Monday, January 21, 2013

Make it Pretty Monday - Week 33

Hello World!  Boy, can I say I'm happy to be done with my six days of fever.  My fever spiked up to over 103 and I got a little silly in the head.  While The Dedicated Daughter was at Mother's Day Out, hubby came home from work and took me to the emergency room.  We couldn't get in to see the doctor and since I was not thinking well, he decided to head to the emergency room.  And, guess what, there was no wait.  Thank goodness.  They were able to get my temperature down to 101, gave me some meds and sent me home to bed.  I tested positive for the flu.  Eeeeu!  This was the most vicious strain of flu I have ever had.  Anyhoo, glad to be done with it!!  Now I just need to do a thousand loads of laundry and clean my house.  You wanna come over?  lol.  
Welcome to Week 33 of:

Make it Pretty Monday
Your Favorite - Most Views
Pretty Martina at Northern Nesting shared her friend Kristi's beautiful home.  This one is definitely full of eye candy.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Craft Queen
Pretty Stephanie made these oh so adorable little love birds.  Aren't they precious?  My daughter and my cats would love these!  You can find Stephanie and her little love birds at 
The Enchanting Rose.    

Make it Pretty Monday
Shopping Queen
Pretty Kathy shares some very valuable tips about purchasing towels.  Good things to know since we are fluffing our nests and getting them ready for spring.  To get some household wisdom, head on over to A Delightsome Life.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Furniture Transformation Queen
Pretty Karen has been quite the busy bee transforming this buffet into the stunner you see.  You can visit Karen at Redoux Interiors to see the before and some silliness as well. 

 Make it Pretty Monday
Sewing Queen
 Pretty Jen made this very pretty ruffled apron.  To view the tutorial, head on over to Crafty MisAdventures.  

 Make it Pretty Monday
Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Beth shared with us her Lemon Basil Parmesan Pasta.  This looks so good!  To get the recipe, pop on over to 
The First Year Blog.  

 Make it Pretty Monday
Dessert Queen
Pretty Cathy whipped up these delectable Lemon-Glazed Gingerbread Scones.  Head on over to Lemon Tree Dwelling to get the recipe. 

 Make it Pretty Monday
DIY Queen
 Pretty Gail made some charming Valentine Heart Shaped Pendants that would be sweet little gifts.  You can find Gail at 
Purple Hues and Me.  

 Make it Pretty Monday 
Tablescape Queen
Pretty Fabby has set the table for a lovely luncheon.  To see this pretty tablescape as well as the beautiful scenery right outside her window, scoot on over to Fabby's Living.  

 Make it Pretty Monday
Home Decor Queen
Pretty Trudy shared some beautiful inspiration pictures of antiques dealer Kay O'Toole's home.  To see more white dreaminess, pay Trudy a visit at Looks Like White.  

 Make it Pretty Monday
Valentine Decor Queen
Pretty Trisha has created a lovely valentine decor display.  Hop on over to Glass Slippers and all sorts of stuff to see her oh so pretty decor.  

 Make it Pretty Monday
My Favorite
Pretty Mary Alice has been sprucing up her nest with some pretty silver pieces.  You can pay Mary Alice a visit at Chateau Chic.

 If you were featured, please grab a feature 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, 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 via Google Friend Connect or Linky Followers.

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.
MakeitPrettyMonday
Thank you for coming to the party!  Wishing all a pretty week and remember to be kind to one another.  Fear Not!

