Please Join Me for The Scoop #177

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1okMrhuy9wNA35_imuX1UUBtU0RhUUPHpH2qQO9hNxa3Ogvj1www1nZkj68CEelY8FTPGMTrtdw7mtaPyln7VW54iZj6B95sA89kg_-Gz6XNVKGlBv3YfESEc6h4HlE5fIUbspMOVlxKO/s1600/The+Scoop+%2523177a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1okMrhuy9wNA35_imuX1UUBtU0RhUUPHpH2qQO9hNxa3Ogvj1www1nZkj68CEelY8FTPGMTrtdw7mtaPyln7VW54iZj6B95sA89kg_-Gz6XNVKGlBv3YfESEc6h4HlE5fIUbspMOVlxKO/s1600/The+Scoop+%2523177a.JPG" /></a></div>It's time for another edition of The Scoop and I am excited because I love seeing the wonderfully creative ideas that you, our guests, have to share! I am always amazed at your creativity and appreciate your taking time to visit with us.<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintNlFAizqqF1qUgJN0lWAeY_3LcIPys8fn7jdF0_AS6eqtXbZ7zrLiDw1g1F9gv0Ap5ZBMLPYBBAHSSJZu22qH3OB94tA3S_b9UVRxH4gWxOrRx99iV-U8gkcsN-l4voC8Dj0sMuG0Wo/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+French+Ticking+Tea+Towels+from+a+Pillowcase1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEintNlFAizqqF1qUgJN0lWAeY_3LcIPys8fn7jdF0_AS6eqtXbZ7zrLiDw1g1F9gv0Ap5ZBMLPYBBAHSSJZu22qH3OB94tA3S_b9UVRxH4gWxOrRx99iV-U8gkcsN-l4voC8Dj0sMuG0Wo/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+French+Ticking+Tea+Towels+from+a+Pillowcase1.jpg" /></a></div>Here...our Country French design group had our monthly share and I showed you how I created my French ticking <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/06/french-ticking-tea-towelsfrom-pillowcase.html" target="_blank"><b>TEA TOWELS FROM A PILLOWCASE.</b></a> Just imagine all the possibilities and no fancy sewing is required...<i>just a simple straight stitch! </i>I know I will be on the hunt for some vintage monogrammed pillowcases to use in my next project!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYHuepl_UVJMqhmra2QZQ568LrT1VIx5CSsrfebQ-lmAdBN1cgj7BpxkIUFFER2FFkNDb7sfB9WxGI8I8ultzYBZKuJEzlio4lgmJ1ZgAz-8ofhgheYwzWF1-n9J2hnM9YZ6JEl1Z4TtF/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Strawberry+Tunnel+Cake2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeYHuepl_UVJMqhmra2QZQ568LrT1VIx5CSsrfebQ-lmAdBN1cgj7BpxkIUFFER2FFkNDb7sfB9WxGI8I8ultzYBZKuJEzlio4lgmJ1ZgAz-8ofhgheYwzWF1-n9J2hnM9YZ6JEl1Z4TtF/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Strawberry+Tunnel+Cake2.jpg" /></a></div>And if you are looking for a quick and easy dessert for the 4th of July weekend, have I got an easy one for you...my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2013/06/easy-no-cook-strawberry-tunnel-cake.html" target="_blank"><b>NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY TUNNEL CAKE</b></a>! You will love it and...best of all...you will not even need to heat up the oven! I even have a lower calorie version for you!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And now...I want to see what you've got, so let's get on with the party!</i></div><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">WELCOME BACK TO THE SCOOP!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The weekly party featuring the scoop on the best from around the web!</div><div align="center"><div class="separator"><br /></div><div class="separator"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt3itv4QbrAvPxfrR_ynJBd4qdvk6Wn0uqFwauqjCyAowNTfA-4HUobAeY5ogidmCrdlrio0h4NdlHR7f5N21CBJRUGVBdmvJz4CFicf0VAE96BTMjXBVQJRvWUKaNSxjCxTtCGr96Mk/s1600/New+banner+June+2014.