504 Main by Holly Lefevre: December 2010

Before I go further, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who comes by each week to link up! I have met some really amazing people this year and seen and read some amazing posts. I am so happy to be a part of this bloggyworld!

I have gotten a little - a lot - overwhelmed in these last few months, and I have not been the kind of blogger I want to be. I believe what makes blogs so unique and fun is the interaction...I have been remiss in my visits and comments and I apologize. I have read you in my Reader and visited intermittently but not regularly...so I thank those who keep coming back for their continued reading and support. {I still have not visited the links from 2 weeks ago...I will and I will post those this coming week.}

Over the next few weeks I will be finishing up a project and I am looking for some awesome guest bloggers...so let me know if you are interested and I will send you the guidelines...of course the content needs to be relevant.

Now....on to Tickled Pink!
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Here's the recap of The Best of Tickled Pink 2010!
Part 1 is BLOG Info
Part 2 is Causes
Part 3A is Cool Ideas
Part 3B is Inspiration

Part 4 is In The Kitchen
Part 5 is Creativity: DIY, crafts and Home decor

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I have a confession...doing these linky's were way more difficult than I imagined. I do feel I bit off a little more than I could chew. I had a lot of unexpected circumstances pop up over the last few weeks and that threw me off a little bit too...ultimately what it came down to...Family is more important than the blog {I already knew that of course...but I do sometimes slip up}.

Even as I wrote up the 5 parts of these linky's I was remembering other posts and realizing that there was NO WAY I could recap it all! As I type this up I am remembering more and more. So, if I missed you...I am so sorry. I plan on going back and spotlighting some of the other posts in the early part of the year.

Also, I said I was going to do categories...too complicated. What I like about my blog and tickled pink is that it is a mix of all things that I love...so just link up with your favorite post of the year, the week, the month...whatever tickles you pink!
(be kind...I keep finding tons of typos in my posts this week...too tired...too busy!)

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Link up...whatever makes your blog fabulous. Family Friendly please. Guess what? You post does not have to be PINK!!
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Happy New Year! I wish you all a marvelous 2011!

{don't forget shoot me an email or leave a message

in the comments if you want to guest post!}
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Well, I am on he final roudnup and getting ready to post the linky. I originally intended to break this up into categories...but well, I will be honest I have ran out of time. I have spent time with family and friends rather than the computer this week!

So, I am sorry, this is LONG!

Here's the recap!
Part 1 is BLOG Info
Part 2 is Causes
Part 3A is Cool Ideas
Part 3B is Inspiration

Part 4 is In The Kitchen

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Picnic Perfection from Lisa at Moore Minutes. This charming summertime picnic has so many amazing details that is can be inspiration for an entire party or event as well. You MUST go see this amazing spread and take in all the detail and care Lisa put into this picnic.

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The Antonio Treatment ran on HGTV after one of my favorite shows, Design Star. I LOVE this show! And, well, I love Antonio - yeah, I like a bad boy {didn't marry one though!}...I think he is dreamy {in a tattooed designing dude way}. He won me over with his Bright pink painted birds last season...

{photo above from HGTV}

...and then he painted a room purple {I have a purple living room!}, and well, on his new show, let's just say I cannot wait for more of him...I mean his designs.

Check out this wall of reclaimed wood! I have watched this part of the show at least 4 times. You will be seeing this in my house, my garden, anywhere I can sneak it is. L-O-V-E! Sorry for the photo quality - I could not find one photo online, so I took photos of my TV - I felt so 13 again! Now I need to go record some songs from the radio and try to sing them.

{above photos from my TV...of The Antonio Treatment}

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You must go visit Bubblin' Over. Claudie's blog is like a fairytale all full of pink sparkly goodness...and this woman is one of the most thoughtful visitors you will ever meet!

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Kirsty Girl's Paintings!

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Malia at Yesterday on Tuesday created this patriotic photo prop.

I had to share it. I seriously think I am doing this for the 4th!

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Words on Wheels who in the spirit of kitchen demolition {something I can relate to!} made this fabulous tray out of the old doors!

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How About Orange is brilliant and she makes gift bags made from newspaper!

Easy and unique and FAB!

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Clever, clever, clever! Paisley Passions upside down shelf is awesome.

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Who doesn't love a lollipop. Thanks to Bird Crafts for the tutorial on how to make one!

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Gorgeous, better-than-designer bag from La Maison Reid.

I am making one. She has a great tutorial!

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A gorgeous work of art in the form of a sofa throw from The Wonders of Doing.

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Fun way to fancy up a bracelet or necklace from Creative Mind.

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A kitchen sink craft (I need to do one of these).

Look at this adorable vintage flashcard banner from Yesterday on Tuesday!

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I am needing {to make?} this Paisley Rebirth necklace!

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I store everything in Mason Jars. I love them.

Girl In Air has a really great tutorial on making them into soap dispensers.

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A very cool Alfred Hitchcock inspired table from The Autocrat

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Totally cool and slightly creepy pumpkins from Fine Fettle

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Fun way to fancy up a bracelet or necklace from Creative Mind.

