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Make it Pretty Monday – Week 62

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Hello World!  Thank you for all of the kind words regarding the passing of my dear friend, Kristin.  They were very appreciated.  However, another passing may happen this week.  Berlioz, our 17 year old cat is getting weaker and has quit eating and is not moving from her spot.  She is still drinking water.  I thought she would pass last night, but she seemed to rally a little this morning.  I’ll keep you posted.  She’s been such a sweet and lovely cat, but I know she’s tired and ready to go.  
Now, onto the kitten update.  They will be 6 weeks old tomorrow.  They are running around the first floor of our house, but have yet to venture up the stairs.  I’m sure that will happen in the next couple of weeks once they discover them.  Here they are in all of their cuteness.  The baby gate is now a climbing apparatus.  

Oh, they are a ton of fun and very sweet as well.  They all three love to be held especially the black one.  We’ll have them for another 6 weeks.  Little Cozette, the kitten in the middle will be staying with us.  The boys will be heading to my Mother-in-law’s house.  
Okay, on with the party.  Welcome to Week 62 of:
Make it Pretty Monday
My Favorite
Pretty Kelly’s porch is perfectly dreamy!  Kelly, you better be careful, I might just show up for some sweet tea on your porch!  To see this pretty spot, pop on over to 
Coastal Cottage Dreams. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Craft Queen
Pretty Laura crafted this lovely little gift for her sweet friend.  What pretty little whatnots she used.  Pay a visit to Sunday View to check it out. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Shopping Queen
Pretty Laurie found this great barn door at a recent antique market and has set it up in her studio.  So lovely.  Dash on over to Heaven’s Walk for the barn door viewing. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Furniture Transformation Queen
Pretty Daena, I love this!  Such a great shape and beautiful color.  Hop on over to Bad Rabbit Vintage to see this marvel. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Sewing Queen
Pretty Kim made these way too cute little sewn “clean” and “dirty” signs for her dishwasher.  To see the “dirty” one, zip on over to Windsor and Main. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Culinary Delight Queen
Pretty Britney made this delectable looking Malibu Chicken Burger.  To get the recipe, scoot on over to 
Make it Pretty Monday
Dessert Queen
Pretty Shauna…oh sweet goodness!  Look at this:  White Chocolate Fudge with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.  I think I will have to make this one for Christmas.  Whip on over to The Best Blog Recipes to get the recipe.
Make it Pretty Monday
DIY Queen
 Pretty Denise made this fantastic sign and shared the printable so that we could make our own.  Skip on over to Denise on a Whim to get your very own printable. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Tablescape Queen
Pretty Jenna knows how to set a beautiful table.  I love the different textures she uses on this lovely.  You can pay Jenna and her table a visit at The Painted Apron.  
Make it Pretty Monday
Home Decor Queen
Pretty Ingrid, gave us a tour of her newly updated kitchen and dining area.  There are so many lovely details that you really must pop on over to Now at Home Mom to take a look. 
Make it Pretty Monday
Summer Decor Queen
Pretty Poppy made this monogramed basket for her front door to display some Summer blooms.  Scooch on over to 
With a Dash of Color to get the tutorial.  
Make it Pretty Monday
Gardening Queen
Pretty Sarah gave us a tour of her beautiful Summer garden.  Walk on over to 
Hyacinths for the Soul to take the garden tour. 
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Toodles,
Kathryn

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  6. thepaintedapron.com says

    Thank you so much for the feature Kathryn, among so many pretties!! I am also so thrilled to know all the adorable kitties will be staying in family~and so sad about your elderly kitty, saying goodbye to a dear pet is so so so hard~
    Jenna

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  8. Mary Clark says

    I love your kitties!!! So cute, I used to always have kittens growing up on the farm and I loved each one. Re: the featured porch, oh my goodness!!! Love the color, I'd sit there all summer if it were mine. I linked up my little sewn hearts – thanks for hostessing!

    Mary

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  16. Denise Stain says

    I feel honored to be included in such lovely features this week! That red dresser is ah-mazing! and, of course, I'm in love with the turquoise porch. Gonna go and give them a better look now. Thanks for hosting, Kathryn!

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  17. Annie says

    Thank you for the party!
    I am so sorry to hear about your cat. I had to say good-bye to one of ours last year, and that was pain. Still cannot help crying when I think of him. Hope your cute kitties will help you ease your pain.

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  19. Cecilia Bramhall says

    Thank you for hosting! Love the features!

    I am sorry about your cat…it is so hard to lose a pet even if they are old and ready to go. I lost one of mine – she was 15. The kittens are adorable. I hope the one you keep will help ease the pain of losing the other.

    Hugs,
    Cecilia

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  20. Sarah says

    Kathryn, sorry to hear the news about Berlioz. I hope she improves.
    Thank for the featuring my summer garden. I feel honored to be among these beautiful featured posts.
    ~ Sarah

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  26. Poppy says

    So Sorry to hear about your friend,Kathryn! She was a beautiful young woman, always so hard to lose a loved one. My thoughts and prayers with you and Kristin's family. I'm thrilled to be a part of these awesome features:)I won't be able to join your wonderful party this week as I just got back from New York City but I'll be back partying next week! I'm so glad to know all the cute kitties will stay in the family:)It's sad to know about Berlioz….very hard to say goodbye to a dear pet! Thanks again for the feature! Big hugs,Poppy

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  30. Poppy says

    Hi Kathryn,

    Wow! Beautiful features this week (as usual!). Loved your favourite, so fresh and welcoming and summery!

    Thanks for hosting!

    Poppy

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  32. LittleMyoo says

    I'm so sorry about Berlioz..but KITTIES!! I just discovered I have my very first grandkitty. My son got a sweet little baby girl and named her Winifred. 🙂

    -andi

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  33. Meredith @ The Laundry Can Wait says

    Sorry to hear about your friend. I'll be saying prayers. And it's never easy to watch your pets fade away…Poor Berlioz! Goodness, there's a lot of sadness right now. 🙁 Keep the faith, and your readers will be lifting you up!

    Thanks for hosting.

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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  40. Heaven's Walk says

    Oh Kathryn…my sweet little Sophie is now 18 y/o, and is doing amazingly well for such an old lady. I think that the age of our cats tells a lot on how much they were loved over the years. 🙂 What fun you have to look forward to having a kitten in your household now, though. Lots of laughs for sure. 🙂

    Thank you for including my barn door in your features this week! 🙂

    xoxo laurie

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  44. Laura Turner says

    I was SOOOOO excited to see your message that you had featured my little Starbucks cup treat! Thank you so much! Getting featured on your blog has been a little goal of mine. (tee hee!) Thank you again!
    Laura

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  48. Kathryn Ross says

    Hi, Kathryn! Blessings to you and thanks again for hosting! Love to check out the goodies everyone is showing off here – so much "scope for the imagination" as Anne Shirley would say . . .
    Joy!
    Kathy

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