiful yesterday.  The Sugar Plum Fairy was amazing!  The audience erupted into applause before she even finished dancing!  Absolutely stunning and thrilling to watch.  Little Dedicated was mesmerized and yet quite chatty at the same time.  lol.  I do believe this will be a Christmas tradition for us.  

Okay, let's get to the features!  Welcome to Week 78 of:

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My Favorite

Pretty Julia created this fantastic Christmas tray!  Perfect for serving food and drinks to guests who might pop in for a visit during the holidays.  For the tutorial, run on over to Southern Color. 

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Craft Queen

Pretty Meeha did it!  Look at this adorable paper Igloo Village Advent Calendar!  To get the tutorial, head on over to Meeha Meeha.  

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Shopping Queen

Pretty Babs picked up these sweet Christmas kitchen towels while out shopping at one of my faves, Home Goods.  Babs and her towels can be found at Upstairs Downstairs.  

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Furniture Transformation Queen

Pretty Emily and her husband added this perfect library to their farmhouse.  The built-ins, and the transformed tables and desk make this a perfect spot to do homework, play a board game or two, or curl up with a book.  Emily and her library can be found on the Front Forty Farm. 

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Sewing Queen

Pretty Linda created this Retro Ruffle Dress from two pillowcases!  Economical and pretty!  Zip on over to Night Owl Corner for a closer look.  

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Culinary Delight Queen

Pretty Jenna shared her Roasted Sweet Potato Spinach Salad with Maple Bacon!  Yum!  Dash on over to The Painted Apron to get the recipe. 

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Dessert Queen 

Pretty Mary Ellen's Cranberry Sweet Rolls look divine.  I can just imagine how they smell while baking.  To get the recipe, scooch on over to That's My Home.  

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DIY Queen

Pretty Cindi made her headboard out of a mantel!  Love this!  To see the ins and outs of this one, walk on over to Rustique Art.  

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Tablescape Queen

Pretty Andrea, I love this simple yet elegant table.  Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas or a winter's night feast.  Scoot on over to Life.Love.Larson to see the details. 

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Home Decor Queen

Pretty Poppy knows how to pull a room together...especially the one that gets the most action!  I should call Poppy the Detail Queen, because she doesn't miss an opportunity to add finesse.  So, to see all the details, fly on over to With a Dash of Color.  

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Christmas Decor Queen #1

Pretty Sunday shows us how she made this lovely Holiday Centerpiece.  To be in the know, head on over to A Sunday Afternoon. 

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Christmas Decor Queen #2

Pretty Beverly shared her pink and white inspired Christmas decor.  I love all of the vintage touches.  To see all the pretties, stop in to 
Tea Cottage Pretties. 

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Toodles,
Kathryn