Happy (Pink) Independence Day!

Happy Pink Independence Day!

Too bad we don't all have a pink flag to post today!

This little gravy boat was my mom's and is over 70-years-old (and it looks it!). I remember it from my childhood. Over the years of my adult life it's been used for food, for a tiny little planter and now just sits quietly on a shelf as a reminder of another more peaceful era.

Have a happy, safe, blessed pink holiday weekend! Jayne

Be sure to check out all the Pink Saturday posts at How Sweet the Sound!

Happy July 4th!

Happy July 4th!


Celebrate America!
Remember our past and who we are as Americans!
Thank God for Freedom!
Love That Same Freedom!
Love Family!
Hug a Friend!
Eat some delish American burgers, tater salad, chocolate cake, and lots of ice-cream!


Blessings!
Jayne

Pink Saturday

Pink Saturday Greetings!


I decided to bring a vintage piece from my childhood to Pink Saturday this week.

The plate is from my mother's china. You've probably seen it in many antique stores and estate sales (for not much money!). We only used it on Sunday, but I have vivid memories of our family Sunday dinners though my mother died when I was a child (50+ years ago!).

Memories are good, aren't they, especially in our nutty, stressful world. A simpler, pink time seems very appealing to me today. Even though we didn't have any money, we were happy.

For more pink Saturday posts, visit http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Pink Blessings!
Jayne

Feeling Patriotic

Well, early voting has probably ended in most places. I voted last week and will be so glad when the election is over.

But in thinking about all that is going on in America, I decided to post one of my many flags. Even though I'm posting tomorrow for "Pink Saturday," my home is mostly red, white and navy with a flag theme. This is a new theme for me. Just a few years ago my entire house was pink and green!

This folk flag was made for me years ago by one of my daughters. It was a true "act of love" as she is highly allergic to anything that requires a needle and thread. But, she did it, and I love it!

I'll post some more of my favorite flags and patriotic things in the days to come.

Be sure to vote Tuesday! And be sure to "fall back" your clocks this Saturday night for daylight savings time.

Blessings,

Jayne

Pink Saturday - Christmas Joy!

Happy Pink Saturday!

I'm thinking Christmas Joy all dressed up in pink. Because I make (and sell) greeting cards, it's already time to be thinking about what will make it into my Christmas card designs this years. Well, here it is! I'm making pink cards (I'll also make this same card in red and green), but the pink will be my favorite!

Enjoy and have a lovely pink day! My cards can be seen on my new and still "under construction" etsy store: http://www.mysongwithin.etsy.com/

Blessings,

Jayne

Happy Pink Saturday!

Greetings! Pink Rules!

This is my first event, and I'm excited to see what is special to all of you! I'm new to blogging and have a new etsy store, and I look forward to making new friends in both places!

This pink item is very dear to me. On a trip to London in 1986, I found this beautiful bone china Aynsley (Little Sweetheart pattern) "Strawberries and Cream" serving dish. Of course, I knew my sister and both my daughters would need one too, so we lugged four of them home with us. We have enjoyed them at many family parties/dinners/showers/etc. over the years. They look beautiful filled with strawberries; the little side bowl and pitcher hold cream and powdered sugar. So lovely, so British, and so delicious--makes me want to put it to use today!

Come see me at my etsy store (I am adding cards and pictures daily) at http://www.mysongwithin.etsy.com/

Have a lovely pink day!

Jayne

A lovely week in August

Last week, August 25-30, was really a fun and important week in my life! I'm new at blogging and also new to the etsy world. I had a serious obsession to set up a store as I have lots and lots of handmade product that needs and wants to be sold and in the hands of new friends.

So, I packed half of my home office into my CRV and headed north to Kansas where one of my daughters (and fellow bloggers) lives. You know how it is: so much more fun to be tackling something new with someone else (especially someone you love and can laugh with). And laugh we did; we also pulled a couple of "all nighters" along the way. But, in the end, we both did set up etsy shops which we will be posting products into daily (or near daily). I have so many cards and pictures to post it'll take awhile. Visit me: http://www.mysongwithin.etsy.com/ and visit my daughter: http://www.silvertrappings.etsy.com/.

Well, I've got to get (etsy) posting!

Blessings, Jayne