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Make it Pretty Monday – Week 60

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Hello World!  I hope your weekend was just the way you like it.  I finally watched Les Misérables; the one with Hugh Jackman.  I loved it!  Now I have something else to love Hugh Jackman for.  The kittens are teething and pouncing on anything that moves.  They are now free range in the downstairs guest bathroom with the baby gate blocking the door.  Colette just hops over the gate to get in and out.  Ready to see them?
It’s getting harder to get good pictures of them.  It’s impossible to stage kittens.  Lol.  
Alright, now on with the inspiration you lovelies shared.  Welcome to Week 60 of:
Make it Pretty Monday
My Favorite
Pretty Karen finished her kitchen makeover just in time to host her book club.  Superwoman Alert!  You really have to check out her island…spectacular!  Book it on over to 
Redoux Interiors to see all the luscious details. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Craft Queen
Pretty Ellya crafted her very own pin cushion containers.  Scooch on over to Curiosita Ellya to get the tutorial and to pin these pretty pin cushions.
Make it Pretty Monday
Shopping Queen
Pretty Aimee’s mom picked up this beautiful wrought iron base because she knew her daughter would love it and know what to do with it.  Aimee wasted no time putting a glass tabletop on her and dressing her up.  Pay a visit to Refresh Renew to see this lovely up close. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Furniture Transformation Queen
Pretty Fiona created this lovely piece using Annie Sloan Paris Grey and Pure White as well as some clear wax.  Such pretty lines and details that only paint can bring out.  Head on over to Lilyfield Life to see the before and more beautiful after pictures. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Sewing Queen
Pretty Mary made these adorable Patchwork Houses that I’m sure any little girl could put to good use letting some of her little fairies set up house in them.  Such pretties.  Fly on over to Ms. Redo to see these little pretties.  
Make it Pretty Monday
Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Annie…we love cheese, so this really caught me eye.  She shared her recipe for Mozzarella Cheese Sticks.  Oozing Cheesy Goodness.  To get the recipe, slide on over to Annie’s Noms. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Dessert Queen
Pretty Dana is tempting us with her Cherry Icebox Cheesecake.  Ode to cherries and cheesecake…what could be better!  Dash on over to This Silly Girl’s Life to get the recipe.  
Make it Pretty Monday
DIY Queen
Pretty Rachel, my blogging friend across town, picked up this fab mirror at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section, took her home and spruced her up.  The before picture is unbelievable!  Rachel did an amazing job transforming this into the beauty you see here.  To gaze upon the mirror, skip on over to Maison de Pax. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Tablescape Queen
Pretty Sarah set the table with these beautiful Quimper fish plates for a July luncheon she was hosting.  I love these fish plates…I think I might have to try and find some for myself.  To see the other side of the fish plates, swim on over to 
Make it Pretty Monday
Home Decor Queen
 Pretty Jamie shared her home tour with us!  Let me just say, her house makes me really want to get busy and finish a lot of projects I have going.  Stylish and comfortable!  To take the tour, walk on over to So Much Better with Age. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Summer Decor Queen
Pretty Kathy was really sharing her faux painted fireplace, but I could get past her freshly updated mantel decor.  The muted colors remind me that Fall will be knocking on our doorsteps quicker than we think.  Visit Kate’s Place to see her faux painted fireplace and her pretty decor. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Gardening Queen
Pretty Laura’s side door garden is blooming to welcome her closest friends.  You know the ones who use the back door and the side door.  Laura’s garden makes me want to get out in mine and do a little or a whole lot of work.  To see more blossoms and blooms, pop on over to Cottage and Broome. 
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Off to lunch with The Dedicated Daughter.  Have a lovely rest of the day and remember to be kind to one another!  Fear Not!

Toodles,
Kathryn

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  1. Larissa says

    We have a new kitty too, Lily. She's my shabby cat…white, gray, little bit of brown calico. They're a blast, aren't they? Thank you for hosting! :o)

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  7. thepaintedapron.com says

    hey Ksthryn, those kitties are growing and so adorable, does dedicated daughter have a favorite? How clever to use a baby gate, I can just picture momma kitty jumping in and out! Have a pretty week and thanks for the party!
    Jenna

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  16. Patty says

    You have some really nice features here, Kathryn. I love the wrought iron table and Annie Sloan painted table. Everything is so inspiring. Thanks for hosting and reminding me of your party.

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  17. Sarah says

    Kathryn, your kitties are so adorable! I want to thank you for the feature of my One Fish, Two Fish tablescape. I'm very honored to be one of your features. Thank you! And thanks for hosting this awesome party every week. ~ Sarah

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  20. Cottage and Broome says

    Kathryn, Thanks you so much for featuring our side door flowers this week, it is really appreciated!!! I gave you a shout out on my blog post this week. Thanks again and thanks for hosting such a wonderful party, Laura

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  25. Mary Clark says

    Ah, I'm so happy you featured my pretty little patchwork houses, and I'm so happy you said I was pretty (and all of us 😉 I love linking to your party, and I love visiting your features and links. Thanks so much!

    Mary

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  28. Self Sagacity says

    today I am linking a artist's featured designed. I hope you will consider featuring her next week. It's the Coffee Filter Dress. Let me know what I can do for you. Thank you

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