Welcome back to another exciting week of summer fun at Karin’s Kottage Weekly Linky Party! This week, I am highlighting four incredibly talented bloggers. These four are bringing fresh, fun, and fabulous ideas to make your summer unforgettable. Whether you’re planning to entertain, craft, or cook, I have got you covered with amazing tablescapes, refreshing slushies, DIY wreaths, and mouth-watering recipes.
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The Painted Apron: Charming Red, White, and Blue Lobster Tablescape
Jenna from The Painted Apron is taking summer tablescapes to the next level with her delightful red, white, and blue lobster-themed setup. The lobster plates, with their blue and white gingham checked edges, are absolutely adorable and perfect for any summer gathering. Jenna’s tablescape ideas are sure to inspire you to create a festive and inviting atmosphere for your guests. Check out her gorgeous tablescape and get inspired here.
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Mommy Hates Cooking: Quick and Colorful Summer Slushies
Kristy from Mommy Hates Cooking has the ultimate summer refreshment covered with her colorful and quick-to-make summer slushies. These homemade slushies are ready in just 5 minutes and are perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day. They’re a hit with kids and adults alike, making them a must-try for your next outdoor family gathering. Get the easy Sonic slushie recipes here.
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Hunny I’m Home: Easy Dollar Store Red, White, and Blue Wreath
Sara from Hunny I’m Home has a fantastic DIY project that will add a patriotic touch to your front door. Her easy red, white, and blue wreath is made with adorable flowers from the dollar store. Sara’s simple tutorial shows you how to pull off this budget-friendly and festive decoration. It’s perfect for celebrating the Fourth of July or any summer occasion. See the step-by-step instructions here.
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Homemade on a Weeknight: Sweet and Spicy Citrus Chipotle Chicken
Essence from Homemade on a Weeknight has shared a delectable recipe that is sure to become a favorite at your summer BBQs. Her citrus chipotle chicken is a flavorful blend of chicken thighs marinated in orange juice, chipotle sauce, garlic, honey, and brown sugar. The sweet and spicy combination is simply divine and perfect for a summer feast. Find the mouth-watering recipe here.
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Karins Kottage Happenings
We had a wonderful time in Italy and I can’t wait to share some of our adventures with you! For now I will just share a few pictures and hopefully I can get writing up my blog posts. It always takes so much time to write the posts…maybe I will just post pictures and one sentence describing the photo haha. I always want to share so much but I overthink what to write.
Puglia is such a beautiful area of Italy. There is so much to see and explore in lots of the beach towns. We loved seeing the Nonna’s make their Orecchiette pasta and we got to eat lunch in one of there kitchens! We also went to Monopoli and another cute beach town Savelletri.
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Stay tuned for more Italy posts!
Thanks for hosting! I shared #108 and #109 this week! Have a lovely holiday weekend!
OOPS! Please disregard those numbers, lol!
no problem 🙂
Love your pictures of Italy and can’t wait to see more. I haven’t been to Puglia.
Thank you Gail it really is such a unique country with so much to discover.
So glad to hear you had a wonderful time in Italy; it sure does look lovely!
Thank you Joanne 🙂 It is such a beautiful country
Italy looks so lovely. Sigh. I am glad you had a wonderful time. Thanks for another fun party. XO- MaryJo
Always great to have you here! Italy is so beautiful and fun to explore.
Thanks so much Karin, glad you’re home safely! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
I love your lobster red white and blue tablescape! It is so cute and all the fun details. Thanks for linking up each week and sharing your creativity.
Some great features here. Thanks so much for hosting the link up.
Always a pleasure to have you be a part of the party.
Karin,
Thanks so much for hosting!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!!
Hugs,
Deb
Debbie-Dabble Blog
Thanks for hosting each week. Glad you had a lovely time in Italy! I’m back from my ‘bereavement break’, and hope to be linking-up regularly again!
Julie, I have been thinking about you and know what you have been going through. I am excited to see how your ew adventure goes in the RV. Thank you for linking up 🙂
I always love seeing your photos and posts from Italy. Thanks so much for having us over!
Thanks for hosting weekly, Karin, and having me over, sharing with your readers.
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