Color Challenge: Pink
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and I have pink on my mind. Pink hearts, pink flowers, pink frosting. So you know what this love of pink calls for? A Valentine's Day giveaway! And I had such fun participating in the giveaway last month hosted by Maureen at Penchants, Ponderings & Posies that I thought it would be fun to do a similar one.
So, here you go! Between now and February 13th, put up a post of pink things from your home and comment here with a link. On Valentine's Day, I'll post a round-up, with links, to everyone who participated. Plus, I'll randomly choose a winner for a scrumptious prize, revealed at the bottom of this post.
Of course my favorite kind of pink is the pink in flowers. If I had to pick just one, I'd pick cabbage roses, but peonies are a very close second. I also love bleeding hearts (pictured above).
And if pink flowers are good, pink floral dishes are good too, right? Of course they are. I haven't yet figured out what to do with them all, but when I see pink floral dishes, I have to buy them. Aren't they pretty?
I even found a thrift-store chandelier that features pink flowers. This is going in my studio.
I think it will look cute with these pink floral curtains I have in there. I have these along one entire wall of closets in place of closet doors. Prettier and more space saving. I found two shower curtains at TJ Maxx and then found two more matching on eBay.
There's all kinds of stuff in that wall of closets like these strips of pretty fabrics for a quilt I'm (slooooowly) working on.
I also have other pink knick-knacks in my studio, like this reproduction pink toy car. I've shown this before, in my post about the shelves over my desk.
I don't just love pink flowers on fabric, I love it on embroidery, too, like this vintage piece I found (yes, at a thrift store).
But I love anything vintage, pink or floral, like this vintage quilt square that I bought on eBay (I have a collection of these). Wouldn't it make a great pillow cover?
Which brings me to the prize! One lucky winner will win a custom pillow cover made by me! You get to choose the size, style and fabric from my collection, and this vintage quilt square is included as an option!
To participate, just put up a post featuring pink from your home or garden, and leave a comment here with a link to your pink post. On Valentine's Day, I'll post a round-up with links and choose one lucky winner for the custom pillow cover.
Do you have a secret (or not so secret) passion for pink? I can't wait to see! :-)
Congratulations, Rhoda from Southern Hospitality! You won!
Comments (76)
Ooh! I soooo hope I win! How generous of you to offer! That vintage quilt square is so cute! I can see it in my daughter's room!
Posted by Jill | February 8, 2008 9:53 PM
Posted on February 8, 2008 21:53
What a lovely idea. I'll look around the house and see what pink things I can find.
Posted by Crafty Gardener | February 9, 2008 5:26 AM
Posted on February 9, 2008 05:26
I love all of your pink! Totally fabulous! I have no pink. Well, that is to say, other than my daughter's room where it looks like pink threw up on it :) Maybe I'll just post a picture of her room! Now if this was a RED giveaway - then I'd have about 6,428 photos to share of my various reds.
Posted by Emily | February 9, 2008 6:21 AM
Posted on February 9, 2008 06:21
Going pink is a newer transitional thing for me. We moved five years ago and my previous home had minimal pink. This house is a completely different style so it was out with the country primitives look that I had in some places (not lots) and in with the softer look. I got new dinnerware and let the color/decor evolution happen slowly, naturally. Five years later I have found how much I love pink and am introducing it more & more. I even changed my blog colors a few days ago to pink and blues. Don't know how much pink I can come up with for a photo for your give-away challenge, hmmmmmm...will think pink on that one. Happy Saturday.
Posted by Connie W | February 9, 2008 6:34 AM
Posted on February 9, 2008 06:34
Good morning Angela. You always have lots of good ideas. I love pink! Actually I'm just about to go and work on a pink flowered quilt for cancer patients. I haven't any pink in my decor right now, but there must have so pink around here somewhere. I'll let you know when I post it. Hope you have a great weekend. Rhondi xo
Posted by rhondi | February 9, 2008 7:56 AM
Posted on February 9, 2008 07:56
What a great giveaway! How I wish and wish I had SOMETHING pink in my house to show you. But with 5 men sharing the place with me and no room of my own--that's about the one color sorely lacking around here. Even my garden is done purple, orange, and white. Shucks! Can't wait to see the pink in others homes though!
Posted by Jennifer P. | February 9, 2008 8:58 AM
Posted on February 9, 2008 08:58
Oh, I just love your blog... You are an inspiration to us all out here in blogland... I will gather some pink & post on my blog. I will return when that is done... For now you have a Wonderful Weekend... Pamela
Posted by Beehind Thyme | February 9, 2008 8:59 AM
Posted on February 9, 2008 08:59
I'll have to start seaching for pink things now-lol.
