Hello World! Boy, can I say I’m happy to be done with my six days of fever. My fever spiked up to over 103 and I got a little silly in the head. While The Dedicated Daughter was at Mother’s Day Out, hubby came home from work and took me to the emergency room. We couldn’t get in to see the doctor and since I was not thinking well, he decided to head to the emergency room. And, guess what, there was no wait. Thank goodness. They were able to get my temperature down to 101, gave me some meds and sent me home to bed. I tested positive for the flu. Eeeeu! This was the most vicious strain of flu I have ever had. Anyhoo, glad to be done with it!! Now I just need to do a thousand loads of laundry and clean my house. You wanna come over? lol.
The Enchanting Rose.
Make it Pretty Monday
Sewing Queen
Pretty Jen made this very pretty ruffled apron. To view the tutorial, head on over to Crafty MisAdventures.
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Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Beth shared with us her Lemon Basil Parmesan Pasta. This looks so good! To get the recipe, pop on over to
The First Year Blog.
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Dessert Queen
Pretty Cathy whipped up these delectable Lemon-Glazed Gingerbread Scones. Head on over to Lemon Tree Dwelling to get the recipe.
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DIY Queen
Pretty Gail made some charming Valentine Heart Shaped Pendants that would be sweet little gifts. You can find Gail at
Purple Hues and Me.
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Tablescape Queen
Pretty Fabby has set the table for a lovely luncheon. To see this pretty tablescape as well as the beautiful scenery right outside her window, scoot on over to Fabby’s Living.
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Home Decor Queen
Pretty Trudy shared some beautiful inspiration pictures of antiques dealer Kay O’Toole’s home. To see more white dreaminess, pay Trudy a visit at Looks Like White.
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Valentine Decor Queen
Pretty Trisha has created a lovely valentine decor display. Hop on over to Glass Slippers and all sorts of stuff to see her oh so pretty decor.
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My Favorite
Pretty Mary Alice has been sprucing up her nest with some pretty silver pieces. You can pay Mary Alice a visit at Chateau Chic.
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Toodles,
Kathryn
Thanks so much for hosting, Kathryn. I'm so happy to hear that you are feeling better. 🙂 Megan
Oh, I'm so sorry you had the flu! So glad you're feeling better. Thanks for the link party! x
Whew, I'll bet you're so happy that last week is over, Kathryn!! May you have a much better time this week. Thanks for hosting and hugs across the miles!!
I dislike it when our bloggies are sick,I'm so happy your feeling better.Thanks for hosting Make it Pretty(so much fun).
~Jo @ LoblollyLane
Glad you are over the flu, I have heard of so many cases this year, and it's the first year in a long time the kids and I have NOT gotten the flu shot! Scary! Thanks for hosting! I have linked up 'Not Your Mama's Magic Bars'.
Kathryn, I am so glad you are feeling better! I am so excited to be featured, it means a lot to me, thank you!!! I can't wait to post the button on my site!
Beth @ The First Year Blog
Kathryn, thank you for the lovely compliment you gave me by featuring my blog post! Your kind to host this great party each week.
Mary Alice
Wow, beautiful features! There are so many creative people here in blogging 🙂
Thanks again for featuring my Love Birds. And so glad that you're feeling better!
Enjoy your week!
Hugs to you,
Stephanie
Thanks for hosting and featuring my valentine charm pendant, Kathryn. It's very humbling to be picked! And most of all, I'm so glad you're doing better after having the flu! I would like to know if you had a flu shot and got it anyway? Just want to know if it's effective or not.
Oh my goodness, that must have been scary for your husband! So glad you were able to get help so quickly and now are better! I hope you get caught up quickly around your house! Thanks for hosting, and great features this week!
Jenna
So happy you're feeling better ( I'm terrifed – actually terrified of getting it )
Thanks so much for hosting despite it all!
Hugs,
Suzan
I'm so glad you are feeling better. The flu has visited our home as well. I'm just now getting over it. BLECH! My poor husband just became the recipient. DOUBLE BLECH! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thank you for hosting this pretty party!
Thanks so much for featuring my scones, Kathryn! Glad you are feeling better…that flu is a nasty one!!
So glad you're feeling better! Thanks for hosting, be well!
I am sorry that you've been so sick. Hope you are 100% soon. Thanks for the party!
Hi Kathryn, I'm so glad you're feeling better, the flu this year has been crazy! just linked up, thanks for hosting!
Thank you for hosting such a fun party! Glad you're over that nasty flu!
