Two sweet little girls, in pink!
My god daughter in the monogram dress I bought her from Charlotte English Boutique
Precious Khloe in a pink leopard jacket (and pig tails!)
Khloe is getting closer and closer to the day she will be in her mama's arms and with her forever family!
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Off to yet another college football game - after Griff's 9am lacrosse game.
Go Gators!
Happy Pink Saturday to you all!
A few photos of the album I made for my god daughter. I took the photos at her party, which I featured last week and made a very simple album ...
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Hope you all have a nice weekend. Mine is filled with sports. Homecoming game tonight (I had to write this post early), Griff's lacrosse games Saturday morning and them I am going to watch my niece play in a volleyball tournament. So excited about that - girl sports! :)
My goddaughter's 5th birthday was this past Wednesday ... her gifts from me, all wrapped in pink.
I am at another Florida Gator game today (wrote this Friday night). After going to Griff's lacrosse game at 9am this morning, we jumped in the car and headed up to Gainesville :)
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Be still my heart!
The new Lilly electric car, due out this coming November. Available in pink or white ...
pink, please!
A very happy Pink Saturday to you all.
Some beautiful pink flower arrangements to share...
[ country living }
{ house beautiful }
{ martha stewart }
{ rosenow floral }
{ rosennow floral }
{ flickr }
{ a little loveliness }
{ country living }
{ me! }
{ me again! }
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Oh, and scroll down here on my blog, I just happen to have lots more 'pink' posted this week .... and I am offering 20% off to all my blog readers on any order from my etsy shop, mcc designs (personalized stationery,tags and note pads)
Wishing my blogging friend, Christina a very happy birthday. We have 'known' each other for almost 10 years, I believe, thanks to scrapbooking and Two Peas. Hope you have a wonderful day, Christina!
{ card and gift I sent her }
A very happy Pink Saturday to you all. This week I am sharing some photos of some fabulous, pink cakes. I would love to learn how to create some of these masterpieces!
gracies cakes - flickr
chasing fireflies
erica obrien
betty crocker .. I think I could actually made this one - simple yet elegant :)
ban bakes - flickr
oz cales- flickr (gorgeous!)
suzi hayes cakes - flickr
consumed by cake - flickr
kiminca jun country - flickr
jacque benson - flickr (so cute!)
martha stewart (one of my all time favorites!)
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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{ Lilly swim suit and tunic }
I am off to the airport bright and early this morning (5:30am) for a little beach vacation. I'll be sure to share my 'adventures' when I return. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend and a very happy Pink Saturday to you all!
{ monogram stickers }
{ another Lilly suit for a sweet little girl }
{ pink rose }
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A very happy Pink Saturday to you all. This week I am sharing a photograph of some of my pink books with a vase of little green pom-pom flowers :) ...
And, see my previous post for a look at my newest 'pink' book (the cover at least)!
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I received my Kindle a few days ago and am reading away. I just love being able to easily take it with me wherever I go. It is very easy to use and has some great features; downloading samples of books (not just a paragraph or 2 but many chapters), looking up words with the dictionary feature - just a simple click, having as many books as my heart desires right in one place to read or ordering another book at any time in just a flash. Oh, and although I haven't used it yet, the 'read out loud' feature. I am a little worried about missing 'real' books. I absolutely love shopping in book stores, buying hardbacks, including cookbooks and decorating books, which I collect. I doubt if I will ever give up buying them, but most certainly will be buying less - most likely 'special' hardbacks that I want a copy of. No more paperbacks for sure - I never keep them, always pass these on to friends - sorry friends, I feel bad I won't have any more to give away!
Happy Pink Saturday ... and 4th of July!
Yesterday, I was at the salon for color, treatments, cut and style. My stylist asked to take a few photos of my hair. She is amazed (as am I) at how it has improved in the 5 weeks since my first visit - much healthier, thicker (looks like I have so much more hair), soft, smooth and shinny. Love the color too. I have been using the products she suggested, Karastase and added a few more yesterday. The products really are making a huge difference with the health and condition to my hair.
OK ... not really anything to do with PINK, but I DO have on a pink top and to be truthful, I forgot about Pink Saturday - I have red, white & blue on my mind ;)
ETA: I found a few pink photos to post ;) ...
{ a card for sweet Elise }
{ stationery set gift }
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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ... Happy 4th!