Love all your pretty pictures though. Expecially the vintage toy car and the lovely fabrics all stacked up.
Posted by Lisa | February 9, 2008 9:44 AM
Posted on February 9, 2008 09:44
I have put up my post with pink things around the house. Please stop by and visit The Gardener Side - The Challenge of Pink and enter my name in your contest.
Posted by Crafty Gardener | February 9, 2008 11:32 AM
Posted on February 9, 2008 11:32
This post is not to get in the drawing a second time. I'm following the 'rules' for the meme tag I just did on my blog. I tagged you and am commenting to notify you.
Connie W @ Simply Quilted.
Posted by Connie W | February 9, 2008 11:38 AM
Posted on February 9, 2008 11:38
I eased out of all my pink 5 years ago and went with the "Pottery Barn" look. Now, I want to get back to those softer and prettier pink and light hues. I wish I had some pinks to post, but I will enjoy looking at everyone else's for now! Your pinks are so pretty, Angela!
Posted by midwestgal | February 9, 2008 12:48 PM
Posted on February 9, 2008 12:48
What a wonderful idea! ...and your poster is so great...such beautiful things and photos... I´ll be back in pink... :)
~Annie
Posted by Annie | February 9, 2008 12:49 PM
Posted on February 9, 2008 12:49
I'll give you not one but two pink posts, Angela. Both are from my garden. Rhapsody in Pink and Pink Pick-Me-Up for Monday. Pink power!
Posted by Pam/Digging | February 9, 2008 3:14 PM
Posted on February 9, 2008 15:14
Oh Angela, you are so much fun! Unfortunately I don't have any pink in the house, with the exception of the sweater I'm wearing, and the pepto in my cupboard...but I do love pink! Since I already was the LUCKY recipient of your wonderful pillows, I'll refrain from participating and give somebody else a chance to win your wonderful pillows. I can't wait to see everyone's links to pink, and of course the beautiful pillow you will custom make.
Hugs,
Rose
Posted by Rose@Classic Charm | February 9, 2008 3:38 PM
Posted on February 9, 2008 15:38
I've just discovered your site and have had fun looking around. I'll be trying your biscotti recipe! :-)
Posted by Shady Gardener | February 9, 2008 6:32 PM
Posted on February 9, 2008 18:32
Yes, I love pink. I have pink accents in my butter-yellow bathroom. Also, I am using pink in my sewing studio. I have taupe walls in there! I just bought a childs pink round table and 2 chairs that was 80% off at Hobby Lobby today! It is for me, but when my granddaughters come to visit they will love to use it. I also love red!
Carol
Posted by Carol Candlish | February 9, 2008 6:47 PM
Posted on February 9, 2008 18:47
I have 4 sons and then had a GIRL.
I fell madly in love with PINK when
my Emma arrived 10 and half years ago!
Great reason to love pink! The best of
all for this all male house.
Bonnie
Posted by Bonnie Buckingham | February 9, 2008 7:00 PM
Posted on February 9, 2008 19:00
These are such beautiful photos. I adore that pink toy car, and that chandelier is totally charming.
So now I have to find something pink in my own home that I adore...hmmm...that shouldn't be too hard!
oxox
Jennifer
Posted by Jennifer Grey | February 9, 2008 7:14 PM
Posted on February 9, 2008 19:14
Angela hi!
Now I have my pink post!!!
Welcome in pink!
Annie
Posted by Annie | February 10, 2008 6:47 AM
Posted on February 10, 2008 06:47
Angela...I forgot...at Annalunda you have an award to get... because you are one of my favourites... Annie
Posted by Annie | February 10, 2008 7:07 AM
Posted on February 10, 2008 07:07
Pink is a HOT color that I adore... I have a lot of pink depression glass that I display in my dining room. It just adds a certain "something" to the room.
You have some great pink ideas!
Thanks for the contest!
Pam
Posted by Pam fr NY | February 10, 2008 8:18 AM
Posted on February 10, 2008 08:18
Love your pink! My entire diningroom is pink and I made it that way because I feel it is a warm and inviting color. We have had so many great memories in that room! Here's the link to where it is featured on my blog!
Tara
http://daysmissedonahammock.blogspot.com/2008/01/welcome-to-our-dining-room.html
Posted by Tara | February 10, 2008 12:02 PM
Posted on February 10, 2008 12:02
Lovely photos! Pink is not my favourite colour but I love it on roses and china. It is a great idea to have pink as a Valentine theme.
