Cottages and Eye Candy for Pink Saturday 4/21/2012

Welcome to Beverly's Pink Saturday. Visit her and the other participants to view all the pink.
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Remember a couple of weeks ago when I found a website that times blogs on how much time it takes for each blog or website to come up? If you haven't read that blog, go do so now. It was quite interesting.

However, I came across the mother of slow websites lately. It doesn't appear to be much of a blog as a site for advertisements. It's colorful, but I counted 31 ads on there. Anyway, the stopwatch timed this one at 7 min. and 58 seconds. Almost 8 minutes to have everything appear on the site. I thought that was rather a lot of time. No, I'm not giving out the name. I'm not in this to embarrass people, just fun to know.
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In Great Britain they call these dwellings cottages. It might seem odd to us here in the U.S. where we call them apartments, being that there are several dwellings in one building; however, I think cottages are definitely appropriate for homes that look like this. They are adorable.

Yes, a pink hideaway in the woods.

Simply gorgeous roses plate which I so enjoy looking at.

This is a cottage for rent in Turkey.

Sweet way to store things.

This is so cute I can't imagine anyone not wanting to live here.

Darling tag

And yes, this is a rental cottage in Europe.

See what you can do with just old jelly or mayonnaise jars. I have many of these around my kitchen to hold screws, nails and hardware I might need.

I like this room but it was the curtains that caught my attention.

Snow White and her seven dwarfs perhaps?

Yummy vignette in a feminine room.

Glorious white scrolled mirrors.

Oh, yes, English cottage for sure. Looks like it's close in the city.

You deserve a crown when you're a queen. I have mine! Truly, I do have a crown. ;-)

Now, go and follow your heart or your dreams.

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If you make mistakes, don't blame your parents. It's not their fault. Grow up and cowboy up!

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All photos courtesy of Pinterest and Tumblr

My Quest for THE Pink Curtains

I have been looking for the "perfect" set of pink curtains for a room in my house. You know what I mean—nothing will do until you see them. So in trying to find them I have come up with all sorts of beautiful photos on the internet. I can't even believe some of the rooms I have seen, but I thought I'd share some of them with you.

While there is not pink in this room and I can't imagine how it came up—maybe because of the search for curtains—but I immediately loved this room.

I love how pink is taking the decorating world by storm. It's always been my favorite color and now it's considered acceptable. I've always considered it a color I'd like on my walls but only recently was I brave enough to paint my walls pink. They're not as pink as this gorgeous office though.

I can't even begin to believe how gorgeous this patio is. I wonder if it's a designer showcase house, photo shoot or a real homeowner actually did this. Stunning!

This is another photo that I'm not sure how it came up with the parameters I gave Google but I thought it was worth showing since it's a beautiful room.

I haven't always loved leather chairs, but I got one about 7 years ago and just fell in love it and won't be without one in my house ever again. They are cool in summer and warm in winter. My son disagrees but it is definitely the truth. I bought it for my hubby but guess who uses it the most? Yep, me. This photo is not of my chair; the next one is. But mine is so spacious I just love curling up in it and reading. I shall always have a leather chair but since they rarely ever wear out, I'll not have to buy another one in my lifetime...unless hubs wants one. ;-)

This one is mine...errrr, ours, I mean. ;-) And it's getting that patina that only leather can get. I can put leather oil on it and it looks new but I love seeing that well-worn look on it.

Another stunning use of unusual colors. Still beautiful though.

My hubby is a model train enthusiast (That's putting it quite mildly; he's obsessed!), so when I saw these little hanging railroad lanterns, they tweaked my interest. This room looks like it's an outdoor room but it couldn't be because of the upholstered chairs, so maybe it's from the grapes planted in a pot behind the chair. Definitely grapevines though.

Those pink curtains would be quite acceptable to me.

Love these bright pinks in this room also.

Yes, I also like these curtains.

But these are the ones I'm really wanting. Sigh. I just cannot justify the expense right now. I'm curbing my lusts! Yes, I truly am.

These were another favorite, but not quite what I'm looking for. Perhaps a bit too frilly.

Just thought this was a room many of you would like to see.

I also love this shade of pink for the walls. Another stunning room.

This room came up in the search also. I wonder if twins live in this room; otherwise, why 2 gorgeous cribs. I'm betting this is a designer showcase house.

A very cosmopolitan room even with the pink sofa.

Just a bit of pink with gray brings this room to my attention. Gray is my all time favorite neutral color. I love it. I'm not fond of beige because it looks dirty; gray doesn't. It looks elegant.

And yet another room that popped up within the parameters of my Google search, but I do like this room a lot.

This is a little girl's room but it could definitely function as a big girls' room!