A very happy Pink Saturday to you all. This week I am sharing some pretty pink rooms I came across on Flickr. Please excuse me for not giving credit to the photos. For the life of me, I can't remember (I have done it before!) how to link the credits. If anyone can help, please let me know.
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Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
A very happy Pink Saturday to you all.
Some beautiful, pink cupcakes to share with you ...
All images from flickr with the bottom right cupcakes mine :)
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My sweet friend, Tonia's daughter, Anna purchased a new 'preppy' pink & green mermaid while on their beach vacation and she named her 'Melissa', after me! How sweet is that!
"Because she's pink and green and Melissa likes pink and green."
Thank you, Anna - both you and mermaid 'Melissa' are too cute!!
Happy Pink Saturday! I am currently on yet another weekend away with my son's lacrosse team, but I composed my post early.
This week, I am sharing my crepe myrtles that just started to bloom this week :)
A photo of my white crepe myrtles, even though they are not pink ...
I hope you all have a wonderful summer weekend! To view more of Pink Saturday, visit Beverly's blog.
The lovely Miss Janice featured me on her blog as her 'Lilly photo of the week'. Such an honor! Thank you so much, Janice for the beautiful post and sweet words about me ... my pets, my stationery and my Lilly :). Be sure to visit her blog, Etiquette with Miss Janice ... it is full of preppy-ness, pink and southern charm!!
And ... thank you all for the nice comments about my hair! Seems that the consensus -both in real life and blog land - is it is a 'winner' and that I look younger, which it is all about! ;) Next on my 'list' is taking care of my smile lines (nasolabial folds). Since I have lost weight they are really bad :(. Once I get the braces off and have the lines taken care of I can smile big! SO much work and maintenance in growing old!
A very happy Pink Saturday to you all. A few images of some pretty pink things ...
{ such pretty things }
{style me pretty }
{ martha stewart }
{ a stephan }
{ plumo }
{ country living }
{ country living }
For more of Pink Saturday, visit Beverly's Blog. I believe our lovely pink saturday creater and hostess is celebrating her year anniversary ... a year long of pinkness!
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I am off to yet another sporting event - out of town. Griff has a two day lacrosse tournament with his select team, the 'Bravehearts'
This week, I am sharing a collage of some fabulous PINK photos I came across on flidkr - enjoy!
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This past Saturday evening, we attended an annual event here in WP. The main street in the downtown area is closed off. People purchase a table and then decorate them how ever they'd like. They have a contestand prizes are awarded for different categories. You can bring your own food or have it catered. We were invited as guests and our table, while very nice was not prize worthy, but the one next to us was so darling!! A Lilly inspired theme and the gal (a sister of a friend of mine) sewed the table cloth, wine bags, chair covers, etc. Pink & green delight! I wish I could give her credit, but all I know is her name, Sue Ann and she is very talented, as well as a Lilly-lover. The photos are not good due to the bright sun and me trying to bust my way in to see & photograph the tables ...
Another 'all' Lilly table, decorated by the girls that work at the Lilly store on the avenue ...
Some of the other table scapes ...
And, I just have to add this photo. The theme was 'Risky Business' and these guys spent the entire evening in these pink shirts with whitey tighties underneath! They were right next to our table and when they won an award, they threw their hands up for all to see ;)
A few things to share all by my beloved, Lilly Pulitzer
{ Lilly Wrapping Paper }
{ Lilly Shift Dress Cookie }
Although I do own this cookie cutter, I did not make this cookie, the girls at the Lilly store here in WP made this - cute!
{ New Lilly Skirt }
{ Little Lilly Shift I bought for my goddaughter }
{ Lilly Address Book }
{ Framed Little Lilly Shift }
I saw this in a shop on St. Simons Island
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I found this photo on flickr - not sure where it is located
{ Easter Gifts for my Goddaughter }
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~ Wishing you all a Very Happy & Blessed Easter ~
Happy Pink Saturday
This week, I am sharing my 'pink' belt 'collection' ...
{ fabric belts with touches of pink in them }
{ pink ribbon belts }
I haven't worn most of these for year, but just can't depart with them
{ all my fabric belts organized }
| Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. |
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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Another Pink Saturday and I am posting a mosaic of some of my favorite 'pink' photos.
Visit Beverly's blog for more of Pink Saturday - all 100++ participants! Lots of pink loving bloggers :)
This week, I am sharing a little pink leotard/tutu that I bought for my god daughter ... although, I am seriously thinking of keeping it. It looks very sweet hanging here in my office... and I am always thinking of that grand daughter that I hope to be blessed with in the future (far in the future!)