Posted by Poppins | February 10, 2008 1:12 PM
Posted on February 10, 2008 13:12
Angela -please count me in for this contest. I have posted a few things that are pink on my blog today. My blog is www.foreverandeverhouse.blogspot.com. Thanks for organizing this contest!
Posted by Jill | February 10, 2008 4:44 PM
Posted on February 10, 2008 16:44
I worked with pink all day today and then posted about it, linking to you. Thanks for the pink inspiration!
Posted by Marcia | February 10, 2008 5:05 PM
Posted on February 10, 2008 17:05
Hi Angela! It seems like FOREVER we have been away! Just back from vacation and looking forward to catching up on your posts. We must be kindred spirits, had to laugh re the have-to-have-but-don't-know-what-to-do-with pink floral dishes, same here! And a quilt in the making, oh just for the last 5 years here!! lol Love this post and EVERYTHING in it. And love pink too, we are posting on Valentine's Day and pink is sure to feature! Will let you know. Hope everything is going well for your house move, off to read now :) Jenn and Jacqui
Posted by Jenn and Jacqui | February 10, 2008 6:50 PM
Posted on February 10, 2008 18:50
Here is my Valentine tribute on my weblog:
http://flowergardengirl.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/valentine-day-pinks-post/
Posted by Anna ( Flowergardengirl) | February 10, 2008 10:53 PM
Posted on February 10, 2008 22:53
I can't post my pink pictures since I do not blog but love your blog. We have a hybrid hibiscus that is hot pink, another is a double pink, another that is pink that goes into red in the center. They are all beautiful! AND my birthday is on Valentine's Day so I would LOVE to be picked! Count me in.
Posted by Lynne in Hawaii | February 10, 2008 11:26 PM
Posted on February 10, 2008 23:26
I would love it if you could tell me where you found that pink retro tin car. My daughter and her two BFF's had their picture taken at a county fair about 15 years ago in a car that looked like that and I would love to get her that car. Can you give me any information on it? I will love you forever (I love your blog!) Thank you.
Posted by Carol | February 11, 2008 8:14 AM
Posted on February 11, 2008 08:14
Everythinh rosie is so pretty! Great posting for Valentine's Day
Cielo
Posted by cielo | February 11, 2008 11:01 AM
Posted on February 11, 2008 11:01
I'm having an especially hard day and coming here to this site has just lifted my spirits!! Thank you for all the wonderful ideas and beautiful post. I bet I've been here 4 times today!! lol
Posted by Anna ( Flowergardengirl) | February 11, 2008 1:03 PM
Posted on February 11, 2008 13:03
I adore pink, and I think that we are twin stars, I have those exact flowers in my garden, and in that exact order! Too funny!
Ido love pink, but I dont decorate with it, too much, not sure why, because it makes everything look so femmy and adorable!
I am hopin Im postin!
lisa
coastal nest
Posted by Lisa | February 11, 2008 4:25 PM
Posted on February 11, 2008 16:25
HA ha!!!
IT WORKED WHATEVER YOU DID WHEN YOU TWEEKED IT THE OTHER DAY!!
YAY FOR ME~!
Lisa- coastal nest
Posted by Lisa | February 11, 2008 4:26 PM
Posted on February 11, 2008 16:26
Okay I did my pink post. It was hard to find pink. I'm not artistic or creative!
http://remodelingthislife.wordpress.com/2008/02/11/valentines-day-pink/
Posted by Emily | February 11, 2008 5:36 PM
Posted on February 11, 2008 17:36
I wrote about how I'm Obsessed with Pink . What a great contest idea! I love that pink chandelier too... I want one now!
Posted by Julie | February 11, 2008 6:39 PM
Posted on February 11, 2008 18:39
my post today was all pink!
i got to host a baby shower so we went all pink for that little sweetie.
enjoy!
-meg
Posted by megan duerksen | February 11, 2008 7:02 PM
Posted on February 11, 2008 19:02
Come on over, girlfriend-- I have something to show you (squeeling with delight!!!)
Lisa
coastal nest
Posted by Lisa | February 11, 2008 8:06 PM
Posted on February 11, 2008 20:06
Hi Angela,
This is the first time i´m visit your homepage, it´s so lovely! I got inspired by Annies, Annalundas blogspot, so here your have something pink from me =)
//Anita
Posted by Anita | February 11, 2008 10:45 PM
Posted on February 11, 2008 22:45
Hi Angela,
This is the first time I've participated in a group blogger theme. What fun!
Whew, now that I've posted my photos (all from outside as I have little pink inside), I'm going to make a cup of tea and visit all your visitors!
