Monday, January 21, 2013

COWGIRL UP #50






Yeee-Haw!  
Welcome to Week 50
of
The Cowgirl Up! 
Link Party!
1 Party, 5 Blogs  Our guest host this week is  
Yvonne of Stone Gable !
  


Hello everyone...or should I say HOWDY Y'ALL! I'm puttin' on my cowboy boots and doing the two-step, happy dance of joy to be an honorary host at COWGIRL UP this week! 

Thanks so much Linsey, Anita, Amanda and Samantha... the ultimate, upscale cowgirls!

I'm Yvonne... a northern girl with a big southern heart! So I feel right at home with the Texas gals!






My blog is StoneGable.





StoneGable is the name of our home... yes, we name our homes!

StoneGable, the blog, was started as a way to connect, teach, and inspire my sweet daughter who had recently married and moved to a different state.  She would call and  ask, "Mommy, how do you do this... or what was in that recipe... or how shall I decorate so-and-so?" It was my idea to give her... and my future generation... a visual journal of all things home... all things StoneGable... and a big dose of love along with it!






After three years of blogging, StoneGable's goals have expanded to include my wonderful readers too! I want to create a place that inspires others to live beautifully and creatively, embracing life and learning to fill their homes with love and joy! When you come to StoneGable, I hope you feel like you are visiting a good  friend!







StoneGable is all about inspiring creative living...

If you come by for a visit on Sunday evening or Monday, you will find my weekly menu and ON THE MENU MONDAY, a weekly linky party for all foodies... and anyone who need some tasty inspiration! Come on over and join the culinary fun!







I am a big DYI'er! If you drop by StoneGable on Wednesday evening or Thursday, you can be inspired by great TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS! TTT is my second linky party!  I always say, "Show up and show off your creativity... any tidbit will do!"







Besides cooking and DYI projects, I have a passion for setting tables... 





decorating ...






and much more.  Stop by StoneGable...my front door is always open to friends... old and new!

Thanks again COWGIRLS!

Now let'start partying!!!

***** Want to be a Guest Host here on Cowgirl Up? Just leave a comment with your name and blog address below! If you are selected, you will be introduced in the Cowgirl Up post for that week, and we'll include a link to your blog. We’ll send you the code for the party ahead of time. Lots of fantastic exposure for you, and the post is written for you! ***** 


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Howdy ya'll! It's Linsey from The Farmhouse Porch.


Here is a small sampling of the inspiring projects that caught my eye at last week's party!


An elegant refinished grey sideboard by Southern Abbey


I was spellbound by this gorgeous kitchen makeover at 2 Vintage Sisters


This German Pancake recipe sounds fun! By Rae Gun Ramblings


At Simplicity in the South you will find a detailed and wonderfully organized DIY for creating Wisteria inspired chalkboard placecards...


Farmhouse 5540  shares her pretty side table and vignettes here...


Now about this week's party... You link up on my blog and your link shows up on FIVE blogs.
More exposure, less time. We are looking for the latest and greatest projects, tutorials, ideas, crafts, recipes, decor, and inspiring stories. Anything that you are proud to show off.
Cowgirl Up! is the link party that saves you time and brings you inspiration.
What blogs will your link appear on? Check us out below!
Linsey with The Farmhouse Porch
Anita with Cedar Hill Ranch
Amanda with The Ivy Cottage Blog
Samantha with Crafty Texas Girls 

*PLUS our Special GUEST HOST:  Yvonne of Stone Gable Blog

The four of us are all Texas bloggers, but you don't have to be Texas, country, western, or own horses to participate in Cowgirl Up! You just need that "can-do", cowgirl spirit!


Cowgirl Up! Link Party Guidelines
(Please read the guidelines before participating)
* When you link with Cowgirl Up!, your link will automatically show on four different blogs.
* Please follow your host blog before linking up on GFC (and if you have a linkyfollow account, then please follow that way too.)
* You may link up decor, DIY, crafts, guest post, recipes, giveaways, sewing, inspiring stories, and anything that you feel related to the listed categories.
* You may link as many links as you want.
Be sure to include the Cowgirl Up! Button or text link to Cowgirl Up in your linked post, (mine can be found on my sidebar.) Mandatory to be featured!!
* Be courteous and visit the two links before yours. Several projects will be featured each week!
* 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 in a blog post, on Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter with a link back to your blog of course. 
*If you pin a project shown here, please, please pin from the original source.



32 comments:

  1. I like this linky party! What fun to discover new blogs to add to this blogging adventure!

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  2. I always love visiting your blog Yvonne! Thanks for hosting today!

