Keep In Touch #107

Welcome to Keep In Touch! 

How are you today? I hope that you are well and staying encouraged. 

I'm trying to cross stuff off of my list, work in the garden, stay grounded in the Lord, be creative, and cook! 

This morning I woke up with the urge to paint. 

Rather than hunt down a color without seeing swatches in person, do a curbside pickup, I decided to shop the house and give it a really good cleaning.

There is still some paint touch ups needed but it will suffice until we get things opened up again. 

This week you might have seen my post about my slipcover for the living room couch. 

It is finished and I'm so happy with it. I love the quality of this fabric so much. 

I also shared some French Country Touches in the kitchen. 

Now for the features. 

I love a good hutch and this one by Rever en Couleur is a darling. Filled with the white and green is perfection. 

I also love this paint stick planter by The DIY Dreamer.

Those lilacs are stunning. We cannot grow them here that I've seen. 

Now for the link up. 

Have a wonderful week.
Katie 

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Keep In Touch #18

Welcome to Keep In Touch #18. 

My sub job ended on Friday at noon. 

Bill went fishing on Saturday. I stayed home and straightened up the house.

I took a sublime nap on the couch.

I watched about six episodes of Fixer Upper.

On Sunday we played musical trailers.
We took the boat down to our stall at the boat and trailer storage place.
We had to unhook the boat, hook up our R.V, pull the R.V. out, unhook it, re-hook up the boat, slip it into the stall, re-hook up the trailer and tow the trailer up to some land. Unfortunately it looks like the land might be selling so we will need to find a different place to put the R.V. - if Bill doesn't decide to sell it.
It took almost all day.

We had a nice glass of wine at a winery up near the ranch.

Yesterday morning I cleaned up my closet.

I purged a trash bag worth of clothes. 

I also got a much needed haircut.
It's great to have flexibility again.

Our feature this week is Carol over at Bluesky At Home.
I love her dining room makeover that she is doing in conjunction with One Room Challenge.
What a pretty serene color scheme. 

Thanks for sticking with me these last few weeks.
Link away!
Katie 

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Monday Social #14

Welcome to Monday Social #14.

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 ||


The hostess this week is 

Judith at Botanic Bleu 

Two weeks from today is Christmas! 

So much to share and so little time that Botanic Bleu packed five posts 
about Christmas in this past week. 

1. Table Setting

2. Mix Everyday & Christmas Botanics

3. Free Outdoor Greenery

4. Favorite Christmas Vignettes

5. Christmas Market Overview

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Now, for this week's linking party...

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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Thanks for joining us last week for Monday Social.

We had a wonderful time visiting your links that you shared.

One quick tip...

Link your specific PHOTO not just your general social media site.

This week's features. 

Christmas is in the air... 

If you haven't had a chance to visit all the links last week, 

you are going to want to be sure to check them out. 

Thank you everyone for sharing 

a little (or lot) of your Christmas spirit. 

We love seeing what you are doing. 

Christmas is everywhere, including... 

other countries... France, 

non-traditional color schemes... pink, 

regional styles... coastal, 

homemade... wreath making instructions, 

making special gifts... reindeer noses, 

Christmas past... vintage finds, 

home tours... Cozy At Christmas... 

and more...

See why you will want to click on last week's links? 

Choosing this week's features was a big challenge. 

Here are my top picks for this week. 

PINTEREST

Cecilia at My Thrift Store Addiction shared a gorgeous collection 

of vintage Christmas ornaments on her Pinterest board, 

Vintage Charm Features and Favorites. 

INSTAGRAM

See Sheila's "Cozy Kitchen Table" on her Instagram: Sheila of My Kentucky Living 

dressed in traditional style and colors of the season. 

It has the best view of the woods. 

Christmas inspiration includes blue on Jan's Instagram: Just Jan Blog. 

Check all of Jan's Instagram photos for image after image of Christmas inspiration. 

BLOG

Need a cute present for coworkers, neighbors, book club members?
One that provides a little chuckle?
See Lisa at Celebrate Creativity for how to assemble
her creative Edible Reindeer Noses and the cutest packaging in which to present them.

We love your links.
Keep sharing with us and invite your friends to share their creations as well.

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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.

We would love for you to FOLLOW all your hostesses on their blogs at least one way ... 

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 5 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. Just grab the web address and link away.

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.

*****

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

Link Away! 

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Monday Social #12

Welcome to Monday Social #12.

We are delighted that you are here. 

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 ||


The hostess this week is 

Eilis at My Heart Lives Here

 This week I shared  my Thanksgiving centerpiece.  I'm very grateful for all the family and friends we've had at our house over the holiday.  

As a result, things are a little behind schedule, but in a happy way. I'm frantically working on Christmas decorating and hope to share that soon.

Our wonderful Pinterest board of  Monday Social Features is growing every week.  

*****

Now, for this week's linking party...

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. 

*****

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.

*****

Thanks for joining us last week for Monday Social.

