How to Make Homemade Lemon Curd and Candied Lemon Peel!

Hi Friends, It has been too long since I've been able to share something of my own with you! Yesterday, I posted some of these images on Shoestring Elegance's Facebook Page Well, let's just say there was far more interest than I had anticipated in my use of the Lemons that came with my new home. I lost my rose garden when I had to move, but I gained a Lemon tree! I'm, constantly trying to find the silver linings, I guess.  Truthfully, to have found any new place in my home town these days is quite a feat, so I am choosing gratitude for all that I am blessed with. Which now includes a Lemon Tree! 

Which brings me to these images!  With the lemons starting to fall and new green ones starting to appear, I felt I better get to using them for something more than the lemon zest in my everyday cooking.

What to do Weekends #236 ~ Last Party for July

Hi Friends! Happy Wednesday and Happy What to Weekends party! 

Welcome and Thank you!

I'm so grateful you have joined me, here. Your creativity just abounds. It's extremely difficult every week to just pick a few of your posts to Feature, with SO much talent. 

So, I'm doing one thing a little different this week with my Features;  First up, is your most clicked on pick for the week!  Your fingers and mine were clicking on Penny's, of Penny's Vintage Home's, beautiful post Creative Ways to Display Plants I just LOVE this too! So nice job Penny!

Angie over at Deco Art Blog shared this truly fun vignette with her Painted Pallet Art

Of course, I have been pinning away all week, too, so please be sure to Please do check out the Party Board!  

What to do Weekends #235

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!  

I hope you will link up and check out the Features, both here, and with Linda @ Crafts a la Mode! Thanks for sharing with us! I hope you are having a WONDERFUL (almost) WEEKEND!

Here are a few of my favorites and Features for this week!

Sparkle's beautiful Strawberry Shortcake

Repurpose and Upcycle's fun Farmhouse Entryway made with Thrifted Finds

What to do Weekends #234

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!  

I hope you will link up and check out the Features, both here, and with Linda @ Crafts a la Mode! Thanks for sharing with us! I hope you are having a WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

Here's a few of my favorites and Features for this week!

The Kittchen's New England Style Strawberry Shortcake

The DIY Mommy's The Magic of Accessories ~ Summer Diningroom

What to do Weekends #233 ~ Happy July!

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here! I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!
**Thank you all so much for your kind words of encouragement. I'll be posting soon, to let you know what's been going on in my life. In the meantime, if you are a praying friend, could you say a couple prayers for my parents? Thanks in Advance.
:)  **
Happy July~ I hope you all had a safe and fun 4th of July!
I hope you will link up and check out the Features, both here, and with Linda @ Crafts a la Mode! Thanks for sharing with us! I hope you are having a WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
Here's a look at some of my Features for the week!
Annies Noms' Strawberry Pimms Cupcakes!

Heather Bixler's Making Things New

What to do Weekends #232

Welcome to What to do Weekends!

Sorry, friends, still helping with that family emergency  I told you about last week. I will try and get back to post more Features over the Weekend.

Please do link up and enjoy the party.

Burlap and Blue shared this beautiful Floral Heart Free Printable

What to do Weekends # 231 Summer is Here!

Welcome to What to do Weekends!
Sorry, friends. Family emergency. I will try and get back to post more Features over the Weekend.
Please do link up and enjoy the party.
By Dreams Factory shared this beautiful DIY Distressed Clipboard and Free Printable

Happy Summer ~ 2017

Wishing you all a beautiful Summer. Hoping you all have exactly what you enjoy most. '

(source)

For me.... I pray for cool summer nights. :) 

Many Blessings to you all 

What to do Weekends #230 ~ Happy Summer 2017!

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board! 
Hi Friends, Happy Summer! Well, at least it will be before we meet up again next week. I hope you are having a wonderful week. Thanks for joining us tonight. Here are just a few of your awesome projects. My Features this week start with The Country Chic Cottage's Mosquito Repellent Candles are not only useful but a beautiful centerpiece! Love this idea!

Beverly @ Across the Boulevard hit everybody's favorite taste out of the park with her Snickerdoodle Cookie Bar Bites Another recipe I can't wait to try!

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Thanks!

What to do Weekends #229

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!  
I hope you are having a wonderful week! Do take time to enjoy these beautiful Features! I just loved these ladies this week!

Kristi @ I Should Be Mopping the Floor shared her adorable  Tin Can Fence Garden

Kalyn @ Sincerely Sweat Pea did a very beautiful job on her Apartment Kitchen Reveal

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What to do Weekends #228 ~ Happy June!

