Hello World! Sweet Lord, I'm so sick of packing. Wah, wah, wah. Lol. On the new house front, we close on Friday! Yay!! We are leasing back to the sellers until June 30th and then me and my paint sprayer will get to spend some quality time together getting the house painted for us. I can't wait. Anyhoo, on with the party.
Welcome to Week 102 of:
Make it Pretty Monday
My Favorite
Pretty Poppy has her foyer all prettied up with some Spring greens. To view all of the details, pop on over to With a Dash of Color.
Make it Pretty Monday
Craft Queen
Pretty Alexis shared this cute craft perfect for teacher appreciation gifts. Head on over to Mom 2 My Crazy 2 to get your craft on.
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Shopping Queen
Pretty Jody picked up this adorable chubby pig while out on her shopping rounds. I think I may need to be on the lookout for a cutie like this one after we move and get settled. To see more of Mr. Piggy, scooch on over to
Southern Seazons.
Southern Seazons.
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Furniture Transformation Queen
Pretty Darrielle has done it again! This time with this pretty mustard yellow dresser. Adore! Walk on over to D.D.'s Cottage and Design to view this lovely.
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Sewing Queen
Pretty Allie shared her pretty friend Ginger's Red, White, and Blue pillow. I wish I was in my new house so I could decorate for the 4th of July. Zip on over to Crafty Allie to check it out.
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Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Rachel shared her Brazilian Chicken Pie to kick off World Cup Soccer. This sounds delectable. Dash on over to Online Sisterhood to get the recipe.
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Dessert Queen
Pretty Dana brought these super yummy looking Strawberry Cupcakes with Funfetti Frosting to the party. Cute and delicious! Scoot on over to
This Silly Girl's Life to get the recipe.
This Silly Girl's Life to get the recipe.
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DIY Queen
Pretty Suzanne shows us how to get the aged look on clay paints with paint. Run on over to Simply Suzanne's to check out the tutorial.
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Tablescape Queen
Pretty Holly has a perfectly Patriotic spread for us. How can you not love red, white, and blue? Love. Make a call on Pink Fortitude to see this festive spread.
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Home Decor Queen
Pretty Mary Alice has a great post all about decorating with books. Such fabulous ideas and a gorgeous post. Book it on over to Chateau Chic for a pretty read. (Puns completely intended...feel free to groan. lol)
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Gardening Queen
Pretty Shenita has her front porch spruced up for the summer. I love the ferns in the back and the layered look as the planters step down in size. Stroll on over to Embellishments by SLR.
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Hang in there! It will be over soon and you can let someone else do all the work this July 4. Thanks for hosting in the midst of chaos.
ReplyDeleteMoving definitely is not for sissies - been there many times.
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting.
Have a great week.
Thank you for featuring my little piggy. I love your parties and I can't wait to see your new house.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting the party! Hope you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the party, Kathryn !
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting again!
ReplyDelete-Shelley
Dear Kathryn,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely feature. You made my morning!
And another big thanks for hosting another fun and inspirational party.
Have a great week,
Suzanne
Hi Kathryn - Good luck with the packing and move... and then the unpacking and decorating and oh joy you will have quite the fun summer ahead! Thank you so much for the feature of the Patriotic Tablescape and party - you are so sweet! Hugs, Holly
ReplyDeleteI have been away for a bit, but so happy to be back! Hope the last of the moving goes really fast for you! I am in love with that Spring Mantel, makes me think I need to do something around here! Thanks for hosting! -Karen
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely feature! Always appreciate you hosting this fun party each week.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Hi Kathryn! Hang in there!!! Soon it will be a memory :) Thank you for your super fun party! Julia
ReplyDeleteI hope you and the spray-painter have fun together!! Happy week to you!!! :)
ReplyDeletehugs x, Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
Thank you for hosting another lovely party while you must be so busy! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck with the moving and painting! Thanks for the feature of my yellow dresser.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for the feature--lovely surprise this afternoon (even in the midst of your move). Thanks also for hosting. Moving is stressful. I always tell my husband I feel so stressed when my life is in boxes:) It will be over soon and you can focus on getting everything in place! Have a wonderful week....
ReplyDeletethank you so much for hosting!
ReplyDeleteEmily- Our house now a home
I'm so happy to be joining in today! Thanks for the fun! Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteSoon enough you will be unpacking, Kathryn ;) Thanks for hosting the party!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn,
ReplyDeleteHave you posted any pics of the new house? I'd love to see them! Thanks for hosting and happy painting!
Poppy
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ReplyDeleteWonderful features! Thank you so much for hosting dear Kathryn... you are the hostess with the mostess!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
FABBY
Thank you so much for the party!
ReplyDeleteLove & hugs;)
Lydia
I'm loving your party. Thanks for hosting. Please come and party with us tonight at 7 pm. Hugs! Lou Lou Girls
ReplyDeleteKathryn, thank you again for your hosting while living a life so crazy and upside down - gettin' 'er done! I'm excited to join this party and your other Blue party with another post this week (my container flowers here could maybe pass for blue also). ;) Always fun to be here, and joining in is even better.
ReplyDeleteRita
Thank you Kathryn! Please tell me you are not painting your whole new house by yourself! I could never tackle that! Don't wear yourself out :)
ReplyDeleteJenna
You are so darn sweet! Thank you so much for featuring the card and hosting. I love to find new things each week!
ReplyDeleteI always LOVE the features you choose! Thanks for hosting! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteTHanks for hosting Kathryn!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting. Have a great week. Tina
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Kathryn. Good luck with your move.
ReplyDeleteKris
Thanks for the great features & for hosting & God bless!
ReplyDeleteKathryn, thanks so much for featuring my front porch; and for hosting each week! Always glad to link up! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteLove features. I'll enjoy visiting the links this week. Maybe one do I'll join.
ReplyDeleteHave a good week,
Sherry
Always love your features, Kathryn. Hope your closing, and wrapping it all up in the next few weeks goes smoothly. Then the real fun begins! Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteJeanette
Thanks for hosting agane!
ReplyDeletehugs
Thank you for a lovely party!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn,
ReplyDeleteI fashionably late to the party LOL! Thank you for hosting.
Have a sweet day...Elizabeth
PS~I feel your pain on packing I thought I would never get done and than unpacking was crazy! I'm still going through things.
thanks for hosting! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you found a house! That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet surprise, Kathryn! Thanks for the feature! I appreciate it! Happy Week!~hugs, Poppy
ReplyDeleteThanks you so much for featuring the Pillow! Ginger will be so excited!
ReplyDeleteXOXO,
Allie