Color Challenge Results: Pink
My goodness! I can't tell you how much fun it was just to get to see so many new blogs while going through all of them for the round-up. There's some old favorites, some new gems, and some genuinely talented people here. I encourage you to check them all out. Thank you everyone for participating--it's been just a joy for me. Oh yes, and there's a drawing, too! That's at the end of the post.
Meanwhile, here's everyone who joined in the pink post fun:
Jill from Forever and Ever House
One of the cutest collections of things from her little girls' room, including an adorable quilt and a pink kitchen set. Why didn't I have one of those?
Crafty Gardener
The prettiest little tea set I've ever seen, plus some very pretty pink flowers. My favorite, of course, is the pink rose. Although I really like that tea set. And the other dishes. And...
Emily from Remodeling This Life
You've all met Emily before as the inspiration for the Dear Angela series (returning next week). Though red is her usual color, she was able to find some lovely pink including a beautiful vintage quilt.
Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses
In Rhondi's collection of pink, she's included one of the prettiest floral teacups I have ever seen, a very pretty pink and white quilt, and the very best thing of all: her actual "rose colored" glasses!
Annie from Annalunda
I think I've mentioned before that Annie's blog is one of my absolute favorites. There's something about that pretty yet practical Swedish style that really appeals to me. Her post for the pink challenge includes a gorgeous collage of beautiful old roses and china her grandparents got as a wedding gift in 1906. Very pretty.
Pam/Digging (Part 2)
An amazing Austin, Texas gardener, Pam has flowers of all colors in her beautiful garden. For the pink challenge she included not one, but two posts chock full of gorgeous pinks. My favorite picture of all is in the second photo in the first post including roses, Echinacea and a cute birdhouse.
Tara from Days Missed on a Hammock
Tara included pictures of her lovely pink dining room which were fun to see. I also really love Tara's banner photo at her blog: the warm light on the wood floors is just so cozy looking.
Poppins Tradgard (Poppins' Garden)
Poppins' Garden is a gorgeous confection. Every post includes a beautiful photograph of a little moment in her Swedish home or garden, and her pink post is no exception. Roses and china, so beautiful.
Marcia at Blue Bobbin
Pink polkadots and pink and yellow quilt tops is what you'll find a new blogger Marcia's pink post. Trip Around the World is one of my favorite quilts, and in fact the fabric strips that I featured in my own pink post are intended for a quilt of this pattern. Fun!
Jenn and Jacqui from The Bowerbirds' Nest
Posts are never skimpy at The Bowerbirds' Nest, and this post is no exception. Prepare to be dazzled by an array of hearts and bling, all of them gorgeous. Thanks, you two! Love it!
Anna at FlowerGardenGirl
If you want to see a beautiful spread of garden beds featuring pink flowers, this is the post for you. They're all so pretty!
Julie at Help! I'm Old! (Part 2)
Julie truly has pink everywhere: bathroom, bedroom and kitchen. My favorite is the beautiful pink jeweled candles. Very pretty!
Meg at Whatever
Meg's post features the most precious of pink: baby pink. A photo post of her friend's baby shower, this post will have to ooohing and ahhhing all over the place.
Suzanne at At Home With The Farmer's Wife
A lovely story of her grandmother's dressing table is the theme of Suzanne's post, and includes lovely photos of her own dressing table which includes a beautiful vintage bottle of perfume. Pink, of course!
Melanie from Old Country Gardens
If you love pink flowers and gorgeous gardens, you have to see Melanie's blog. Her pink post is a gorgeous display of pink flowers. And her home, featured in the top banner, just makes me sigh every time I see it.
Tuija from Ruusuja ja Rikkaruohoja (Roses and Weeds)
Pretty, pretty, pretty with a gorgeous strawberry topped wedding cake, lovely pink flowers and a beautiful table set for tea and coffee. Lovely!
Jodi at Blooming Writer
Like many, Jodi doesn't use pink in her décor, and doesn't seek out pink in her garden. But as it turns out, there's plenty of pink to be had, which you can see in her very pretty post including pink flowers of all types.
Kramiz from Kuller Villa
What a neat collection of pink things! Beautiful pink roses, and a gorgeous pink china tea set are naturally pretty, but there's great whimsical items too, like the pink thermometer or pink and grey socks. Fun!
