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Make Mine Pink Friday ~ "Sleigh Bells and Winter Roses" ~ December 3rd

Sleigh Bells and Winter Roses

There’s something magical about the Christmas holiday. I can still remember lying in bed on Christmas eve when I was a child ,and listening for Santa’s sleigh bells. The faint ringing in the distance meant that Santa would soon be arriving. To this day, when I hear a sleigh bell ring, it brings back the magic and excitement of my childhood all over again.

Christmas Eve has always been a special time in our home. Young and old alike gather in our home. The buffet table is always a sight to behold. Vintage China plates are stacked high with desserts and tea sandwiches, each almost too beautiful to eat. Glorious red and white winter roses fill vases of all sizes throughout our home. Bows in glittering shades of silver and gold make the roses themselves look as if they’re shimmering.

Vintage tablecloths with the reddest of roses and bright sprigs of holly, dress our holiday tables. Pillows propped on chairs and benches, embellished with Santa’s jolly face, and surrounded with bright winter roses and mistletoe.

From the most whimsical Santa to the most elegant winter rose, there’s a place for each in our holiday decor.  Everything about the Christmas season is magical and seems like the perfect fit.

The Boutique Owners at Make Mine Pink wish you the most magical holiday season ever!

 

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: Holly and Glitter

Make Mine Pink Friday ~ "Dreaming Of A White Christmas/Hanukkah" ~ November 26th

Each year, as the holiday season begins, everyone gathers around our family Christmas tree. The children and adults alike are filled with anticipation of the upcoming celebration. Boxes and boxes of our favorite ornaments are opened up and passed around. Some of the ornaments have been handed down for generations; We reminisce about the memories they hold. Others, handmade by little hands, hold a place of honor for all to enjoy.  Soon our family tree is shining with glittering angels, shinny bells, and our love of Christmas.

Christmas villages with old-fashioned houses and bottle brush trees are arranged on the mantle. The sprinkle of glittering snow on the village rooftops and pathways give us hope for the snow we are dreaming of for Christmas. Below the twinkling village, stockings are hung with hopes and wishes for Christmas morning. As we finish decorating the holiday mantle, we sit by the fire and sip hot cocoa, dreaming of the white Christmas we hope for this year.

Christmas wreaths strung with twinkly lights, grace our windows and doors. The fragrant greenery is decorated with holiday ornaments, and welcome all into our festive home.

A peek under the tree reveals gifts carefully chosen and lovingly wrapped with extra special touches. Some are trimmed with vintage ribbons and beautiful handmade tags, others, the most traditional of wrappings. Each package captures our imaginations, and we can’t help but wonder what’s inside.

 

Outside, as the snow begins to fall, it feels like all of our wishes and dreams for a white Christmas are about to come true.

 

The Boutique owners at Make Mine Pink wish you a Happy Holiday Season and that all of your Christmas and Hanukkah dreams come true.

 

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: The Roseberry Cottage

Make Mine Pink Friday ~ "Pumpkin Spice and Autumn Roses" ~ November 12th

Pumpkin Spice and Autumn Roses.

I love everything about autumn. The leaves gently raining is shades of oranges and reds, and scattered across the yard. Pumpkins and pots of autumn colored mums, arranged in a welcoming way, on the steps of my gently weathered porch. It’s the one time of year that I love being outdoors. The air is crisp and cool, the colors are vibrant, and the air is filled with the sweet smoky fragrance of a neighbors fireplace.

With the return of autumn come the familiar feelings of comfort, happy childhood memories and hope for what the future will bring. Comfortable fires and cozy kitchens.  The warmth of family and friends gathered in your home.

Pumpkin spiced potpourri simmers on the stovetop, and fills your home with the delicious scent of fall. Friends stop by for mulled cider and fresh pumpkin bread - right out of the oven. Laughter and conversation over a table set with china pieces, etched with autumn roses. Not all pieces matching, but full of memories and love. A favorite vase, full of roses in rich deep hues of golds and red, sits in the center of the table. No matter your style of decorating, roses mixed into your decor, are a welcoming sight.

Autumn is a time for memories - so fill your home with autumn accessories from the boutiques at Make Mine Pink and build your own precious family memories.

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: istock Photo

Make Mine Pink Friday ~ "Thanksgiving ~ All About Family And Friends" ~ November 5th

Thanksgiving - All about family and friends

When our family and friends gather for the holiday, it’s always a very special time. The china cabinet sees a flurry of activity as grandma’s china and crystal is washed and dried to a shine. Even with the modern conveniences, each dish is lovingly washed by hand. Too special to take a chance.

From favorite serving dishes that held many a holiday turkey, to silverware passed down through generations and etched with time, have their place on our festive table. Tablecloths that hold memories of holidays just like this, are pressed and regally grace our dining table. These pieces are as much a part of our annual celebration as is the family gathered around the table. Each member thankful for those memories and for each other.

After the desserts been served, the children in the family are anxious to leave the table and play in Grandma’s bedroom. They gather on her soft chenille covered bed, and excitedly lift the lid of her jewelry box. Each child is filled with anticipation of what lies within. They never tire of playing dress up with the old pearl necklaces and rhinestone pins kept inside. It’s always such fun to explore the treasures and keepsakes of the past. ??

