Meet Me at the MMP Retreat!

Make Mine Pink presents the first annual Make Mine Pink "Getting Down to Business" retreat in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia on September 19-20, 2008. Join the Women of MMP, who are always willing to welcome, mentor and help build a circle of friendship.

This is an energized opportunity to network, and gain or enhance business knowledge in a fun and inspiring way~ plus we will have lots of fun, great food, great friends, great information! Casual dress required… stuffiness and worries must be left at home! Make an investment in your business today.

I can’t wait ~ won’t you join me?

Colonial Williamsburg

Williamsburg Lodge
310 S. England Street
Williamsburg, VA 23185

1-800-HISTORY (447-8679)

September 19-20, 2008

"TREASURED HEIRLOOMS"
is Celebrating
"CHRISTMAS IN JULY"

~The air conditioner is running, on high to beat the heat..and it feels like Christmas in July~
Please join us for the Make Mine Pink, Christmas in July SHOP HOP!
When? Monday July 21st - 27th. Winners will be announced the week of the 27th.
Where? Make Mine Pink.com

We have lots of exciting things planned as a special thank you to our valued friends and customers.

If you haven't already registered to join our CHRISTMAS IN JULY Shop Hop, there's still time! Won't you join us on July 21st and see what fun we have in store? The shop hop is open to anyone that would like to participate over 18 years of age (limit one registration per physical address).

Please register and read the instructions to participate. Not only will you have an opportunity to win fabulous holiday prizes, but you'll have an opportunity to shop unique and specialty products plus, participate in specials and events at some of the individual boutiques.

How it Works... Many of our MMP members (see the bottom of the Shop Hop page for a complete list) have hidden a special shopping bag on their websites. There is only one shopping bag image per website. Search through their websites until you find the bag. Once you've found it, click it to return to Make Mine Pink and as a registered participant you will automatically receive credit for it. The more bags you find, the better the prizes get. When the shop hop ends, we will hold a drawing for each prize level. Signing up is free and there's no purchase necessary to participate, so there's no reason not to play! We encourage you to look around the members websites while searching for the shopping bags.
~Please visit my shop, and discover your first Shopping Bag~
~*~
Have fun and good luck!

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A GREAT BIT OF INSPIRATION

written by a friend's friend!

WOMEN. We are the keepers of history. We restore or re-purpose things that would have ended up in a land fill. My roadside finds are some modern woman's cast-offs and are now my treasure.

In a time when so many people are doing without others are conspicuously consuming and tossing out things that can be used and enjoyed by those who are doing without. No effort is being taken to do this by the email consumed generations.

This makes my work more important than making a buck. I become a keeper of traditions that are important not only as crafts but for the fitness of the planet. I am inspired to keep moving forward in a thoughtful way. To create things that improve the human spirit even if it is just visually pleasing.

Having a connection to the heartbeat of the average woman is going to be the thing that is the key to my success and maybe I will measure that in terms that cannot be measured by Google analytics but by how much joy I bring to my customer.

What this article made me realize is that I am affected by the microwave generation. A business needs time to grow. I am not going to be a financial success over night. I am going to be a "Spiritual Success" if I stay connected to the fact that I am a keeper of history and whimsy. That inspires me.

What ever happened to the joy of creation? It got squashed by Google analytics yesterday. Today I'm off to make Christmas goodies! Out of some other womans trash!

PINK FRIDAY ~ July 18th
THE GARDEN PATH

Join us for an all new shopping experience at
Treasured Heirlooms!


It’s your exclusive invitation to “shopping with a twist.”

Each week, the Boutiques at Make Mine Pink will feature a well coordinated shopping experience with a theme - an all new approach to Internet shopping.

The fine merchants at MakeMinePink.com, your premier on-line shopping mall are displaying their finest "GARDEN" treasures.

Happy Shopping Everyone!

STUNNING IN PINK!

Meet "BRIGITTE". I JUST LOVE HER! I hope you do too!

I just finished my newest "vintage dressform". All dolled up in vintage ruffles, pink tulle, and a hand-created rose necklace and a pink satin sash. Her shoulders are wrapped with a vintage crocheted shawl and rose embellished crystals clip onto her wrap and her waist where more vintage lace is used to finish the look of this lovely, One-of-A-Kind ~ "Lady".

You can find her on my website, here.

SHOW AND TELL
"VINTAGE VANITY SET ~ GONE GLAM"

I thought I would give it a go at trying to make some hand built roses. I was having so much fun, I just kept making them.

A lovely vanity set had the perfect place to add these pastel pretties. Although the Perfume Bottles and Jewelry Box had roses embossed on them already, I thought adding my own roses would give it a special touch. Once finished, I softly added creamy white paint to the entire set, giving it what I like to call the "Ice Cream" look.

Unfortunately pictures do not do this set justice. I took them about a hundred times. Inside and outside the house. This was the best I could do. I hope you enjoy my newest treasure. You can find it HERE if you are interested in purchasing it.

