Saturday, August 29, 2009

PRETTY PINK SATURDAY

Hello and Welcome.......I am so happy you stopped by this PINK SATURDAY and please go to BEVERLY AT HOW SWEET THE SOUND for this Saturday's list of "pinkies" to visit. Don't we have fun?

I have been gone for the past month having a blissful time with grandchildren and a daughter. I didn't make it on last Saturday as we switched servers and OH MY! what a bloomin' mess. Hours on the phone trying to get things to work and a cranky router to deal with, too. My advice.....no matter how good the deal...DON'T CHANGE! I think it is starting to work, knock wood, .......

Then, one afternoon, a week ago, I finished up what I was doing on the computer and wondered what it took to change my ebay name. As if enough wasn't going on!! I went and looked, tried one of several names I wanted to see the availability of, hit SAVE, thinking this will save it for me if, at a later date I want to do this, and to my shock and dismay, I HAD A NEW EBAY ID!!!! agatheringofroses....... eBay was no help, I called them immediately, but they have a 30 day rule, and tears did not sway this callous man, so the 20th of September I will change it back to Adrianna's Boutique.

Why, you are asking did I want to change? I chose this name in the first place, as it is my given name and I never use it except for legal documents. No one, other than my family is able to pronounce it correctly with a soft A and the spelling, I believe, may throw people, too. Being an old family name, and liking it, I thought this the perfect place to get to use it. But in retrospect, I know it may be hard to remember and maybe, for many to spell, so I thought a change might be easier for people to remember, but NOT DURING THE CHRISTMAS BUYING SEASON!!!

And, while I love this new name, it is a bit too close to another's and confusing the customer was not in my game plan, either!! :-)

Anyway, three more weeks to go and this blunder will go away!

Here is a name I have been toying with ..Adrianna's Say It With Roses...any opinions or should I stick to Adrianna's Boutique?? It is like rearranging furniture....you just get that itch for a change...


This pretty lass, in a bright pink top, is Jacque and one of my 11 darling granddaughters. She lives in the great state of Texas and starts her sophmore year in college this Fall......she is extremely independent and has many talents, including charming her Grandma! Love you, Jacque xo



This romantic Christmas Stocking has an adorable image by Frances Brudage....and is for sale at my auctions on EBAY As well as the lovely hanger cover, below.



These pretty covers are not only practical, but they make a pretty romantic accent as well.


Well, that is all for this Pink Saturday....if you have any ideas about my eBay ID, I am all ears!
Hugs and Kisses,
Jil
xo

32 comments:

Ruth said...

That's a lovely photo of your grand-daughter. Thank you for making my 1st Pink Saturday so welcoming.

Nancy said...

I still love Adrianna's Boutique. sp? You offer so many lovely items that I always FEEL like I am entering a boutique.

Were you in the North Country while I was down south? :-) I did get some summer there!

Happy Pink Saturday and thank you SO much for stopping by.

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Your granddaughter is a beauty! I LOVE your Christmas stocking! I like Adrianna's Boutique! Your wares are just gorgeous! I've always wanted a beautiful stocking but never did get one. Happy Pink Saturday!

Blessings,
Sandi

Gabriela said...

Happy Pink Saturday!



Beautiful granddaughter!
Your Christmas stockings are amazing!



~ Gabriela ~

Connie said...

Beautiful granddaughter, sugar. Your items are exquisite also. Happy PS
xoxo,
Connie

Char said...

Good morning my friend, so happy to see you back. I love the name say it with roses. You can put your name in there also, but I think it says it all. So much prettier than the mistake. Your grand daughter looks like you and is very pretty. A heart throb to many of boys I am sure.....oh boy. Is that a good thing!!?? ha ha Happy Pink Saturday to you and your ebay items are gorgeous, hope they all sell for big bucks, Char

Gee said...

Hi. Jil.

Thanks for stopping by. I love your hanger. Btw, something caught my eye, I saw some faux cup cakes? Did you make them?

Vicki said...

Hi, Jil,
Your grandaughter is a doll in her pink! I love all of your beautiful work, including that pretty stocking and hanger. Have a wonderful weekend. Vicki

Unknown said...

Oh, I hope everything works out for you! I'm new to your blog, but I like 'Adriann's Boutique' . . . makes me feel like shopping, which I'm going to do! LOL!!

