Hello World! Happy New Year! I’m glad to be back from my almost month long blogging break. I have missed all of you, but it was essential that I step away and reevaluate the blog and what direction I would like to see it go. Little Dedicated’s after school schedule is very busy. And, along with my voice studio, my time to focus on the blog has been shortened. Therefore, I am making a posting change. Make it Pretty Monday will be the staple of the parties, so to speak. If time allows and my house projects are on track, then I will post the Before & After Wednesday party and the Anything Blue Friday party. These parties are not going away; they just won’t be a staple. Treat them like dessert. If I do get those parties live, I will send out an email blast. My goal is to try to show you one organizational or paint project a week. Hopefully, with time and perseverance I can make a dent in my house projects.
Alright, enough jibber jabber.
Welcome to week 123 of:
Make it Pretty Monday
My Favorite
Pretty Barbara…I adore this room! Such a wonderful guest bedroom all decked out for Christmas. To check out all of the details, head to 21 Rosemary Lane.
Make it Pretty Monday
Craft Queen
Pretty Ronja showed us how she created the grain sack style on some pillows she had. To get the tutorial, pop on over to Nur Noch.
Make it Pretty Monday
Shopping Queen
Pretty Cecilia found this vintage Christmas apron as well as some other fun finds on a recent outing. I love seeing vintage aprons and linens. To see the haul, fly on over to My Thrift Store Addiction.
Make it Pretty Monday
Furniture Transformation Queen
Prety Darrielle transformed this little lovely into a white washed Frenchy dream. She’s gorgeous! To check out the before, scoot on over to
D.D.’s Cottage and Design.
D.D.’s Cottage and Design.
Make it Pretty Monday
Sewing Queen
Pretty Maria made these great buffalo check panels for her library as well as a couple of pillows! Zip on over to Our Home Away from Home to check out her lovely library.
Make it Pretty Monday
Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Shea brought her Italian Sub Sliders to our party! Don’t these look heavenly? Dash on over to Dixie Chik Cooks to get the scoop.
Make it Pretty Monday
Dessert Queen
Pretty Linda…okay, collectible yum! For those of us who are not watching our waistline, run on over to With a Blast to get her delectable recipe for Caramel Banana Cake.
Make it Pretty Monday
DIY Queen
Pretty Suzan, I just love your new stenciled floor. To more of this incredible labor of love, waltz on over to Simply Vintageous by Suzan.
Make it Pretty Monday
Tablescape Queen
Pretty Jenna has laid a winter wonderland table for us. To view the details of this whimsical table, hop on over to The Painted Apron.
Make it Pretty Monday
Home Decor Queen
Pretty Pam gave us a little mini house tour to share how she found her style. To take this fabulous tour, pay a visit to Everyday Living.
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Party Guidelines:
1. Link up anything Family friendly…DIY, decor, crafts, recipes, gardening, shopping finds, sewing, furniture transformations, inspirational stories, and beautiful photography.
2. No sponsor or advertising pages please.
3. 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.
4. 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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Click the link below if you missed yesterday’s Sunday Showcase:
The Sunday Showcase from MIP Monday
Have a beautiful week and remember to be kind to one another!
Toodles,
Thank you for the feature and the party, Kathryn 🙂
Happy New Year Katherine and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
Thank you for the party! I can only imagine how time consuming it is to host these parties, but your life and time with your precious family is much more valuable and we all understand that! Happy Monday!
Thanks for the party. Happy New Year.
Kris
What incredible features – such an honor to be included – thanks so much Katherine – AND thanks for the party – today's and all years!
Hope you have a very Happy New Year
Hugs,
Suzan
Kathryn,
Thanks for the party!!
Welcome Back and Happy new Year!!
Hugs,
Deb
Kathryn, the features are fabulous. Love the twin beds w/ Christmas pillows and caramel nut cake. Yum!
Thanks for hosting and Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you! I'm glad the party is back… And I'll be waiting for the other parties as I wait for dessert: knowing it's not evry day 😉
Happy New Year, Kathryn! Thanks for hosting!~hugs, Poppy
Happy New Year!
Wonderfully festive features, Kathryn! Thanks so much for hosting such a fun party all through the year!
Poppy
Kathryn, Happy New Year, and welcome back – you've been missed! I can see you're off to a great start with the features in this party, and your smart decision in bringing better balance to your busy life. Thanks for keeping us together in this weekly party, and I look forward to the occasional 'dessert' parties.
Rita
Happy New Year! Thank you for the party!
Thank you for hosting, Kathryn, and for sharing the lovely features..Happy New Year..Judy
Lovely features! Thanks for the party.
Mary @ Orphans With Makeup
Thank you so much for this wonderful party. I love partying here! Happy 2015. Your features are all wonderful!!!! XO
Love all the features!! Happy New Year to you, and thanks for hosting! XOXO
Happy New Year Katherine! It's wonderful to be back partying with you! Thank you for the feature too~ I just LOVED that Christmas guest room!
Jenna
Kathryn, Happy New Year, looking forward to partying with you this year!
Hugs,
Jemma
Thanks so much for the party! Happy New Year!
Thank you Kathy for your dedication at hosting this link up for us all! love coming to your blog at the beginning of each week! xoxoaimee
Love the party and thanks for the feature of my table!
Such fun features–thanks so much for including my Vintage apron! I appreciate your party! Blessings, Cecilia
Thanks for the great features & for hosting & God bless!
Welcome back, Katherine. Amazing features and thanks for hosting. Have a wonderful 2015. Tina
I love Barbara's room and especially those vintage-inspired ski pillows! Happy New Year, Kathryn!
Great to have you back – thanks for hosting again!
Shelley
Welcome Back, Kathryn! I'm swooning over the features…love them! Thanks for hosting and Happy New Year!
Great features! Thanks for hosting! Hope your New Year is off to a great start!
Sherry
Welcome back and thank you for the kind words and feature!
Many blessings,
Pam (www.everydayliving.me)
Glad to have you back! Thanks for the party!
The features are gorgeous!
Welcome back, so happy to be joining your great Monday party, the first week of the new year 2015.
Here to wish you a wonderful and blessed New Year pretty lady.
Hugs,
FABBY
Thank you for hosting us. Happy New Year 2015!
Happy New Year! Nice features- thank you for hosting 🙂
Wonderful features this week, Kathryn – always a delight to join your party,
Kathy
My first time here. thank you for hosting and Happy New Year 🙂
Hi sweet Kathryn, so glad you enjoyed your time off but am also glad your back! Happy 2015 and thank you for hosting!!
Happy New Year Kathryn! Sorry so late to the party. I'm still trying to get back into blogging mode after the holidays! LOL! Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs, Julie
Thank you very much for the feature!
Take care, Ronja Lotte