Happy May and welcome to Thursday Favorite Things! I am thrilled to be joining Katherine at Katherine’s Corner and wonderful group of bloggers for my third year as a co-hostess for this fantastic weekly link party for bloggers and blog readers too!

If you are looking to grow your blog, make new friends, and or simply to be inspired each week, this is the place to be! *Bloggers: If you would like a chance to be featured, please leave a comment with the number of your link up. We can’t wait to see what you have to share this week! (If you missed the last party you can find it here.) To get the party started, let’s take a look at what I have been up to recently:

As our kitchen renovation moves forward, I find myself becoming a bit indecisive over a few things. I am not sure if it’s reluctance to spend money given the current state of world affairs, or just that I love so many different looks that it’s hard for me to make big decorating decisions. One thing is for certain—I will definitely be adding vintage cottage style to the kitchen, incorporating elements of French Country, farmhouse and English Country style. I enjoy learning more about each of these styles and pinning inspiration for the future. This weekend I shared a post on How to Achieve the English Country Kitchen Look as I was gathering ideas. I just love a cozy kitchen!

This time of year our neighborhood is just gorgeous as everything is almost fully bloomed out and late spring flowers, trees and shrubs are putting on a glorious show. Recently I shared some photos of a few of my favorite spots along my walks up and down our street that I think you will enjoy.

Pin Away Wednesdays: Patriotic Decor

Memorial Day is on the way and Independence Day is just around the corner. I love decorating with red, white and blue for summer! For this week’s Pin Away Wednesdays I shared some festive patriotic pinspiration full of inspiring decor ideas that can be enjoyed all summer long.

Now it’s time for some lovely features from last week’s party!

Spring Into Summer with Inspiring Ideas at TFT

How to Decoupage Flower Pots with Napkins~First Day of Home

DIY Concrete Birdbath Centerpieces~Southhouse Designs

Shepherdess Lamp Makeover~Common Ground

Easy Tips for Styling a Bookcase~The Crowned Goat

Farmhouse Candle Holders Makeover~Across the Blvd.

Upcycled Lamps to Candle Holders~Cloches and Lavender

Happenings at Secret Garden Herbs-Fridays at Home~My Thrift Store Addiction

A Bicycle…A Box…A Bedspread…~Art and Sand

We Bought an Italian Palace!~Karin’s Kottage

Bonus Features

DIY Farmhouse Stands and Risers~Bird’s Party

Homemade Mustard Recipe with Variations~Marilyn’s Treats

Thanks to everyone who visited last week! Enjoy the party!