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Saturday, July 12, 2008

"Pink Saturday"!

Do you have any idea how hard it is to participate in Pink Saturday when you're 800+ miles away from home?!?!?! Ain't easy, I tell ya!! Soooooo what I thought I'd do is show you pink items from my son's and daughter-in-law's house. Now, aren't you just thrilled. :-)

Her tastes and mine are a bit different but she does love pink. She tends to favor a more formal elegance and yes, the photo of the pink side chair has a peek at the white sofas in her living room. She's had those for several years and they are surprisingly white and clean considering 3+ BOYS/MEN are in this house at any given time! But they've gone through "trashed" sofas in the family room. Maaaaan, that woman is a saint!


One thing before we start the pink saturday though. This is a picture of Etienne's mother, Leslie, and Leslie's mom, Myrna, who is my daughter-in-law's sister. (Take notes; I shall be testing you later!) :-)


A fancy lamp my DIL has on a wrap-a-round mantle over one of their fireplaces.


She must like easter because she has an easter egg tree also!

A little globe with pink roses on it and a spiral tree to the left of that with pink roses.

This little chair should be holding a pot of greenery or roses but it's been brutally hot in S. Calif and roses are dying too fast to cut them I guess. My DIL's mom takes care of the roses and that is HER domain. No one touches them. Alice, DIL, once cut them and her mom was heartbroken because she "pruned" them so much. I tell ya Alice was in fear of her mom coming home from Asia that time!! ;-)

A simple pink glass that is MINE when I visit. They all know anything pink I'll grab and use!

One of her pink side chairs. I'm not kidding when I tell you that she can tell if the boys move those chairs ONE INCH!! The boys pretty much stay out of the LR and off the furniture.

A huge white vase with pink roses on it.

A little bench in the foyer.

A bouquet of roses on a pedestal in the foyer next to the bench.

Roses curtains and on a swag in her breakfast room and kitchen.


A tiny of faux roses on another mantle in their breakfast room.

A pink embroidered clock above a mantle.

61 comments:

  1. I know it must NOT be EZ posting PINK SATURDAY when you're 800 miles away from home - that's probably why it's here a DAY early!! (Are you in another TIME ZONE, sweetie?) LOL!!!

    Everything is BEAUTIFUL!!!

    ~Blessings,
    Jan

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  2. Pretty pinkness, ms. Connie! Be a sweetie,Shelia :)

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  3. oooooo! ahhhhhhhh! The lamp and the foyer bench and the vase - 2LIVE4! If any of those treasures should happen to disappear themselves during your visit, I imagine the first place they'll look is your trunk, hmmmm, my drooling dove!

    You know, I keep seeing this Pink Saturday thing, and it's time to look into it, eh? I certainly have enough pink around here, even a drawer full of pink dainties!! Altho I suppose it would be inappropriate and highly undesirable to post those, my roadtripping raven.

    Have a wonderful, pink weekend, and finds lots of new yard sales!

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  4. Good morning, Connie! Love all your pink treasures.... and thank you for stopping by my house in the roses; it's so nice meeting you!

    Sending smiles and sunshine your way...

    Cielo

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  5. Connie what wonderful posts from your vacation. I know you are having fun! Your DIL has a gorgeous home as well as your DD. Love the Pink Saturday treasures.
    Have Fun,
    Hugs, Celestina
    la rea rose

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  6. Connie...Only you could find PINK anywhere you are...doesn't matter whether you are home or not...you are the Queen of Pink! Yep that's a good name for you Miss Queeny!!!
    Hope your having a fabulous time!
    Miss ya...Lorena

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  7. You make me laugh! Quiz later... hehehehe...

    I'm glad you were able to find all that pink so far away :)

    hugs,
    rue

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  8. Everthing is beautiful. You did a good job girlfriend. I love pink but have nothing in my house that's pink. I do have a vintage bread box and flour and sugar that is pink. I use it for my craft things in the garage.
    Take care,
    ginger

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  9. I'll put my order in for the foyer bench! And kudos to anyone that can keep anything white clean. Boys or no boys!