Long after dinner is over and the dishes are cleared, the women gather around the table sipping our tea from favorite vintage tea cups. Our fingers trace the soft worn designs that embellish the antique tablecloth. We talk about their own holiday projects, and favorite traditions.

Talk turns to plans for the upcoming Christmas Season. With aspirations for a handmade Christmas, we share our favorite sewing and decorating plans. A holiday quilt that must be finished in time, a Christmas stocking for the newest addition to the family, a stylish sweater knit in soft winter wools. We reminisce over past holiday traditions and plan which new ones to start this year. We’re always filled with memory-making ideas for the family and make lists to keep us organized.

When our family gathers for Thanksgiving, our home is filled with wishes and dreams, memories and love. Everyone, young and old, is filled with thanks for all of the riches in our lives.

Make your Thanksgiving memorable by shopping the boutiques at Make Mine Pink.

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: istock Photo |Photo Contribution 2: The Roseberry Cottage

Make Mine Pink Friday ~ "The Comforts Of Home" ~ October 29th

When I think of the comforts of home, I think of old worn sweaters, soft and faded with time. Sitting by the fire, wrapped in a beautifully pieced quilt that my mother made so many years ago. On the sofa beside me, the colors of the quilt I’m stitching, bright in comparison. A pot of tea, steeping in a favorite tea pot, sitting on a table nearby.

Throughout my home there are many framed photographs on the wall, and placed casually among my belongings. Many of family and friends that are a part of my present, others of family no longer with us, but never forgotten. 

In my home, I’m surrounded by glimpses of my past as I sip my tea from the antique cup and saucer that once belonged to my grandmother. The fragrance of the potpourri simmering on the stove, reminiscent of holiday get-togethers, and mingling with memories of my mother’s kitchen during the holidays.  The lit candles, with their rich and spicy fragrance, cast soft shadows around the room, lighting up corners with memories of familiar voices and laughter.

The comforts of home reach out from the past and wind their way into those of the present. They are our own distinct style, with a touch of nostalgia mixed in. A place we create for ourselves that is warm and inviting and will one day become a comforting memory for our loved ones.

Come visit the boutiques at Make Mine Pink for all the “comforts of home.”

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: The Vintage Linen Press |Photo Contribution 2: Forget Me Not Dreams

Make Mine Pink Friday ~ "Shades Of Autumn" ~ October 22nd

Autumn bursts into the season with a symphony of color. Swirling leaves of crimson, amber, and gold against a background of crisp blue sky, exciting our senses and inviting us to grab hold and enjoy every minute… before it slips away until next year.

This is a season of celebration, meant to be shared with family and good friends.  We host dinners at tables covered with vintage tablecloths, embroidered with the colors of fall. We decorate our homes with colorful pumpkins and gourds. Afternoons are spent winding through corn mazes and walking in apple orchards. Cool crisp evenings wind to a close with a long country walk.

Nature’s display mingles with the glorious scent of fall. Pies baked with fresh apples, the spicy scent wafting throughout the house. Cinnamon and spiced cider, cooling in a vintage teapot on the counter. The delightful feeling as the crisp cool air rushes in when the front door is opened.

The changing of seasons from the cool greens of summer to the warm oranges and golds of fall foliage, provides inspiration for our indoor decorating. We add accents from an autumn palette of copper, rust, green and gold to highlight forgotten nooks and crannies. We warm up your our homes with  the colors of falling leaves.

A colorful fall wreath graces the entryway. A needlepoint cushion stitched with rustic fall colors, displayed proudly on an antique settee. The colors of autumn infuse our quiet times.  Quilts are pieced together with fabrics of warm russets and reds, crimson and gold. The fabrics remind us of swirling leaves and autumn’s irresistible allure. 

The sunset colors of autumn fade quickly away, making autumn all the more beautiful.

Bring a bit of autumn into your home by shopping the boutiques at Make Mine Pink.

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: Esprit de Joie |Photo Contribution 2: Cottage Flair

Make Mine Pink Friday Offerings ~ October 8th

Make Mine Pink Friday "Treasures For The Bed and Bath"

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Make Mine Pink Friday "Treasures For The Bed And Bath" ~ October 8th

Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. I’m just getting settled back into my regular routine and enjoying some of the nesting that naturally comes with the season.

A long hot bath at the end of a cool autumn day is just the stress reliever I seem to enjoy the most. The desire to rush and get every minute out of each and every day, has passed with the summer season.  The bath becomes my sanctuary, and scents of honeysuckle and rose surround me, soothing away the stress of a busy day.

The shelves in my bath are lined with scented candles and delightful bath gels and oils. Vintage glass bottles that once held perfume and special oils, now display a single rose. A glass tray, once boasting the most magnificent hand-painted roses, now holds beautiful, decorative soaps. Lace trimmed towels, drape casually over the vanity stool, and add just the touch of luxury I now have the time to enjoy.

