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Make it Pretty Monday – Week 80

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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. 

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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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  2. kitty says

    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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  8. Kathe says

    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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  10. Kim M says

    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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  12. Nici @ Posed Perfection says

    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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  15. FABBY'S LIVING says

    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. Linda says

    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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  20. Jann Olson says

    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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  21. Scribbler says

    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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  23. Tea Cottage Pretties says

    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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  24. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmary says

    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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  26. Lee Dewsnap says

    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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  29. Poppy says

    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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  30. Candy S says

    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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  31. Joyce Olson says

    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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