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Karins Kottage Weekly Linky Party #326

Welcome to my weekly linky party #326! Today I am highlighting a delicious white chocolate raspberry cake recipe, a cozy cottage fabric wreath, A tray for summer gardening and a wine bottle lantern. Such fun things to make and eat!

Karins Kottage Linky Party #326

Weekly Linky Party Highlights

First up is the awesome wine bottle turned lantern from The Apple Street Cottage. Such a fun way to reuse a glass bottle.

Karins Kottage Linky Party #326

A fluffy, romantic wreath that can take you from late summer right into pumpkin everything season. Twelve O eight shares all the directions on how to make her rag wreath on her blog.

Karins Kottage Linky Party #326

How about this delicious looking white chocolate raspberry cake! Lou Lou girls. They suggest you put it in the freezer to make it easier to frost later. Plus it keeps it fresher too.

Karins Kottage Linky Party #326

Come to dinner at eight has created this pretty garden tray. Seeds herbs and flowers, a wide brim hat and gardening gloves. I love all the purple so fun for summer.

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I have been working on a putting together a bunk room in our basement for under $300. Here is a sneak peek. It is really turning out so cute!

These new little sconce lights are the most adorable things ever! They look so cute over the bunk! I can’t wait to show you the whole room!

We have also been enjoying summer nights with our granddaughters. Smore’s are a must in the backyard.

Karins Kottage Weekly Linky Party

Link on up and share what you love to do. Crafts, recipes, decorating tips and tricks I can’t wait to see what all you have been working on.

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  1. Lyndsey says

    August 17, 2023 at 5:19 am

    Thank you for hosting! I hope you have a wonderful week.

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  2. Patty says

    August 16, 2023 at 2:11 pm

    Karin, Thanks for hosting this great blog party each week! I love your downstairs bunk room!!!! The grandkids are going to have such a wonderful time there! What you have done so far is so pretty, I can’t wait to see the rest, when it is finished!
    Patty

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    • Karins Kottage says

      August 18, 2023 at 8:14 am

      Patty so happy to have you join in the fun! The bunk room is just so cute.. I love it as do our grandkids! 🥰

      Reply
  3. Joanne says

    August 16, 2023 at 1:33 pm

    That bunk room is going to look so fabulous!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      August 18, 2023 at 8:15 am

      We love how it turned out! I posted the reveal you will have to check it out!

      Reply
  4. kimberly k lewis says

    August 16, 2023 at 10:46 am

    THANK YOU AGAIN FOR FEATURING OUR RASPBERRY CAKE!

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    • Karins Kottage says

      August 18, 2023 at 8:15 am

      You are so welcome! It’s gorgeous!

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  5. Donna says

    August 16, 2023 at 10:10 am

    Looks like you’re having a very busy and fun Summer! Thanks for hosting and have a great week!

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  6. Julie Briones says

    August 16, 2023 at 9:34 am

    Always love to see the features! Thanks for hosting, Karin! Hugs!

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  7. Ann says

    August 16, 2023 at 6:49 am

    Thank you so much for featuring my wine bottle lantern, Karin!

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  8. Debbie- Dabble says

    August 16, 2023 at 6:45 am

    Karin,
    Thanks so much for hosting this lovely party each and every week!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links and choosing Features!!! Thank You!! I hope you are having a great week!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  9. Jenna says

    August 16, 2023 at 6:30 am

    Thanks so much Karin! Your bunk room looks like it’s going to be so cute, I can’t wait for the reveal!

    Reply
  10. Debra Oliver says

    August 15, 2023 at 4:40 pm

    so glad you and the party are back, Karin. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply

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