Rhoda at Southern Hospitality
Mmmmm.....gorgeous photos of her Valentine's Day cake to her husband, all covered in chocolate. And also the pretty bouquet of pink tulips from her husband to her. Romantic AND pink!
Laurie Anne from Tinker's Pinkies
Laurie Anne has included just one photo, but it's so cute that it nearly steals the show. It's a picture of a pink and white toile outfit her daughter wore when she was 5 months old. So cute.
Kathy from Count it all Joy
Like many, Kathy didn't realize how much pink she had in the house until she went looking. And wow, did she find some pretty things! The vintage pink hotel chair is great, but the absolute crowning glory is the gorgeous picture of her front arbor with roses. Ah, divine!
Angela from It's a Shih-Tzu's Life
Oooh, a double-whammy. Not only is it a pink post, but everything was bought on discount! My favorite! The iron brackets, though not pink, are too cute, and I love the church/birdhouse/door décor. Love it!
Nancy from Solioquy
Nancy's photography is lovely, and her collection of pink has something for everyone. A cuter than cute picture of her baby girl (who's all grown up now), gorgeous flowers and some lovely china. The antique plate at the end is my favorite.
Thirkelgirl from Ivy Cottage Corner
It's always worth a trip to the Ivy Cottage Corner, if only to gaze longingly at the photo in her banner. But for pink post day, she's featured a cute pink ceramic teddy bear on a turquoise background. Cute!
Kathy from Kathy's Cottage
Floral china and fabric hearts are frothy and pretty in a dreamy set of photos. You will find yourself wanting to save them for inspiration, I'm sure. I did.
Lindenhaus
I'm absolutely touched and honored that the very first post at the new blog Lindenhaus is the pink post for the challenge. Thank you! The post is lovely, too, with vintage quilts, needlepoint and china. Pretty!
Mary at Chicken Marm
Mary has included a photo of a beautiful hydrangea with blooms of both pink and white, some as big as her orange kitty who's trying to get into the picture! They're beautiful.
Andrea at Big Creek Cottage
Andrea is mostly a red kind of girl, but she managed to find some pink in her home, including her very pretty marriage certificate and a gorgeous vintage Dresden Plate quilt. I loooove vintage quilts, and this one is a beauty!
Kethry at Urbania to Stoneheads
I never tire of looking at pink flowers, and Kethry's post has plenty of those. Lovely! There's also a picture of crocus in the lawn, which I adore but can't grow where I live (the 6 week post-bloom no-mow waiting period would leave me with a 2-3 foot lawn!), so it's fun to see them!
Joy at Garden Joy 4 Me
Just as you might think with a garden blog, there are beautiful photos of pink flowers. And they are beautiful. Despite a plethora of needless excuses, Joy has lovely pictures! Plus, as an added treat, she's included pictures of some beautiful Belgian tapestries.
Carrie at Oak Rise Cottage
The Royal Guest Room at Oak Rise Cottage is featured here, including pink floral bedding and pink accessories, and of course, one of my favorite decorating habits, plates on the walls. Pretty!
Katherine at Things I Enjoy
It's a cupcake party at Things I Enjoy. Cupcake themed dishes, including lots of pink, are the subject of this post. Now I'm hungry, how about you?
Jim at Art of Gardening
The Villandry Garden of Love in France is featured in Jim's lovely post. All the different forms of love are included in the various formal gardens. And, of course, pink. Truly an amazing thing, this garden.
Layanee at Ledge and Gardens
Pretty, pretty pink flowers. I never get enough of these. Layanee has included flowering cherries and almonds, but also some gorgeous shots of emerging bleeding hearts foliage that is, surprisingly, pink. Neat.
Amy at Ross...Party of Six
Like many with families that are mostly boys, Amy doesn't have a lot of pink in her décor, but she makes up with it in her daughters very charming, very pink room. Lovely. And to top it off, there's a pretty pink cake stand filled with cinnamon rolls at the end. Scrumptious!
Robin from Robin's Nesting Place
Robin starts with a stunning picture of a single garden pink bloom (dianthus), follows with several more beautiful flower pictures, and then breaks out the floral china, serving up photo after photo of pure gorgeousness. But wait, there's still more: pink depression glass, pink flora journals... what a post. Don't miss it!
