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We’ve combined the popular parties at I Heart Nap Time, Lil’ Luna, Somewhat Simple, The 36th Avenue, and Tatertots & Jello to make a giant link party. You’ll only have to link up once to to be listed on all four sites, and each of us will choose our own projects to feature posts — just like we always have!

So be sure to check with each site to see which of the amazing ideas were featured! I’ll have two “great ideas” posts this weekend!

This week’s giveaway is for two copies of Chip & Joanna Gaines’ new book, The Magnolia Story!

Chip & Joanna (best known as the duo behind Fixer Upper) are some of my favorite DIYers out there today. I had such an amazing time when I visited their Magnolia House and Magnolia Market in Waco earlier this year.

Their new book is one of the sweetest, most engrossing biographies I’ve ever read, chronicling their relationship and how everything in their lives shapes their work and their craft.

I’m so excited to be giving away two copies of the book to one lucky reader–and, of course, you can buy the book here if you want to learn all about the couple behind Fixer Upper.

Check out some of our favorite projects from last week’s Link Party Palooza, link up your projects, and enter to win the giveaway after the break:

Desi loves the rustic simplicity of this Dried Orange Garland from Garden Matter.

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Now it’s time to enter to win two copies of Chip & Joanna Gaines’ new book, The Magnolia Story:
a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Now it’s time to link up your projects! I can’t wait to see YOUR ideas and feature YOU!

Remember, you only need to link up once here to be listed in all of the sites’ parties — but be sure to check out each site through the weekend!
We’ll each be featuring our own picks from all of the fabulous ideas!
(When you add a link, please mention on your site that you linked up at Tatertots and Jello (here’s a link: Tatertots & Jello).

Please visit and comment on TWO links above you and TWO links below you — in addition to any others that you want to visit.
{We all love comments!}
xoxo
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Last weekend I went on a FUN girls’ trip to Waco Texas. Do you know what else is in Waco?? That’s right – Magnolia Market and Fixer Upper!!! We were lucky enough to stay at Chip and Jo’s Magnolia House too. It was so fun! This was my first time in Waco and it more than lived up to my expectations! I am going to tell you all about my thoughts on Waco, Texas, the Magnolia House, Magnolia Market and everything in between. I have tried to keep it as concise as possible but there is so much to tell!! And at the end I have a little Fixer Upper #Shiplap giveaway. So make sure to enter at the bottom of the post!! Magnolia House Fixer Upper Weekend Waco Texas Review

We ate A LOT of yummy food on the trip. So if you are heading to Austin and/or Waco, Texas – be sure to check out these restaurants!

Lick Ice Cream in Austin. All of the ice cream and ingredients the use comes from a local dairy and local sourcing. The flavors were delightful – like Dark chocolate with olive oil and sea salt and Roasted beets and fresh mint. So good!

(photo from Capturing Joy)

The first night we stayed overnight at Kristen at Kristen Duke Capturing Joy’s home. She was such a wonderful hostess. She had a basket of toiletries, water bottles and snacks and matching towels for us. And in the morning her sweet hubby made us sweet and savory crepes. It was amazing!

Magnolia House Fixer Upper Weekend Waco Review. The next morning we headed to Waco. Our first stop was Harp Design Co. We were so lucky to meet Clint and his wife and we even got a personalized tour of their workshop. He also told us the story behind getting to work on Fixer Upper and it is amazing. Clint is the most humble and down-to-earth guy. I am so thrilled for them.

Be sure to check out their shop online and also to see the AMAZING custom hand-made furniture that they can create. I tried to get my Periscope to work during the trip and it was being wonky – I really wanted to do some live video from the trip.

For lunch we ate at Torchy’s Tacos. Talk about amazing. They were just my style. I had the ahi tacos and the jamaican jerk tacos. Plus they have the most amazing queso and for dessert deep fried chocolate chip cookie dough. WOW!!!

After lunch, we headed over to Magnolia Market. I don’t know what I was expecting, maybe a normal store? No. It’s an experience all on it’s own. There were so many people there!! We were able to get a tour of the market as well as the office’s and we found out that the week before 35,000 people had been to the market. crazy!!!

We also got to go on top of the market where there is a rooftop terrace. So fun!!!

We also got a sneak peek of the new Garden Shop that is almost ready to open. So cute!

After the market we tracked down Pockey-o’s ice cream truck – they make homemade ice cream sandwiches. The cookies are made fresh each day so they are super fresh and the ice cream is amazing. I tried the coconut chocolate chip cookies and butterfinger ice cream = heavenly!!

That night we stayed at the Magnolia House. And I just have to say – it is SO much more beautiful in person, if that is even possible.

{Left to right, top row: Maria from Two Peas and their Pod, Sarah from Pretty Providence, Jenny from Picky Palate, Kristen from Six Sisters Stuff, Kristyn from Lil’ Luna. From row: Kelli from Lolly Jane, Kristen from Capturing Joy,  and me.

It is so amazing. Every single detail is done to perfection.

It’s so light and bright. And the small details like the cement tile in the upstairs coffee/cards room and the bathrooms. The kitchen is beautiful with those gorgeous shelves. And I loved all of the small details like the dishes and the cutting boards. They even had fresh rolls and pastries on the table for us to eat the next morning.

The caretakers live in a home on the property in the back. And it was just on the latest episode. So be sure to check it out!

Some other details that I loved were the hanging nightstands in the downstairs bedroom, the tiny bedrooms upstairs are tucked into eaves and are the size of a closet but are so cozy. There is just enough room for a twin size bed. They used floating shelves on both sides of the bed as nightstands and it’s such a great use of space. Also each of the bedrooms had a wooden luggage rack which I thought was very thoughtful.

In the main room there is a little library space tucked under the stairs. I loved that use of space too.

The next morning we headed out to Lula Jane’s bakery for breakfast LOL. Amazing pies and cakes.

Then we went looking for treasures. There are so many cute shops in Waco. Be sure to check out Junque in the Trunk.

It was such a FUN trip!!!!!!

And I picked up a shirt that I transformed a little to remember the trip:

Now for the fun #Fixerupper giveaway:

I have a large or X-large #Shiplap Magnolia shirt and a wood post card to give away. You can wear it as is or transform the neckline like I did. 

How can you win?? 

Just leave a comment with your favorite Fixer Upper episode in the comments! 

Have a beautiful day! 

xoxo

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