THE SCOOP #110

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhkmPRC30pS4KdD9xi88_FWX6LI8DHLOo5xUFMAqgBTiUxjZ-jBQ5iEDhtj7zbhFdKuT_vK5pZaDE0lBwkuRZcpzNGy74JI2-s46g-5RjeRp14-vV3Sv0k6tE5zZIJBFsEcqc9eziNM39/s1600/Upcoming+Posts+3-17-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNhkmPRC30pS4KdD9xi88_FWX6LI8DHLOo5xUFMAqgBTiUxjZ-jBQ5iEDhtj7zbhFdKuT_vK5pZaDE0lBwkuRZcpzNGy74JI2-s46g-5RjeRp14-vV3Sv0k6tE5zZIJBFsEcqc9eziNM39/s1600/Upcoming+Posts+3-17-14.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Welcome back to </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">THE SCOOP #110</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Even thought we got 4 inches of snow today, Spring is in the air here at StoneGable! I'm working on several fun spring projects for you for this week. See the Upcoming Posts above!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And make sure you check out these recent posts with you in mind...</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I gathered<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2014/03/10-amazing-spring-projects-from-scoop.html" target="_blank">10 AMAZING SPRING PROJECTS</a></span> from our MEGA SPRING LINKY PARTY to share...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7q1lT8m443LZAox3C25LA_h54duZHQPMu720s4cdFTgu6DFk8eX0gSf6XZvT8XoO1pt7V_Gpzln6ZsguB8kfvBlMgvf5FAslpPLJGw9g4OSA8hQscpg1FTEQHuRnAWJ9k58cNhan0cStn/s640/Copy+of+IMG_5058.jpg" width="429" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2014/03/the-dip.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">THE DIP</span></a> is a must try! With just a few ingredients that you probably have on hand you will have a yummy Parmesan dip for veggies and snacks, a sandwich spread, a grill spread and a creamy salad dressing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The dip of a family favorite!!!! Oh, YUMMY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPGtgRMgjeGJePkqn9E8k5e592TfEM8JDbwT585XmarZm_5lMY_XxFuQCk4MvJVNNppoSWqd2LlFfunYzvgO7VfgzY1dxIfm5zXF1WxCOisDCgJ_utTcjEHQx57zRB38RpT2JCnKj1iH_/s640/the-dip-TITLE+PAGE+1-stonegableblog.com.jpg" width="428" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div align="center"><b>Welcome back to The Scoop</b></div><div align="center">The weekly linky party featuring <i>the scoop</i> on the best posts from around the web!<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZJL5IVHYsOItR8NnpzPgqdypPP52aM5JM3ttbtihLWuoAwo8_aES-pcNOe3TjNoC_TnS1UvmVb50SZA_vvInGx1n4lMgIBpJnMcf8TQu80uIgQHBWKFbr1XOJtWDEiIxoqF82ECGZXop/s1600-h/The%252520Scoop%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="The Scoop" border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSHQTnsGuehF2CMJORqD30LC6SvSzrEgEM3pZVO-d9YrX_l0hgfNAwKsgGu_hF_qbWWRPi5PYkElUf5JoZxV8hYIWBH9RIH_7KIr4heGgUYu68BB5qZO1pwiBzWMMy31d5BRERctLkhDYF/?imgmax=800" style="border: 0px; display: inline;" title="The Scoop" width="220" /></a> <br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center">More exposure + less time = win win! <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_dp7a_otpNmObhOX4z2wAYl-avhXBHynCW5djGBvlIfRgLpaQ34Q6fATUOZoPaR3fmawxgZa4-zygDP0qv3YbvNkS9fyeJp1fvqUFeUdMdVDwrEP0wD2G6CxKpa4NOXvbq7eUP1oH1o/s1600/Scoop+Banner+Dec+2013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF_dp7a_otpNmObhOX4z2wAYl-avhXBHynCW5djGBvlIfRgLpaQ34Q6fATUOZoPaR3fmawxgZa4-zygDP0qv3YbvNkS9fyeJp1fvqUFeUdMdVDwrEP0wD2G6CxKpa4NOXvbq7eUP1oH1o/s1600/Scoop+Banner+Dec+2013.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We are  </div><div align="center">Anita from <a href="http://www.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/">Cedar Hill Farmhouse</a></div><div align="center">Debbie from <a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/">Confessions of a Plate Addict</a></div><div align="center">Barb from <a href="http://www.everydayhomeblog.com/">The Everyday Home</a><br />Yvonne from <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/">StoneGable</a><br /> Suzy from <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/">Worthing Court</a><br /><br />Our host this week is...<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><img alt="Suzy picture - sharpened" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-8252" height="279" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Suzy-picture-sharpened-300x279.jpg" width="300" /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Suzy from<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/" target="_blank">Worthing Court</a></span><br /><br />Hi everyone!<br /> If you're like me, your heart is yearning for spring!  The first official day of spring this year is March 20th, but I've been bringing spring into my home for several weeks now. Spring = Green!   Check out this inspiration to <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2014/03/room-decorating-ideas.html" target="_blank"><strong>Sneak In Some Green Room Decorating Ideas</strong></a> for just about every room in your house.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />  <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2014/03/room-decorating-ideas.html"><img alt="Green room decorating ideas :: WorthingCourtBlog.com" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8253" height="640" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Green-room-decorating-ideas-button.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /> Spring = Outdoor Dining too!  Some of my favorite Fitz & Floyd pieces  were incorporated in this <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2012/03/celebrating-spring-tablescape.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Celebrating Spring Tablescape</span></strong></a> that I put together on my front porch one warm and sunny afternoon.