Jan at Daylily Lane
If you like pink floral teacups and depression glass, this is a post for you. What a pretty collection. I think my favorite is the one with the deep rose band and gold rim. What about you?
Lisa from The Tardy Homemaker
What I love best about Lisa's post is that she gave it her best shot despite having nearly no pink at all in her home. She has a lovely photo of Echinacea and a bar of soap in a really pretty rosy color. That's determination, and I love it!
Penny at Lavender Hill Studio
If you don't already know Penny, you are in for a treat. Her mosaics are absolutely gorgeous! Her site features projects she has done and all kinds of delicious things to look at. Her pink post features mosaic hearts from her work. Gorgeous!
Cindy at My Romantic Home
I'm sure I've mentioned before that Cindy's blog is one of my absolute number one favorites. How she manages to post something gorgeous nearly every day, I will never know. Plus she's super nice and generous with her tips. As always, her pink post is beautiful, featuring gorgeous cupcakes in her gorgeous dining room!
Meems at Hoe and Shovel
Meems gives us a tropical twist on the pink flower theme with lovely flowers from her Florida garden, complete with a gorgeous Florida sunset at the end. If you're feeling cold and dreary, this is the post for you.
Lori of Pink Faded Roses
An Easter themed post of pink and all the Spring pastels is what you'll find here. Pretty photos of bunnies, eggs and sweet Springtime treats. And of course, no Spring-themed post would be complete without multi-colored Peeps! :-)
Kylee from Our Little Acre
Kylee's pink post includes flowers of every description except roses (well, there's one rose). And the photography is excellent--some gorgeous macro shots that are just lovely. I can't decide if the Tiarella or Columbine photo is my favorite. They're all so pretty.
Jennifer at The Old Painted Cottage
Jennifer's home (recently featured on the cover of Romantic Country magazine) is one of those that makes you just want to study, study and study. It's absolutely beautiful, and her husband joins in the fun, too! Her pink posts features some of the most unique and lovely things in the entire challenge, including a pink rhinestone clock and vintage pink kitchen canisters. Sigh! Just lovely.
Whew!
And now for the drawing. For this I enlisted the help of my little boy, who is always thrilled to pick names from a hat. And he chose...
...drumroll....
Rhoda from Southern Hospitality!
I must admit I'll be intimidated to do this since Rhoda is a talented interior decorator in her own right. But since she's so nice, I'm sure it'll go well! Rhoda, let's talk about what you want in a custom pillow cover! :-)
Thank you again to all of you! What a blast!
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Thanks so much for organizing all of this Angela. I had so much fun visiting many of the other pink posts! :o)
Posted by Jill | February 14, 2008 6:49 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 18:49
Oh how awesome!!! Congrats Rhoda, such a beautiful gift :-).
Have a wonderful evening!!
Posted by Angela | February 14, 2008 6:49 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 18:49
Oh my God, I can't believe how much work you must have done to put this Pink post all together. It must've taken you days! Thanks for the time. Don't you have any paying work you could be doing?
Posted by Jim | February 14, 2008 7:51 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 19:51
Thanks for doing all this! What a lot of work! And thank you so much for your nice comment about my blog! You are a sweetheart and your blog is one of my favorites too!
I can't wait to go visit all the blogs!
Posted by cindy ~ my romantic home | February 14, 2008 8:08 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 20:08
That was fun. In reality, I do have more pink around here (I have three girls after all). What happened was I got behind and realized that I had less than an hour to enter and I hadn't actually taken any pictures of pink things, so I had to go through recent-ish photos. I am glad somebody won who wasn't so lazy about it!!!
Posted by Lisa | February 14, 2008 8:36 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 20:36
Hi Angela, I had to get in on the fun of seeing all this pink! I was a little late in getting it posted, but did so earlier today. Here's the link: Our Little Acre
Thanks for doing this! It's just what we needed in the middle of winter!
Posted by Kylee | February 14, 2008 10:09 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 22:09
Angela,
Thanks for stopping by my little blog. The color on the wall is called Kathy's Glen by ACE. This was such a great idea. I had so much fun seeing everyone else's blogs, too fun :0)
Posted by Laurie Anne | February 14, 2008 10:09 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 22:09
Angela--thank you for the fun and new friends I met along the way. It was a good way to meet a lot of talented people. I'm getting lots of inspiration for my new home.