************************************************************ SHUT THE DOOR!-What Allie's Making Now made these boots...from scratch.

IMPRESSED

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Don;t ya just love getting something with your initials on it.

Check out these cards from Funky Mom Cards.

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Candle holder redo complete with tea cups...it is thriftastical from The Thrifty Groove.

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I know we are moving into Christmas, but this is an idea

not to be missed from What Allie's Making Now

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This idea is super fun...I have a soft spot for VW's, from Made at Greenlodge

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I really want to crochet. Look at these cuties from My Crazy Simple Life!

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I love the technique Lisa at The Pursuit of Happiness uses on this project...and I love the final product

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My Repurposed Life has some serious skills! Check her DIY island top!

I am dreaming of one for myself.

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This necklace is screaming my name. A book Page necklace from Mandipidy

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Postmark stocking from Mandipidy

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Tree decorating with florals at Cheri Quite Contrary

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Big Bear's Wife made some seriously cute snow jars!

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These ideas repurpose items - LOVE IT!

Vintage-style tea light Holders from Modern Country Style

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Calamity Anne's Adventures was reading my mind.
My friend and I were just discussing these little houses

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Beautiful Faberge Beaded Eggs - it's a tutorial!
From Susie's Artsy-Craftsy Sitcom

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A Diamond in the Stuff has a great use for a tomato cage - a card holder!

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Track the years with this photo stocking from Cleverly Inspired.

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Sparkle is always good. Not Just Paper and Glue shows us how to add sparkle to a bow!

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Pottery Barn Inspired Ornament advent calendar from Hallelujahs by Holly

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Gorgeous book page ornament from House Revivals!

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Red Heads Craft More Fun made this amazing Rattan tree topper!

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Super cute snowman PJ's at Harrigan Howdy!

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Primitive and Proper super fabulous table redo

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Speaking of organization...

Welcome Sunshine Home did an amazing job organizing her ribbon and wrapping.

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A Little Bit of Everything is just how I like it!

Oh yeah, I am in love with this ribbon holder idea.

I am trying very hard to get my crafts organized. I see this in my future!

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I am dying for this pillow. I have always loved this technique

and Atelier Caroline has it done right!

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Can you ever brag enough about your kiddos...

Take a peek at this brag book from Katie's Nesting Spot.

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Super Cute Homemade Minnie Mouse (can you ever get enough of the mouse...don't answer that!) costume from Mine for the Making. See the final product {HERE}

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I want to be laying right there taking a nap! Thanks Modern Country Style...gorgeous!
Check out the full master bedroom reveal here!

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I LOVE sweaters...that is all I used to wear (even in So. Cal!) Cristina's Adventures has a twist on the sweater...it is art!

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Fun and Fab Christmas trees from Emerald Cove.

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Homemade seed packets from Life is a Party!

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Beautiful necklace from Keefer Style Creations

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Paper weaving art from Can't Stop Making Things

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AWESOME Chandelier from The Little Apartment.
I really must try this.

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Have you seen these pillow...AWESOME!
Michele at The Scrap Shoppe has outdone herself!

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Shoe flare {LOVE IT!} from from the Nato's

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I love repurposing, recycling, make something old new or better...
and Kelley's at Kelley's Family Jewels motto of
"Just do it. Get out a saw and try it.
What's the worst that can happen?"

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Great decorating tip from BJ at Sweet Nothings!

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My kiddo makes everything into a baby bed...I see a Christmas present in my future here with this sweet moses basket from Clever Faeries

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I am getting ready to play with fire myself,
but I LOVE what The Answer is Chocolate has done...gorgeous!

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Even your organizers should look FAB! And they do at 5 Minutes Just for Me.

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The first flash of brilliance I encountered at Emerald Cove was this hutch reveal...I tell you, I wanted to drive up there and steal it in the middle of the night...
it is fabulous...{will you come paint mine?}

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Decorating with books is essential in my home...

The Gathering Place has a fun twist to it.

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Buttons are one of may many weaknesses.

Checkout The Scrap Shoppe's button bib necklace!

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How much do I adore silhouettes!

Little Apartment on the Prairie has a fun take on them!

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Sandy of Sandy's Space is a somewhat new read for me,

but "Oh my!" does she have amazing talents!

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Fabulous idea for a ruffled number shirt from Sumo's Sweet Stuff!
What a fun way to celebrate a birthday...or any day!

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Craftopotamus upcycled messenger bag

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Fabulous painted pumpkins from Calamity Anne! Great tutorial too!

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She has done it again! Lisa from Moore Minutes has this great idea for Vacation Jars. I think this is brilliant...we always have tons to little chotchke's...now I know a GREAT way to store them.

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I am all about the Ampersand! Love them and so does Karie's Chic Creations.

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You better watch out, you better not pout, you better not cry,

because Christmas is coming! Some crafty peeps, like Elizabeth at Twelve Crafts Till Christmas are ambitious in their ways are are going to craft their way to the holidays!

But do not fret if you are not crafty {or do not celebrate Christmas!},

there is a lot more GREAT stuff over there