Toodles,
Kathryn


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54 comments:

  1. Our Pinteresting FamilyJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting, Kathryn. I'm so happy to hear that you are feeling better. :) Megan

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  2. DanielleJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Oh, I'm so sorry you had the flu! So glad you're feeling better. Thanks for the link party! x

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  3. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Whew, I'll bet you're so happy that last week is over, Kathryn!! May you have a much better time this week. Thanks for hosting and hugs across the miles!!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I dislike it when our bloggies are sick,I'm so happy your feeling better.Thanks for hosting Make it Pretty(so much fun).
    ~Jo @ LoblollyLane

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  5. Kim of Mo BettaJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Glad you are over the flu, I have heard of so many cases this year, and it's the first year in a long time the kids and I have NOT gotten the flu shot! Scary! Thanks for hosting! I have linked up 'Not Your Mama's Magic Bars'.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Kathryn, I am so glad you are feeling better! I am so excited to be featured, it means a lot to me, thank you!!! I can't wait to post the button on my site!
    Beth @ The First Year Blog

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  7. chateau chicJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Kathryn, thank you for the lovely compliment you gave me by featuring my blog post! Your kind to host this great party each week.
    Mary Alice

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  8. StephanieJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Wow, beautiful features! There are so many creative people here in blogging :)
    Thanks again for featuring my Love Birds. And so glad that you're feeling better!

    Enjoy your week!

    Hugs to you,
    Stephanie

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  9. Gail @Purple Hues and MeJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Thanks for hosting and featuring my valentine charm pendant, Kathryn. It's very humbling to be picked! And most of all, I'm so glad you're doing better after having the flu! I would like to know if you had a flu shot and got it anyway? Just want to know if it's effective or not.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    Oh my goodness, that must have been scary for your husband! So glad you were able to get help so quickly and now are better! I hope you get caught up quickly around your house! Thanks for hosting, and great features this week!
    Jenna

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  11. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    So happy you're feeling better ( I'm terrifed - actually terrified of getting it )
    Thanks so much for hosting despite it all!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  12. Stone Cottage AdventuresJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    I'm so glad you are feeling better. The flu has visited our home as well. I'm just now getting over it. BLECH! My poor husband just became the recipient. DOUBLE BLECH! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

    Thank you for hosting this pretty party!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring my scones, Kathryn! Glad you are feeling better...that flu is a nasty one!!

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  14. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    So glad you're feeling better! Thanks for hosting, be well!

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  15. Diana of Diana RamblesJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    I am sorry that you've been so sick. Hope you are 100% soon. Thanks for the party!

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  16. Debra@CommonGroundJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Kathryn, I'm so glad you're feeling better, the flu this year has been crazy! just linked up, thanks for hosting!

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  17. Danni@SiloHillFarmJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Thank you for hosting such a fun party! Glad you're over that nasty flu!

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  18. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting!!
    Glad to hear that you are feeling better!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  19. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Thanks so much for the feature Kathryn :) and thanks for hosting! Have a super week!

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  20. TrishaJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Thank you so much for the feature! You have made my week start out great!

    ~Trisha

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  21. With A BlastJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    I'd do your laundry {if I were on the same continent as you}! But I am silly, stupid in cleaning ;-) Thanks for hosting and hope your week just gets better!

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  22. xinexJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    Wow! I enjoyed each and everyone you featured. Thanks for the inspiration and for the hosting...Christine

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  23. Being HomeJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Happy you are feeling better. Our home is still on recovery from all the sickness going around. :( Have a great and healthy week! :)

    Thank you for hosting.

    Julie

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  24. Cyndee@Restyled-JunkJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Thank you for hosting!

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  25. Meredith @ The Laundry Can WaitJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    Thanks for hosting, and I'm glad you're feeling better. :)

    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  26. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Kathryn, glad to hear that you are feeling better! Thanks so much for hosting...these are wonderful features! Glad to link up!

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  27. Pudel-designJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting!
    Love from germany...

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  28. KristiJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I am so honored to be one of the "most viewed" !!! So exciting! I'm going to link up the post I just did on our main bath! :)
    Kristi

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  29. Life at Still WoodsJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    Six days of fever...all I can say is "you poor thing". I am glad that you are feeling better and up top hosting another party! I linked up on my blog today and will be visiting
    those you have highlighted. Looks like a great group to visit!
    Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse!