I started with your blog today and got off on a tangent cause of you. I started researching the quilt links and beautiful blogs about such things--and before I knew what happened, I was out $50 and on my way to making two hydrangea quilts!! Oh my----what a good time I'm having. Thank you for the hard work you put in your blog---it is just the thing I need right now.
Posted by Anna ( Flowergardengirl) | February 14, 2008 10:23 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 22:23
Angela!
How fun this was...and so many gorgeous blogs to discover. The work you have done is amazing! Thank you for doing this I love it!!! and many many thanks for your sooo nice words about Annalunda - you are really a sweatheart Angela and I think you know how I feel about Cottage Magpie! :) ~Annie
Posted by Annie | February 14, 2008 11:32 PM
Posted on February 14, 2008 23:32
Angela I was hoping to do a pink post too but unfortunately I've been quite ill since last Tuesday and am in quite a lot of pain too.
Oh well, maybe next time. But I'm happy to see that so many people have joined in the fun!
Have a great weekend!
Posted by yolanda elizabet | February 15, 2008 4:36 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 04:36
Hi Angela
This was an amazing project for you to under take ! Thank you for including me, and your comments to get me over the "excuse" phase in my life ? LOL .. I promise .. no more EXCUSES when participating .. I'll write that 99 times on a blackboard .. some where .. when I find one ? LOL
Joy
Posted by Joy | February 15, 2008 4:53 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 04:53
Congrats to Rhoda! And thank you Angela for this great idea! It was fun!
Penny
Posted by Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | February 15, 2008 5:18 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 05:18
I can't even imagine how long it took you to compile all these wonderful links. It's like a virtual party, without having to make small talk! Thanks so much. Love, love, love your blog, as usual.
Waiting until all the laundry's put away and it's a sunny day to take a photo of my Awkward Room (family/dining)to send to you for your reactions and advice. :)
Posted by Thirkellgirl | February 15, 2008 5:29 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 05:29
wow, what a list of fun you have! Thanks for my shout out! I am still trying to recoup from my illness, but things are looking up! I never want to get this flu again!
Happy Heart Day belated!
Ellen
Posted by ellen Crimi-Trent | February 15, 2008 7:42 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 07:42
Thanks for hosting this. I read so many crafty/quilting blogs, I didn't even think about gardners (we are currently covered with snow)...Oh my! The beautiful pics and blogs out there. It was really sweet of you to do this and such nice introductions to everyones blogs. That took alot of time and effort on your part.
Posted by Marcia | February 15, 2008 8:03 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 08:03
Angela...Thank you ooodles for taking on this fun theme. Your sweet and personal comments reflect the special person (and super woman) you must be. I'm having so much fun visiting all the pink. I don't even want to count up how much time I'm spending on the computer! I'll come up for air later.
Kathy b
Posted by Kathy b | February 15, 2008 8:49 AM
Posted on February 15, 2008 08:49
Hi ANgela:
What fun this was, seeing pink posts everywhere! Rhoda is a super decorator, how nice your son pulled her name!
Posted by Tara | February 15, 2008 1:29 PM
Posted on February 15, 2008 13:29
Gee whiz! That's a LOT of pink!
My favorite pink thing around our house is my little dog Sophie's tummy. (Sarah's tummy is tan.)
Robin at Bumblebee
Posted by Robin at Bumblebee | February 15, 2008 2:21 PM
Posted on February 15, 2008 14:21
Thank you, Angela, for all the effort you have put into this. I have enjoyed visiting pink blogs tonight.
Posted by Poppins | February 15, 2008 3:12 PM
Posted on February 15, 2008 15:12
I absolutely love your blog! Very inspiring, I am so happy to have found you.....
Posted by Angela | February 15, 2008 4:34 PM
Posted on February 15, 2008 16:34
Thanks so much for putting this together, Angela! I love all that you do on your blog! Now I can't wait to see the completed free china cabinet!
Posted by lindenhaus | February 15, 2008 5:28 PM
Posted on February 15, 2008 17:28
What fun pink love everywhere! You are fabulous!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Posted by kari & kijsa | February 15, 2008 6:18 PM
Posted on February 15, 2008 18:18
Hi Angela!
I know I'm a bit late (by one day) but I just posted my Pink Challenge on my blog. I'd love for you to check it out and see what you think.