And, pink tulips - my favorite
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Pink Saturday!
I am sharing these Pink Cone Hill pink zebra striped pajamas that I bought on my vacation in Sea Island ...
ETA: Pine Cone Hill {these are fabuous,100% cotton pj's }. And here is the link to Sea Island for those who asked.
And, yesterday I was wearing the following outfit - it was a nice, spring day. I decided to include it here today too since it is such a light, pretty shade of pink. I usually post bright pink, so a little something different from me ...
{ J Crew }
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Hope you all have a wonderful weekend
I received this beautiful package in the mail yesterday, a thank you and early birthday gift from my sweet blog friend, Lori.
Pink and green candle - just perfect for my office (it is burning as I type!), and little Polo socks for my workouts.
Thanks so very much, Lori ... much appreciated!
{ party pom-poms }
I am just going have get these and throw myself a party!
{ mug }
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Some Valentine's treat's that I made ...
{ westies }
Thanks to our hostess, Beverly at How Sweet the Sound
{ scroll down for more pink! }
The 50th jubilee jeep is currently here in Winter Park, parked out front of the Lilly store. I snapped these photos a few days ago, but am thinking I need to go back tomorrow and have my picture taken in front of it. I am sure Dan will be all for it ;)
While I was there, I ran in the store, although I didn't have much time (on my way to pick up Griff), but I had to check out the new spring line in person. Yes, there are quite a few items I am needing wanting. I am crazy for the new gift/party line. Think I just may have to throw a birthday party for myself so I can get some of the cute decorations! I did pick up a few of the new gift and stationery items.
Lilly pencils and note book ...
And, 'oh shift!' I didn't win the give away. Love this ...
My new pencils on my desk ...
Gifts for my sweet god daughter, Bridget ...
{ heart shaped crayons }
{ doggy charm for her charm bracelet - I am still searching for a Westie }
{ little heart box that I put the charm in }
{ hello kitty stickers and candies }
{ hello kitty 'makeup' kit - B loves hk! }
{ little pearl bracelet with heart toggle - I made it! }
{ all wrapped up }
I had so much fun doing this ( love, love buying, creating and wrapping girlie things),and had to do it early and drop it off since I will be away on Valentine's Day.
Dan surprise me - just last night (and Griff - he is on 'winter' break) with a little get away to the Cloisters at Sea Island. We are leaving bright and early in the morning and staying through the weekend - so excited (although I could have used a bit more notice - I have been crazy today trying to get things in order here - dogs/house sitter, cancel appointments, laundry, pack). Still, such a sweet surprise from my sweet husband!
Also, I had my second epidural injection this morning and it was huge difference from the first. Much more painful, so much so that it brought tears to my eyes :(. Since the first injection didn't work, the doctor had to inject in the exact area of my neck were the disc is herniated. He explained that it was a much more difficult area to work on, that he had to be very precise and I had to be very, very still ... and that it was going to be painful - he said all this while I was laying flat on my stomach, with those tears running down, trying to be so still and yes, in excruciating pain. A bit scary, but it was all over in 10 minutes. I had to rest there for a while with an ice pack and had to have a ride home. This was a good thing - I was quite shaky. The pain has been bad all day (it most often is worse the 2 days after) and the ibuprofen is not helping much, when is usually does ease the pain some. But ... once again, I am hoping and praying ... oh so hard that this injection will ease the pain. I think my next alternative is surgery.
Happy Valentine's Day to you all
xoxoxo
I had some time this weekend to do some shopping at both the J. Crew store and the J.Crew outlet. I also received a tip through one of the J. Crew blogs (yes, there are a few J. Crew lovin' blogs) about J.Crew shoes currently in some of the TJ Maxx stores. I rarely go shopping there, never seem to find anything and I really do not have the patience to look through rack after rack, but I lucked out this time. I went over to Clearwater on Sunday to visit my mother and there just happens to be a TJ Maxx close to her. Look what I found ... the heels were all $19.99 each and the flats $14.99. I bought everything they had in my size ;) ...
Saturday, I made it to both J. Crew stores. On a side note: we have some great outlet malls. The down side is they are about a half hour drive drive for me which is not bad...but they are both in tourist town, USA! Not my favorite area to be. Worth it though once in a while ;).