My bedroom undergoes some seasonal changes as well. The light and airy lace sheers, are now replaced with heavier silks and brocade panels. Some etched with the finest roses, providing beauty and warmth as well as my own escape from the outdoors.

Eiderdown comforters and antique quilts are freshened up and stacked at the foot of the bed. Beautiful hand-stitched pillows, now out storage, and covering every sitting surface.  My Vintage hankie collection, framed above my bed, a reminder of the gentle women from my past.

No matter how busy you find yourself, adding a few special touches to your bedroom and bath will make you feel like you’ve escaped from the everyday worries, even for just a few moments.  Surrounding yourself with some of your favorite treasures and scents, will create a sanctuary of your very own.

Please visit the boutiques at Make Mine Pink to help you create your very own escape for your Bed & Bath.

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: Savon Marie

Make Mine Pink Friday ~ "An English Cottage" ~ October 1st

If I were to close my eyes and conjure up images of an English Cottage, it would be surrounded by an explosion of colorful flowers, both inside and out. The porch, though small, would hold a whitewashed rocker, with even more fresh cut flowers peeking out of a tote hanging from the arm. A beautiful needlepoint pillow, stitched with a riotous bouquet of wildflowers, propped against the back for comfort. The first entry to my English Cottage would feel like home itself with a wreath on the door, welcoming you to step inside.

Once inside my cozy cottage, you’d find the windows draped with delicate lace curtains and gorgeous floral fabrics. Cabbage roses, trailing down each panel.  A cozy window seat, made comfortable with a down cushion, provides a perfect place to enjoy a favorite book and a cup of tea. The teacup, passed down for generations and filled with memories. The hand-painted roses, now faded and worn, just enhance the beauty and the experience.

Shelves and cupboards are an essential part of any English cottage. They’re often used for storage and for display. You might see a beautiful collection of vintage dishes, or a cupboard devoted to teapots and favorite teacups. Colorful tins that once held tea, now hold buttons and sewing notions. Hand embroidered tea towels and pure white linens, help fill the shelves until they’re called upon to celebrate a special occasion.

Vases stuffed full to overflowing with fresh cut blooms, are tucked on tables and window ledges throughout the cottage. Each a reminder of the beauty that awaits, just steps outside the cottage door.

The garden, visible from the kitchen window is ablaze with color and activity. Ivy climbs the trellises and arbors, colorful bird houses and wrought iron bird baths, a refuge for our aviary friends.

With cottage touches in just the right places, the simple beauty of a English cottage can be yours no matter where you live.

Please stop by the boutiques at Make Mine Pink to help create your own English Cottage.

 

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: The Pink Rose Cottage | Photo Contribution 2: Miss Magpie's Shoppe | Photo Contribution 3: C'est Chouette

Make Mine Pink Friday ~ "A Stitch In Time" ~ September 24th

A well worn and much loved quilt, graces the end of my bed. The stitches tiny and even, the fabric almost transparent in spots. I find myself running my hands across the time-softened fabric and wondering about the families that loved this quilt before me. With much love and care, will it someday grace the end of my granddaughter’s bed? Will she trace the stitches with the tips of her fingers and wonder about the lives it touched before her? The antique armoire sitting close by, filled with newer quilts. Some modern, with fabrics bright and crisp. Someday, they’ll be faded and worn and proudly stacked with other heirlooms, both new and old.

A needlepoint sampler displayed proudly on the wall in my sitting room - once loving stitched by someone’s great grandmother and passed from mother to daughter until it reached it’s resting place in my home. Some memories imagined, many yet to come, surround this beautifully stitched heirloom. Each piece, a stitch across time, binding us together with no regard to time or family. We’re  unified by our love of all things hand-stitched.

My sewing room boasts stacks and stacks of beautiful fabrics. My love of fabric handed down for generations, and a reminder of days spent watching the magic that my mother created. I was always eager to touch the colored fabrics that were tucked in every nook and cranny of her sewing room. I'd watch her hands and as she worked her magic. She always worked with swiftness and accuracy. Slipcovers and floral panels, magically transformed our living room into a brand new space. Tiny pastel prints, trimmed in lace, became favorite new sundresses for my sister and I.  A length of fabric, the hues of the rainbow, turned into prized treasures. I still feel that same enchantment and wonder today.

A hand or machine stitched treasure can be beautiful as well as practical. Handmade totes and pillows, stitched for style and practicality. Whimsical quilts, using the newest techniques and blended with treasured old fabrics, now faded with love. Each and every piece, beautiful in its own right and coming together in perfect harmony.

Table linens, trimmed in tatted lace, become the finest of heirlooms. Many have been passed down from mother to daughter or are looking for new homes to create new traditions. Needlepoint rescued and made anew with beautiful silks, each one with a story all its own, ready to make new memories in it’s new home.  A beautiful handmade shawl, stitched with loving hands and eager to warm someone special on a cool summer evening.

Our love of all things stitched, transcend time, uniting us, and giving us a sense of belonging.

Please visit the boutiques at Make Mine Pink for stitched treasures that are sure to become a favorite family heirloom. ?

 

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: Cottage Collections | Photo Contribution 2: C'est Chouette