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Pink Saturday - January 2, 2010

Happy Pink Saturday!

and

Happy New Year 2010

I want to wish each of you a wonderful New Year, and thank you each for making Pink Saturday special.

Oh!  Check this out.  Pink Saturday got a great mention on one of the new Squiddoo lenses.  Thanks to Kate.

This week we are having a mini-theme to show or tell about a project you hope to accomplish this year.  I can't wait to read what you are all planning.

This week we have one hundred twenty-five (125) participants in Pink Saturday.  There are three new participants, and you will find them at the bottom of the list.  Let's all take time to welcome them to Pink Saturday.  All participants are listed in the order in which they began participating.

Please take the time to visit other participants, and leave a comment to let them know you stopped by to enjoy their pink.  Pink Saturday is about having fun, and giving us a chance to meet others in the blogging community.  I promise you it is worth the effort because you will not only see lots of pink, you will meet incredibly nice and talented people.  Please refer to my post dated January 8 for more information about Pink Saturday.

Remember that my reminder e-mail stated I needed your plan for participating today no later than 8 a.m. EST Friday.  If you don't see your name and link here it is because I did not receive your plan for participating by that time.

I want to thank those of you that take the time to leave me a comment.  I love reading what you all have to say.

Reminder - We have a weekly challenge for you to visit the blog of at least one participant that you have never visited before.  Then next Saturday include that blog and a link in your post.  Quite a few of you have been done this challenge, and have met some of the great Pink Saturday participants.  Thank you for sharing with us.

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This year I hope to add wainscoting to my dining room.  Right now my dining room has wallpaper above and below the chair rail.  I want wainscoting something like this:

I love the wallpaper, and it will still stay above the chairrail.  The dining room looks like this now.

As you can see, this picture was made when I still had up the Christmas decorations.  But, don't worry, I do have a bit of pink in the dining room.  My pink contribution for this Pink Saturday are these two rose prints hanging in the dining room.

Here are our Pink Saturday participants this week:

• Beverly at How Sweet The Sound
• Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor
• Diane at A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words
• Heidi at Foxgloves, Fabrics and Folly
• Melissa at Create The Life You Love
  
• Stephanie at Angelic Accents
• BJ at Sweet Nothings
• Connie at Living Beautifully
• Fitty at Fitty's Pinky Rose Cottage
• Karen at A Scrapbook of Inspiration

• Marina at Only Cute Things
• Mary at Across The Pond
• Shirl at Shirl's Rose Cottage
• Nancy at My Crafty Little Page
• Sue at Lagniappe
• Dana at The Stone Rabbit
• Cathi at Simply Cathi
• Ann at Anne Fannie's Green Acres
• Betty at She's Sew Pretty
• Debbie at Ribbonwood Cottage

• Rhea at Miss Rhea's Sweet N Shabby Roses - she's having a giveaway
  
• Lorena at Rose Chic Friends
  
• Kathy at Welcome To Mimi's Garden
• Susan at Suzie Button Creations - she's having a giveaway
  
• Bev at Thru Pink Curtains
• Bernideen at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
  
• Dawn at C & G Designs
• Sally at Smiling Sally
• Stephanie at Dream Kingdom
• Jennifer at Jennifer's Petal Palace

• Charlotte at Charlotte's Weblog
• Joyce at Brookside Cottage
• Laurie at Laurie's Charming Designs
• Angie at The American Homemaker
• CC at Lace 'n' Ribbon Roses
• Jenny at The Red Bulletin Board
• Fifi at Fifi Flowers Design Decor
• Mary at Seashore Days
• Riet at Riet's Photoblog
• Lynne at Lynne's Gifts From The Heart

• Kandy at Pink Sugar Castle
• Esther at Shabby Cottage Collectibles
• Judith at Just Keep It Simple Judy
• Lisa at Pale Pink and Roses
• Sarah at Sarah Bella's
• Caren at kdottie
• Jillian at Bella Rosa Antiques
• Loretta at Short and Sweet
• Jenny at Suzanna's Antiques
  
• Katherine at Lady Katherine Tea Parlor

• Debbie at There's An Angel On My Front Porch
• Marian at That Shabby Pink Girl
• Debbie at Mermaids of the Lake
  
• Joyce at Light and Voices
• Helene at d'Encre et de couleurs...
  