A few cardigans. Perfect for this time of year in Florida ...
Tanks and an argyle sweater ...
Skirt and bermudas that are a bit too big. I will have to have them altered, but I despertly need bottoms! ...
Belts ...
All on sale - I saved almost as much as I spent ;)
Happy Pink Saturday. Just look at this gorgeous hydrangea I purchased yesterday ...
ETA: I was surprised to see that I won a few 'awards' at flickr :)
I have post lots of PINK this past week too - just scroll down for more pink delights. Also, visit our lovely Pink Saturday hostess, Beverly for much more.
I have most of my closet put back together - still working on a few areas. Thanks for all your input on hangers. Those space savers seem popular. For now, I am using my faithful white, plastic hangers since I have so many of them and don't know what to do with them all! Many of the items I placed back in my closet still need to be altered, including my beloved Lilly dresses and skirts. I've been taking in a few items almost every week to my seemtress.
While cleaning out and purging, I realized that I don't have a single pair of pants to wear (besides a few new pairs of jeans and new work out shorts and tennis skirts). Really, NO bottoms what so ever - short, skirts or pants that fit. Need to seriously work on this - especially the bermuda shorts since I wear them almost year around.
My jammies :) ...
An early Valentines gift for my god daughter ...
And, my pink swap gifts to Jill (who just happens to like Hello Kitty also)...
I wish I could stay this pretty flower was from my yard, but I actually picked it while on a walk over the weekend.
We are expecting a freeze tonight so these first signs of spring will most likely be no more.
I received my 'Pink Swap" package from my fabulous partner, Jill. Even the box was pink and was filled with such wonderful, pink gifts.
Please excuse the poor photos - they do not due justice to my gifts! My 35mm camera battery was dead, so I used my pocket camera since I just couldn't wait for the battery to charge - I was too impatient, wanted to open the gifts!
Such pink (and green) eye candy. Stationery, cookie cutter and sprinkles, cute spreader, passport or card holder, candy and beautiful card. Can't wait to make some Valentines cookies ..
Darling monogrammed apron - so, so cute! Love the ruffles ...
Beautiful Vera Bradley stationery ...
I just love the this saying - LOL, and the cup is filled with pink taffy, most of which Griff ate last night ...
Thank you so very much, Jill. I love each and every pink gift!
{ again, I apologize for the bad photography }
Happy Pink Saturday. I wanted to share my pink gifts for the pink swap that I am participating in, but since I just sent the package off yesterday, I need to wait until my partner receives them first. I'll post pictures later in the week.
So, a few pink ideas for Valentines Day gifts ...
my very favorite perfum, lotion and shower gel
{monogrammed hand towels - paper concierge - heart strings }
{ monogrammed soaps - paper concierge - heart strings }
{ tory burch}
{ pretty fleur de lis pink glasses }
{ pink clarisonic }
{ new lilly stationery and gifts }
{ tracy porter }
{ monogrammed slippers - paper concierge - heart strings }
{ bobbie brown }
{ mom agenda - paper concierge }
{ j crew clutch }
{ bonannos sandals }
{monogrammed bath wrap - paper concierge - heart strings }
{ hanky pankies }
my favorites ;)
{ williams-sonoma }
{ kate spade }
{ monogrammed baseball hat - paper concierge - heart strings }
{ fornash }
{ personalized clipboard note pad - paper concierge - whitney english }
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Which just happens to be pink ;). I used the same paper as I did for the stationery box and made a birthday calendar book to record friends and families birthdays. You can download the month pages here and see the project tutoral here. I changed mine a bit, no stamping involved and I didn't include the envelopes to hold stamps, etc. I also took mine to Kinkos to have a spiral binding added instead of using rings as shown.
Is this not the cutest ride ever?! The wicker seats, fringe top and of course the pink. Forget about my new cruiser, I want one of these!
These mediterraneanan beach buggies were used as taxis on the Island of Catalina, 1958-1962 .
{from the Lilly blog}
My new pink cruiser ...
I finally found the 'perfect' bike for me, a pink pearl Electra. Nothing too fancy, but the color pink that I wanted. I bought the basket at the bike store also (even though I was thinking of ordering a wicker one), but this one is nice - it comes off and has a handle for carrying while shopping. And ... most importantly, I had it installed at the bike shop since my husband - bless his heart ;) - doesn't own a tool, nor knows what to do with them.
