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Karins Kottage Linky Party- Christmas Week

Welcome to Karins Kottage LInky Party- Christmas week!

I don’t know if you have noticed but I have been slacking on blogging lately. After returning from Europe at the beginning of December I have been under the gun. The day after we got back we had a family party! Then another party for the Young Women in my church. Plus getting everything ready for Christmas has been a trick!

I have realized that blogging takes a lot of time.

Balancing home life, church life and blogging life takes a lot of effort. I just wanted to let know how much I appreciate each one of you.

The fact that you come over and take time to read my blog makes me so happy!

Highlights from Karins Kottage Linky party

Debbeesbuzz is sharing a fantastic Christmas tablescape that is swoon worthy!

I love how she created the centerpiece using wooden slabs stacked. There are so many ideas and details you really need to check it out.

I am a sucker for Christmas tree charcuterie tray. Look at all the goodness on this platter!

Claire Justine always has amazing recipes and ideas on her blog .

Fresh Vintage by LInda is sharing her Christmas home tour! This is just one of her amazing ideas.

You need to hop over to see her beautiful home and ideas.

The DIY Dreamer is sharing this amazing wooden Christmas Tree lantern tutorial.

This is such a great tutorial and would make an amazing gift for friends or family!

Karins Kottage Happenings

We have been busy with our family and having fun.

We held our annual Sugar plum fairy dinner with our grandkids and daughters and son in laws.

Then I held a fun Young Women’s church activity on how to make Christmas pancakes.

It was so much fun!

The girls really got creative in making their pancakes.

This was the winning pancake! Grandma got run over by a reindeer!

I hope you enjoy the party! I can’t wait to see what you will be sharing this week!

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  1. lisa says

    December 22, 2021 at 11:59 am

    Karin,
    You are a busy lady! But I know you love every minute of it.
    Thank you so much for sharing my home tour. You made my day. I appreciate you hosting each week.
    Have a very Merry Christmas!
    xo Lisa S

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    • Karins Kottage says

      December 23, 2021 at 2:08 pm

      Hi Lisa thank you for liking up your home tour! Merry Christmas to you my friend!
      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  2. Julie Briones says

    December 22, 2021 at 10:44 am

    Thanks for hosting! Looks like you are having tons of fun! Merry Christmas!!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      December 23, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      Merry Christmas Julie! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  3. Karren Haller says

    December 22, 2021 at 8:59 am

    Thank you for hosting, I know it takes a lot of time each week in preparation I appreciate it!
    Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      December 23, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      Karren thank you 🙂 I hope you have a fantastic Christmas!
      Hugs, Karin

      Reply
  4. Debbee M says

    December 22, 2021 at 8:20 am

    Karin, thanks so very much for featuring my holiday tablescape and the generous comments you made about it! Blogging is a lot of work, and frustrating at times too. I don’t know how you do all you do with the Italy project, grandkids, church volunteering, etc.! I struggle to keep up my blog and I don’t have near as much as you to juggle. Wishing you the happiest of holidays!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      December 23, 2021 at 2:21 pm

      Debbee You are the best! It is taxing at time for sure. At times I think I need to take a long break and then I come back and start posting again. I have been at this for over 12 years now which is kind of mind boggling to me. I really appreciate all your support each week. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas in every way.
      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  5. Jenna says

    December 22, 2021 at 6:19 am

    Thanks so much Karin! You have been a busy gal, I’m sure your Christmas will be very Merry!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      December 23, 2021 at 2:22 pm

      Hi Jenna! Merry Christmas my friend! I hope yours is the best Christmas yet!
      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply

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