Simple Joys

I received a package last week and unbeknown to me it was the greatest cat entertainment center of all! I put it down on the floor after unpacking it and wanted to put it out to the trash when 'it' happened. The furbabies discovered it pronto and now fight to maintain occupancy of this much coveted mailing box. Who knew? Each time I walk past it, there is another cute furry face in there looking way too cool or sleeping away in it. So, save your money at the pet store. Next time you get a package, just place it on the floor and watch your furry creatures discover it over and over and over again. Delightful!

12 Days of Christmas Holiday Shop Hop Has Begun! Fun! Fun! Fun!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and the fun has begun at the boutiques of Make Mine Pink: with the 12 Days of Christmas Shop Hop. It is easy to win marvelous gifts just for finding the hidden shopping bags at each site. No purchase necessary. Just Holiday Joy! http://www.makeminepink.com/shop-hop/
Get in the spirit of Christmas with us at Make Mine Pink. Happy Holidays.

Women Helping Women in October

There is always strength in numbers and women helping women is a double effect. Starting October 7th through October 21st, we are having our Pink October at Make Mine Pink. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.10% of all sales throughout the Make Mine Pink October event will help women and children effected by domestic violence. http://www.makeminepink.com/holiday/

Cat-Tastrophie

Just look at that sweet little face! We had a 'cat-tastrophie', or so I thought. I came home with fresh raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and lots of veggies from the farm stand. Before I put all my fresh loot away, I sat down at my counter to look at any emails I may have received while I was out. Lo and behold, Hopper, who I nicknamed Velcro, as he is always stuck to me, came up on the counter quicker than lightning. I looked down and saw his paw was red! "Oh my goodness, he is hurt" said my brain! I reached for a paper towel and with all my compassion and unyielding love, I went to see his boo boo. No boo boo. The little stinker put his paw right into my two million dollar pint of fresh raspberries and squished a few! When will I learn? Okay, when he stops teaching me.

Christimas in July ~ Cool down

It's fun to think about Christmas in July as it seems to cool us down a bit. It is a great time to ponder up coming gifts and lack of crowds as we shop at our leisure. Today at The Polka Dot Rose there will be a special 50% offer effective 6 pm EST. Every day between July 8th and July 28th at the boutiques of Make Mine Pink, Christmas is a jolly time of specials.

Morning in the Courtyard

I woke up to find these beauties awaiting my eyesight this morning in my back yard! How devine! Dsis Liz loves to surprise me with visual lovliness from outside my back door. Once my eyes were open I took the camera and went out into the courtyard to embrace the morning and enjoy the beauty.

I looked around my little yard to see if I could capture the "Red, White and Blue" of the decor for our Fourth of July and look what my wandering eye did appear:

I will take time this weekend to sit outdoors, perhaps with a book, and take in all the sounds of the neighborhood. Reflect on our Nation's birthday and our land of the free. It is supposed to be a beautiful weekend. Enjoy!

Litltle Guy and Friendship Roses

Here is "Little Guy" my youngest furbaby. I brought in the cushions from outdoors in case it rained overnight and he immediately discovered it was the best place for a cat nap. Even though the sun came out the next morning and the cushions needed to go back outside, I let him sleep the morning away. My next life I want to come back as one of my cats!

My friend Diane came over Saturday and we shared an afternoon of light Summer fare, reminicing our good times from long ago and much laughter. It was balm for my soul. She arrived with these beautiful roses! I posted a picture on Facebook last week showing roses and I said I was 'dreaming about roses'....Thanks Diane! Enjoyed our day together. I was ironing this lace tablecloth when Diane arrived and she could not get over that I was ironing. Okay, so I was running a tad behind, I'm slow these days or should I say most days. :) I'm glad I did because the roses looked magnificent on the lace tablecloth!

Make time for friends. Time is precious!