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />   <a href="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/2012/03/celebrating-spring-tablescape.html"><img alt="Outdoor Spring or Easter tablescape :: WorthingCourtBlog.com" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8255" height="420" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Spring-tablescape1.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Now let's check out some of your projects from last week's The Scoop. Babs from<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://babs-upstairsdownstairs.blogspot.com/2014/03/not-easter-bunny.html" target="_blank"><strong>Upstairs Downstairs</strong></a> </span>put together a pretty Easter centerpiece using her recent find from TJ Maxx.<br /><br /><br /><br />  <a href="http://babs-upstairsdownstairs.blogspot.com/2014/03/not-easter-bunny.html"><img alt="DSC04825" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-8262" height="650" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DSC04825-439x650.jpg" width="439" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />  <span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Karri from<span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><a href="http://blueribbonkitchen.blogspot.com/2014/03/easter-kids-table.html" style="line-height: 1.5em;" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Blue Ribbon Kitchen</span></strong></a><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> made these adorable mini Jello cups for the cute kids Easter table that she set.  You'll want to check out the rest of Karri's table too.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />  <a href="http://blueribbonkitchen.blogspot.com/2014/03/easter-kids-table.html"><img alt="Easter 2013 109jello words" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8257" height="425" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Easter-2013-109jello-words.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Victoria from<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://troispetitesfilles.blogspot.com/2014/03/dreaming-in-fairy-tales-french-settee.html" target="_blank"><strong>Trois Petites Filles</strong></a></span> shared how she painted the upholstery on her French settee score from Craigslist. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />  <a href="http://troispetitesfilles.blogspot.com/2014/03/dreaming-in-fairy-tales-french-settee.html"><img alt="painted setee" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8258" height="425" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/painted-setee.jpg" width="638" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Laura from<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://findinghomeonline.com/organizing-ideas-repurposed-diy-vintage-crate-boot-rack/" target="_blank"><strong>Finding Home</strong></a></span> did a great job with her diy vintage crate boot rack.  Check how she did it so you can make one too!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />. <a href="http://findinghomeonline.com/organizing-ideas-repurposed-diy-vintage-crate-boot-rack/"><img alt="DIYVintageCrateBootRackTutorial_thumb" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8259" height="718" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/DIYVintageCrateBootRackTutorial_thumb.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />  Head over to<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://akadesign.ca/cottage-farmhouse-dining-room/" target="_blank"><strong>AKA Design</strong></a></span> to check out Shannon's oh-so-pretty cottage dining room.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />  <a href="http://akadesign.ca/cottage-farmhouse-dining-room/"><img alt="COTTAGE-FARMHOUSE-DINING-ROOM-HUTCH" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8260" height="700" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/COTTAGE-FARMHOUSE-DINING-ROOM-HUTCH.jpg" width="467" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And last, but certainly not least, Priscilla from<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://priscillas2000.blogspot.com/2014/03/no-sew-diy-burlap-floral-table-runner.html" target="_blank"><strong>Priscilla's</strong></a> </span>shared her really cute and creative no sew 3D burlap table runner.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />  <a href="http://priscillas2000.blogspot.com/2014/03/no-sew-diy-burlap-floral-table-runner.html"><img alt="IMG_8820" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-8267" height="650" src="http://www.worthingcourtblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/IMG_8820-588x650.jpg" width="588" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br />And now...let's get this party started! <br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><b>Thank you for linking up, friends! </b></div><div align="center"><i>Please read the guidelines before participating:</i></div><ul><li>Follow and/or subscribe to your host blog.</li><li>Be sure to include THE SCOOP button or text link to in your linked post...mandatory to be featured!</li><li>By linking up you are agreeing that the photos are yours or that you have permission to use them, that we may use those photos to feature your project on a blog post, Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter with a link back to your blog, of course.</li><li>Please go to the source of a photo to pin it to Pinterest so that the originator of the post gets the credit.</li></ul><!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=215035 " type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script --></div>

THE SCOOP #110

Welcome back to  THE SCOOP #110 Even thought we got 4 inches of snow today, Spring is in the air here at StoneGable! I'm working on seve...

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