I've gone for a ride both yesterday and today and it is so much fun. The weather is just perfect to be cruising around Winter Park. Unfortunately, my neck/shoulder pain puts a damper on just about all it do :(, but I am scheduled (finally) for my first epidural injection this Thursday - I (actually Dan) had to 'pull some strings' to get in this soon. Not that I am looking forward to a needle in my spine, but I'll do whatever it takes to relieve the pain - I can't wait.
More pink. My first tulips of the season (not home grown ;) - bought them at Whole Foods) ...
Julia Child: My Life in France (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Random House Movie Tie-In Books)
Jeannette Walls: Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel
Another memoir from the author of The Glass Castle. This book is story of Jeannette Walls' grandmother .. and a fabulous story at that. (*****)
Anita Shreve: A Change in Altitude: A Novel
Somewhat dull and a bit dissapointing to me. (**)
Diane Chamberlain: The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes
Thank you, Jacki for sending me this book. I really enjoyed it - a real page turner! (****)
Laura Moriarty: While I'm Falling
I really enjoyed this story ... and I pray I never have to experience this poor mom's situation. I don't think my boys would welcome me showing up at college and moving in with them! ;) (***)
Kristin Hannah: Firefly Lane
Compelling book of life, death, and the meaning of friendship. So hard to put this book down and I cried buckets in the end. (****)
Richard Russo: That Old Cape Magic
While this book has received mostly positive reviews, I was a bit disappointed in it. Just didn't grab me. (**)
Pat Conroy: South of Broad
Lots of mixed and negative reviews on this book, but I throughly enjoyed South of Broad. Beautifully written and the diverse cast of southern characters really draw you into their lives. (****)
Robert Jones: Looking Younger: Makeovers That Make You Look as Young as You Feel
Colm Toibin: Brooklyn: A Novel
About half way through and moved on to another book. This one wasn't grabbing me, will come back to it later!
*Finally finished this - well written, but a bit 'slow' (***)
Jonny Bowden: The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why
The way we were meant to eat! Very informative and helpful with making the right food choices. Basically, 'eat real food', whole food with minimal processing. The 'stuff' your grandmother would have recognized as food. The more plant foods, the better. I, myself have been processed carbohydrate and refined sugar free for almost a year now and have never felt better!
"If you are what you eat and you don't know what your're eating, do you know who who are?" - Claude Fischler (*****)
Heather Gudenkauf: The Weight of Silence
A very suspenseful and emotional story. It grabbed me from the start and was so hard to put down. (****)
Jennifer Weiner: Best Friends Forever: A Novel
I thought the story was a bit far-fetched, but I enjoyed this book. I especially loved the childhood sections ... Addie and Valerie who were very different girls with very different lives and become such close friends.
(***)
Alice Eve Cohen: What I Thought I Knew: A Memoir
An amazing story. Heartwarming and funny. So compelling - I had a hard time putting it down and only did so once (read it in 2 sittings). (*****)
Gin Phillips: The Well and the Mine
A heartfelt southern story, beautifully written with such wonderful characters. (*****)
James McLendon: Papa Hemingway in Key West
Since I was visiting Key West and the Hemingway home, I wanted to read a bit about the history during his time spent there. Quite interesting and informative. (****)
Dorothea Benton Frank: Return to Sullivans Island: A Novel
I was so dissapointed in this book. Not at all as good or funny as her previous novels (**)
Kate Morton: The Forgotten Garden: A Novel
An enjoyable read although a bit long and confussing. (***)
Robin Romm: The Mercy Papers: A Memoir of Three Weeks
A very sad and moving memoir. Beautifully written. (*****)
Elizabeth Berg: Home Safe: A Novel
A bit of a dissapointment for me. I enjoyed Berg's previous books much more. (***)
Jane Green: Dune Road: A Novel
Just a fun summer read (***)
Jen Lancaster: Pretty in Plaid: A Life, a Witch, and a Wardrobe, or, the Wonder Years Before the Condescending,Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smart Ass Phase
Cute, fun, easy read. I have yet to read Lancaster's previous books - need to do so this summer. (***)
Kathryn Stockett: The Help
A must read! One of the best books I have read. Loved the characters, the 'southerness' and the story - wonderful book and one I will not forget. (*****)
Anita Shreve: Testimony: A Novel
A gripping and very haunting story. After reading this book, I will certainly not being sending my son away to boading school ;) (***)
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