• Sandra at Cottage Dreamer - she's having a giveaway
  
• Barbara at Purple Goat Lady
• Susie at 1st Floor Flat
• Betzie at Time Enough
• Dru at Garden of Dreams
• LaVerne at Riverside Studios

• Christine at Christine's Home and Travel Adventures
• Lynn at It's A July Thing
• Sares at Loveleigh Treasures
• Mary at Ivy Lane
• Leeann at Fabulously French
• LeAnn at The Old Parsonage
• Cathy at Treasured Heirlooms & Elegance & Whimsy
• Sonia at Miss Bloomers
• Rebecca at Our Back Porch
• Gina at The Shabby Chic Cottage

• Terri at Life With Terri
• Ita at Something To Share
  
• Meg at Vintage Garden Home
• Claudia at Dipity Road
  
• Marsha at Sassy Mini Dolls
• Nerina at NicNacManiac
• Teresa at Marigold Manor
• Bill at Billzetti's World
• Mary at One Perfect Bite
• Regina at Daily Living
• Sherry at Country Wings in Phoenix - she's having a giveaway
  
• Jeanni at Jeanni's Art

• Martha at A Sense of Humor is Essential
• LaVoice at Thoughts From Meme's Corner
• Valarie at Glittery Daze and Nights
• Amisha at Gorgeous and Fun Things
• Joan at Applejack Lane
• Peggy at Peggy's Mixed-Up Art
• Vicki at Bunny Cottage
• Carolyn at Aiken House and Gardens
• Sarah at Hyacinths For The Soul
• Val at dottydotty's blog

• Heidi at Heart and Home
• Martha at Martha's Favorites
• Ruth at Everyday Life Of A Suburban SAHM - she's having a giveaway
  
• Carol at Serendipity
• Diann at The Thrifty Groove
• Missy at Fairy Child Heirlooms
• Sam at My Carolina Kitchen
• Sue at Collect In Texas Gal
• Virginia at Happily Retired Gal
• Mary at Vintage Comfort

• Terry at At Home With Terry & Dennis
• Dolly at From My Cherry Heart
• Mariela at Jacaranda
• Coralie at A Vintage Cottage Home
• Barb at Dogmom Diva
• Elaine at At Home With Elaine
• Marilyn at Unshelved Words
• Yvonne at Stone Gable
• Diana at Sissie's Shabby Cottage
  
• Ginger at Glitter and Roses

• Jacalyn at RME Boutique
• Cathy at Lady Hightower's Meme Castle
• Christi at A Southern Life
  
• Anne at Phamilyblog
• Angela at Signed by Angel
• Pam at Treasures -n- Textures
• Mary at Thrifty Annabellainla
• Cat at Writing Out Loud
• Greer at Fandango Moon
• Anne at Phamilyblog
• Kate at Color For Your Home
• Treasia at Stepp Into My World
  

I hope everyone has fun with Pink Saturday.  Even if you couldn't participate today, be sure to go visit those who did, and leave them a comment so they will know you visited.

Get Pink !!!

It's not just a color, it's an attitude.

You are welcome to use the Pink Saturday button to display on your blog.  I've been spotting it on quite a few of your blogs.  Do you have yours yet? 

Pink Saturday is fun.

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And, please be certain to come back for

What's My Question Wednesday



I love What's My Question Wednesday.  It is so interesting to read each of your perspectives on my question of the week.  I hope you will begin to come by and take the time to answer my question.  You will enjoy reading the other
responses.

Puzzle Friday And Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

A puzzle for the

fun-lovers.

Come on and play with me.

These puzzles are fun,

and this one is super easy.

Pretty please.

My time was 57 seconds.

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Tablescape Thursday For The Holidays

Today I am participating in Tablescape Thursday with

Susan at Between Naps On The Porch.

The surprising part of this post is that I actually remembered to take pictures before we sat down for dinner.  I'm prone to forgetting.