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  30. FABBY'S LIVINGJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Oh wow, what an honor to be featured in your great party, which I love to link almost every week!! Not only am I lucky, but next to such fabulous features..I am in heaven! Thank you so much lovely lady for your kindness and generosity. I just got back from a week's trip to visit my grandgirls and now I'm putting the tree away, so I have no post this week. I was sick all throughout the new years and for two weeks I couldn't stop caughing and had my share of temperature too! Take care and have a healthier week. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  31. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    So sorry you have the flu! So many around here have it, too! Hope you feel better soon. Thank you so much for hosting! I love all of the awesome features.

    Hugs
    Kathy

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  32. Country Gal January 21, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Oh I am glad to hear your feeling better quite the scare getting that ill ! The flu has been bad all over must be the strange weather we all are having ! Wonderful features , thanks for hosting ! Have a good day !

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  33. Yael from Home Garden DiggersJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Thanks for hostessing. I am so sorry that you are sick. Hope that you are feeling better soon.

    Yael from Home Garden Diggers

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  34. Michele M./ Finch RestJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    Wow, Kathryn! I have some great reading to do- thanks for the awesome features!

    Thank you for hosting!! Glad you are feeling a tiny bit better. Bleh, the flu.

    Have a wonderful week.

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  35. SandyJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Your feature, The green tables scape, is just
    beautiful.. I want those dishes!
    Thanks for hosting once again.
    Sandy

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Hi Kathryn! Thanks so much for hosting another great party so we can show off our stuff!

    Have a lovely week!

    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  37. NanaDianaJanuary 21, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Glad you are feeling better- I am, too, but tend to overdo it the minute I feel better. Great features here~ xo Diana

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  38. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Thank you for featuring my apron tutorial! You totally made my day.
    xoxox,
    Jen @ CraftyMisAdventures.com

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  39. Nancy WJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    So glad you are feeling batter! If I lived nearby I'd be glad to come over and help with the laundry!

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  40. Sweet WoodruffJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Goodness, I'm glad you are better. Sorry you got so sick. :( Thank you for sharing all the pretty lovelys.

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  41. Rasmussen FamilyJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    thanks for hosting! what a horrible weekend:( have a happy monday

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  42. Cottage and BroomeJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Wow 103, that is high, so glad you are feeling better! Thanks for hosting, Laura

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  43. lookslikewhiteJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Thank you so much for the feature Kathryn!! Happy you are feeling better!
    Trudy xx

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  44. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 21, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    Hope your doing better! My sis is on her third antibiotic after flu and ear infection. Take care and don't hesitate to go back if you don't feel better:)

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  45. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)January 22, 2013 at 1:32 AM

    Sorry to hear you've been so sick, hope you're feeling much better now. Thank you for hosting. Have a great week!

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  46. Maria ElenaJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    I am glad to hear you are feeling better. Great features. Thank you for hosting!

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  47. KathyJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    So glad to hear your feeling better. When Mommy's down it affects all - you put so much work into your party - I truly appreciate it. I also appreciate you featuring my post on the towels. Will update on the ones I purchased Wednesday - hope you have a blessed day,
    Kathy

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  48. jpJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Oh my, Kathryn...so glad that you are better, now and thank you for coming back to host!

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  49. The Charm of HomeJanuary 22, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Glad your feeling better now Kathryn! Thanks for hosting!
    Sherry

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  50. Stan and Jody GabaraJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Thanks for hosting a fun party! Glad you're better!

    Jody

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  51. Good Time CharlieJanuary 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    I feel so very honored to be included in this weeks features! Thank you Kathryn. There is always so much talent at this party, it must be hard choosing! Have a lovely week. -K

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  52. Adorned From AboveJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Kathryn,
    I'm so sorry that you were sick with the flu. I hope you're doing better. Thanks for hosting. Have a great week.
    Debi

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  53. Dixie n DottieJanuary 23, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Glad you're doing a lot better! Thanks for the link up! Have a great week! :)
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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  54. Ivy and ElephantsJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    I'm so glad you're better. I've been lucky this year, (knock on wood). Take good care and rest.
    The features are fabulous!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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