Make it Pretty Monday - Week 50

Hello World!  Sorry for the late start of the party.  My weekend got away from me and I just ran out of time and energy.  Welcome to Week 50 of:

Make it Pretty Monday

My Favorite

Pretty Lydia helped build this barn and when all finished, she got busy painting and decorating.  What a fun little spot this is.  I want one.  To see more fabulous pictures, head on over to Pudel-design. 

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Craft Queen

Pretty Anjana has been quite the busy bee making up a bunch of cute crafts.  The above rosette wreath is just one of the darlings.  Hop on over to The Corner of Happy and Harried to spy on more. 

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Shopping Queen

Pretty Amanda has become addicted to Facebook yard sales and scored this way too pretty for it's own good mirrored tray for $8.  Amanda did however have to make her pretty with some leftover paint.  I never find little pretties like this.  Could I whine some more?  I'm sure I can, but I won't.  Amanda and her tray can be found at Cupcakes and Corndogs.  

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Furniture Transformation Queen

Pretty Claire...oh, goodness, look at the legs on this one!  Claire spruced up this little lovely with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint and then used Annie Sloan on the drawer and mirror.  Sighing and Swooning.  Scoot on over to Rustic Pig to see the before and more pretty afters.  

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Sewing Queen

Pretty Danielle made this adorable three tiered baby girl skirt and shared the tutorial with us as well.  Pay Peanut Life Adventures a visit to get the tutorial to make the baby girl in your life this sweet little skirt. 

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Culinary Delight Queen

Pretty Alyssa shared this scrumptious looking Pittsburgh Salad with us.  To get the recipe, pop on over to What's Cooking Love?. 

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Dessert Queen

Pretty Leigh Anne...Lemon ranks up there with chocolate, coconut, and peanut butter.  I would never turn down a dessert with lemon in it.  So delectable!  Scoot on over to 
Your Homebased Mom to get the recipe to make your own. 

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DIY Queen

Pretty Patti did it herself!  Yep, she hand painted her wall with this fabulous design to tie in the two colors.  Now, I've hand painted stripes before which requires a ton of patience, but this is in a different realm as far as patience goes.  Blast it, Patti.  Now I think I might have to do this in my downstairs guest bath.  To get the low down, skip on over to 
Old Things New. 

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Tablescape Queen

Pretty Susan, there's not much I don't like about this.  The teal with the gold, the dark table with the light covered chairs, the light fixture, the added greenery.  It's just all so lovely.  Susan and her table reside at Through My Porch Window. 

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Home Decor Queen

Pretty Sarah, since I'm working on my entryway I was drawn to this beauty.  What a peaceful place.  I love the glow of natural light.    To view more, head on over to 
Life on Virginia Street. 

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Spring Decor Queen

Pretty Revi changed up her mantel again to give it a late Spring heading into Summer look.  I simply adore the freshness of this room.  The mixes are fantastic.  Revi and her mantel can be found at Revisionary Life.  

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Summer Decor Queen

Pretty Megan created this adorable Patriotic Cupcake Liner Wreath.  I really must get on the bandwagon with this.  Scoot on over to 

Our Pinteresting Family to see more. 

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Gardening Queen

Pretty Laurie found a spot for her old garden gate!  And, boy, is it a beauty...the gate and the spot.  Plus her yard is looking quite lovely as well.  To take a walk through Laurie's garden, pop on over to Heaven's Walk. 

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Have a fabulous day and remember to be kind to one another!   Fear Not! Toodles,
Kathryn

Sunday Showcase from Make it Pretty Monday

Hello World!  Are you having a great weekend?  We are adjusting to little Colette trying to take over the house and Berlioz and Camille trying to hold onto some sort of power.  Here's a pic of the sweet little power tripper. 

Let's take a look at the top 4 views from last week's Make it Pretty Monday.  Welcome to this week's:

4th Place for the Most Views

at Make it Pretty Monday

Pretty Katie shared a great Craft Glue Tip.  To get the tip, pop on over to 
The Crafty Blog Stalker.  

3rd Place for the Most Views

at Make it Pretty Monday

Pretty Holly shared a tribute to Mother's and the special place they each hold in our lives.  I adore the above picture.  Head on over to Coconut Head's Guide to read more. 

2nd Place for the Most Views

at Make it Pretty Monday

Pretty Cindy took us on a tour of her lovely home.  To take the tour, skip on over to Dwellings and tell Cindy what a beautiful home she has.  

1st Place for the Most Views

at the Make it Pretty Monday

Pretty Terry gave us a tour of their pretty rental house.  I'm a little partial to that blue door.  Pop on over to Forever Decorating! to take a look around on the inside. 

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See you tomorrow for Make it Pretty Monday.  Have a great rest of the day and remember to be kind to one another!  Fear Not!
Toodles,
Kathryn 

Some Updates and An Adoption

Hello World!  Today I'm sharing a couple of collages that I made of some of the entryway fluffing I've been doing.  I'll also share a couple of single pictures as well as tell you an adoption story...one that was quick in the making. 

The first collage consists of the little pail, fern, and plant stand that I got on my recent shopping spree.  Hopefully, my quirky little fern will grow and get a little bigger. 

Next up is one of the little plants I picked up from Lowe's as well as a planter that a friend gave us. 

Below is the little table that I painted for my very first post as well as this pretty little cloche. 

For the adoption story.  This little sweetie adopted us a couple of nights ago.  We are guessing she is around 10 months old.  Berlioz (the soon to be 17yr old cat) could care less about this new addition.  Camille is not too happy, but is adjusting slowly.  May I introduce Colette.

Isn't she pretty?  She is so affectionate. 

The entryway is slowly coming along.  Next, on the list is to sand and paint the baseboards, and decorate above the china hutch.  Then I'll be working on the voice studio as well as looking at new couches.  Anyhoo, thank you for popping in to take a look.  Have a great evening and remember to be kind to one another!  Fear Not!

Toodles,
Kathryn

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