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!  

Happy June! Are you looking forward to the summer weather?! It's a point of debate around my house. :) 

My friends, it has been another busy week, here! I hope you will link up and check out the Features, both here, and with Linda @ Crafts a la Mode! Thanks for sharing with us! I hope you are having a WONDERFUL WEEK!

Here's a look at some of my Features for the week!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dreams Factory's DIY French Farmhouse Tray with Free Printable

Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe Blog shared a beautiful round up of Fresh Floral Wedding Ideas! So much beautiful Inspiration gathered here. Like MidwestLiving's Garden Chandelier, here.

What to do Weekends #227 Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!   
I hope you all have had a wonderful Month of May! We'll see you back here next week for the first of June. Yes, already.....
Let's Party!
First off, your Features for the week! 
I L O V E Farmhouse 40's Guest Bedroom Makeover Final Reveal! I'll come visit in that room!

Hello Farmhouse came and shared these adorable Farmhouse Planter Ideas that I just loved and can't wait to try.

What to do Weekends #226

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, please do check out the Party Board!  
I hope you are all enjoying the increasingly better weather that May brings.  I know I have. May has been a month of Miracles for my family, I hope to share more about that with you soon, but for now, it's time to get on with your incredible creations! There were so many of them, I'm just scratching the surface, here,  with these beautiful Features!
You know I can't resist beautiful FLOWERS!!  Now, apparently, I can't resist beautiful flowers and veggies! Check out Rosemary and Thymes absolutely stunning Spring Floral Tutorial.. And, yes! Those are asparagus!  Love it! 

I absolutely loved Pennys Vintage Home's solution for Recovering Lounge Chairs! She made it look so easy! Thank you for sharing this, Penny!

What to do Weekends #225

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, please do check out the Party Board!  

Happy Mother's Day Weekend, friends! 
In honor of Mother's Day, I'd like to kick off this week's Features with  some very beautiful Printables from Lolly Jane 
Free Mother's Day Printable Art

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What to do Weekends #224 ~ Happy May and National Day of Prayer

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!
Happy May!! 

I'm so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!  
Today, In the US, is the National day of prayer.  Will you join me in prayer for each other, for our world and leaders?! I will be praying for each and every one of you. 

Onto this week's features! You are all AAMaazzing!!From Rosemary and Thyme A Romantic Vintage Styled Table Awww, just dreamy....

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Thanks!

What to do Weekends #223

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!  

I hope you all are enjoying your Spring! 

Sorry, Friends, it has been a crazy week! I hope you will link up and check back with me over the weekend to see if you were Featured! I will get them up! Thanks for bearing with me.

Here's a quick look at some of the Features to come!
from Heart Handmade UK

What to do Weekends #222

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board!  

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter and are enjoying your Spring! 

Let's get to it! Here are my Featured Picks for this week!

Brandy at the Gluesticks blog showed us all how to Make a Whimsical Fairy Garden Kit!

Janet at Rosemary and Thyme shared this adorable Jellybean Easter Spring Centerpiece that I think would be perfect anytime!

What to do Weekends #221 ~ Happy Easter ~ He is Risen!

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board! 

Happy Easter weekend! He is Risen! What a wonderful and grateful week. I hope you all enjoy your Easter with your loved ones and are not too harried from Spring Break! 

Here are my Featured Picks for this week!

Janet at Rosemary and Thyme has my number! If you want to make me happy, get some beautiful roses and make something like her gorgeous Rustic Wooden Box Floral Arrangement  Just so beautiful! What a weonderful centerpiece for celebrating or staring! Ha!

More than one view for this beauty! 

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What to do Weekends #220

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party! I hope you are all having a wonderful Spring! 

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board! 
On to the Features! 

Beverly from Across the Boulevard made me smile and inspired me with her beautiful Easter Egg Floral Branches and Painted Bottle So creative and pretty!

The Turquoise Home shared a wonderfully detailed tutorial on just how to create this DIY Farmhouse Wooden Centerpiece Box

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What to do Weekends #219

Welcome to Shoestring Elegance and the What to do Weekends Party!

If you are new to the Party. We are so very glad you are here!  I've have been pinning away, during the week, so, Please do check out the Party Board! 

Here are my Featured Picks for this week! (Again, just scratching the surface of all the talent you all shared, here!)

Happy April! Again, already!! Time is flying by! 

Clean and Scentsible shared her beautiful Springtime Decorating with Faux Flowers

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Thanks!