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  10. Wow...that living room furniture is beautiful. Now let me tell you....run right over to my blog and find out what honor has been bestowed upon you my dear.
    Hugs,
    Pat

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  11. Hi, I've come over from Sheila's family room! Just wanted to say hi. It would be rude to trample through your DIL's house and not introduce myself!
    Bridget (fellow Mac user!)

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  12. It's so strange reading a post from somebody who is experiencing Saturday and it's still Friday here! Love the pink chair
    Kimx

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  13. Ohh lala sweets!!! I love her furniture & all things pink!!! pretty...pretty.. I really LOVE that pink foyer bench!!!! (i'll help ya hide it)LOL & dont worry about the wrong day..half the time I dont know what day it is!!!!
    Hugs..
    Deb:)

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  14. Happy pink Saturday! I love the little bench in your daughters foyer!

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  15. Connie,
    Hum, eight hundred miles away, that's a long way. I'm loving that fancy pink lamp~
    Travel safely dear one.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  16. Hi there Connie! Please come to see me - I have a little award to give you!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  17. She has such lovely pink goodies in her home... all the more precious to her girly side I imagine as she is out numbered by the men/boy folk!!! Such delicate items.. love the flowers over her shears and all of her pink things!!
    Have a wonderful visit!!!
    (Uh... how big is your suitcase.. hmmm??)

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  18. Kudos, Connie. You've done a very pink post - even from afar.

    I can see your daughter-in-law does appreciate pink. She must especially need pink since she lives with all of those guys. I love the clock.

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  19. Happy Pink Saturday! Love all the pink treasures.

    Pls come and visit my place anytime. I'm new to blogging.

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  20. You did a FABULOUS job. Happy Pink Saturday!!

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  21. Good mourning my sweet Connie,
    first of all put that figurine lamp with the lady and gent in your suitcase and send it me right away! :P
    Also as far as the family geneology goes HUHHHH???
    Im lost on who's who. I must have miss an earlier post.
    Have fun and thanks again for all your help!!!!!
    hugs and smiles,
    Sandy

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  22. Wonderful pink pics. I know you love anything romantic and pink, so you go girl.

    Love ya, Jeanne

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  23. I don't know how you don't try to sneak off with that gorgeous bench! Wow!

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  24. Oh my .... I am loving that pink chair and bench! Happy pink Saturday Connie.

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  25. Hi! Yes she does have a lot of PINK! I guess I'm not excempt from PINK Saturday when I go visit my daughter and fam? Happy PINK! Blessings, Shay

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  26. HI!Happy Pink Saturday.are so cute! Nice pink post!
    visit me anytime
    xoxo

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  27. hehehehe Connie looks like we start our Pink saturday a day early!.. hehehehe.. btw you DIL have a pretty pink collection too! have a nice weekend.. take care sweetpea! muahhhsss..

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  28. What very pretty things they have in their home...and I see they are rose lovers too!

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  29. Hi Connie,

    It sounds like vacation is going great. Love the pinkness of it all.

    Enjoy your time with family and have a safe trip back home.

    hugs,
    Barb

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  30. Your daughter in law certainly has lots of pink for you to take photos of. What beautiful things you have shared. I'm sure her home is divine!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Take care,
    Dawn

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  31. Hi, Happy Pink Saturday!
    What a cute post, love all that pink! You did good being 800 miles away from home. I think our eyes just go to pink don't you? Thank you for sharing!
    Blessings, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  32. Connie, Gee hope I get a daughter in law with such wonderful pink tastes one day!!! have fun, Lori

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  33. Oh! Her home must be beautiful. I only have two boys and I would dare have pink chairs and benches. Lucky woman! Of course, I just have a great room. If I had a separate living room it would be all pastels too!

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  34. What cute pink things, and even though you are 800 miles away from home I love your Pink Saturday post. Karen

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  35. I LOVE all your PINK pictures Connie! Happy PINK Saturday!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  36. Thanks for visiting my blog. It's always nice to meet new blogging friends.
    I enjoyed all your pink pictures.
    Smiles.

