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Centerpiece Wednesday Linky Party #226

Centerpiece Wednesday Linky Party #226 is pure summer eye candy! This week I am highlighting a Do it Yourself Outdoor living wall tutorial, an outdoor gathering tablescape, a yummy baked egg recipe and a pretty summer mantel with mason jars and lemons.

Karins Kottage Happenings

But first a brief recap of what has been going on here at Karins Kottage.

I tried a new Italian recipe that I think you will all love! It is a simple Italian dish called Peperonata.

Pan fried sweet peppers, onions, garlic and tomatoes topped with homemade croutons, toasted pine nuts and cheese! Does it get any better than that?

Recently our granddaughter, Harper celebrated turning 3! Harper loves Fancy Nancy books so I threw together a super fun Fancy Nancy tea party for her and her cousin.

It literally took me all of an hour to pull things out of my party stash to decorate and come up with a couple of fun activities. These two loved it!

In case you missed my Italy trip post. All about our biking, touring, dining touring Vasto Italy.

Which is a charming beach town filled with shops and restaurants. It really was one of the highlights of our trip!

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Doesn’t this setting just make you say ahhh. Masterpieces of my Life shares her tips on outdoor gatherings. She had me with her big vase of peonies! So beautiful!

Ok how amazing is this living wall created by A life unfolding! She used vertical wall pockets to plant all her plants and plywood to create the wall.

I am dying over this idea! Plus they also made the gigantic letter board too!

Decorating my mantel always gives me trouble because I never know what to do during the summer months. Virginia sweet pea has the answer. Simple and sweet and of so summery. Her collection of vintage mason jars and lemons just makes me so happy!

Eggs! I love them every kind of way! This recipe sound so good with ham and parmesan cheese. Definitely I will be naking this baked egg recipe from Homemade on a weeknight tomorrow for breakfast!

I like how she said these are “Super flavorful – the ham, parmesan, mushrooms, and scallions come together like a song”. So true!

Eggs are so easy to use and good any time of day!

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Karins Kottage

Welcome to Karins Kottage! There is always something fun going on! You would think after becoming an empty nester couple that our nest would be very quiet and empty but our Kottage nest is usually more full than what we started out with! You might find me hosting a birthday party or graduation party and a baby shower on the same weekend or a big outdoor get together with 25 of our friends and family in the backyard or maybe I might be in the kitchen trying out a new recipe for my hubby and I to grill on the BBQ for a quiet night for the two of us. I am passionate about entertaining and setting a beautiful table! I may or may not have an addiction to cloth napkins and fun salad plates oh and goblets too! I think I will always have a home decorating DIY project in the works as long as my hubby is on board with me haha. We have painted A LOT in the 6 homes we have owned in the 35 years that we have been married as well as re-done multiple pieces of furniture, added wall and ceiling treatments, replaced lights, bathroom fixtures and even tiled floors! I have sewn what seems like a million window treatments for our home as well as for family, made slipcovers, and duvets and even a formal dress or two!

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  • Your trip to Italy sounds amazing. You are one lucky gal & that picture of you on the bike is fantastic- it says it all! Thanks for another fun party full of so much inspiration and thank you so much for featuring my outdoor gathering. It was a sweet surprise & totally made my day. Have a great week. XO- MaryJo

  • Thank you, Karin, for sharing your delightful stay in Italy! What a charming and beautiful place it is! I also enjoyed your lovely features as well. Wishing you a wonderful week to come! Speaking of that, it is going to be 115 next week in Arizona! I'm not at all ready for this heat!

    Hugs,
    Tee xo

  • I just love that photo of you on the bike - what a great time!! Thanks for the extra joy today! :)

    • haha yeah we had a photographer follow our group and I was just acting goofy :) We had a really fun time. E-bikes are the way to go!

      Hugs,
      Karin

  • Thanks for featuring my living wall this week! Your Fancy Nancy looks like so much fun! My granddaughters love the books so I am keeping the idea for a sleepover surprise. Thanks for sharing!

    • Libbie your living wall is absolutely amazing! I am trying to figure out a way to do that in my yard! I love that you are going to use my Fancy Nancy idea for a sleepover surprise! Take pictures for sure! :)

      Hugs,
      Karin

  • Thanks so much Karin! I love seeing the happy and fun pictures of your escapades! You are living life to the fullest!

  • Aww, your week sounds like it was fun! I just love a good themed kids birthday party and a Fancy Nancy party sounds just adorable! Thank you again for hosting this each week.

    • We really had so much fun! I just loved seeing her face when she walked outside to see her little tea party all set up. She gets so excited! :)

      Thank you for stopping by,
      Karin

  • A Fancy Nancy birthday party sounds like so much fun! Thank you so much for featuring my summer mantel this week!

    • I think I should have an adult Fancy Nancy tea party now! :) I just loved your mantel and your vintage mason jars! Thank you for linking up each week.

      Hugs,
      Karin

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