My heart actually fluttered when I saw this room. Oooooh, my, how gorgeous.

These curtains were another choice but I wanted them pinker than this. I love the style however.

A room I could definitely live in. Colorful and beautiful.

Not my style but a very pretty room I thought you'd like to see.

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Here is the test to find whether your mission on earth is finished; if you're alive, it isn't.

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Photos courtesy of tumblr and pinterest.

Random Thoughts 4/16/2012

Several weeks ago, a blogger emailed me about my "Connie Talk." I wasn't quite sure what she meant but after a few moments of thought on the matter I guess she means my random thoughts and stories. I love telling stories about my life when I was younger but they will come to me at different times. (We old people tend to forget a lot of stuff from years ago and mainly get together and talk about our digestive systems, ya know.) ;-) Nope, not really. This chick is interesting to talk to. I even have several Word Documents about titles, random thoughts, old stories I'll remember and sayings for my blog.

I do have a sweet story to tell about someone else though.

A young man and his wife were asked to speak to the youth in our church ward many years ago now. He talked about their first date. Now, this young man was GQ good-looking, let me tell you. Not only good-looking but as sweet, kind—just the kind of young man mothers always hope their daughters find. A real catch in other words.

He asked her out not telling her where they were going. She was expecting perhaps a movie and dinner. But she got the shock of her life.

He took her to a old folks care home and square danced with them. She was in shock and thought, "What in the world is he doing and this may be my last date with him." But it turned out she had a fabulous time. He loved serving old people and making their lives exciting. He had been taught well by his mother and father. Needless to say, they married and had one child I know of but probably have a few more by now. It just goes to show you that you can break out of the norm and have a great time and also, just because he was gorgeous didn't mean he was all about looks. The words of advice I and a friend give to young people is "Choose Wisely." A good idea all in all.
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Isn't this staircase just beautiful? I love the color of green with the pink.

Another darling vintage trunk paired with a contemporary sofa.

I wish I had the expertise to duplicate this chair cover. It's yummy.


Cute idea for a vintage school desk. You'll notice they had enough good taste to have a Mac computer, right? ;-)

Ooooh, yum, yum, yum, yum, yum....

I've just decided that I'm going to add some ruffles to some pillowcases tomorrow.


Gorgeous shops for you to see.

Oh, right! Like I'm going to bathe out in the open for all the world to see. Nice idea if you're the only one on the island.

I. Love. This. Kitchen. It is my dream kitchen...if I were one who liked to cook that is. There is nothing about it I don't like. G.O.R.G.E.O.U.S.

This is adorable. I made something similar several years ago, but I like this one better than mine, which is below this one.


Can you even imagine having something like this?

If Love Bunny could give me this camper, I'd have no problem at all going off into the wilds of Idaho. Cute!!!!! Look at that chandelier. I have to read by a propane lantern in our pop-up camper. Need I say more?
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Some random thoughts I've had over the last several weeks.

I read where some mothers were concerned about their 2 and 4 year old kids getting a proper lunch in school when they start school in a few months. What?! You have to be 5 years old to start kindergarten. Don't dare tell me otherwise because I know enough school teachers and parents who have tried to get their kids into school at 4 years and several months old. It didn't work. So if those women are talking school, they're talking pre-school, which is nothing more than daycare. Ridiculous!
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Let's talk about the milk bottle tops. I cannot open one. They used to have a tab around the cap that you pulled off and then the cap loosened easily. Now, even Love Bunny has trouble twisting the cap off. I'm an old lady and can't even get the milk bottle open! I'd write congress but I'm afraid they'd come up with another stupid/silly law and I certainly don't want that.
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I read recently where taller women are more prone to cancer. My daughter is 5'11" so she's more apt to get it than I am, who is 5' 4 1/2"?
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Cereal boxes. Have you ever had one that opened where you could close it and have it stay inside the little slit? I haven't. I'd be thrilled to be able to open one without the top not tearing where it's not supposed to. Then the waxed paper inside can only be opened with scissors. No amount of pulling will get it apart.
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A few days ago I found something in our vegetable drawer in the fridge. It didn't look familiar and I asked hubs if he knew what it was. Neither one of us could identify it. Pretty bad when that happens and I keep a really clean fridge!
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What is it when men make a sandwich, put their cereal in a bowl, pour a drink or do something on the kitchen countertops that prevent them from ever—and I mean ever—wiping it up? Just askin'.
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Have you ever met or been around people you shouldn't be around because you might catch "bad taste." Happens on a regular basis to me, especially when I shop. Scary!
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I am really and truly tired of people equating love with sex. They are two different things. Stop calling bad behavior "love"; it isn't.
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By now, you've had enough ranting so until next time, chicks.
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Photos courtesy of tumblr and pinterest.