Monday, December 16, 2013

Make it Pretty Monday - Week 80

Hello World!  Whew, I got the big tree's lights working again.  Okay, I'm never buying a pre-lit tree again.  It may save time the first couple of years, but eventually those suckers blow.  And, I always add lights to the tree even if it is pre-lit.  It was one section of pre-lit that had blown.  I had to use a flashlight and basically dig through the tree and use a long extension cord to find out what was working and what wasn't.  Thank goodness that is behind me.  And, the ballet party was a ton of fun not only for Little Dedicated, but for me as well.  We Dance Mom's are quite the chatty bunch and we are not mean like the ones on tv.   

Okay, let's get to the amazing features.  Welcome to Week 80 of:

Make it Pretty Monday
My Favorite
Pretty Linda...I love your porch!  The fresh greens, the pineapple, pinecones and ornaments.  What's not to love?  Scooch on over to Beautiful Ideas to see all of her Christmas finery!   

Make it Pretty Monday 
Craft Queen
Pretty Jeanie created this festive Paper Medallion Christmas Tree!  Love it!  To find out how she made this, pop on over to Create and Babble.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Shopping Queen
Pretty Liz has got a great collection of Santas.  Some of them, like the above she bought at a deep discount.  Head on over to Infuse with Liz to see this fun and festive collection. 

Make it Pretty Monday
Furniture Transformation Queen
Pretty Karen shares with us how she gets the layered look in her furniture transformations.  This is so stunning and she got the dresser for free.  To check it out,  call on Redoux Interiors.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Sewing Queen
Pretty Rachel, I love those sweet, little toes!  The cuffs are cute too!  Zip on over to Once Upon a Sewing Machine to be in the know.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Nici is serving up the chowder to get us all warm and toasty on a cold winter's night.  To get the recipe, dash on over to Posed Perfection.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Dessert Queen
Pretty Kristin is tempting us with this yummy looking Vanilla Wafer Holiday Bark!  Run on over to Dizzy Busy and Hungry to get the recipe.  

Make it Pretty Monday
DIY Queen
Pretty Tammy made these fantastic Gold and Silver Metallic Starbursts.  These would make such a huge impact in a Christmas or New Years vignette.  Fly on over to One More Time Events to check out the tutorial.   

Make it Pretty Monday
Tablescape Queen
Pretty Fabby is ready to entertain and dazzle her guests with her White Christmas tablescape.  To see this splendor, drop in for a visit at 
Fabby's Living.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Home Decor Queen
Pretty Mary Alice has decked her halls with vintage style.  Walk on over to Chateau-Chic to view all of the lovely details. 

Make it Pretty Monday
Christmas Decor Queen #1
Pretty Gloria is all set to serve a scrumptious dinner in her decked out dining room.  To see all of the lovely Christmas decor, scoot on over to The Long Awaited Home.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Christmas Decor Queen #2
Pretty Jennelise, what an elegant tree.  You must pay her a visit at Jennelise Rose to see this beauty as well as the rest of her Christmas decorations. 

If you were featured, please grab a 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
Click here if you missed yesterday's Sunday Showcase of the top 4 fan favorites.

And, Anything Blue Friday is still open.  Click here to head on over to that party to check out all of the holiday inspiration.

Sorry for the late start in the party, but I do thank you for popping in to play!  Have a happy week my sweets and remember to be kind to one another!  Fear Not!

Toodles,
Kathryn

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40 comments:

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsDecember 16, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Glad you were able to resolve the light problem, Kathryn. Thanks for hosting! : )

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  2. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenDecember 16, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Whew, what a job with the tree lights, Kathryn. That's not fun, but it's done... yea!! The features are all so festive. Thanks so much for hosting and enjoy your week.

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  3. AnonymousDecember 16, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Kathryn. Glad the light problem is resolved...wonderful features!

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  4. Stone Cottage AdventuresDecember 16, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    I love the featured medallion tree! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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  5. Calypso In The CountryDecember 16, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Everything is pretty and festive! We are all going to have withdrawal after Christmas!
    Thanks for hosting!
    Cheers! - Shelley

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  6. UnknownDecember 16, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Love the features :) Thanks for hosting such a fun and inspirational party!!

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  7. chateau chicDecember 16, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Thanks so much for the feature, Kathryn! I appreciate you hosting this fun party.
    Mary Alice

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  8. KatheDecember 16, 2013 at 8:00 PM

    You have way more patience than me lol! We bought a new tree this after Mr. B spent 3 days last year trying to fix the lights on the old tree! Thanks for hosting dear! Have a wonderful week :-)

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  9. JP December 16, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    Glad that you got your tree lights all fixed...thank you for hosting!
    JP

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  10. Kim December 16, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Christmas lights are so pretty and sometimes a real pain...glad you straightened it all out! Such festive features and a fun party~ thanks much! Kim

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  11. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaDecember 16, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Thanks for the party, Kathryn! I'm happy the Christmas light issue was resolved :) Fab features!
    Christmas hugs and Summer greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  12. Nici @ Posed PerfectionDecember 16, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Hi Kathryn! I feel your pain with the pre-lit trees. I have a couple of sections that have quit on me over the years and we have had to cut the wires and add in new lights. What a mess! Anyway, glad you are back in business. I'm sure your tree is gorgeous. Thanks for the party this week and thanks bunches for featuring my Hash Brown Potato-Corn Chowder. What a fun treat! Have a super week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  13. Uniquely EllaDecember 16, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Great features, thanks for hosting. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a New Year full of blessings.
    xxx
    Marlene

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  14. Vel CristeDecember 16, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    Thanks for hosting Kathryn, excited to share my Christmas home tour!

