Hi Everybody..Well, I am trying out a new blog..I have been inspired by some of my favorite bloggers to try something new...(i.e.
Slim Paley, Jill Roberts and Mrs Lilien)...So I am borrowing ('borrowing' being a euphemism for 'stealing,' really)
from their lexicon of entries - hoping to be blessed with their sense of style - to bring to life some of my musings on - well...all sorts of "things and stuff." I just hope that one day I can be as good as they are. So I hope you like it. Now, grab your coffee and enjoy...
I love Pink. Not just because I'm a girl, and not just because Valentine's Day is right around 'the weekend' ...and definitely not because this beloved color is featured in the March 2011 issue of House Beautiful. Well, maybe a little. They did a great job inspiring me with their cool picks for "Pink." I have to say I truly like pink because it's an equal opportunity shade. She rarely discriminates. Pink will graciously accept an invitation from Green to luncheon at a famous hotel. Pink will let Black escort her to the ballet. Pink wouldn't hesitate to accompany Gold to a dear friend's wedding and she'll even dare to join Red for a holiday affair. Pink is spontaneous. Pink can show up almost anywhere at anytime and will almost always fit right in..Pink is whimsy ..It's youthful and cheeky, too!...(ok..now gonna attempt to rhyme a little)... She is always friendly and warm and is loved by all age groups who rarely feel torn...We can always make room for this fine shade..in our homes, our wardrobes and in our hearts...We all know it's glamor will never fade. So here is some of my 'thinking' on Pink..Please don't hesitate to tell me what you think.
Well I tried!
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| On a chilly winter morning, a soft, warm scarf with a cup of coffee and The Little Pink Book of Elegance sounds..well, elegant! |
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| If you can find a Pete's coffee with pink walls that is even better |
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After having your Americano, it would be nice to walk down the street and see this pretty pink store front.."Right this way..." |
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Maybe you will pass a handsome gentlemen wearing this..On a man OR a woman.. I think the Pink Polo button down never goes out of style!
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Let's go shopping, shall we???
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| to Hermes to pick up this Pink Birkin?..so pretty |
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| Or drop into Louis Vuitton perhaps! |
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| or to visit the master! |
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I like this virtual shopping..It's so much less expensive than the real thing!...So here are more of my favorite examples of
Pink....Some are fancy..some are not..but no matter your taste..there is something for everyone, I am sure....
I use this and it really works...Just thought I would
mention it....
Pink buildings from afar...
Or on a house right up close..
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| Stark and simple..Via Katy Elliott |
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| Or cute and cottage-y on this vintage Bonnet Top Dresser only $175.00 on OLX.com |
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| simple and FOR cleaning...old maytag |
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| a little fancier.... |
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| Or Big and Messy in an outside park..London I think...My kids would go crazy for this.. |
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| It's a little much here at the very kitsch restaurant at The Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo...But serves it's purpose well.....I wanna go.. |
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It makes a nice small splash here poolside in this Moroccan style home in Elle Decor (Liza Bruce)
It is gorgeous and smart in the amazing Freeman household ..also designed by Mary McDonald
Also lovely here on a pale textured wall ...this pic I found in an old issue of Domino (I miss Domino)
Classic and dramatic with influences from far off lands..
Vogue 1956..In Jaipur ..Pink City
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| Dresser with inlaid Mother of Pearl..Made in India |
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| I love these great flower pots..and that sky is amazing...(also Liza Bruce) |
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| Grab a book and curl up......Via Apartment Therapy....love this too... |
I want to take a bath here...I wonder if they would mind?
On the left.. Via Apartment Therapy..sleek and modern
On the One and Only in "Gentlemen Prefer Blonds"..
Just a smidgen looks great..Via Domino Magazine (still miss it)
I love this gorgeous shiny marble with the pale, pale pink..soothing bathroom..Via Domino again..sigh..
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| Here too..so soothing..Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz |
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| This pink antique pops in this cool window |
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| Or, in the right setting, I do like this high gloss lacquer |
I wonder who Joan would choose...The Panther or Mr Pink? JOAN!!!!
Like candy..In so many ways..
Like I said..with Mr. Green...in an Old Cadillac Ad... Is that Don and Betty?
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....at the BHH
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Oscar de la Renta
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At that wedding I mentioned.....
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| Via The Knot |
Or at a holiday party......
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| I loved this dress on the cover of Blueprint (another great magazine I miss!) ...though I could never track it down..so pretty and festive and elegant |
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| Rachel Leigh Bubble Gum Ring |
Frank Lloyd Wright's design for Solomon Guggenheim in 1943...It was considered
the most important work of Wright's late career..but wasn't completed until after
his death :(
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| Neil Lane Ring ..Circles of pretty, Yes Please! |
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| Soft and tailored.. |
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or a little brash and eccentric...Via K.
Wearstler |
The Obama White House observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month on October 14, 2010..I like it!
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| "Dancers in Pink" Edgar Degas (1834-1917) |
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| Chanel house? |
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| Chanel Suit!... |
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| Badgley Mischka Fall 2011 |
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| Chanel Spring 2011 |
Vintage pink milk glass..Great!
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| Kitsch earrings $12 on Etsy... |
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Pink Lemonade in the back yard.....the frosted glass makes it look so cold..... |
The amazing Sarah Jessica in my favorite "maternity dress" ever..Narciso Rodriguez
Salma Hayek in Gucci..I mean, are you kidding me?
 The also amazing - Jill Roberts in her own design.... Seaton Slip Dress from November 2010 via
Iamjillroberts blog....A constant source of fun and fashion inspiration
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Oh yeah,....and then there's me..at my senior prom 1984..I was going for a 'Paulina Porizkova' in The Cars "Drive" video..I know, a bit of a stretch...but hey, it was high school!!
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| Real Frosting..Via Luduree Patisserie Marie Antoinette |
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| Frosting-esque Oscar de la Renta |
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| Dior Couture Spring 2011 |
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| Switch plate Via House Beautiful |
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| From my favorite Betty Crocker Cookbook as a Kid 1970s |
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| Christian Louboutin Lesage Marie Antoinette |
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| The Real Marie Antoinette 1788 |
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| Then.... |
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| And Now... |
Pink endures...
It's a bold choice, I am aware..But it doesn't shy away from the Red stuff...if you dare........!
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| Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 |
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| 1967 Clarke Henry featuring Emilio Pucci....... |
a Shameless plug for Emi-Jay..The best hair ties around!! ..5 Pack Cupid Collection at
Emi-Jay.com
Essie's Sweet Palette ...
Oh and of course, there's that holiday I mentioned..
And I must pay tribute to the little Mrs.! The AMAZING (yes, I know I am using that word yet again) Mrs Lilien that is..whose blog posts are as clever as they are easy on the eyes!!
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Mrs. Lilien Blog....
Well, I know my first new blog post has been a bit ambitious..and chock full of the sweet stuff and we may all need a little of this after all this "Pink Sweetery!!!"
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| Via Clockhistory.com |
So as it is time to go,
whether it's by train or by car..
I can't go with out mentioning the obvious...! Pretty In Pink ..The Movie!
So ..to cleanse your palette I leave you with something more soothing, than sweet..a taste of fresh air and cool breezes!...
until we meet again....Happy Valentines day!
P.S. I will work on getting better on the credits..
from their lexicon of entries - hoping to be blessed with their sense of style - to bring to life some of my musings on - well...all sorts of "things and stuff." I just hope that one day I can be as good as they are. So I hope you like it. Now, grab your coffee and enjoy...
The also amazing - Jill Roberts in her own design.... Seaton Slip Dress from November 2010 via 
