Hello blog friends....I hope your week got off to a better start than mine...lol! Nothing serioius, just little bumps and all of a sudden I have gone stupid about putting a link on! What is this about?? I have put lots on, believe me, but now, when I think I have a link on I do not....I am doing some little thing wrong and not seeing it! Ugggg....I will study on it after dinner...

But...I was able to finish another Southern Belle Pillow..great for taking your mind off troubling matters....I love these little Belles and think they are so charming with ribbon embroidery....I love the ones with the full crocheted skirts, but I am all thumbs with a crochet hook, so this is my take with them....

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And, now my camera is not behaving....and the sun actually came out when I took these....I am going to have to go and give it a little sweet talk and get out my book to see why they are so dark....see,.... another little bump in the road...

Jil

I think this is becoming a not so good habit with me, that Friday nights just come much too fast and I have not done my Pink Saturday post. I think about Pink Saturday off an on during the week, but never just come up and get it done! This week, I am totally unprepared. :-( I am just sitting here thinking, what will I do..what will I do......so, with nothing new and exciting, I am just going to go to my picture file and pull up a few pinks....some you may have already seen, but I hope not....

Before I do, I want to remind you to be sure to go to Beverly for this weeks pink party and the list of all attending....Thank you, Beverly, we all look forward to Saturday and this event and it would not be possible if it were not for you!

Oh Mercy! Here is my newest pillow, finished yesterday. How did I forget this???? My embroidered blue birds with ribbon embroidery.....lots of pink in this sweet pillow!....I am thinking more and more I need that supplement for memory as mine is sadly lacking lately!

And a cake plate found in Oklahoma on our way back home in April..This can be found on our website under Vintage Finds In The Armoire boutique...

And a darling little rosy pitcher that goes so well with the plate..

A darling teapot and cream and sugar...

These, too, can be viewed at our website In The Armoire boutique under Vintage Finds..

Well, I did find some pinks for you....still can't believe I forgot the pillow....now off to wander thru more pink and pretty blogs....
Thank you for your visit, do hope you enjoyed it....
Jil
xo

Bananas ripening waaaay too fast led to making a few small loaves of banana bread which sounded yummy with cool weather and rain approaching.....( BTW...most recipes do not call for vanilla, but being a vanilla lover I always add a couple of generous tablespoons and I love the result! )
Then as the raindrops started I ran out to take a few pictures, one of the last of my peonies, before the downpour started....

These pretty pink peonies are of the single variety and while I won't tell them, my favorites are the big doubles....

And, a little Bleeding Heart up close....their blooming is really over, but if you keep them well watered they send up little thank you's every now and then!

Raindrops on the Lily Of The Valley leaves....

A big bowl at the end of the steps....the flowers are just starting to get big and the lobelia starting to trail....

While up on the porch a Rex Begonia, in a magnificent rich pink, is loving its spot...

And Impatients that look like little roses in a sugary pale pink...I look for these every year....

Well.....I am making things for Christmas In July at ShabbyCottageShops..I need to go and get busy....you won't want to miss this exciting event and there will be a give a way of gorgeous items as well....I will keep you posted!

Have Grand Day and I will see you all tomorrow on PINK SATURDAY!
Jil
xo

~Sweet Offerings~

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I hope you all had a nice weekend....they slip by too fast, don't they?

I thought I would share with you two of my finds from this past weekend that are on the website....three pretty vintage fingertip towels....the colors are so delicate and sweet and a dear set of Mr & Mrs.pillowslips with a sweet design.

Things of yesteryear always give me a warm rosy feeling..don't they you, too?..They are so pleasing and isn't it a shame it is hard to find such fine quality in todays offerings....Do people give romance much thought? I often wonder....I don't see much evidence of it and isn't that sad....I am married and I still think our little cottage is romantic, but the kind of romantic a man can live with. I have my roses and he has his old books and somehow they are a perfect blend....or should I say marriage?
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Have A Sweet Day!
Jil