Un-Pink

I have no pinks for today..I am in a very un pink mood, not feeling well with vertigo and fatigue..I can usually handle the fatigue, but add vertigo to it and it’s almost unbearable.  Not to be a downer today but I wanted to post something..My hubs recently finished painting several rooms in the house and I would love to share my entry..It’s a color called Cranberry Crush by BEHR paint.  I love it..I thought at first it would be too dark, but I was just reading a blog earlier about decorating how WE like it, not how we think the world would like it.  So I like it.  A LOT.

I think it really pops with the white door and trim..

I’ll do a post during the week with the rest of the painting and finished job pictures..

I’m linking up to sweet Beverly at How Sweet the Sound today, head on over there and check out my fellow pinkies.

PS I have to vent.  Sorry.  And would like your opinions on this.  One of the bloggers that I follow loosely just posted that she now has 10,000 followers.  REALLY.  Is there a point to that?  I guess if I had THAT many followers and had all sorts of sponsors who paid me I would announce that, too.  I don’t know, it bothers me.  I like to think that I have a relationship with my followers, don’t you?  I follow them, too.  How can you follow 10,000 bloggers, you can’t.  I have posted comments from time to time on this gal’s blog (and I am sure she is very nice), but she has never once posted on mine.  I guess that bothers me a bit.

Ok I vented, how about some opinions on this..A little rabble rousing for the weekend!

Have a good one…

It’s All About the Pink!

I wasn’t sure what to post tonight for Pink Saturday.  Am I the only one who runs out of pink ideas?  I don’t have a lot of pink flowers around the house, nor do I have a lot of pink clothes, or little girls around (yet) so how do you all come up with Pink week after week?

First, many thanks and kudos to our Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for being the hostess with the mostest!  And please stop by to say hi to Beverly and also some of my pink sisters!

I participated in a fun apron swap recently, hosted by Shawnee at Flirty Apron Swap.  Jen W. from Alaska had me as her swap sister and I got the most beautiful apron and box of goodies!  Check out this apron!

Look at all the Pink!  Oh My!

A cookbook from Alaska, and some handcrafted burp cloths for my new granddaughter!  These will stay with me for when I am caring for the little sweetie♥

these are made out of vintage fabric from the 60’s and the reverse side is soft, soft chenille.

and for good measure, a couple of adorable teddy bears and a pretty pearl bracelet!

Thank you, Jen. W.! 

Am I the luckiest gal or what!  Have a wonderful and blessed weekend my sweet pinkies!

A Valentine Swap

I was blessed to join in on Parsley’s Valentine Swap..I am a little behind in posting as we have been turned upside down and inside out by painting our family room, dining area and kitchen..just lost track of my blogging!  The lovely Tina from North Carolina sent me a lovely swap package!  She really took the time to get to know me a bit through my blog, and she scored!

Here are a few of the goodies I received!

I love Werther’s candies, thank you Tina!

I love the wonderful stitched ‘Friends’ hanging, also some  beautiful embroidery scissors, which I don’t have, a rooster cross stitch for me to try out, a matching 2 year planner and note pad, with matching pen set, too!  And such a nice card..would love to get to know you a little better, Tina!  Sounds like we have much in common!

Thank you, Parsley, for giving Tina my name, I will treasure my goodies for a long, long time..

Blessings to you both..

Bad Hair and Pink Saturday

Yes, there is a connection..let me explain.  I live in the desert.  The desert is not kind to skin OR hair.  I use a ton of this

tons, I say..this hairspray is the one that works here in this windy climate.  I have short hair and that probably helps..It’s also great for styling, when I feel like having style, lol.  And it’s pink, so nothing but nothing gets better than this!  I highly recommend it..I buy it online from the manufacturer, 3 or 4 at a time so I don’t run out.  Horrors!

I am linking up to Pink Saturday, please visit our host Beverly at How Sweet the Sound.  Each and every Saturday she hosts our P.S. and also be sure to visit some of my fellow Pinkies while you are at it!

Over and out..

Crazy Socks!

Hi, my dear friend Parsley at Seasons of my Mind is hosting a Crazy Socks party today..this is my contribution.  I don’t wear socks very often as it is warm here almost all year, I am a barefoot kinda gal, and my feet get too hot for socks, but I do have a few pairs..now these are cute, but my faves are the soft fuzzy ones, I slather my lotion bar all over my feet and put on those soft socks and let the lotion try to soften my elephant feet..living in the desert, it’s BAAAAD is all I’ll say..Oh could I use a pedicure..where is my fairy godmother?!?

Ok, now that I’ve posted, head on over to see Parsley and post your own for the whole blogging world to see!

Valentine Tea Cup Trade!

I did something a little different, for me, I recently participated in a Valentine Tea Cup trade, hosted by Sharon at Faith, Hope & Cherry Tea.  My partner was the sweet Sue from Arizona, Sue does not have a blog, so here are some pictures of what I sent her!

I sent Sue a really pretty Valentine teacup, some delicious Vanilla Caramel Truffle Tea, a few spring-y recipe cards, and a handmade apron..I hope she enjoys her new treasures!

Now, Sue sent me a delightful package full of goodies!

So many wonderful goodies, thank you so very much, Sue!  I love it all!

 

We Have a Winner!

Hi friends, no I did not forget about my surprise giveaway!  I got home late Saturday night from my trip to Washington state, and then yesterday I was so tired, I did not get a winner drawn until last night.  I used the random generator, and the winner is…is..is..Number 29  MOLLYE! 

Congrats to sweet Mollye, please send me your address so I can get your fabulous package off to you!

Ok now for the surprise, here is what Mollye won

A teapot, some divine Teavana Raspberry Riot loose tea, a container to keep the tea fresh, and one of my handcrafted coffee cozies for when Mollye gets her favorite tea or coffee away from home!

I hope Mollye enjoys her goodies, I had a lot of fun putting this giveaway together!  Hugs to you!

Waiting in Washington & Giveaway Reminder!

Hello blog friends, I am writing this from cold but sunny western Washington state.  I arrived here on Saturday and will be leaving for So Cal this next Saturday.  I came up here for a Social Security Disability Hearing that I have been waiting for for a long 18 months..It takes forever it seems..the hearing was yesterday and I was such a nervous wreck even last night I was shaking from the inside out..My attorney is very sharp and did a good job, the judge seemed compassionate and kind so will get a decision within 30-60 days..so the waiting begins..If you are of the mind to say a prayer for me, I would sure appreciate it and keeping me in your thoughts..Thanks.

Woke up this morning at my cousin Donna’s to freezing temps but the sun out…so pretty here, I truly miss the trees and green.  I don’t miss the cold temps and the rain and snow.  We lived up here for nearly a year and enjoyed our time here getting to be reacquainted with my cousins and enjoying a lot that the great Pacific Northwest had to offer us.

Not much planned for the rest of this week, just resting up from my testimony yesterday and spending time with family.  Miss Carl and the dogs, also my folks, but will be back in SoCal soon enough.

Here are a few pictures

Cousin Sally’s birdfeeders

Tumwater Falls

Sally

Me

Cousin Donna’s front yard

Donna’s home

Backyard

I’ll be posting more pictures as the week goes on, just checking in..

DON’T FORGET my surprise GIVEAWAY that ends this upcoming Saturday night, February 5th..Go HERE to enter, only entries on the original post will count towards the drawing, so head over there asap!  Good luck!