Summer DIY projects and desserts – Thursday Favorite Things

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Welcome to this week’s Thursday Favorite Things!! Big news this week, we have a new coshostess joining us! Linda at Crafts a la Mode!!! Please swing on over to her blog and give her a warm welcome!

This week I’ve shared these mini triple berry pies which were delicious! Also shared Summer farmhouse mudroom and participated in a vintage garden blog hop with 14 bloggers – please stop by!

summer mudroom

Gluesticks blog shared a citrus and greenery easy DIY wreath tutorial!

Penny’s Vintage Home shared a DIY cotton boll tree!

Sidewalk Shoes shared a recipe for strawberry buttermilk gelato – perfect for cooling down this Summer!

Becoming Alice shared an almond sponge cake recipe – and it’s vegan. I want to put my fork right into it!

If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!  I also pin my features (and others, too!) to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board, so be sure to follow along!

Remember you can add three links until midnight on Saturday. One each day or all at once.

Please invite your blog friends and social network to join us.

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Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance

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Summer Tables and Travels – Thursday Favorite Things

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This week on Thursday Favorite Things many of you shared your images from your vacations.  I loved traveling with you all to the various locations around the world!  Also there were some beautiful Summer tables.  Tables and Travel, that’s this week’s theme.

Also I’m going to start making some new little weekly graphics, for fun 🙂

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Here’s what I’ve shared recently, tables and travel. A Summer Sunflower table & a trip to Laduree in LA!

black and white table with sunflowers

Celebrating Everyday Life shared a beautiful Lavender Summer table.

The Crowned Goat shared a coastal inspired table.

coastal tablescape

Kiku Corner shared a day in Marrakech, Morocco. 

Amy’s Creative Pursuits shared her trip to Savannah, Georgia.

Deebee’s Buzz shared her trip to Spain in September.

Mille Fiori Favoriti shared a trip to a beautiful alpine lake in Colorado!

The Boondocks Blog shared a photoessay about a beautiful beach in Greece.

Nancy on the Homefront shared her trip to Blackburn Inn in Staunton, Virginia 

If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!  I also pin my features (and others, too!) to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board, so be sure to follow along!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance

 


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Summer Decor and Recipes – Thursday Favorite Things

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Hi everyone and welcome to Thursday Favorite Things!

Did you all have a wonderful Fourth of July Week? I know many people took the whole week off.  I went white water rafting for the first time ever! I had so much fun! We went on Class III Rapids – I’m ready to go back!

On to this week’s party features!

How cute are these crab cupcakes from Clean and Scentsible?

The Dedicated House shared a post about how home lighting add more value to your home.

Stacey at Poofing the Pillows shared a tour of her new beautiful home!

All That’s Jas shared a recipe for these easy Bavarian pretzel rolls.

Penny’s Vintage Home shared a watermelon vase tutorial!

If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!  I also pin my features (and others, too!) to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board, so be sure to follow along!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance

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Summer Thursday Favorite Things

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Hi everyone and welcome to Thursday Favorite Things!  I hope you all had a safe and happy Fourth of July!  This week I’ve shared my favorite iced latte recipe.

Sorry I did not have time to do features this week, but you can still link up your posts below!

If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!  I also pin my features (and others, too!) to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board, so be sure to follow along!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance


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Decorating and Party Ideas – Thursday Favorite Things

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If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!  I also pin my features (and others, too!) to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board, so be sure to follow along!

This week I joined a fun patriotic porches tour with 15 bloggers – check out my patriotic porch here!

Amber at Follow The Yellow Brick Home shared vintage bathroom ideas!

Deebee’s Buzz shared the cutest Alice in Wonderland Unbirthday Party!

Barbara at French Ethereal shared beautiful Appenzell linen

Rain on a Tin Roof shared a beautiful Navy and White Modern Kitchen Makeover! 

Le Cultivateur shared how to hang a plate gallery without plate holders.

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance

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DIY Shiplap, Strawberry Bread – Thursday Favorite Things

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If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!  I also pin my features (and others, too!) to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board, so be sure to follow along!

