{what's shakin' link party} #8 & party faves

Our family spent Saturday morning cheering on the Bigger Bug's baseball team who came all the way from last place in the tournament to 3rd place - totally a heart-in-your-throat few games!  And this is a great weekend for a party, right?!  Whether you are a mother or celebrating a mother, hope you are enjoying your weekend!! 

And you, YOU awesome party goers ... YOU linked up over 50 of your most awesome things and made me one super duper happy hostess!!!!  Hope you found some inspiration and added a few things to your to-do list ... I sure did!  Let's keep this party growing!!

But before we get the link party started, here are this week's party faves!!  Grab a button if you want one ... they are pretty and free of charge ;)

Something like Susie Homemaker linked up sweet DIY Mod Podge Coasters and these awesome looking lemon bars ... you know I am a sucker for all things pucker :)

And if you're like me ... and Sassy Style interior redesign ... and don't have a mantle, learn how to fake it (gorgeously!)!  You will love her eye for detail, her tips and tricks and a chubby white owl that you'll have to stop by to see! 

Chocolate Chocolate and More linked up these Cream Cheese Bacon Bites!!  Super easy and who doesn't love bacon?!  These just scream breakfast and brunch and any old time, really!

And you'll have to see Alecia's unplanned birthday surprise to believe it ... I won't ruin it by adding a picture, but you need to duck on out and head over to Chicken Scratch ... so sweet!

Gwen over at The Bold Adobe shared her bold wall art for a friend ... stop by and be inspired!  Loving the blinged out "bolder" and the song lyrics!!

Finally, let's ruin dinner and eat dessert first!  Preferably, this buttery cinnabun cake from The Wednesday Baker!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who linked up and shared what's shakin' at your place ... you made my week!!  I may not be able to comment on each and every post but I appreciate every last one of you ... you make this party awesome!!

If you want to pin any of these fabulous ideas, please pin from the original source!

And now, let's get right to {what's shakin' link party} #! 

This'll work like most link parties but it's even more awesome because you're here!  Here's the plan:

1. Link up recipes, parties, ideas, DIY tutorials, projects, tips & tricks ...  basically anything other than another link party, giveaway or your blog's main page.
2. We all browse, leave gushing comments, marvel, pin, share on Facebook and drool over your talent.
3. I will pick out some party faves and feature you and you grab a button.
4. Wash, rinse and repeat!!

Two quick things:  I'd love for you to follow shaken together in some way, shape or form.  I'm not picky - check out my side bar for options!  And then grab a button from my button page to add to your party page/blog or link back with a text link.  Pretty please!  Not required but it sure is nice and a great way to get the word out!

Next week, I'll share my party faves and we'll start this whole wonderful thing all over!