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  37. Hi Connie, Isn't it amazing how much pink we cah find no matter where we look. Hey! I haven't forgot the award just been real busy this week. Will try to get it posted this week before I leave for Gatlinburg. Hope you are enjoying your trip and your family.
    Hugs,
    Judy

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  38. Oh, my goodness, can you try to fit the pink bench into the Camry? I'll meet you in IDAHO to pick it up!! That would be so pretty at the foot of my bed!! LOL

    Will be glad when you & Jack are back home in your own little bed!

    Big Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  39. Looks like you found some great pinks.


    I'd be moving that chair just to see if it got noticed, myself!

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  40. Very beautiful furniture! It must have been like a treasure hunt looking for all those pink things to photograph! You did a wonderful job!

    :-)Margie

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  41. See, you can find pink everywhere - even 800 miles from home!

    Lovely post!

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  42. Oh my goodness! I love that vase! can you bring it home with you ! Loving everything pink like you sweetie!

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  43. You just crack me up! Love the remarks about your DIL knowing if a chair has been moved--even one inch and the "rose pruning"! So funny. I do love the glass they reserve for your visits! Here's hoping your Saturday was filled with fun Pinkness.

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  44. Hey Connie you did pretty good for being 800 miles away from home and coming up with lots of pink stuff!
    Your posts and comments on other peoples blogs always crack me up!Love, Ann

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  45. Hello Again Connie Dear!

    Wow, by the little Jesus picture on you frig, I know we are of the same faith! How wonderful is that?! What a joy to meet you! I have seen you cute 1970's picture on a lot of blogs and wondered who this fun person is!

    Boy, you are one clever gal and quite busy!!!! Good for you! Where abouts are you in CA? I live in Murrieta, by Temecula. Anyhoo, have a wonderful visit and safe trip home! Oh, I loved Idaho and the Sisters on the Fly will be back!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  46. You did a SUPER job of posting pink - even far away from home! See, no matter what anyone's decorating style is, pink always finds a way into it!!! (And I know what you mean - no matter how much I enjoy my vacation, etc., there is nothing like getting home to my own bed and pillow!!!)...Donna

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  47. One of best friends loves pink and I love going into her home. I love a home with a theme... And she is pink to the core.. She even picked a home with pink brink. It is beautiful.

    My email is aneal1@comcast.net. I am hoping to email you in the next couple of days. I would like to hear what you would like to share.

    I took a class last year called Fantastic Womanhood. It was wonderful. It is a lot for most women to handle, but I loved it. Opened my eyes quite a bit. Changed my view point on many things... Thank you for taking the time to write to me.. Meant a great deal.. Kayce

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  48. Hi Connie, just stopping by to say hello and to tag you. Stop by and see what it is all about.
    Love You
    Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  49. Great pink items! I have bookends that match that china lamp at the top!

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  50. Connie that pink chair is fit for a (PINK) Queen! I am sure you sat in it!Great sport in continuing your pink post while away from home!

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  51. Well you did find loads of pink didn't you! LOVELY stuff Connie!

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  52. Everything is just so sweet. Love that pink chair. Hope your visit is wonderful!

    Kitty

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  53. Cute pink stuff!!! Always makes me feel girly!

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  54. Pimk seems to just find you, or follow you. :)
    Great pics!

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  55. Hi Connie, loved the tour, your DIL has a lot of nice things, I really loved the chair and bench. I want to thank you for your thoughts and prayers and your up beat personality, you really make me smile.
    Deb

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  56. Hi Connie! Are you out visiting? Just wanted to come by and see you! WOW! you've had so many little chicks come to see you! I miss you!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  57. Well Miss Connie you are having way too much fun visiting and shopping!
    I love love love the chairs and bench!
    And I love all the goodies you have been finding!

    Have fun....
    hugz,
    Dolly

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  58. Hey Connie,
    go to my blog I have an award for you....
    Gina :)

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  59. Wow...and you did this so far from home you sly girl you!
    Such sweet, fluffy pinkness!
    You know I have a pink lovinggirl here in my home! Those chairs are gorgeous!!

    And you always make me smile...always!!

    I am trying to catch up with everyone tonight...I have missed blogging for a few days!
    Hope you are doing just fine and smiling a lot!

    Love,
    Sue

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  60. Sweetie....Hurry back to blogland....I am having withdrawls!!!!
    Hugs....
    Deb:)

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