Strength and Sunshine shared a recipe for gluten free strawberry quick bread.

Simply Beautiful by Angela shared a fabulous tutorial on DIY Shiplap on a Budget!

Christina Faye Repurposed shared how she turned an old entertainment center into this farmhouse cabinet.

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance


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4th of July Party Ideas – Thursday Favorite Things

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If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!  I also pin my features (and others, too!) to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board, so be sure to follow along!

On to this week’s features!

Celebrating Everyday Life shared this epic Summer milkshake for the 4th of July. I’ve seen a lot of these fancy milkshakes and have yet to try one, but boy they look nice and refreshing on a hot Summer day!

Around my Table shared this beautiful Patriotic tablescape.

Condo Blues shared how to repair holes and tears in your flag! Great tips!

Everyday Parties shared a 4th of July Breakfast Tablescape.

All That’s Jas shared a Red, White and Blue Jello Flag.

The Painted Apron shared patriotic party ideas including this corn on the cob cake – how cute!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance


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Berry Desserts – Thursday Favorite Things

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If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!  I also pin my features (and others, too!) to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board, so be sure to follow along!
First, here are a few things I’ve shared this week:
And here are your hostesses, please stop by or perhaps follow on social media!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance

Now onto this week’s features!!

These blackberry pound cake sundaes from the Crowned Goat have my mouthwatering!

A Nut-Free Raspberry Baklava from All That’s Jas – why yes I’d like one please!

These DIY Scented Bath Bombs from Bird’s Party are too cute not to share!


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Fabulous Room Transformations – Thursday Favorite Things

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If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!  I also pin my features (and others, too!) to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board, so be sure to follow along!

First, 3 of your cohostesses joined in on a vintage rose and tea party blog hop.

Check out what Katherine at Katherine’s Corner shared for the hop! Tons of fabulous teacups!

Amber at Follow the Yellow Brick Home shared a Classical Tea for Beethoven and Me!

And I shared a vintage rose birthday party!

Now, here are your hostesses!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance

And, drumroll please…. This week’s features!

Botanic Bleu shared a garden shed with a budget Ikea countertop. Doesn’t it look fab?

The country chic cottage shared her kitchen makeover. Love it!

The Handyman’s daughter shared her bathroom makeover reveal. You should see the before!

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Royal Wedding Party Ideas – Thursday Favorite Things

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Are you looking forward to the royal wedding as much as I am?  I remember watching Prince William and Kate’s wedding live – I woke up early for it!

This week on Thursday Favorite Things we’ve got royal wedding party ideas, a look at past weddings, and I’ve selected a few recipes from last week’s bloggers that would work great for a viewing party!!

Also, I’m including how you can watch the wedding on Saturday May 19:

on NBC- 4:30am EST you can watch the Today show or watch the wedding live on NBC.com.

on ABC – 5am EST until 10am EST.

on CBS – 4am EST.

PBS and Fox News will also being airing live.

on HBO Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon will play their characters Cord and Tish and host a show.  This special, called The Royal Wedding Live with Cord and Tish!, will air on HBO starting at 7:30 a.m. EST.

If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!

Last week, I shared a recap of Prince William and Kate’s wedding.

 

The Kittchen shared some fantastic ideas about how to host a royal wedding viewing party – including with printable bingo cards!!

Decor to Adore shared a history of royal wedding gowns. Did you know Princess Diana’s train was 25 feet long?

The Sweet Sensations shared a No Bake Biscoff Chocolate Eclair cake.

Homecoming Memories shared a recipe for lavender cookie ice cream sandwiches!

Homemade Lovely shared a strawberry smash cocktail.

Gluesticks blog shared how to make homemade croissants!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance

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Gardens, gardens, gardens! – Thursday Favorite Things

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This week’s features for Thursday Favorite Things involves gardens!!

Decor to Adore shares a Love for English Gardens.

Our Clover House shares a tutorial on how to make a small garden.

Amy’s Creative Pursuits shares her trip to the beautiful Riverbanks Botanical Garden. I wish my garden looked half as good as this!