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  3. So happy you joined us. I think you make an awesome cowgirl!! Sorry about the technical difficulties.

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  4. Thanks SO MUCH for hosting...fun to be linking up with all your friends, too!!! I'm a Texas Gal, too! XO, Aimee

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  5. Yvonne this was a new party to me and there sure is a lot of great stuff here! Thanks for being a co-host an introducing me to a new party!

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  6. Thanks so much for co-hosting this fun party. I always feel like I could walk right into your pictures, Yvonne. So welcoming and warm. Have a wonderful week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  7. Hi Yvonne...this is a wonderful link party...congratulations on guest hosting! So lovely to see you here and wishing you a super week!!!
    XO Barbara

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  8. What a great party. I'd love to be a cowgirl guest host. Sounds like so much fun. Judy - http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

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  9. Hi Yvonne, I'm so glad that you are hosting such a fun party! Us Texas gal's just love your blog.

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  10. What fun! I'd love to host at http://thefamilyceoblog.com.

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  11. I am happy to be linking here this week, thanks so much for this wonderful party. Happy Monday!{Hugs}
    alderberryhill@nl.rogers.com

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  12. Thanks so much for the party! I'm linked up and following you through GFC! :)

    Marti

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  13. Grats on your Cowgirl Up guest spot - but to be honest your assessment of your awesome blog isn't even half as great as the real deal - it is one of the VERY BEST out there!

    Hugs, from one Yank to another in true lovin' the cowgirls style,

    M.

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  14. Thanks so much for guest hosting this week, Yvonne! We were all so excited to have you! I have been following you for awhile and your blog never ceases to amaze me!
    Thanks,
    Amanda at The Ivy Cottage Blog

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  15. How fun!!! Yvonne, it was wonderful to kind of hear....er...I mean, READ your story of how you started your blog and all you have to offer your readers! This is why yours is one of my all-time favorite blogs! Thanks for guest hosting this fun link party! I'm looking forward to checking out these other hosts as well as the creative ideas posted here!!! =D Have a great evening!

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  16. Love your write up Yvonne! Thanks so much for the party! I would love to be a cow girl guest!
    Jenn
    www.cleanandscentsible.com

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  17. How fun to see you at Cowgirl Up, Yvonne! Thank you for hosting!

    Jeanette @ Creating A Life

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  18. Neat to see you guest-hosting Cowgirl Up! Yvonne! Have fun:@)

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  19. This could easily be my weekend reading, all things in one place! Wow so much information.....Yvonne this is well deserved, you do so many things beautifully and are a master at tablescapes....I love seeing what you are up to. And how nice to meet all these other talents too. Thanks!

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  20. It's always fun to join this lovely party. Thank you so much for hosting. Have a great week.

    Vanessa

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  21. Your blog is incredibly beautiful and inspiring. I enjoy it so much! Your daughter is an amazingly blessed young lady. How I have longed for a Mother like you. My hope is to the best Mother I can be to my precious little girl and son. Thanks for sharing your passions and God given talents. I have learned many things from your blog.

    Blessings,

    Marie

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  22. Love StoneGable! Was sad to see you go and overjoyed to see you come back! So many beautiful and inspiring pictures and ideas! Thank you for all your time and hard work spent to create such a lovely blog!

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  23. Congratulations Yvonne! I hope you know what an incredible inspiration your blog IS to me!!! I strive to be a mom just like you, full of joy and encouragement, and always helpful. I linked up my home tour post, and yes, I would looooove to be a guest host at Cowgirl Up! Entertaining is my very favorite hobby, after all :)
    xoxo, Andrea

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  24. Hello dear, are Antonella and Your follower - I went to invite You to my first giveaway (I would say the inaugural! ... My blog has been online for three months but I never "officially" the thing).

    I'll be waiting
    By Antonella lepassionidiantonella.blogspot.com

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  25. Yvonne, I just love your kitchen, so much and had to pin and share it on FB. I tried to link your FB page but only found your personal one...do you have a fan page?

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    1. Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/stone.gable?ref=tn_tnmn
      Thanks!

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  26. Yvonne,
    I love your posts, it's fun to hear why/how you started your blog. Such a fun party.
    Karen

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  27. What a lovely blog! Thanks for cohosting! I'm your newest follower & would love for you to consider following me back at: http://savedbygracebiblestudy.blogspot.com/
    Thanks again & God bless!

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  28. Love the idea of the plates with the hooks.....mind giving some info on the hows? love your blog,
    your writings present a fun type personality. keep up the awesome work....1310@att.com

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