My son and grandson come to dinner at our home on Sundays.  My grandson calls it our Sunday Family Dinner.  Since we were still in the holiday season this past Sunday, I decided to go with a "Christmasy" look.

This photo shows the table as you come into the dining room from the foyer.

Looking down the table.

The centerpiece is comprised of some of the pieces I normally have displayed on the server in the dining room.  The vase and lidded candy dish were wedding gifts to my parents.  I purchased the blown-glass Christmas trees about ten years ago.

 

The white lace napkins are part of a set that my mother has had for over forty years.  I like the soft look of the lace in contrast to the sharp crisp look of the plaid.

 

This photo provides a closer look of one setting.

• Plaid Tablecloth, Hunter Green Napkins and Napkin Bows about 25 years old
• Gold Chargers
• China pattern is Noel
• Johnson Brothers Christmas Tree transferware
• Iced Beverage Stems Araglin Waterford
• Sterling Silver Towle Candlelight inherited from my grandmother
• Glass votives probably thirty years old
• Greenery ring used for centerpiece is probably about fifty years old.  I added the red glass ornaments.

The next picture is one of my Christmas gifts from my mother.  I had been wanting a heavy pot to go from stovetop to oven, and this is enamel over cast iron.  Very ... heavy, but very pretty.

And, here is a glimpse of the Coq au Vin I cooked in it.

 

What's My Question Wednesday

My question for today is ...

what

are

you

doing

New Year's Eve

So This Is Christmas

I think this is one of the most gorgeous videos I have ever seen.  I hope you enjoy it, too.

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Please be certain to come back tomorrow for

What's My Question Wednesday



I love What's My Question Wednesday.  It is so interesting to read each of your perspectives on my question of the week.  I hope you will begin to come by and take the time to answer my question. 
You will enjoy reading the other responses, too.

Rockin With The Blues Brother On Blue Monday

Now rock on over to visit everyone doing the blues with Sally and Blue Monday.

What Child Is This?

Please visit Spiritual Sunday to fill your heart with joy.

May the peace and comfort

offered by God's love

be known to all.

Pink Saturday - December 26, 2009

Happy Pink Saturday!

This week we have ninety-three (93) participants in Pink Saturday.  There is two new participants, and you will find them at the bottom of the list.  Let's all take time to welcome them to Pink Saturday.  All participants are listed in the order in which they began participating.

Please take the time to visit other participants, and leave a comment to let them know you stopped by to enjoy their pink.  Pink Saturday is about having fun, and giving us a chance to meet others in the blogging community.  I promise you it is worth the effort because you will not only see lots of pink, you will meet incredibly nice and talented people.  Please refer to my post dated January 8 for more information about Pink Saturday.

Remember that my reminder e-mail stated I needed your plan for participating today no later than 8 a.m. EST Friday.  If you don't see your name and link here it is because I did not receive your plan for participating by that time.

I want to thank those of you that take the time to leave me a comment.  I love reading what you all have to say.

Reminder - We have a weekly challenge for you to visit the blog of at least one participant that you have never visited before.  Then next Saturday include that blog and a link in your post.  Quite a few of you have been done this challenge, and have met some of the great Pink Saturday participants.  Thank you for sharing with us.

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My pink contribution for this Pink Saturday is ???  I got nuttin' pink for Christmas, but I did get ...

A Kindle!!!

And, I have so been wanting one.

(And, I put it in a pink frame so I could share it with you.)

Here are our Pink Saturday participants this week:

• Beverly at How Sweet The Sound
• Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor
• Heidi at Foxgloves, Fabrics and Folly
• Melissa at Create The Life You Love
  
• Stephanie at Angelic Accents
• BJ at Sweet Nothings
• Connie at Living Beautifully
• Deb at Posted From Home
• Karen at A Scrapbook of Inspiration
• Marina at Only Cute Things

• Shirl at Shirl's Rose Cottage
• Vanessa at Vanilla Lavender
• Nancy at My Crafty Little Page
• Sue at Lagniappe
• Alaura at Cottage Rose
• Carolyn at Wings of Eagles
• Dana at The Stone Rabbit
• Cathi at Simply Cathi
• Ann at Anne Fannie's Green Acres
• Betty at She's Sew Pretty