Thanks so much for hosting!!
Glad to hear that you are feeling better!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks so much for the feature Kathryn 🙂 and thanks for hosting! Have a super week!
Thank you so much for the feature! You have made my week start out great!
~Trisha
I'd do your laundry {if I were on the same continent as you}! But I am silly, stupid in cleaning 😉 Thanks for hosting and hope your week just gets better!
Wow! I enjoyed each and everyone you featured. Thanks for the inspiration and for the hosting…Christine
Happy you are feeling better. Our home is still on recovery from all the sickness going around. 🙁 Have a great and healthy week! 🙂
Thank you for hosting.
Julie
Thank you for hosting!
Thanks for hosting, and I'm glad you're feeling better. 🙂
Hugs,
Meredith
Kathryn, glad to hear that you are feeling better! Thanks so much for hosting…these are wonderful features! Glad to link up!
Thank you so much for hosting!
Love from germany…
I am so honored to be one of the "most viewed" !!! So exciting! I'm going to link up the post I just did on our main bath! 🙂
Kristi
Six days of fever…all I can say is "you poor thing". I am glad that you are feeling better and up top hosting another party! I linked up on my blog today and will be visiting
those you have highlighted. Looks like a great group to visit!
Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse!
Oh wow, what an honor to be featured in your great party, which I love to link almost every week!! Not only am I lucky, but next to such fabulous features..I am in heaven! Thank you so much lovely lady for your kindness and generosity. I just got back from a week's trip to visit my grandgirls and now I'm putting the tree away, so I have no post this week. I was sick all throughout the new years and for two weeks I couldn't stop caughing and had my share of temperature too! Take care and have a healthier week. Big hugs,
FABBY
So sorry you have the flu! So many around here have it, too! Hope you feel better soon. Thank you so much for hosting! I love all of the awesome features.
Hugs
Kathy
Oh I am glad to hear your feeling better quite the scare getting that ill ! The flu has been bad all over must be the strange weather we all are having ! Wonderful features , thanks for hosting ! Have a good day !
Thanks for hostessing. I am so sorry that you are sick. Hope that you are feeling better soon.
Yael from Home Garden Diggers
Wow, Kathryn! I have some great reading to do- thanks for the awesome features!
Thank you for hosting!! Glad you are feeling a tiny bit better. Bleh, the flu.
Have a wonderful week.
Your feature, The green tables scape, is just
beautiful.. I want those dishes!
Thanks for hosting once again.
Sandy
Hi Kathryn! Thanks so much for hosting another great party so we can show off our stuff!
Have a lovely week!
Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest
Glad you are feeling better- I am, too, but tend to overdo it the minute I feel better. Great features here~ xo Diana
Thank you for featuring my apron tutorial! You totally made my day.
xoxox,
Jen @ CraftyMisAdventures.com
So glad you are feeling batter! If I lived nearby I'd be glad to come over and help with the laundry!
Goodness, I'm glad you are better. Sorry you got so sick. 🙁 Thank you for sharing all the pretty lovelys.
thanks for hosting! what a horrible weekend:( have a happy monday
Wow 103, that is high, so glad you are feeling better! Thanks for hosting, Laura
Thank you so much for the feature Kathryn!! Happy you are feeling better!
Trudy xx
Hope your doing better! My sis is on her third antibiotic after flu and ear infection. Take care and don't hesitate to go back if you don't feel better:)
Sorry to hear you've been so sick, hope you're feeling much better now. Thank you for hosting. Have a great week!
I am glad to hear you are feeling better. Great features. Thank you for hosting!
So glad to hear your feeling better. When Mommy's down it affects all – you put so much work into your party – I truly appreciate it. I also appreciate you featuring my post on the towels. Will update on the ones I purchased Wednesday – hope you have a blessed day,
Kathy
Oh my, Kathryn…so glad that you are better, now and thank you for coming back to host!
Glad your feeling better now Kathryn! Thanks for hosting!
Sherry
Thanks for hosting a fun party! Glad you're better!
Jody
I feel so very honored to be included in this weeks features! Thank you Kathryn. There is always so much talent at this party, it must be hard choosing! Have a lovely week. -K
Kathryn,
I'm so sorry that you were sick with the flu. I hope you're doing better. Thanks for hosting. Have a great week.
Debi
Glad you're doing a lot better! Thanks for the link up! Have a great week! 🙂
http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/
I'm so glad you're better. I've been lucky this year, (knock on wood). Take good care and rest.
The features are fabulous!
Hugs,
Patti