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt3itv4QbrAvPxfrR_ynJBd4qdvk6Wn0uqFwauqjCyAowNTfA-4HUobAeY5ogidmCrdlrio0h4NdlHR7f5N21CBJRUGVBdmvJz4CFicf0VAE96BTMjXBVQJRvWUKaNSxjCxTtCGr96Mk/s1600/New+banner+June+2014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>We are<br /><br /></div><div align="center">Anita from <a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a></div><div align="center">Debbie from <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Plate Addict</a></div><div align="center">Yvonne from <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/">StoneGable</a><br />and Suzy from <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/">Worthing Court </a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Our host this week is Yvonne at<a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/" target="_blank"> StoneGable</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Picture-for-the-scoop-Copy.png"><img alt="Picture for the scoop - Copy" class="aligncenter wp-image-23854" height="300" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Picture-for-the-scoop-Copy.png" width="250" /></a></div><div align="center"></div></div><div>I'm so glad you are partying with us!!! Before we begin I want to make sure you have a chance to enter my latest GIVEAWAY!!!!<br /><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/kensington-station-clock-9a.jpg"><img alt="kensington-station-clock-9a" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23858" height="336" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/kensington-station-clock-9a.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><div>It's to celebrate that bHome is now available to Android useres! bHome, the fabulous HOME AND GARDEN app, has gathered together some of your favorite bloggers (over 40 right now and growing) and put them all in one convenient place on your phone... and it's completely free!!! Blogs, magazines, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, Google + and more!</div><div></div><div>It's only been available for iphone/ipad users UNTIL NOW!!! Welcome all Android users! YEA!!!! If you have a smart phone... any smart phone... you can now be a part of our great community, too!</div><div></div><div>To celebrate our new Android users coming on board, Decor Steals and StoneGable are giving away a beautiful, big KENSINGTON WALL CLOCK to a lucky new bHome user! Click <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/bhome-for-android-users/" target="_blank">HERE</a> to join this great community and to enter to win the clock!</div><br /><div>Here's how the Kensington clock looks in my home...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ADDING-A-CLOCK-TO-WALL-ART-GALLERY-wall-art-gallery-with-clock-stonegableblog.com_.jpg"><img alt="ADDING A CLOCK TO WALL ART GALLERY- wall art gallery with clock-stonegableblog.com" class="aligncenter wp-image-23859" height="755" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ADDING-A-CLOCK-TO-WALL-ART-GALLERY-wall-art-gallery-with-clock-stonegableblog.com_.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div></div><br /><div>And... if you you would like to see more of StoneGable, I'm part of a <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/bhome-summer-open-house-tour/" target="_blank">SUMMER HOUSE TOUR</a>. Check it out <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/bhome-summer-open-house-tour/" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SUMMER-HOME-TOUR-Celebrating-the-beauty-of-summer-stonegableblog.com_.jpg"><img alt="SUMMER HOME TOUR- Celebrating the beauty of summer!-stonegableblog.com" class="aligncenter wp-image-23596" height="748" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/SUMMER-HOME-TOUR-Celebrating-the-beauty-of-summer-stonegableblog.com_.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Here are a few fun features from last week's party!</i></div></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;">I've got to make these darling <a href="http://simplysuzannes.blogspot.com/2014/06/red-white-and-blueberries.html" target="_blank">RED, WHITE AND BLUEBERRY STARS</a> from Simply Suzanne! Suzanne has the best ideas!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/watermelon-stars-11-2.jpg"><img alt="watermelon stars 11-2" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23860" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/watermelon-stars-11-2.