Something To Talk About Link Party #7

It's time for another great week of Something To Talk About link party!!  Last week was a-m-a-z-i-n-g!  I can't wait to see even more great projects and recipes this week.

                   What I've been up to this week:

Faux Jadeite Shamrocks

Pasta, Pesto, and Pea - The Perfect Dish For Spring

Beautiful Portuguese Pottery by Bordallo Pinheiro

Features

Vicki and Jennifer's picks : Spring Mason Jar Vases  from Dwelling in Happiness

Ikea Rast Deresser Take 2  from  The Hatched Home

CoCo's picks: Laundry Room Reveal  from Sweet Tea in the South

From Drab to Fab - The Farmhouse Chair from The Painted Drawer

Lisa's picks: Painted French Chair from Somewhat Quirky Design

Flea Market Flip Friday - Yo Yo Apron from Bohemian Junktion

Angie's picks: St. Patricks Day Easy Home Decor from Frog Prince Paperie

Upcycled Thrift Store Bench for Kids  from DIY Inspired

Karen's picks: Early Spring Porch from Little Brags

Easter Bunny Marshmallow Pops from Frog Prince Paperie

Melody's picks:Black Lacquer Buffet Gets a Whole New Look from Shizzle Design

Spool Table from Burlap and Sawdust

Karin's picks: Goodwill Table Makeover from Virginia Sweet Pea

Classic Update On a Vintage Chair

The Altered Past is proud to have featured:

                                The Frog Prince Paperie's St. Patrick's Day Decor

                           DIY Inspired's Upcycled Thrift Store Bench for Kids

We would love to connect with you on social media! 

Vicki and Jennifer from 2 Bees in a Pod || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest || Twitter

CoCo from The Crowned Goat || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest

Lisa from Concord Cottage || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest || Twitter

Angie from The Altered Past || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest 

Karen from Karen's Up On The Hill || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest 

Karin from Art is Beauty || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest || Twitter

Melody from My Passion For Decor || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest 

Party Rules…please don't link and run :) 

1  Please link to a specific post on your blog, not your blog's home page. You may link up to 3 posts!

2  Please leave a comment for your host.

3  Cultivate new relationships…visit a couple of blogs and leave comments.

4  No Etsy stores, giveaways or link parties.

5  We would love a link back to one of our blogs with a text link or party button.

6. By submitting a link, you’re giving us permission and granting us the right to feature your project and photos on this blog, website and on social media.  Proper credit and a link back to your post will always be given. The Altered Past is not responsible for stolen images or the misuse by others who have found your image through TheAlteredPast.blogspot.com.

7 Each week, a few of our favorites will be featured on all five of our blogs.  Features will also be pinned to our Pinterest Party Board  for even more exposure!  If you were featured, be sure to grab a button!

Thank you so much for stopping by and for linking up with us!

If you were featured last week, don't forget to grab a button!

So, let's get the party started!!

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Beautiful Portuguese Pottery by Bordallo Pinheiro

With all the green of St. Patrick's Day, I thought I'd pull out my Bordallo Pinheiro plates for a tablescape.  I've been collecting these for quite a while.  Most of them are from thrift stores and yard sales but you can find them at TJ Maxx as well as eBay for vintage pieces.  My collection is made up of various patterns and hues of green.  Love mixing them together.

Strawberry luncheon plate

  Pear salad plate

Strawberry salad plate

This is not a Pinheiro piece, that I know of.  It's unmarked but when I found four of them at the thrift store for less than $1 each, I had to have them.  

Here's the tablescape using the dishes and some fresh (and faux) herbs.  Perfect for spring and, the Lord knows, after this winter, we're all ready for spring :)

I just included this last one because I think fresh lavender blooms are beautiful!

Do you collect a certain pattern of dishes?  As a fellow dish hoarder collector, I'd like to know!

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!

Angie

I'm linking here:

RAIN ON A TIN ROOF

THE STYLE SISTERS

JENNIFER RIZZO

HOME STORIES A TO Z

FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS

COMMON GROUND

HAVE A DAILY CUP OF MRS. OLSON

COASTAL CHARM'S NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY

FRIDAYS UNFOLDED

FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY

ONE MORE TIME EVENTS

TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW 
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

STONEGABLE

UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING

A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
ART IS BEAUTY

CLEVER CHICKS BLOG HOP DIY SHOWOFF IT'S OVERFLOWING

THREE MANGO SEEDS

ELIZABETH JOAN DESIGNS

WEEKEND CRAFTS

PRETTY PINTASTIC PARTY
THOUGHTS FROM ALICE
HYMNS AND VERSES
MISS MUSTARD SEED
CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT

Pasta, Pesto, and Peas - The Perfect Dish for Spring

Several months ago when I helped with the Denim and Diamonds Charity Auction, the caterers served this delicious dish of pasta, pesto, and peas.  My daughter and I loved it so we came home and created our own version.

Basically, it's just five ingredients:  farfelle (bowtie) pasta, pesto, mayo, frozen peas, and parmesan cheese for a topping.  The taste, however, is anything but basic.  It's like a taste of spring in each bite.  Very fresh and light.

Simply prepare the pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.  Gently stir in the frozen peas, that have been thawed.

 
Allow the peas and pasta to cool while you mix together the mayo and pesto.  Combine the two well, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Gently stir the pesto/mayo into the peas and pasta.  Wow, this is becoming a tongue twister!

You're now ready to enjoy or refrigerate it for later!

And, just because it's almost St. Patrick's Day, and this pasta, pesto, and peas dish would be perfect for St. Patrick's Day (just to add more p's to the story), I garnished this dish with a sprig of parsley!