I received this "BRILLANTE WEBLOG AWARD"
from

CONNIE of LIVING BEAUTIFULLY

Now I need to pass this on to 7 other blogs that I love (I think I overdid it, I couldn't help myself!). Please stop by them and take a peek. I know you will enjoy reading them as much as I do.

Here are the rules for receiving this award.
The rules for receiving this award are:
1) Put the logo on your blog.
2) Add a link to the person who awarded you.
3) Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4) Add links to those blogs on yours.
5) Leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.

These are my picks:

Amy @ Bunny Rose Cottage
Tami @ Pink Buttercreme
Analise @ Leesiebella
Michele @ Rose Petals and Blooms
Celestina @ La Rea Rose
Melissa @ The Garden of Pink Shadows
Cheryl @ Rosie Posie Confections
Priscilla @ Flea Market Queen
Jenni @ Jenni B. Originals

Okie dokie there's a whole bunch of wonderful blogs for you to check out. Enjoy everyone.

LOOK WHAT I WON
at
THE ENCHANTED VALLEY BOUTIQUE

Silena of "The Enchanted Valley Boutique" had a blog contest last week. She had several stunning photos of fields of lavender. One of my absolutely favorite plants and scents. We had to guess what country she was in. LUCKY ME, guessed it correctly (she was right here in the Good Ole. USA?)

Look at the abundance of Lavender treasures I received in the mail last week. I can't begin to tell how wonderful it was receiving this amazing box of Lavender goodies.

I opened my brown box to a gorgeous Lunch Box style Gift Box. Once inside I found beautiful pink and purple tissue paper wrapped around gobs of treasures. She sent me a "Lavender/Flaxseed" scented fleece Eye Mask in a beautiful lavender organdy bag. Next was a bar of "Lavender Hollow Farm" Handmade Soap. OMG!!! I could eat it, it smells so good. Next was a purple velvet drawstring sachet filled with Lavender for me to tuck in amongst my p.j.'s. I just love to go to bed smelling fresh as a garden! lol


Then there was a bottle of my ABSOLUTELY FAVORITE scent "Lavender/Rose" Hand and Body Lotion. Last, but not least... a lovely ceramic holder to fill with another wonderful pouch of fresh "Lavender buds".

Now ladies, tell me I'm not the luckiest lady on the planet right now?




Thank you Silena for your beautiful packaging, your kindness and your generosity.

Please take a moment and pop over to her website and take a look at her lovely offerings. This was a more than a treat Silena, it was a "Gift to Treasure".

PINK FRIDAY ~ July 4th
"ROSES, ROSES, ROSES"

Join us for an all new shopping experience at
Treasured Heirlooms!

It’s your exclusive invitation to “shopping with a twist.”

Each week, the Boutiques at Make Mine Pink will feature a well coordinated shopping experience with a theme - an all new approach to Internet shopping.



The fine merchants at MakeMinePink.com, your premier on-line shopping mall are displaying their finest "ROSE " treasures.

Happy Shopping Everyone!

HAPPY FOURTH!!

THE GIRLHOOD HOME COMPANION

Several months ago the Publisher of "The Girlhood Home Companion" (Jill Novak) contacted me and asked if I would be kind enough to let them use the inside photos of my "Pink Fairy Cottage. She explained that one of their writers would be doing an article called "The Most Wondrous Place". When they told me her name, I was tickled pink! I knew her!!! It was my friend Theresa from Cottage Violets.

Theresa is probably one of the most talented writers I've ever known. That being the case, I said "YES!" immediately to the request. The photographs below are the cover and the article Theresa wrote. It is stupendous if I do say so myself.

The background collage looks very light, but it is the actual color in the magazine. It is soft, pretty and so dreamy. I am once again honored to have my "Pink Fairy Cottage" featured in a magazine.

I must add that if you have a young lady at home, "The Girlhood Home Companion" is nothing short one of the most incredible magazines I've ever seen. It is as stunning as Victoria and as beautifully illustrated as any Romantic magazine you have ever purchased. If you would like to purchase a copy, click here.

PINK FRIDAY ~ June 27th
"BEACH COTTAGE BLING"

Join us for an all new shopping experience at
Treasured Heirlooms!
It’s your exclusive invitation to “shopping with a twist.”

Each week, the Boutiques at Make Mine Pink will feature a well coordinated shopping experience with a theme - an all new approach to Internet shopping.




The fine merchants at MakeMinePink.com, your premier on-line shopping mall are displaying their finest "BEACH COTTAGE" treasures.

Shop from the comforts of your home. Best of all~ no gasoline needed.

Happy Shopping Everyone!

IT'S A GARDEN PARTY
and
EVERYONE IS WELCOME

Cielo from "House in the Roses" is having a Garden Party.
Please stop by and see all the beautiful gardens.

I'm off antiquing, but here are some photos of my
English Cottage garden which I took last night.