Happy Valentine's Day to all.
Posted by melanie | February 12, 2008 11:40 AM
Posted on February 12, 2008 11:40
This is my first visit in your sites too. So beautiful.... all... :) And here is my pink photos. :)
Posted by TuijaR | February 12, 2008 11:50 AM
Posted on February 12, 2008 11:50
Well, Angela, since I don't use pink in the house--except on a couple of pillows in my bedroom, where most everything is green--I opted to do the gardener's interpretation and post about pink-flowered plants. My post is at http://tinyurl.com/2ohf7q
Hope you enjoy!
Posted by jodi | February 12, 2008 12:41 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 12:41
I have put up a pink post!
http://poppinstradgard.blogspot.com/
Posted by Poppins | February 12, 2008 1:28 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 13:28
This is the first time we have visit your sites, and we like it very much.
We have something pink for you in our blogg.
Wish you all a nice Valentines day.
With love http://kulervilla.tradgardsblogg.se
Posted by kullervilla | February 12, 2008 3:14 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 15:14
Hi Angela,
Just thought I'd let you know I won't be posting about the biggest pink thing in my house. It's my office wall. And since my office is presently unpresentable, I don't plan to post photos!
Robin at Bumblebee
Posted by Robin (Bumblebee) | February 12, 2008 3:19 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 15:19
Thought I would play along, what a fun idea. BTW I love that pink car. Fantastic :0)
Posted by Laurie Anne | February 12, 2008 3:19 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 15:19
I've been a lurker on your site enjoying your wonderful ideas and photography. Your pink challenge has enticed me to round up some items.
It was fun.
Posted by Kathy b | February 12, 2008 3:49 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 15:49
I finally got some pink decor photos on my blog. SO count me in please :-).
Posted by Angela | February 12, 2008 9:42 PM
Posted on February 12, 2008 21:42
Silly me, I think I was supposed to leave an address here. Come see my pinks at http://melaniesoldcountrygarden.blogspot.com
Posted by Melanie | February 13, 2008 4:06 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 04:06
Your pinks are diverse and lovely! I've joined your challenge and have posted some of my pinks for Valentines on my blog:
http://tinyurl.com/34rjsa
Posted by Nancy Bond | February 13, 2008 5:48 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 05:48
I would love to join your pink post giveaway! Come visit:>)I enjoy your blog so much!
Posted by Kathleen Grace | February 13, 2008 6:42 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 06:42
Anglea, your pinks are very pretty! Here is a link to some of mine. I am brand new at this, so I hope this link works OK!
http://www.lindenhaus.blogspot.com/
Posted by Lindenhaus | February 13, 2008 7:30 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 07:30
Hi Angela: I sent you a message about the post I did (and now Nancy at Soliloquy has done one)--did it not get through? Sometimes websites eat my comments. cheers, jodi
Posted by jodi | February 13, 2008 9:02 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 09:02
Oh my pink is my style, or should i say life? I had a recent post with pink, and will do a more pinker one for Valentines day! So please add me!!! Happy Valentines Day and a beautifulpost! Will visit again! Lori
Posted by Lori | February 13, 2008 11:16 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 11:16
oops, I'm at pinkfadedroses.blogspot.com! Lori
Posted by Lori | February 13, 2008 11:17 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 11:17
Enjoying everyone's pretty pink postings! I put up a picture of a beautiful hydrangea blooming at our place awhile back on my blog and added you to my sidebar links. Cheers. : )
Posted by Mary | February 13, 2008 11:17 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 11:17
I don't have much pink, but found a few beauties that I hope you will stop by to see! Happy Valentine's Day.
Andrea:)
http://www.andreaw123.typepad.com
Posted by Andrea | February 13, 2008 11:40 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 11:40
you know, i did this by accident. made a post of pink flowers (mostly) in the garden, then saw your blog and thought.. oh! I'll join that! so i'm amending my original blog to provide a link to yours. Anyway. mine's here: http://kethry.wordpress.com/2008/02/13/in-honour-of-valentines/
happy valentine's!
keth
xx
Posted by kethry | February 13, 2008 11:43 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 11:43
http://gardenjoy4.blogspot.com/2008/02/valentines-day-pink.html#links
I'm not sure if this will work .. I'm caught with my pruners down trying to add to the mix here .. hotflashes don't help either .. maybe I should take a picture of me for pink day ? LOL .. Nope .. no one needs to see a menopausal woman having a hot flash .. that just isn't right !
Fun post though !
Joy
Posted by Joy | February 13, 2008 12:13 PM
Posted on February 13, 2008 12:13