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Make it Pretty Monday – Week 37

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Hello World!  Guess what?  My rug came in that I ordered from Ballard Designs.  It wasn’t scheduled to ship until mid-March.  So, you know I was completely surprised when voilà there she was in the delivery man’s hands.  This weekend I have spent a good portion of time shooing the cats off of it.  The Dedicated Husband said we should get one of those little dog fences to put around it.  He makes fun of me so much of the time.  Don’t you feel bad for me?  Well, don’t, I’ve got a pretty thick skin.  It’s a small rug, so I even roll it up at night so the cats won’t go in and try to claim it as their territory.  Silly rug lady.  Oh, and I got a bee in my bonnet and redesigned my blog.  What do you think?  Love it?  I hope so. 
Enough about me.  You people completely amazed me last week!  Seriously, do you people sleep?  The projects you can get done make my silly head spin.  Are you ready to see some features?  Welcome to Week 37 of:


Make it Pretty Monday
Your Favorite – Most Views
Pretty Kristi wanted a cozier look for her sofa for the Fall and Winter.  To fulfill her whims, she was able to find a slipcover online that fit the bill.  You can find Kristi and her sofa and slipcover at The Thrifty Gypsy. 

Make it Pretty Monday
Craft Queen

Pretty Cyndee showed us how to make a lovely padded mailing envelope.  Cyndee, you can mail me anytime.  What a special way to send and receive a package.  Pop on over to Restyled Junk to get the tutorial.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Shopping Queen

Pretty Marium has been out treasure hunting and has unearthed some fantastic finds.  Head on over to Decorate Vintage to see Marium and all of her goodies.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Furniture Transformation Queen

Pretty Angela got busy and transformed her buffet with the help of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.  So fresh and pretty.  To see Angela and her buffet before and after, scoot on over to Hickory Trail.  

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Sewing Queen

Pretty Debbie embellished these way too cute kitchen flour sack towels.  You must pop on over to Ribbonwood Cottage to see all of her cute embellished towels and get the tutorial.  

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Culinary Delight Queen

Pretty Helen…oh, my!  Look at this scrumptious Salmon with Bacon and Balsamic Vinaigrette.  You can find Helen and her recipe at Miz Helen’s Country Cottage.  

Make it Pretty Monday
Dessert Queen

Pretty Heather will have me doing extra workouts because I will be making this absolutely delectable White Chocolate Raspberry Torte.  To get the recipe, pop on over to 
The Unsophisticated Kitchen. 

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DIY Queen

 Pretty Christine got gutsy and painted her pantry door.  I love it as well as all of her kitchen decor.  Scoot on over to 
The Crafty Woman to say hi to Christine and her door.  

Make it Pretty Monday 
Tablescape Queen

Pretty Emily has us dreaming of spring with her pretty tablescape and pink tulips.  You can pay Emily a visit at The French Hutch. 

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Home Decor Queen

Pretty Dru has created a lovely haven to get away from the world.  I adore that pale blue tub.  There are such exquisite details in this room that you must pop on over to 
The Country Farm Home to see it for yourself.  

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My Favorite

Pretty Vesna has me dreaming with her decor inspiration pictures.  Such fantastic eye candy.  Sighing.  Head on over to 
Home Chic Club to say hello to Vesna and see some fantastic inspiration pictures.  

If you were featured, please grab a feature button. 

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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.

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Thank you for coming to the party!  Wishing all a pretty week remember to be kind to one another!  Fear Not!  Excuse me whilst I shoo a cat off the rug.  

Toodles,
Kathryn

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  3. Miz Helen says

    Good Morning Kathryn,
    What an honor to be featured with so many talented bloggers. Thank you so much for featuring my Salmon with Bacon and Balsamic, you are very kind. Hope you have a fabulous week and thanks for hosting a great party!
    Miz Helen

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  14. Patricia Krank says

    I do love the new design of your blog. Very classy! I also agree with you that there must be a lot of amazing people out there who are creating rather than sleeping. Thanks for the lovely features today and for hosting another great party. Blessings, Patti@OldThingsNew

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  22. Cyndee@Restyled Junk says

    Thank you for hosting and a big thank you for featuring my padded envelopes. I'm honored! For the life of me I can't figure out what I am doing wrong with the feature button. It doesn't seem to want to post. As soon as I figure it out I will post it with pride on my blog. Thank you again!

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  25. The Refeathered Roost says

    When I clicked on your blog and it came up I said (out loud) "oooh….nice!" Love the new look! I adore everything in Ballard Designs catalog so I know your rug is beautiful. Thanks so much for hosting!
    melinda

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  27. Vesna says

    I am honored and thrilled dear Kathryn!! You chose my post as a favorite!! WOOOOOW!!!
    Thank you very much for your wonderful words and thank you for hosting this lovely party!
    I am posting a new project – DIY Coffee Filter Wreath… Hope you like it.. :))
    I wish you a wonderful week beginning!
    Blessings,
    Vesna – HOME CHIC CLUB

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  34. Chenille Cottage says

    Oh…Kathryn! Your new blog design is dynamic…so beautiful…so serene! I love it and I love that you chose to accent it with my favorite color RED!
    What a splendid lineup of beautiful blogs. Each one is amazing. I can't wait to go visiting.
    Thank you so much for hosting, my friend!
    Blessings,
    Carolynn xoxo

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  55. Being Home says

    Kathryn, love the new look of your blog! Timeless. 🙂 Thanks fr hosting another fun week of link ups! Time for some creative eye candy munchies. lol Have a joyous rest of the week! 😀

    Julie

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