Thanks for sharing and Happy Pink Saturday!

Blessings,
Teresa

Mari @ Once Upon a Plate said...

I'm so sorry to hear about all the the frustration and snafus you've experienced recently. I hate when that happens! Hopefully they will all be resolved soon.

Your granddaughter is lovely!

I want to thank you for stopping by and leaving such a warm welcome for my first Pink Saturday.

Have a delcious day!

My name is Riet said...

What a lovely granddaughter you have and I love all the romantic things you sell. The Christmasstocking is so beautiful
Have a happy pink Saturday

Mary Bergfeld said...

I love the pinks you've chosen to share with us today. Your granddaughter is just lovely. I hope you are in the pink and having a wonderful day.

LV said...

What an interesting computer story. I love my computer some days, but others I could throw it out the door. Of course, I am not expert on it either. You really shared some beautiful Pink items today. Loved your post. Thanks for taking the time to visit me. Come back again next Tuesday, 9-1.

Betty said...

Beautiful, beautiful stocking and hanger cover! Happy Pink Saturday!

Shabby Cottage Shops said...

Beautiful Pink Christmas Stocking! Stop by our blog and see the "Pretty Pink Crown Pillow"!

Happy Pink Saturday!

blushing rose said...

Gorgeous g-dau, she's model material! Love the stocking & creations. What about Adrianna's Rose Boutique of Adrianna's Boutique of Roses or Adrianna's Cottage Rose Boutique?

Have a beautiful weekend. TTFN ~ Marydon

Drawn to The Sea said...

Pretty stocking, prettier girl :-)

If your regular customers are "cottagey", working "Cottage" into your new i.d. would be nice.

Pleasant day,
Julia

Claudia said...

What a pretty name you have! Why not stay the same?

Your granddaughter is lovely! Happy Pink Saturday!

mademoisellealex said...

happy pink saturday !! beautiful post , and beautiful work

see you
mademoisellealex

suesueb said...

It's so frustrating when the technology behind our fun computers gives us trouble! I like the old name too. Your pink stocking is beautiful but your granddaughter is gorgeous!! Hope y'all have a wonderful pink week!

Unknown said...

I love the hanger holder. Happy Pink Saturday!!!

CC said...

I like the Adrianna's Say It With Roses name. It's lovely..and has a soft,sweet touch to the name.It's a name befitting that gorgeous stocking. It's just beautiful, Such a wonderful photo of a lovely grandaughter..aren't they wonderful?
Happy Pink Saturday..have a lovely weekend.

Jany Schindler said...

I think a shorter name is the best, Adrianna's Boutique. What a lovely granddaughter and you have 11 of them, you are a lucky grandma.
Happy Pink Saturday!
~Jany~
Don't forget to "Look in the Nook"

fannipauline said...

Jacque is a beautiful girl and I know how much you love her.
I think your name should stay Adriannas Boutique. I think it oozes with class. So many, many ladies have roses and more roses in their name and you want to be a little different I would think.Count your votes and see what name wins. Blessings.........Pauline

Becs said...

What a delighful blog! Thanks for visiting mine. I love all your shabby rose creations.. AS for a suggestion for the ebay name...I wish I could help....Good lluck, Becs

tidbitsandtreasures said...

Hi Jil! What a great picture of yet another beautiful grand-daughter. You sure are lucky! As for the name - I still like Adrianna's Boutique. It's uniquely yours, as are the beautiful things you create! ~Hugs from Shari

Anonymous said...

very lush and what a clever grandaughter to be able to charm her grandma

Regina said...

so cute. Nice post.
Have a great week ahead.

Regina said...

Lovely!
have a nice week ahead.

Marina Capano said...

Hi! How a u? That's a lovely photo of your grand-daughter.
I love your Christmas stocking!stunning! so cute!

xoxo

Unknown said...

Thanks for visiting my Shabby Cottage! Your grandaughter is beautiful. I like Adrianna's Boutique best. Warm wishes for a great week, Esther

Sue said...

Belated Pink Saturday greetings,
ELEVEN GRANDDAUGHTERS! Oh my! You are one blessed lady. Regarding the Ebay ordeal...I know that I tag my favorite sellers and will check in on them to see what they are offering. So if you tend to have repeat customers, changing names might pose a problem. If not, then it shouldn't make any difference.