MMP Friday Shopping Event October 29th "The Comforts of Home"

When I think of the comforts of home, I think of old worn sweaters, soft and faded with time. Sitting by the fire, wrapped in a beautifully pieced quilt that my mother made so many years ago. On the sofa beside me, the colors of the quilt I’m stitching, bright in comparison. A pot of tea, steeping in a favorite tea pot, sitting on a table nearby.

Throughout my home there are many framed photographs on the wall, and placed casually among my belongings. Many of family and friends that are a part of my present, others of family no longer with us, but never forgotten. 

In my home, I’m surrounded by glimpses of my past as I sip my tea from the antique cup and saucer that once belonged to my grandmother. The fragrance of the potpourri simmering on the stove, reminiscent of holiday get-togethers, and mingling with memories of my mother’s kitchen during the holidays. The lit candles, with their rich and spicy fragrance, cast soft shadows around the room, lighting up corners with memories of familiar voices and laughter.

The comforts of home reach out from the past and wind their way into those of the present. They are our own distinct style, with a touch of nostalgia mixed in. A place we create for ourselves that is warm and inviting and will one day become a comforting memory for our loved ones.

Come visit the boutiques at Make Mine Pink for all the “comforts of home.”

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: The Vintage Linen Press |Photo Contribution 2: Forget Me Not Dreams

MMP Friday Shopping Event October 22nd "Shades of Autumn"

Autumn bursts into the season with a symphony of color. Swirling leaves of crimson, amber, and gold against a background of crisp blue sky, exciting our senses and inviting us to grab hold and enjoy every minute… before it slips away until next year.

This is a season of celebration, meant to be shared with family and good friends.  We host dinners at tables covered with vintage tablecloths, embroidered with the colors of fall. We decorate our homes with colorful pumpkins and gourds. Afternoons are spent winding through corn mazes and walking in apple orchards. Cool crisp evenings wind to a close with a long country walk. 

Nature’s display mingles with the glorious scent of fall. Pies baked with fresh apples, the spicy scent wafting throughout the house. Cinnamon and spiced cider, cooling in a vintage teapot on the counter. The delightful feeling as the crisp cool air rushes in when the front door is opened.

The changing of seasons from the cool greens of summer to the warm oranges and golds of fall foliage, provides inspiration for our indoor decorating. We add accents from an autumn palette of copper, rust, green and gold to highlight forgotten nooks and crannies. We warm up your our homes with  the colors of falling leaves.

A colorful fall wreath graces the entryway. A needlepoint cushion stitched with rustic fall colors, displayed proudly on an antique settee. The colors of autumn infuse our quiet times.  Quilts are pieced together with fabrics of warm russets and reds, crimson and gold. The fabrics remind us of swirling leaves and autumn’s irresistible allure. 

The sunset colors of autumn fade quickly away, making autumn all the more beautiful.

Bring a bit of autumn into your home by shopping the boutiques at Make Mine Pink.

Joyce Lucas, Founder

Make Mine Pink

Photo Contribution 1: Esprit de Joie |Photo Contribution 2: Cottage Flair

 

Make Mine Pink Ornament Swap 2010

Won't you join us? Make Mine Pink is having a Ornament Swap and a Blog Hop, too. We are inviting friends far and wide to join the fun. You may invite your friends, too. Here are the details:

1)You will need to fill out the short questionnaire ~here ~to sign up for the swap. . Sign-ups for this swap will be held until 10/21(ending at 11PM EST)The swap list will computer generated on 10/22(no late entries allowed)Your three swap partners' profiles will be emailed to you the afternoon of 10/22.

2) Share the badge (click, to copy and save)on your blog as soon as possible. Please link to this post. Spread the word, invite your friends, because everyone is invited but we will limit it to 99 participants

3)You will have 4 weeks to create you ornaments. Please plan on having them in the mail to your partners by 11/19.

4)On the day of the Ornament Swap Party, 11/29, please post pictures of the ornaments you have received on your blog. Then come over to the Make Mine Pink blog and post your link. We will be using a thumbnail linking tool , so have your post ready.

5) Grab a cup of tea or coffee and blog hop with the other Swappers on the day of the Swap Party.


One more rule: All ornaments must be handmade. Please create something you would love to receive in return. That way we will all receive something wonderful~ the joy will be in both the giving and the receiving.No dollar amount will be set, create what you would love to receive.

Disclaimer: Because not all the participants are members of Make Mine Pink, MakeMinePink.com can not be held responsible for shipping dates, ornament quality, and participation compliance.

Please note: While we would love to have everyone join, if you feel you cannot adhere to the rules as stated or the ship dates, please do not join this swap. We will have other swaps that you may feel more comfortable joining. Thank You for your consideration.

Have fun creating!

Pink October Shop Hop

Please join us October 11th – 16th for our annual Pink October Shop Hop. We have lots of great prizes to win. It's easy and fun to play. No purchase necessary!