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br />See this adorable<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <a href="http://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2015/06/jslpaw.html" target="_blank">PATRIOTIC BOYS BEDROOM</a></span></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: blue;"></span></span><span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: blue;"></span></span> at Remodelando La Casa. LOVE the painted floors!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/rlc-patriotic-bedroom-with-lifeguard-board1.jpg"><img alt="rlc-patriotic bedroom with lifeguard board1" class="aligncenter wp-image-23861" height="750" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/rlc-patriotic-bedroom-with-lifeguard-board1.jpg" width="500" /><span style="background-color: white;"></span></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br />Don't we love to knock off Pottery Barn? This great <a href="http://coconutheadsurvivalguide.com/oar-copy-diy/" target="_blank">PB WEATHERED OAR</a> from The Coconut Heads is a perfect example of why we love to copy them!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Oar-14.jpg"><img alt="Oar-14" class="aligncenter wp-image-23862" height="714" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Oar-14.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br />Aren't these the cutest? <a href="http://www.attagirlsays.com/2015/06/16/mini-succulent-garden-personalized-birthday-party-favors/" target="_blank">MINI SUCCULENT GARDEN PERSONALIZED PARTY FAVORS </a>from Atta Girl Says. I say "Yes, please!" Her easy to follow how-to video is great!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/succulent-mini-garden-personalized-birthday-party-favors-3.jpg"><img alt="succulent-mini-garden-personalized-birthday-party-favors-3" class="aligncenter wp-image-23863 size-full" height="557" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/succulent-mini-garden-personalized-birthday-party-favors-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br />Head over to Clean And Scentsible to learn how to <a href="http://www.cleanandscentsible.com/2015/06/how-to-create-a-backyard-oasis.html" target="_blank">CREATE AN OUTDOOR RETREAT</a>. Tons of great ideas!</div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/How-to-create-a-backyard-retreat.jpg"><img alt="How-to-create-a-backyard-retreat" class="aligncenter wp-image-23864" height="1144" src="http://www.stonegableblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/How-to-create-a-backyard-retreat.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"></div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><i>I hope these featured post have inspired you! 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Please Join Me for The Scoop #177

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Please Join Me for The Scoop #176

<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBfuN0V4uwMEqF2yZIvMg3zPwyOEoRd6tcxAEa2i7LbmBAqpCMT-3UuS5a-k_1ynJGXtBxlY7Ic4jAyOjSxotfTrKSQXXbIP0ixvAsFgt17QDZqEhoc8hoq0vVtpL_XXvealVKLcB0HI/s1600/The+Scoop+%2523176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBfuN0V4uwMEqF2yZIvMg3zPwyOEoRd6tcxAEa2i7LbmBAqpCMT-3UuS5a-k_1ynJGXtBxlY7Ic4jAyOjSxotfTrKSQXXbIP0ixvAsFgt17QDZqEhoc8hoq0vVtpL_XXvealVKLcB0HI/s1600/The+Scoop+%2523176.JPG" /></a></div><i>Hi everyone!</i> I am excited because it's my turn to host this week and I have some wonderful ideas to share from you, our guests! Here...I have been working on getting ready for the 4th of July with my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/06/country-living-inspired-vintage.html" target="_blank"><b>COUNTRY LIVING INSPIRED FIRECRACKER FAVORS</b></a>...so much fun to make! Can you believe it's almost here? And now...I want to see what you have to show us, so let's get this party started!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><b>Welcome back to The Scoop! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The weekly party featuring the scoop on the best from around the web!</div><br /><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt3itv4QbrAvPxfrR_ynJBd4qdvk6Wn0uqFwauqjCyAowNTfA-4HUobAeY5ogidmCrdlrio0h4NdlHR7f5N21CBJRUGVBdmvJz4CFicf0VAE96BTMjXBVQJRvWUKaNSxjCxTtCGr96Mk/s1600/New+banner+June+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt3itv4QbrAvPxfrR_ynJBd4qdvk6Wn0uqFwauqjCyAowNTfA-4HUobAeY5ogidmCrdlrio0h4NdlHR7f5N21CBJRUGVBdmvJz4CFicf0VAE96BTMjXBVQJRvWUKaNSxjCxTtCGr96Mk/s1600/New+banner+June+2014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />We are  </div><div align="center">Anita from <a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a></div><div align="center">Debbie from <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Plate Addict</a></div><div align="center">Yvonne from <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/">StoneGable</a><br />and Suzy from <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/">Worthing Court </a><br /><br />Our host this week is<br /><br />Debbie at <a href="http://confessions%20of%20a%20plateaddict.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Confessions of a Plate Addict</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeGGtwRDNKjr393kYD5zNOkwSjTSgRzJ3fjT0XkxNEhOjV4z4wuY-1ci-MElKYR-Jxp2yyXC4YQQ_ybgCe6i4rx0cTu3jMGgs2t-PeW7-SgGcng0fTWMzwfr3Gh4_7S9G6yJLvh0wee0/s1600/Debbie+at+Confessions+of+a+Plate+Addict.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeGGtwRDNKjr393kYD5zNOkwSjTSgRzJ3fjT0XkxNEhOjV4z4wuY-1ci-MElKYR-Jxp2yyXC4YQQ_ybgCe6i4rx0cTu3jMGgs2t-PeW7-SgGcng0fTWMzwfr3Gh4_7S9G6yJLvh0wee0/s1600/Debbie+at+Confessions+of+a+Plate+Addict.JPG" /></a></div><i>Hi everyone!</i> Thanks so much for joining us at The Scoop! We are excited to have you as our guests and always look forward to seeing what you have to share with us each week! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqH8aYU4CuHHoAfLF0dvDkqQxGdY2-PNdcsO64CLFm72qRv3WmUxztKdBi3U1xDVWC4XIIE8Bcjnk9wEAm4YrCV4VGH6arYsmSSxtEsjvp6BshScm500ELjI8iNXrI50HZhJOML5YJRMo/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Easy+Stars+and+Stripes+Burlap+Wreath...Just+Tie+It%25214a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqH8aYU4CuHHoAfLF0dvDkqQxGdY2-PNdcsO64CLFm72qRv3WmUxztKdBi3U1xDVWC4XIIE8Bcjnk9wEAm4YrCV4VGH6arYsmSSxtEsjvp6BshScm500ELjI8iNXrI50HZhJOML5YJRMo/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Easy+Stars+and+Stripes+Burlap+Wreath...Just+Tie+It%25214a.jpg" /></a></div>I've been busy getting my home ready to celebrate the 4th of July. Have you realized that it's less than two weeks away? <i>Sooo</i>....I have some super-easy and fun ways for you to add a little red, white and blue...like my<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/06/stars-and-stripes-burlap-wreathjust-tie.html" target="_blank"><b> BURLAP STARS AND STRIPES WREATH!</b></a> You can't get any easier than this because <i>you just tie it!</i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmt_9F6Omag2e-6GXUK5Ic4OvQGp47Ibu62WmGpZGnD6kXyR14U6SrjOJUsog_Iybg4EPPD56aGOWO0ShQjB7FIPcbzyZOSq9L3OSbBdCRtAmHi-JBDEZPGTpPMTZbjE02VIcIn9rtcw/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Patiotic+Rag+Balls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmt_9F6Omag2e-6GXUK5Ic4OvQGp47Ibu62WmGpZGnD6kXyR14U6SrjOJUsog_Iybg4EPPD56aGOWO0ShQjB7FIPcbzyZOSq9L3OSbBdCRtAmHi-JBDEZPGTpPMTZbjE02VIcIn9rtcw/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Patiotic+Rag+Balls.jpg" /></a></div>And another fun and different way to add some stars and stripes in unexpected places is my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/06/super-easy-stars-and-stripes-rag-ball.html" target="_blank"><b>PATRIOTIC RAG BALL FILLER.</b></a> It's simple and inexpensive to make, too. Just display them in a dough bowl or stack them in a lantern or large vase...<i>instant centerpiece! </i><br /><br />There are always so many wonderful ideas that it's hard to choose, but here are just a few that caught my eye last week!