Sunday, September 18, 2016

Monday Social Address Link Up #2

We are so excited to host a linky party for all our friends, both new and old, and we are glad you are here.

Come on in. 

Welcome to Monday Social #2 
First Party - September 11
Judith at Botanic Bleu  || Instagram || Facebook || Pinterest || Botanic Bleu ||
Katie at Let's Add Sprinkles || Instagram || Facebook || Pinterest || Let's Add Sprinkles ||
Eilis at My Heart Lives Here  || Instagram || Pinterest || My Heart Lives Here || 


Monday Social
is a social gathering of friends where we connect with others by visiting them on 

Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, or a Blog.  

That's right, you do not have to write a blog to participate in Monday Socials.
You can also link photos from Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest.

Find the addresses for your friends' sites, and 
link your addresses for friends to find. 


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Each Sunday at 4:00 p.m. party goers link up photos from one of four sites, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and/or a Blog.  

Old-fashioned socials were held on/in lawns, porches, parlors, churches... where friends mixed, mingled, and shared their lives... and exchanged their calling cards that gave their names and contact information. 

Monday Social is a 21st century social where we exchange our calling cards (link our URL addresses) for Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and a Blog.


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The hostess this week is 
Judith of Botanic Bleu


Thank you to everyone who joined the first Monday Social last Sunday. 

We had a great time visiting everyone to see their entire links, 
including links to Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. 
You all got right into the swing of sharing your social media sites.  

*One quick linking tip...
Link to a specific PHOTO in Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, 
not to your social media site.

Features were hard to choose because there were so many fantastic links. 
Here are links that inspired me 
AND 
all these participants did a perfect job linking up to the party. 
All of these are featured on our MONDAY SOCIAL FEATURES Pinterest board. 

Be sure to check out their sites....  



I N S T A G R A M 

All the shades of blue in Melissa's Instagram photo are stunning. 

Big Bend National Park --- Instagram: Melissa Fitch 





P I N T E R E S T 

Sarah's fall vignette featuring dried berries and seed pods with a little velvet pumpkin are perfect for this time of year.

Elegant Fall Arrangement --- Pinterest: Hyacinths For The Soul 





F A C E B O O K 

Shentia's orange roses with her blue and white finds from HomeGoods create an unusual early fall color combo of blue, white, and orange.

Early Fall Tablescape --- Facebook: Embellishments by SLR 





B L O G 

Lisa shows not one, not two, but three creative ways to use tea towels other than as tea towels. If you have never visited Lisa's blog, you are in for a wonderful treat. Her creativity and photo styling are incredible. 

Tea Towel Transformations --- Blog: Celebrate Creativity



Party Giveaway Gifts 


Each week during the first three weeks of the Monday Social, each person who links to the party is entered into a drawing that week for a special gift from the hostess for the week. The more links, the more entries (4 maximum per week). Our way of saying THANK YOU for coming to our new linky party...

Last week's giveaway from Katie at Let's Add Sprinkles is the fantastic farmhouse collection 
that includes a copy of Mary Janes Farm magazine that featured Katie's galvanized tank turned pool. 


Congratulations to 

Mary @ The Boondocks Blog
Please contact Katie to give her your information for sending your farmhouse collection to you. 


Botanic Bleu readers know I write about French-inspired garden and home topics, and love all things French. Is it any surprise that this week I am giving away a French-inspired candle from Michel Design? Our way of saying, "Merci," for joining our linky party this week. Each link-up (maximum of 4) is an entry to win this beautiful 8.5 ounce soy-wax candle in a designer glass container with Paris scenes, a light fragrance, and keepsake box.  


{The fine print: The giveaway begins today, September 18, 2016 at 4:00 pm (CDT) and will close September 23, 2016 at 4:00 pm. The winner will be chosen at random using InLinkz with up to four entries per person. Odds of winning are based on the number of entries. You must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of the United States to win. (Sorry international friends... Giveaway laws vary in every country.) The prize is valued at $23 and includes shipping. No purchase is necessary. By entering a link below, you agree to the contest rules and regulations and release this blog and its author(s) from any liability.  All prizes will be awarded. Void where prohibited.}


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Party Directions

Come as you are.
In your cocktail dress, boot-scooting boots, or your jammies, but
remember your party manners, and do the following, please.

(Last week, Diane came in her jammies, and Sheila came in her nightgown. 
Still looking for who comes in a cocktail dress or boot-scooting boots.)

We would love for you to FOLLOW all your hostesses on their blogs one or more ways ... 
Bloglovin', email subscription, URL, Google Friend Connect, Google+, etc...

And FOLLOW each hostess on at least one social medium.
Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest


Please read how to be a good guest before linking to the party. 

1] Link a maximum of 4 photos that take party goers to Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, or a Blog. 
    Share home decor, DIY, recipes, inspirational thoughts... whatever is going on in your world.   

2] You do NOT have to write a blog to link up photos to Instagram, Pinterest, or Facebook.
     Isn't this great? More people can join the gathering.

3] Monday Social attendees visit sites linked to the party and socialize ... 
    Suggested ways for mixing and mingling ...
  • Instagram - comment on a photo or Regram another person's Instagram ...
  • Facebook - comment on a post or share a post on Facebook back to your Facebook site ...
  • Pinterest - re-Pin another person's Pin on Pinterest...
  • Blog - comment on another person's Blog...
  • Make a regular connection with a site that inspired you by following the site.
4] No direct links to linky parties or advertising including Etsy shops.

5] By joining the party, you are agreeing that the photos are yours or that you have permission to use them, that we may use those photos to feature your work on a blog post and/or in social media. The blog post will always have a link back to you. Remember to disable "no reply" to your email so we can reach you.

6] Not required, but we would love for everyone to invite their readers to join the party and to share the Monday Social button on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Blog sites.


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Need help linking to the party? See Monday Social Linky that explains how to link up Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Blog photos.

Have fun and link 1, link 2, link 3, link 4!

5 comments :

  1. Katie,
    I don't have Pinterest or I N S T A G R A M,
    but I am enjoying seeing what others post!
    Thank you for hosting Monday Social address link~up, dear friend!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  2. Katie, thanks for featuring my Pinterest photo from last week. How fun!
    I linked up another this week as well as trying my hand at a FB link and an IG link. This party is a terrific idea!

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  3. Hi Katie thank you for hosting! I've linked up 3 different things.

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  4. Thanks so much for hosting us! Heading of to visit some of the links and to follow you over on Instagram.

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  5. Thanks for hosting such a fun party. Finding a lot of inspiration here.
    Audrey Z.

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