Go Pink!!
oxox
Jennifer
Posted by Jennifer Grey | February 15, 2008 6:31 PM
Posted on February 15, 2008 18:31
WOW! I can't believe I won! I'm in amazement. Thanks so much Angela. We'll be in touch.
I will have to get by & check out the other pink posts.
xo,
Rhoda
Posted by Rhoda | February 16, 2008 6:51 AM
Posted on February 16, 2008 06:51
AWWWWWWW! I missed out on the PINK challenge! I guess I was too busy with my Valentine Brunch and own give away. Yikes! I hope you stop by. . . . Cindy
Posted by Cindy Roberts | February 16, 2008 7:14 AM
Posted on February 16, 2008 07:14
Hi Angela, thank you for hosting this super pretty pink event! We are goig to visit them tonight, that will be a long and enjoyable evening :) Jenn and Jacqui
Posted by Jenn and Jacqui | February 16, 2008 9:00 PM
Posted on February 16, 2008 21:00
Hei. My blogs name is "Roses and Weeds" but "Tuija´s Garden is fine". I am sorry that my english isn´t very good.
Our home is very old. Built up 1920>.
It´s lovely old house with her stories. They are not all happy stories but they has make this house spesial, just like her personal is.
Posted by TuijaR | February 17, 2008 12:23 AM
Posted on February 17, 2008 00:23
Dang!! How did I forget about this??!! I wanted to participate, but this week was a bit crazy for me, so I haven't got around to my favourites as much as I wanted to...
We will have to touch base again..I'll email you this week.
Cheers,
Linda
xoxo
Posted by linda | February 17, 2008 11:06 AM
Posted on February 17, 2008 11:06
Oh, I love pinks!! I wish I could play too, but am out of town. I'll have fun looking through and visiting all these pink people, thanks for the list of links!
Posted by Karla Nathan | February 17, 2008 1:25 PM
Posted on February 17, 2008 13:25
Me again! I had to come and play too, these pretty pink links are too fun. I added a blog with plenty of pink photos with your information in it, so my friends could enjoy your pink round up too.
If I'm not too late, I'd love to be a part of it. If I'm too late, I'll just enjoy browsing all of the other places. Thanks for doing this!
http://karlascottage.typepad.com/karlascottage/
Posted by Karla Nathan | February 17, 2008 4:30 PM
Posted on February 17, 2008 16:30
Love the pretty pink pillow and all the wonderful blogs featuring lots of yummy pink.
Sorry I missed your pink deadline. This was such a cute idea to offer the challenge and be able to check in to see what people came up with.
Great post!
Posted by Lisa | February 18, 2008 12:04 PM
Posted on February 18, 2008 12:04
Wow.. What a lot of work and now having to deal with the whole technical difficulties issue. You must be a very busy lady. I wish I had your energy!
Thanks for the wonderful site
Stavroulla
Posted by Stavroulla | February 19, 2008 12:53 PM
Posted on February 19, 2008 12:53
Angela,
Thanks for this. I've had so much fun going through all of the different posts. I love pink. I would have loved to join, but I was in NYC for Valentine's Day. I hope you do this again.~~Dee
Posted by Dee/reddirtramblings | February 19, 2008 4:29 PM
Posted on February 19, 2008 16:29
What a lovely event to participate in. I really enjoyed visiting all the blogs (and I've still got some to go). Thanks to everyone that visited by blog and left a message. Thanks for all the work you put into organizing this. Hope you get your blogger problems sorted out soon.
Posted by Crafty Gardener | February 20, 2008 3:44 AM
Posted on February 20, 2008 03:44
Angela,
I wanted to try again to leave an invite to the SURPRISE BLOGGY BIRTHDAY PARTY to celebrate Kari's 40th birthday!!! Hop on over for a little cake, diet coke, and lots of birthday cheer!!!
blessings,
kijsa
Posted by kari & kijsa | February 20, 2008 7:46 AM
Posted on February 20, 2008 07:46
Thank you so much Angela for my wonderful bath basket!!!! I don't often get surprises in the mail and this was totally unexpected. I love to take long hot baths too - so this was perfect for me!
((((cyber hug))))))))
Posted by Julie Size | February 21, 2008 9:55 AM
Posted on February 21, 2008 09:55