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzUkunOALfBlHBc1HWrrqQrDS-4xdmFVQxp-4rn41UfFYcYjKN3kG932vxgA_E4XxrcSw7Knvo4KXXcisNkkSZNEOW65pb-W2uRa28ktQ9KVGFkndRlUrPHql-KWB2J9SveIQOWhJ8PQ/s1600/297b4020ff6f394eb0b3d058d5e94d08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLzUkunOALfBlHBc1HWrrqQrDS-4xdmFVQxp-4rn41UfFYcYjKN3kG932vxgA_E4XxrcSw7Knvo4KXXcisNkkSZNEOW65pb-W2uRa28ktQ9KVGFkndRlUrPHql-KWB2J9SveIQOWhJ8PQ/s640/297b4020ff6f394eb0b3d058d5e94d08.jpg" width="530" /></a></div>KariAnne at <i>Thistlewood Farms</i> shared her unique <a href="http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com/faux-painted-floor-runner" target="_blank">FAUX PAINTED FLOOR RUNNER</a>. What a great idea!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4V4xCVRw587TAvo-mKY080lEBuIgPXK3F29pceOhyNq4uf9jrQ1rEkhijgaDljanlnc4z6pEoJWTf4rnjCh9w7BjjZ-UwmF0xebVAVkA9J6FNpeW1AIJNZSWbDophBzh4gF3e63jypZs/s1600/5143d8069532e7317a8c9247778f6fc4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4V4xCVRw587TAvo-mKY080lEBuIgPXK3F29pceOhyNq4uf9jrQ1rEkhijgaDljanlnc4z6pEoJWTf4rnjCh9w7BjjZ-UwmF0xebVAVkA9J6FNpeW1AIJNZSWbDophBzh4gF3e63jypZs/s1600/5143d8069532e7317a8c9247778f6fc4.jpg" /></a></div>Deb at <i>Seeking Lavender Lane</i> showed us how to make her pretty <a href="http://seekinglavenderlane.com/2015/06/diy-wicker-wreath-plant-holder.html" target="_blank">DIY WICKER WREATH PLANT HOLDER.</a> Genius! <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxtvn-OhxRRVdoAlAhUbM7UzCkezPiopMhKRMp1SeRhHLMUqtnZOpOvSph5g_wIzK_u5vNFnTN_r2cESCcNEgxPTO58L2yEUS_rkNmYGOfajzMBTgbOIGN3vew1GhGG6K6Tt62byOUrc/s1600/599222d29413b79f7b6d15cce53aca6a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxtvn-OhxRRVdoAlAhUbM7UzCkezPiopMhKRMp1SeRhHLMUqtnZOpOvSph5g_wIzK_u5vNFnTN_r2cESCcNEgxPTO58L2yEUS_rkNmYGOfajzMBTgbOIGN3vew1GhGG6K6Tt62byOUrc/s1600/599222d29413b79f7b6d15cce53aca6a.jpg" /></a></div>These <a href="http://woodsofbelltrees.com/watermelon-ganache-doughnut/" target="_blank">WATERMELON GANACHE DOUGHNUTS</a> from Heather at <i>Woods of Bell Trees</i> made me want to try food airbrushing paints...almost too pretty to eat!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrT01HAZuSmbvic6asLO1p0kD4eUcRZS2C9dkx7dhkePANcKjpWf94-ZByoHSB1FEbuEzElMzzrj5ws4uUBDa4INZCcjdZPJhXhjPv4I-e7kTTauHKl-yhfTe8woxNKp_ukqMgbYmLSY/s1600/5014976731c4070be5625511c7fb8f91.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrT01HAZuSmbvic6asLO1p0kD4eUcRZS2C9dkx7dhkePANcKjpWf94-ZByoHSB1FEbuEzElMzzrj5ws4uUBDa4INZCcjdZPJhXhjPv4I-e7kTTauHKl-yhfTe8woxNKp_ukqMgbYmLSY/s1600/5014976731c4070be5625511c7fb8f91.jpg" /></a></div>Mary at <i>Home Is Where the Boat Is</i> shared her <a href="http://homeiswheretheboatis.net/2015/06/12/flag-day-long-may-she-wave/" target="_blank">PATRIOTIC PORCH</a> plus lots of other ways to show off your stars and stripes!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZ_1kV1mUnI4lY66ntZW1k45MDZ_2YFfKCWL87Wl2bEMSg0Aq68d10YuKOkkUqPDWntgHAyyGzVvHJ67LAavJDVhO3DBFzQCzN9PN_gw5W0XYM_NR81Qt2nEbFxafvBlhC-yAzPXVmrs/s1600/e06847262f5cd3c61005443f8ed48e85.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtZ_1kV1mUnI4lY66ntZW1k45MDZ_2YFfKCWL87Wl2bEMSg0Aq68d10YuKOkkUqPDWntgHAyyGzVvHJ67LAavJDVhO3DBFzQCzN9PN_gw5W0XYM_NR81Qt2nEbFxafvBlhC-yAzPXVmrs/s1600/e06847262f5cd3c61005443f8ed48e85.jpg" /></a></div>And finally, Cristina at <i>Remodelando la Casa</i> took us on a <a href="http://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2015/06/msnwitr.html" target="_blank">SUMMER HOME TOUR</a> and shared lots of wonderful ideas for adding coastal touches.<br /><br />Now...I can't wait to see what you have to share, so let's get on with the party! 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Please Join Me for The Scoop #176

Hi everyone! I am excited because it's my turn to host this week and I have some wonderful ideas to share from you, our guests! Here......

