Shop Make Mine Pink's Friday Shopping Event with a Twist! The theme for the month of February is "Winter Romance!".

 

 

Winter is a time when the earth comes to a rest - becomes dormant - hibernates and gathers strength to burst forth with new growth come Spring. So it is with us. As the snow falls, we look towards our homes to provide warmth and comfort. There is no coincidence that Valentine's Day comes in the middle of Winter, just when our hearts look for joy. Immediately we are warmed by the magnificence of Winter's romance. Winter whites brighten up our rooms. White ironstone pitchers in various sizes hold pink roses and babies breath. Crisp white bedding and lace covered pillows beckon us to pick up a good book and snuggle up for a bit.  Have a cup of tea. What is the rush?

We need all the visual eye candy we can muster up in our decor this time of year.. Rose covered lampshade casts a feminine hue over the room; distressed chippy furniture holds the collection of cottage birdhouses and vintage teapots.  The dresser is strewn with a disarray of hankies, butterfly hairpins and broken china necklaces . As you look at it  you realize it is a sweet vignette of a romantic evening out and you smile. It looks like a photo shoot. Now inspired, your thoughts go to Valentine's Day and you open the closet to take out all the heart decorations you can find. Simple joys. Winter romance is always in season!

 

Guest Writer, Susie Durrschmidt

The Polka Dot Rose

 

Photo Contribution 1: C'est Chouette

Make Mine Pink's "12 Days of Christmas" Shop Hop

Please join us November 25th – December 6th for our annual shop hop. We have lots of great prizes to win. It's easy and fun to play. No purchase necessary!

MMP Shop Hops are a type of contest where you try to find as many “You Found It” images (as shown here) as you can. Each of our participating boutiques (see the list below) has hidden an image on its website that says, “You Found It!” on the tag. Click that image to return to Make Mine Pink and get credit for finding it. The more images you find, the better your chances of winning great prizes. See the prize list below to see what you can win!
There is no cost and no obligation to purchase anything. However, if you do happen to find some products you might be interested in, don't forget to bookmark those pages so that you can come back later! Good luck!

MMP Friday Shopping Event Friday November 18, 2011 "When Family Gathers."

When Family Gathers

November brings the excitement of preparation and planning for when the family gathers.  The air is crisp in Autumn and the days are short, however, nothing warms us up more than coming home. Whether if just for a day or two, there is much to do to get ready for the guests to arrive.

Furniture needs to be moved to accommodate everyone. Small side tables come out. Remember to put the extra leaves in the table and count all the chairs.  Ironing the large tablecloth and linen napkins is a pleasure as visions of the holiday tablescape come into plan: soup tureens, gravy bowls,  large serving bowls, extra silverware and serving pieces, candlestick holders and the very best china and crystal stemware comes out to be used and enjoyed by all.

Don't forget to plump up the pillows and add another quilt to the daybed as Uncle always loves to take a little 'cat nap' after dinner as much as he tries not to. All  the youngsters can play with the tins filled with vintage old fashioned games of dominoes, cards, wooden blocks, marbles, buttons, paper dolls and Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, to name but a few of the childhood treasures.

I cannot wait to hear the squeals of 'ooh's and ah's'  as everyone sees the desserts making their grand debut.on two tiered bone china servers, cut crystal platters, Nippon candy dishes and  decorative baskets filled to the brim with delicious delights. Everyone will gather around with child-like anticipation as they try to select 'oh just one of these....maybe one of those'. The tea which has been seeping in the teapot is ready to be poured into the various floral teacups. Nothing matches and that is what makes it so quaint and charming.

The apron can now come off.  Tugging at my heart strings, I  stop my pondering and say a prayer of thanks for when the family gathers and look forward to our time together.

 

Guest Writer, Susie Durrschmidt, The Polka Dot Rose

Photo Contribution 1: Gail Friend Designs
Photo Contribution 2: C'est Chouette Home

MMP Friday Shopping Event Friday November 11, 2011 "When Family Gathers."

When Family Gathers

November brings the excitement of preparation and planning for when the family gathers.  The air is crisp in Autumn and the days are short, however, nothing warms us up more than coming home. Whether if just for a day or two, there is much to do to get ready for the guests to arrive.

 

Furniture needs to be moved to accommodate everyone. Small side tables come out. Remember to put the extra leaves in the table and count all the chairs.  Ironing the large tablecloth and linen napkins is a pleasure as visions of the holiday tablescape come into plan: soup tureens, gravy bowls,  large serving bowls, extra silverware and serving pieces, candlestick holders and the very best china and crystal stemware comes out to be used and enjoyed by all.

 

Don't forget to plump up the pillows and add another quilt to the daybed as Uncle always loves to take a little 'cat nap' after dinner as much as he tries not to. All  the youngsters can play with the tins filled with vintage old fashioned games of dominoes, cards, wooden blocks, marbles, buttons, paper dolls and Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, to name but a few of the childhood treasures.

 

I cannot wait to hear the squeals of 'ooh's and ah's'  as everyone sees the desserts making their grand debut.on two tiered bone china servers, cut crystal platters, Nippon candy dishes and  decorative baskets filled to the brim with delicious delights. Everyone will gather around with child-like anticipation as they try to select 'oh just one of these....maybe one of those'. The tea which has been seeping in the teapot is ready to be poured into the various floral teacups. Nothing matches and that is what makes it so quaint and charming.

 

The apron can now come off.  Tugging at my heart strings, I  stop my pondering and say a prayer of thanks for when the family gathers and look forward to our time together.

 

Guest Writer, Susie Durrschmidt, The Polka Dot Rose

Photo Contribution 1: Gail Friend Designs
Photo Contribution 2: C'est Chouette Home