Hello World! Here we are at the beginning of August! Can you believe it? The Summer has flown by. I hope you had a great weekend! My weekend consisted of shopping and some pool time. You can check out my shopping experience here on Instagram. There is a funny story about the purchase that I will share soon on the blog. But, for now, it’s time to see what you pretties have been up to.
Welcome to Week 186 of:
My Favorite
I loved this post from Passementaries about dressing well on a budget. Purses, shoes, and scarves are a staple in my closet. However, the scarves don’t come out until cooler temperatures arrive. And, I just kind of love this picture of Coco Chanel.
Craft Queen
Lolly Jane shared an easy tutorial for a monogram stencil backpack makeover. How fun! Pay a visit to check out all the details.
Shopping Queen
Don’t you love finding old, ugly things in thrift stores and then giving them a fresh update? That’s what Surroundings by Debi did with this sweet, little crate update. Fly on over to see the before.
Furniture Transformation Queen
What a fabulous Beverage Cart! Love, love, love! To see more, pop on over to The Interior Frugalista.
Sewing Queen
Muscetta is back again this week with pretty crocheted cover paperweight stones. Adore. Zip on over to check out her Summer collection!
Culinary Delight Queen
An Extraordinary Day brought her Chicken Salad with Roasted Strawberries recipe to the party. This would make such a delicious Summer lunch…by the pool!
Dessert Queen
Perfect for a Summer dessert is this recipe for Strawberry Shortcake from Unusually Lovely. Doesn’t this look scrumptious?
Tablescape Queen
Rosemary & Thyme invites us to her gorgeous Garden Lunch. Blue & White is such a classic! So very beautiful!
DIY Queen
Wow, wow, wow! This Built-In Desk from The Cofran Home is amazing! Be sure to stop by and check out the before and more beautiful after pictures.
Home Decor Queen
With the start of school just around the corner, Pink Fortitude has a round-up of 7 Industrial Style Farmhouse Command Centers. The one above is from Pottery Barn. I have a little secret, I have several of the elements from the Pottery Barn command center in the office I share with Mr. Dedicated. It’s on my list to show you soon! Stop by to visit Holly and her great round-up.
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Make it Pretty Monday Party Guidelines:
1. Link up anything Family friendly…DIY, decor, crafts, recipes, gardening, shopping finds, sewing, furniture transformations, tablescapes, inspirational stories, and beautiful photography.
Click the links below for any posts you may have missed:
The Sunday Showcase from MIP Monday
Make Your House a Home
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Kathryn,
WoW!
Amazing featured guests, dear friend!
Lovin’ that roll around cart make~over!
Thank you for hosting Make It Pretty Monday! each week!
Fondly,
Pat
Such GREAT features!!! They are all wonderful. Thanks for hosting!!!
Hi Kathryn! Thank you so much for hosting all of these pretties. I’m sharing some news tonight in my post. 🙂
Thanks for hosting!
Hugs,
Deb
I know, I can’t believe it’s August! Thanks for hosting again!
Shelley
Thank you so much for hosting! I am happy to come and party with all these great bloggers!
Oh, my sweet friend… thank you so much for the lovely feature of my yummy chicken salad. You know how to make a girl’s day! {{hugs}}
There are always so many fun things to see at your linky party.
Best & Bisous,
Michelle from Simply Santa Barbara
Wow, Kathryn, that built in desk! And that image of Coco…..she’s probably turning over in her grave, knowing people are having fun with her, she was such a proud woman (but I love it anyway, hehe). Have a great week, and thank you for taking the time to host inspiration throughout blogland. It’s much appreciated!
Rita
Isn’t that picture of Coco a hoot? Love it! Thanks for stopping by to party, Rita!
Thank you so much, Kathryn, for featuring my Outdoor Beverage Bar! Wishing you a wonderful week 🙂
You are very welcome! Thanks for joining the party again, Marie!
Thanks for the party! The features are all lovely! So much to pin and try later!
So glad you could join the party, Kim!! Have a happy week.
Great party! Thanks for hosting!
Happy to see you, Helen!!
Wonderful features. Loving that rolling little cart! But of course my heart stops for the tablescape! LOL! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
So glad you could join me, Cindy! Have a lovely week.
Thank you for featuring my covered stones and for hosting another wonderful party. Have a great week. Tina
You are very welcome, Tina! Thanks for joining me again! Have a lovely week.
Great party dear! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for joining the party, Vesna! Have a lovely week!
Hi Kathryn! Thank you so much for featuring my 6 tips on decorating your home on a budget and hosting another fun party! Today I’m sharing my summer tablescape!
Have a wonderful week!
Thanks so much for the feature and the fabulous party! Have a great week! xo
You are so welcome! Thanks for stopping by again! Happy week to you!
Thanks for hosting another great link up! x
Thanks for joining the party, Michelle! Happy week!
Thank you so much for the party! Take care, Maria
Glad you could join me, Maria! Have a lovely week.
Hi Katheryn – Thank you so much for hosting a fabulous party and extra thanks for the wonderful feature. You are always so kind! Have a great week! Hugs, Holly
You are so welcome! Thanks for joining me, dear friend. Happy week.
The portable beverage bar cart is cute ♥
summerdaisy.net
These are some awesome posts! Can’t wait to check them out 🙂
xoxo
Shamira