• Glennis at Doves Today
• Bev at Thru Pink Curtains
• Bobbi Jo at It's Good To Be Queen
• Patricia at Coquettish Fleur
• Bernideen at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
  
• Claudie at Bubblin' Over
• Dawn at C & G Designs
• Sally at Smiling Sally
• Stephanie at Dream Kingdom
• Jennifer at Jennifer's Petal Palace

• Joyce at Brookside Cottage
• Laurie at Laurie's Charming Designs
• CC at Lace 'n' Ribbon Roses
• Jenny at The Red Bulletin Board
• Pat at Mille Fiori Favoriti
• Kandy at Pink Sugar Castle
• Judith at Just Keep It Simple Judy
• Jorgelina at Todas somos reinas
• Marie at Romance and Relics
• Robin at Miscellaneous Thoughts ...

• Jenny at Suzanna's Antiques
  
• Debbie at Mermaids of the Lake
  
• Sandra at Cottage Dreamer
• Tristan at Enchanted Revelry
• Barbara at Purple Goat Lady
• Betzie at Time Enough
• LaVerne at Riverside Studios
• Christine at Christine's Home and Travel Adventures
• Denise at Cottage Flea Market
• LisaJanelle at Warm Heart, Cozy Home

• Sares at Loveleigh Treasures
• Charlene at My Heart's Ease
• Cathy at Treasured Heirlooms & Elegance & Whimsy
• Meg at Vintage Garden Home
• Claudia at Dipity Road
• Elena at EP Designs
• Marsha at Sassy Mini Dolls
• Nerina at NicNacManiac
• Barbara Jean at Treasures from the Heart
• Maria at Alt kan gronska

• Mary at One Perfect Bite
• Sherry at Country Wings in Phoenix
• Jeanni at Jeanni's Art
• LaVoice at Thoughts From Meme's Corner
• Caroline at Forever Vintage
• Amisha at Gorgeous and Fun Things
• Julie at Working On A Dream
• Vicki at Bunny Cottage
• Sarah at Hyacinths For The Soul
• Slee at Paisley and Pretties

• Val at dottydotty's blog
• Ruth at Everyday Life Of A Suburban SAHM - she's having a giveaway
  
• Carol at Serendipity
• Sam at My Carolina Kitchen
• Sue at Collect In Texas Gal
• Virginia at Happily Retired Gal
• Mary at Vintage Comfort
• Terry at At Home With Terry & Dennis - she's having a giveaway
  
• Coralie at A Vintage Cottage Home
• Barb at Dogmom Diva

• Tricia at Altered Schoolmarm
• Grace at Pink In The City
• Marilyn at Unshelved Words
• Diana at Sissie's Shabby Cottage
  
• Ginger at Glitter and Roses
• Jacalyn at RME Boutique
• Cathy at Lady Hightower's Meme Castle
• Christi at A Southern Life
  
• Kerri at PrincessMommyChronicles
• Pam at Treasures -n- Textures

• Cat at Writing Out Loud
• Amanda at Self Sagacity
• Laura at 52 Flea
  
• Marilee at Rose Brier Studio
  

I hope everyone has fun with Pink Saturday.  Even if you couldn't participate today, be sure to go visit those who did, and leave them a comment so they will know you visited.

Get Pink !!!

It's not just a color, it's an attitude.

You are welcome to use the Pink Saturday button to display on your blog.  I've been spotting it on quite a few of your blogs.  Do you have yours yet? 

Pink Saturday is fun.

******************************************
And, please be certain to come back for

What's My Question Wednesday



I love What's My Question Wednesday.  It is so interesting to read each of your perspectives on my question of the week.  I hope you will begin to come by and take the time to answer my question.  You will enjoy reading the other
responses.

Merry Christmas And Puzzle Friday And Christmas Around Our Home - Day Twenty-Six

Happy Holidays

and

Merry Christmas!

A puzzle for the

fun-lovers.

Come on and play with me.

These puzzles are fun,

and this one is super easy.

Just do it!  Pretty please.

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