We had a wonderful time visiting your links that you shared.

One quick tip...

Link your specific PHOTO not just your general social media site.

This week's features. 

PINTEREST

Sarah of Hyacinths for the Soul shared roosters on her fun Cock a Doodle Doo board.

INSTAGRAM

Sheila of My Kentucky Living is geting her blue & white chine display  ready for the holidays.

BLOG

Jann from Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson shared her 'Shiny Brites' ornament wreath.  

Dana of Remnant Art in the Ordinary shared SNAPSHOTS.  She found these trees at Target.
Her photos are stunning, be sure to visit her blog.

We love your links.
Keep sharing with us and invite your friends to share their creations as well.

*****

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.

We would love for you to FOLLOW all your hostesses on their blogs at least one way ... 

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 5 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. Just grab the web address and link away.

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.

*****

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

Link Away! 

An InLinkz Link-up

Monday Social #9

Welcome to Monday Social #9.

We are delighted that you are here. 

   

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 ||


The hostess this week is 

Eilis at My Heart Lives Here

This week I shared gorgeous Christmas decorating inspiration from my visit to Paul Michael's in Canton, Texas.  After walking around this amazing store, I can hardly wait to spread some holiday cheer at our house.

*****

Now, for this week's linking party...

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. 

*****

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.

*****

Thanks for joining us last week for Monday Social #8.

We had a wonderful time visiting your links that you shared.

One quick tip...

Link your specific PHOTO not just your general social media site.

PINTEREST

Sarah of the blog Hyacinths for the Soul

shared a great witch collection at her girlfriend Cindy's house. 

I have definitely added it to my Halloween Pinterest board.

INSTAGRAM

I just love Angelina's beautiful fall table . She used an antique kashmir shawl as a tablecloth. 

*****

Mstoodygoodshoes shared delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos on IG.  

Here's the recipe.

BLOG

Bonnie of Living With Thanksgiving shared some of her amazing trip to Lucerne, Switzerland.

She also has a great new look for her blog.

*****

H2O Bungalow shared how she created beautiful linen napkins without sewing.

I'm putting this on my list of things to try!

We love your links.

Keep sharing with us and invite your friends to share their creations as well.

*****

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.

We would love for you to FOLLOW all your hostesses on their blogs at least one way ... 

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 5 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. Just grab the web address and link away.

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.

An InLinkz Link-up

About The Monday Social Link Party

Good morning, friends. 

I thought I'd explain about our Monday Social link party. 

Two More Days! 

Bloggers like to party. 

It is one of the ways that they build their audience and their following. 

I have used this method for years. 

A blog will host a party. 

They use a linking program through Inlinkz or Linky Tools to act as the host for all the links.  

Other bloggers will copy the web address at the top of their specific blog post 

and paste it into the link widget at the bottom of the blog hostess' page. 

Is there something for those of you that don't write a blog? 

Yes! 

That is the wonderful and unique thing about our party. 

You can link up your other social media to this Inlinkz. 

Other blog parties don't have this feature. 

Instagram

Many like the convenience of Instagram because they can post a beautiful picture and write a short description and have it seen by others that have interests in the same genre.

They use hashtags to get people to find their post and others with the same hashtag.

I don't know who thought this up, but it is genius.  

Some of my favorite hashtags are #farmhouse or #farmhousestyle. 

I see so many cute posts, so therefore I have the potential to meet new people and follow new artists showing off their craft. 

I'll confess that I am late to the Instagram thing. 

I wanted to use that account for personal and family stuff. 

My family doesn't really want me posting about them so I've altered my settings so that others can see my posts and possibly follow me on other social media venues. 

At this point Bill and I are focusing on building our brand so we are all in with as many social media platforms as we can juggle. 

If you would like to add an Instagram picture to our party. 

Just copy the web address at the top of your Instagram page. 

Your cute picture will appear in the link up. 

It's that simple. 

Pinterest

The same is possible for Pinterest. 

If you like curating boards and want to build a following, this is the party for you. 

Just link up the web address at the top of your browser. 

Make sure they are your original images. 

The Monday Social hostesses will remove from the link any work or photos that are not your own. 

We will be pinning from this link party. 

Facebook

This can be done with Facebook as well but you may want to create your own page for the social media presence you would like to build. 

My sister, for instance, might want to build a Facebook page for her "I See Joy Today" hashtag. 

Finally, 

Make sure that your settings are public and not private. 

Nobody will be able to see anything set to private. 

Please follow me on my social media platforms. 

Please follow and check out the other hostesses. 

Judith @ Botanic Bleu

and 

Eilis @ My Heart Lives Here. 

I hope I've answered all your questions. 

If you have more, post them in the comment section and I will be happy to answer them. 

Make a Facebook page!

Create your brand or a hashtag.

Our hashtag for this party is #mondaysocialparty

My blog hashtag is #letsaddsprinklesblog

This is exciting. 

Have a great day. 

See you Sunday @ 4:00 Central Time. 

Katie