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Please Join Me for The Scoop #175

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Cyeeb-bk5VTaiTiQm0Gf1xBAQy6s31sWzrjJKPF0PZNKuzShub7AXio0gTGQf6X7UeMfr9YUwAJi2LF_8-MUDWMMkyYEWJ-fo3ECpkOaShPfUyfcu80PJgMFm42nWb0Uj9oR-dTbEC0/s1600/The+Scoop+%2523175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Cyeeb-bk5VTaiTiQm0Gf1xBAQy6s31sWzrjJKPF0PZNKuzShub7AXio0gTGQf6X7UeMfr9YUwAJi2LF_8-MUDWMMkyYEWJ-fo3ECpkOaShPfUyfcu80PJgMFm42nWb0Uj9oR-dTbEC0/s1600/The+Scoop+%2523175.JPG" /></a></div><i>Hi everyone!</i> I'm excited because it's time for another edition of The Scoop! I am always amazed at the wonderful ideas that you share with us and I can't wait to see what you have to show us this week!<br /><br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRG3Jjaou9siZk-nt6mtCVy3QW2sEoE-Ag2zu59c-cB4VUQYze10YhPjLGqpv_SKoKyS8Ory6c2aEPjV9kOdnI7yCZQDIIidIHi3F-3c28O3ueZer_1rx4AjRIIOgHJsURMa3TM3cu6o/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Stars+%2526+Stripes+Rag+Ball+Filler2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihRG3Jjaou9siZk-nt6mtCVy3QW2sEoE-Ag2zu59c-cB4VUQYze10YhPjLGqpv_SKoKyS8Ory6c2aEPjV9kOdnI7yCZQDIIidIHi3F-3c28O3ueZer_1rx4AjRIIOgHJsURMa3TM3cu6o/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Stars+%2526+Stripes+Rag+Ball+Filler2.jpg" /></a></div>Here...I've been busy getting ready for the 4th of July and my fun <b><a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/06/super-easy-stars-and-stripes-rag-ball.html" target="_blank">STARS AND STRIPES RAG BALL FILLER</a> </b>is just one of the projects that I have been working on. They can add be added to a dough bowl or stacked in a lantern or tall vase to use as a centerpiece for you holiday cookout!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldj8uWjuCVNBE1iJnVLV4-Plpep0Dlkn9o2Cj8_WCMS1XCT-r3pgpQMbej7RTQhWbLpAQejPRmLvvdBQ-4dqu6DeQNxAeKe1LXRAMwuipYe5SKiZy8bAzS5quPXYGxQA9rjYLlMheiYk/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Easy+Stars+and+Stripes+Burlap+Wreath...Just+Tie+It%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldj8uWjuCVNBE1iJnVLV4-Plpep0Dlkn9o2Cj8_WCMS1XCT-r3pgpQMbej7RTQhWbLpAQejPRmLvvdBQ-4dqu6DeQNxAeKe1LXRAMwuipYe5SKiZy8bAzS5quPXYGxQA9rjYLlMheiYk/s1600/CONFESSIONS+OF+A+PLATE+ADDICT+Easy+Stars+and+Stripes+Burlap+Wreath...Just+Tie+It%2521.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And...I am adding some red, white and blue to my front door, too, with my <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2015/06/stars-and-stripes-burlap-wreathjust-tie.html" target="_blank"><b>STARS AND STRIPES BURLAP WREATH.</b></a> It is super simple because all you have to do is JUST TIE IT! You can't get any easier than that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And now...let's get on with the party!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Welcome back to The Scoop!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">The weekly party featuring the scoop on the best from around the web!</div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt3itv4QbrAvPxfrR_ynJBd4qdvk6Wn0uqFwauqjCyAowNTfA-4HUobAeY5ogidmCrdlrio0h4NdlHR7f5N21CBJRUGVBdmvJz4CFicf0VAE96BTMjXBVQJRvWUKaNSxjCxTtCGr96Mk/s1600/New+banner+June+2014.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCt3itv4QbrAvPxfrR_ynJBd4qdvk6Wn0uqFwauqjCyAowNTfA-4HUobAeY5ogidmCrdlrio0h4NdlHR7f5N21CBJRUGVBdmvJz4CFicf0VAE96BTMjXBVQJRvWUKaNSxjCxTtCGr96Mk/s1600/New+banner+June+2014.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>We are<br /><br /></div><div align="center">Anita from <a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a></div><div align="center">Debbie from <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Plate Addict</a></div><div align="center">Yvonne from <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/">StoneGable</a><br />and Suzy from <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/">Worthing Court </a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br />Our host this week is...<br /><br />Suzy from <b><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/" target="_blank">Worthing Court</a></b>.<br /><br /><img alt="Suzy from Worthing Court Blog" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11482" height="280" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Suzy-picture-sharpened-2-300x280.jpg" width="300" /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">We're happy that you've come to party with us this week - to inspire and to be inspired! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Perhaps you've haven't been by to visit me since the last time that it was my turn to host.  I've been busy, but after a refreshing weekend at <b><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2011/08/our-beach-condo-part-1.html" target="_blank">Our Beach Condo</a></b>, I'm ready to get back home and finish up my laundry room.  Stay tuned for that reveal next week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've revealed two spaces since it was my turn to host.  Our <b><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2015/05/screen-porch-reveal.html" target="_blank">Southern Screen Porch</a></b>...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2015/05/screen-porch-reveal.html"><img alt="Screen porch decor" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11505" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2i.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">...and the completed <b><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2015/06/gallery-wall-above-sofa.html" target="_blank">Gallery Wall {And Some Other Decor Too} In My Family Room</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2015/06/gallery-wall-above-sofa.html"><img alt="Family room gallery wall above a sofa" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11638" height="480" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2g2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Let me show you a few of the many, many links that caught my eye from last week's party.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Michelle from A Dish Of Daily Life shared her recipe for yummy looking <b><a href="http://www.adishofdailylife.com/2015/05/pizza-pasta-salad/" target="_blank">Pizza Pasta Salad</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adishofdailylife.com/2015/05/pizza-pasta-salad/"><img alt="Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11765" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1a1.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lynda from Gates Of Crystal shared the <b><a href="http://gatesofcrystal.blogspot.com/2015/06/simple-upholstery-update.html" target="_blank">Simple Upholstery Update</a></b> she gave to a chair in her living room.  What a difference it makes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gatesofcrystal.blogspot.com/2015/06/simple-upholstery-update.html"><img alt="Simple Upholstery Update" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11767" height="851" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1b2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shannon from AKA Design hit it out of the park with her pretty <b><a href="http://akadesign.ca/coastal-summer-mantel/" target="_blank">Coastal Summer Mantel</a></b>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://akadesign.ca/coastal-summer-mantel/"><img alt="Coastal Summer Mantel" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11768" height="469" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1c1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are right in the midst of wedding season and Debbi from Surroundings shared an easy idea for <b><a href="http://surroundingsbydebi.com/creating-diy-elegant-wedding-invitations/" target="_blank">Creating DIY Elegant Elegant Wedding Invitations</a></b>.  A great idea to dress up ordinary wedding invitations, especially if you're on a budget.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://surroundingsbydebi.com/creating-diy-elegant-wedding-invitations/"><img alt="How to make elegant wedding invitations on a budget" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11770" height="755" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1d2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cat from Pocketful Of Posies created an <b><a href="http://www.pocketofposies.com/journal/2015/6/3/brick-stencil" target="_blank">Amazing Real Stenciled Brick Feature Wall</a></b>.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pocketofposies.com/journal/2015/6/3/brick-stencil"><img alt="Amazingly real stenciled brick feature wall" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-11771" height="810" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/1e1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, on to this week's party!</div><br /><div align="center"><b>Thank you for linking up, friends! 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