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  15. FABBY'S LIVINGDecember 16, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    OMG! I'm so excited to be sorrounded by some amazing features! Wow, I love that entrance, and yes ALL the other fabulous features as well....I am so happy to be part of such an amazing group, sweet Kathryn! Thank you so much sweet lady for the support, I was a Little 'blue' missing NYC and White C'mas, but now I'm over with that, so I will do a traditional table for the real thing, lol! Have a wonderful week enjoying this lovely and beautiful holiday!
    Hugs,
    FABBY
    PS: My friend bought a pre-lit tree and now it's all gone! Lights never work, my tree is dark smack in the middle now; hubby said he'll check them out tomorrow, lol!

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  16. LindaDecember 16, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Kathryn!!! Thanks so much for liking my post and featuring it! I'm thrilled and honoured. I'm so glad to have you visit and thanks, too, for all the work you put into hosting, especially at such a busy time. It is so much fun!
    Hugs,
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  17. xinexDecember 16, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    Love all your featured, each and everyone of them. Thanks for hosting and Merry Christmas, Kathryn!...Christine.

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  18. Michele M./ Finch RestDecember 16, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Wonderful features, Kathryn! Thank you for hosting!
    Merry Christmas to you!

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  19. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonDecember 16, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Glad you got your tree working! This is the third year with mine. So far no problem. I am dreading the day that it starts to short out. My SIL just went clear through theirs and got it working again. Not fun! Really great features! Merry Christmas!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  20. ScribblerDecember 16, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    So sorry about your tree lights -- I have totally given up on the pre-lit trees because I have three go out. Thanks for hosting, and glad you got your situation taken care of.

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  21. Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine LemonDecember 16, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. Sorry for your stress, but hope you manage to have a great holiday.

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  22. Tea Cottage PrettiesDecember 16, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    I am ever so happy that you got your light situation fixed. I have to say I am not a fan of the pre-lit trees either. I have a beautiful pink tree and I ended up cutting those lights off and I put my own on when I use it. Hopefully the rest fo yoru holiday will be BRIGHTER without being so much work. Thanks for hosting. Love Jennelise Rose's blog and her Christmas decor. Have a beautiful and fully lit week. Hugs, Beverly

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  23. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryDecember 16, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. So sorry about the lights. I purchase a tree without the lights and put my own on and leave them on when I take it down. Keep my fingers crossed that I have no problems. So glad that your is working now.
    Have a Very Merry Christmas.
    Mary

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  24. Pinky at Designs by PinkyDecember 16, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Terrific features! Thanks so much for hosting and the reminder, this time is so dang busy. Wishing you a VERY Merry Christmas.

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  25. Lee Caroline - A World of InspirationDecember 16, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    I love the chest of drawers and the clover cookies with stamped writing.

    I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, thank you so much for hosting these weekly parties.

    Lee :)

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  26. JenneliseDecember 16, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    Thankyou so much for the feature and a very Merry Christmas to you and your family!
    Jennelise xo

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  27. Deborah@Green Willow PondDecember 16, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    Thank you for hosting. I love the features this week! Have a Merry Christmas.

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  28. PoppyDecember 16, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    All the features are lovely; can't stop staring at the warm and cozy fireplace and surrounding decor of The Long Awaited Home, as it has got my colours going on!!

    Thanks for hosting, Kathryn and have a lovely week!

    Poppy
    PS: I'm sure YOUR eyes lit up when you go the tree going, too!:-D

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  29. Candy SDecember 17, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Kathryn, First of all, Thank You for hosting Make it Pretty Monday. Secondly, I had the same problem with my pre-lit tree this year. I checked all of the lights, changed the fuses in the plug, ran the unlit section into a separate extension cord, and with all of that no luck. Until I went to pick it up by grabbing the interior branches and suddenly Voila the lights went on. Go figure!

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  30. Jemma@athomewithjemmaDecember 17, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Kathryn,
    Wow-what a wretched time you had! We have an ancient prelit tree and are done with it, last year we had multiple extension cords on the back side of it to keep it going! Glad your issues are resolved. Thanks for the party!
    Happy Week-
    Jemma

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  31. Jane@Bluebird1959December 17, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I agree with the pre-lit trees - great idea, but needs to be refined!! Nothing worse than lights going out! Thanks for hosting - hope you have a great rest of the week. Jane

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  32. UnknownDecember 17, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Thank you for your party! Merry Christmas!!! Julia

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  33. KathyDecember 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Thank you Kathryn for hosting, I hope you have a blessed week,
    Kathy

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  34. UnknownDecember 17, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! I stole your button and am following you :o) Hope you're having a great Tuesday!

    croppedstories@gmail.com

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  35. UnknownDecember 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    I think I will have to make that holiday bark. It looks wonderful! That's the best thing about having a cleaning service is that it frees up a little bit more time for some fun Christmas baking.

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  36. UnknownDecember 17, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my Vanilla Wafer Holiday Bark! :-) And thanks for hosting. I hope you have a great week!

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  37. The Charm of HomeDecember 17, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Merry Christmas and thank you for hosting!
    Sherry

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    Wonderful Design Blogs, Such a great list. Thanks for sharing all these blogs all are very useful to every one..
    E-Liquid

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  39. MuscettaDecember 18, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Thank you. Tina

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  40. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageDecember 21, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    There are sooo many insanely creative ideas here. Where does one start?

    Hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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