Here's a copy of the recipe to print...(gah! another p word!)

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!!

Pangie...I mean Angie!

I'm linking here:

RAIN ON A TIN ROOF
THE STYLE SISTERS
JENNIFER RIZZO
HOME STORIES A TO Z
FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS

COMMON GROUND

HAVE A DAILY CUP OF MRS. OLSON
COASTAL CHARM'S NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY

FRIDAYS UNFOLDED

FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY

ONE MORE TIME EVENTS

TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW 
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

STONEGABLE
UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING

A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
ART IS BEAUTY

CLEVER CHICKS BLOG HOP DIY SHOWOFF IT'S OVERFLOWING

THREE MANGO SEEDS

ELIZABETH JOAN DESIGNS

WEEKEND CRAFTS

PRETTY PINTASTIC PARTY
THOUGHTS FROM ALICE
HYMNS AND VERSES
MISS MUSTARD SEED
CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT

Faux Jadeite Shamrocks

This project is a quick and easy one.  I have to say thanks to Jenna of Rain On A Tin Roof for sharing her faux jadeite technique last fall.  I have made a couple of glass pieces but this idea came about after drinking some bottled water and then noticing the bottom of the bottle was shaped like a shamrock!

Once the bottle is empty, simple cut the bottom off.  

Bottles are made of very thin plastic these days and cutting is very easy.

This is the paint you'll need:  Krylon Pistachio in satin.  

Just give each bottle end a coat or two and let dry.  That's it!

I used these as bowl fillers in an ironstone  bowl with moss.

The dried lavendar is from Dreaming In Color that I posted about here. 

L-o-v-e the smell of lavender.

This is a super easy project and one that gives beautiful results for such little effort!  My kind of project :)

Don't forget to check back on Mondays for our Something To Talk About link party.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless!!
Angie

Here's one to pin!  I appreciate it!!

I'm linking here:

RAIN ON A TIN ROOF
THE STYLE SISTERS
JENNIFER RIZZO
HOME STORIES A TO Z
FROM MY FRONT PORCH TO YOURS

COMMON GROUND

HAVE A DAILY CUP OF MRS. OLSON
COASTAL CHARM'S NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY

FRIDAYS UNFOLDED

FEATHERED NEST FRIDAY

ONE MORE TIME EVENTS

TWIRL AND TAKE A BOW 
SAVVY SOUTHERN STYLE

STONEGABLE
UNDER THE TABLE AND DREAMING

A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
ART IS BEAUTY

CLEVER CHICKS BLOG HOP DIY SHOWOFF IT'S OVERFLOWING

THREE MANGO SEEDS

ELIZABETH JOAN DESIGNS

WEEKEND CRAFTS

PRETTY PINTASTIC PARTY
THOUGHTS FROM ALICE
HYMNS AND VERSES
MISS MUSTARD SEED
CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT

Something To Talk About Link Party #6

Hey all!!  It's time again for another great party!!  This week we're welcoming three new hosts:

  Karen from Karen's Up On The Hill, 

Karin from Art is Beauty, and 

Melody from My Passion For Decor.  

Welcome ladies!  We're excited to have you join us.  I know this is going to be an incredible week!

                   What I've been up to this week:

Dreaming In Color Store in Murfreesboro TN

National Pancake Day & Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Features

Vicki and Jennifer's picks :   Free Floral Printables  from 11 Magnolia Lane

Master Bathroom Budget Makeover  from  Bless'er House

CoCo's picks: Spring at the Manor  from Slice of Southern Pie

Painted Dresser Set "Oysters on the Half Shell" from Unique Junktique

Lisa's picks: Painted Piano Bench Makeover from Serendipity Refined

Spring Flowers on the Front Door  from Lilacs and Longhorns

Angie's picks: Home Tour - Craft Room from She's Crafty Crafty

Mason Jar Recipes  from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

The Altered Past is pleased to feature from last week's party:

Candice from She's Crafty and her Home Tour Craft Room.  Wow! This is an awesome space!

Walking on Sunshine Recipes shared this fantastic round up of mason jar recipes!

We would love to connect with you on social media! 

Vicki and Jennifer from 2 Bees in a Pod || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest || Twitter

CoCo from The Crowned Goat || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest

Lisa from Concord Cottage || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest || Twitter

Angie from The Altered Past || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest 

Karen from Karen's Up On The Hill || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest 

Karin from Art is Beauty || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest || Twitter

Melody from My Passion For Decor || Facebook || Instagram || Pinterest 

Party Rules…please don't link and run :) 

1  Please link to a specific post on your blog, not your blog's home page. You may link up to 3 posts!

2  Please leave a comment for your host.

3  Cultivate new relationships…visit a couple of blogs and leave comments.

4  No Etsy stores, giveaways or link parties.

5  We would love a link back to one of our blogs with a text link or party button.

6. By submitting a link, you’re giving us permission and granting us the right to feature your project and photos on this blog, website and on social media.  Proper credit and a link back to your post will always be given. The Altered Past is not responsible for stolen images or the misuse by others who have found your image through TheAlteredPast.blogspot.com.

7 Each week, a few of our favorites will be featured on all five of our blogs.  Features will also be pinned to our Pinterest Party Board  for even more exposure!  If you were featured, be sure to grab a button!

Thank you so much for stopping by and for linking up with us!

If you were featured last week, don't forget to grab a button!

Now, let's get this party started!!  Thanks for stopping by and God bless!

Angie

An InLinkz Link-up