Make it Pretty Monday - Week 16

Hello World!  I am so sore!  And, it's not a soreness from working out really hard.  It's from yard work.  How sad is that.  My hamstrings are not happy, but my yard is looking fantastic.  We are getting the backyard ready for The Dedicated Daughter's birthday party that will be held on Saturday.  The good thing about sprucing up the back yard is that the beds and trees are all ready for Fall and Winter.  After I finish this post, I have to go out and finish up some planting.  Let's hope my hamstrings love me tomorrow.  

Whoop!  You fantastic people make me so happy!  Every week the party keeps growing.  The party last week was the largest so far.  Let's get Week 16 kicked off!

***Important Note***

The Gardening section has been retired for the season.  However, there has been another section that has been added that I think you will love.  Happy Looking!

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Your Favorite - Most Views

Pretty Susan has worked her magic yet again.  To see the before and to gaze at the wonderment that is Susan's work go to 

Uniquely Yours...or Mine.  

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Craft Queen

Pretty Maria made this adorable Fall wreath.  Check out the tutorial at Sweet Yarns.  

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Shopping Queen

Pretty Melissa at Daisy Mae Belle had decorated her hallway with some fantastic thrifting finds.  

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Furniture Transformation King and Queen

Handsome Paul and Pretty Cathy do some amazing work.  Head on over to One Creative Couple to see the before and be ready to be amazed.  

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Sewing Queen

Pretty Annie at Peaches and Bees made this so sweet Ruffle Halter Dress.  Pretty little dress and pretty little model.  

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Culinary Delight Queen

Pretty Kristel shared the Best Cream of Tomato Soup ever.  To get the recipe, head on over to Healthy Frugalista.  

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 Dessert Queen

Pretty Nici at Posed Perfection shared this Butterfinger Cake.  I picked this one because I have a sick love of Butterfingers.  I will definitely be making this one.  

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DIY Queen

Pretty Tricia at The Little Cottage on the Pond has made her kitchen pots and pans cabinet way more functional.  

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Tablescape Queen

Pretty Jennifer has her dining room table all set for Fall.  To view the loveliness of this table, head on over to 

Town and Country Living.  

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Home Decor Queen

Pretty Judy has pulled out all the stops getting her mantel ready for Fall.  Stop by J Bigg's Little Pieces to see Judy's Fall mantel.  

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Fall Decor Queen #1

Pretty Barbara made this bucket of Fallness.  Go to 

The Everyday Home to see the prettiness.  

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Fall Decor Queen #2

Pretty Carlene is showing off her pumpkins and owls collection at Organized Clutter.  I love the suitcase of goodies.  

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My Favorite

Pretty Sayuri transformed this into a dream.  To see the before, head on over to Vintage Breeze.  Really lovely!

Hope you enjoyed all the pretty features!  If you were featured, please grab my button for your blog.  

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1. Link up anything Family friendly...DIY, decor, crafts, recipes, gardening, shopping finds, sewing, inspirational stories, and beautiful photography. 
2.  If you are participating in Make it Pretty Monday, be sure to link up your "permalink" post and not your general blog address. 
3.  No etsy shops, giveaways and no sponsor pages.  I might have a separate party for those when I see how well this one goes. 
4.  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.
5.  Please become a follower of The Dedicated House via Google Friend Connect or Linky Followers.
6.  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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Off to the yard!  Enjoy the party!  Wishing all a grand week and remember to be kind to one another.

Toodles, 

Kathryn