Happy JULY and welcome to Thursday Favorite Things! I am thrilled to celebrate my FIFTH year co-hosting this fabulous weekly link party for bloggers and blog readers with Katherine of Katherine’s Corner and a fantastic group of bloggers! We recently celebrated the 600th TFT! Please hop over to Katherine’s after linking up to congratulate her on the milestone and to thank her for starting this wonderful party.
NOTE: The party time has changed to 9:00 a.m. MDT (11:00 EST)

If you would like to make some new friends, grow your blog audience, or just find some weekly inspiration, this is the place to be! *Bloggers: Please leave a comment with the number of your link up for a chance to be featured at next week’s party. The hosts are all looking forward to what you’ll share this week! (If you missed the last party and the AWESOME features, you’ll find it here. Here’s what I have been up to:

We are putting the finishing touches on “part 1″ of our home renovation (basically finishing all that needs to be done before we can move in!” This week we concentrated on some painting and the kitchen. I am thrilled with the dining room paint color and I will share a blog post this weekend with the updates!

Right before we actually move we are taking a quick trip to the beach. It will be a much needed vacation after a summer of work, work, work! I am looking forward to do some antiquing and picking up some coastal treasures for our new home.

Here’s a throwback to my Coastal Cottage Decor with French Vintage Style.  post from last summer. I am already incorporating these looks in our new bright and sunny cottage.

Bee-cauzzz of Flowers – Everyday Living

Rustic Garden Seashell Display ~ Common Ground

Wakefield Garden Pottery Knock Off ~ Masterpieces of My Life 

Cozy and Neutral Summer Living Room ~ Twelve O Eight Blog

Bonus Features

Simple Summer Salads~Mantel and Table

The Best Marinated Tomatoes Recipe ~ The Kitchen Is My Playground

Thanks for visiting! Enjoy the party!