Botanic Bleu shares French Wire Baskets with Moss.

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance

 

So sorry but I am unable to provide the link party code today as I’m away from the computer.  Please visit Katherines Corner or one of our other cohostesses to get to the party!

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Kitchen Renovation and Tutorials for the Garden at Thursday Favorite Things

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This week on Thursday Favorite Things there are tons of Home Decor Ideas! If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!

This week I shared a round up of French Empire Chandeliers, a copycat of the city of Paris, A beautiful French Country house, and Myrtle Topiaries.

Love Create Celebrate shared her fabulous kitchen makeover! You’ve got to see the before!

Country Road 407 shared a tutorial on how to create your own topiaries!

Living on Cloud Nine shared her closet! Oh how I wish mine look clean like this all the time!

Simple Nature Decor shared a tutorial on how to create a garden chandelier!

I pin all of my features to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board – yet one more reason to join our party to get exposure to your posts!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance


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Tons of Home Decor Ideas – Thursday Favorite Things

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This week on Thursday Favorite Things there are tons of Home Decor Ideas! If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on at other’s blogs and say hello!

Here’s what I shared this week:

French Farmhouse Decor with Olive Trees || Lattice Rooms || Tory Burch’s Southhampton House || Best Period TV Dramas to Watch

Amber at Follow the Yellow Brick Home (one of our cohostesses!) shared beautiful porch inspiration.

The Handyman’s Daughter shared this tutorial on how to build storage shelves on a budget!

Thistlewood Farms gets a lot of questions about drop cloth curtains so she shared a FAQ!

Centsible Chateau shared how to order a custom vanity top on a budget.

DeeBee’s Buzz shared a tutorial on this beautiful Bee Wreath!

Refresh Living shared a refresh of an antique baker’s cabinet into a desk!

Celebrating Everyday Life shared a beautiful Spring Bedroom Refresh.

I pin all of my features to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board – yet one more reason to join our party to get exposure to your posts!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance

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Mother’s Day Ideas – Thursday Favorite Things

Mother’s Day Ideas – Thursday Favorite ThingsWe use affiliate links in our posts and our site. This means if you make a purchase using these links, we may earn a small commission. You don’t pay a cent more than you would otherwise! Our full disclosure is available under About.

This week on Thursday Favorite Things there are some Mother’s Day Ideas! If you’re new to this party, this is a weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.  It is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party – stop on by others and say hello!

But first, here’s what I shared this week:

Chic Espadrilles for Spring and Summer || Easy Lemon Berry Mascarpone Tart || A Copycat Designer Chandelier || Cute Tops for Spring under $100! || An Apartment in Milan

Now, onto this week’s features!

Rosemary and Thyme shared a recipe for lemon curd, whipped cream and berries! What a yummy dessert that seems easy and scrumptious!

Gluesticks blog shared a DIY Sweet Orange Bath Bomb Tutorial – a great homemade gift for Mom!

The Boondocks Blog shared a tutorial on a Planter Box Idea and How to Fake a Green Thumb – also would be something your Mom may like – fresh flowers are lovely, but faux flowers can’t be killed with my brown thumb!

I pin all of my features to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board – yet one more reason to join our party to get exposure to your posts!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance


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Garden Ideas – Thursday Favorite Things

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Welcome to Thursday Favorite Things! A weekly link party where you can link up your blog posts.   This is a great way to get traffic to your blogs! Bloggers and blog readers can both enjoy the party.

This week we’re looking at getting your backyard and garden ready for the Summer!

A Stroll Thru Life shared her DIY Backyard pool project! Isn’t it so awesome?

Simple Nature Decor shared a post about unique gardening containers.

Ivy, Phyllis and Me shared her lovely garden and getting her garden ready for this Summer.

I pin all of my features to our Thursday Favorite Things Pinterest Board – yet one more reason to join our party to get exposure to your posts!

Katherine-Katherines Corner

Nina-Vintage Mamas Cottage

Marilyn-Marilyns Treats

Bev-Eclectic Red Barn

Angelina- Petite Haus

Amber- Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Theresa- Shoestring Elegance


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