Heaven On Earth

All the way home from retreat on Cape Cod I saw the signs I wait all winter for: Strawberries! Today I ventured out east on Long Island to the farm stands to get my piece of heaven on earth, fresh strawberries and blueberries. Oh my goodness! I had to give them the honor they deserve in pretty Fenton milkglass bowls and set them upon lace for a glamour shot. Aren't they just the prettiest little beauties? Happy berry season everyone!

Pink Friday is In the Hope Chest

Everyone ususally has hope chest memories. I grew up with my Mom's hopechest (which she received from her parents), holding cherished possessions: her dear Mom's blue lace dress from their 50th wedding anniversary. My own Mom's wedding dress was there. One of my dresses as a two year old (I still have that!); and other items which were kept in a safe place from the moths season to season. It was that very hope chest I started putting my "when I marry the man" treasures into. It is when I began my collection for Fenton hobnail milkglass. Then once I became engaged, the engagement gifts went into the hopechest. It was brimming with hope, dreams and wishes. My sister Nancy is the keeper of Mom's hopechest. Each daughter took one of Mom's most cherished possessions. I, luckily, have two. My Mom's antique pitcher and bowl set; her most loved marble table. What makes them so valuable? Her love for her treasures. My memories of her love for them.
Last year after one of my dear Aunties passed on, we were blessed to be a part of going through her hopechest with my cousin. It was like sacred territory to me. To see all the goodies my aunt just could not part with; projects started with hope to be finished someday; linens, yarns; fabrics, etc. I came home with some of my Aunt's gems for enjoyment in my own home.

Today please go to http://www.makeminepink.com/ and visit the boutiques hope chest offerings. Click on Pink Friday packages and you are there! Enjoy!

Wonderful Whites All Over the Boutiques!

Can you guess? What's white and white and white all over??? Well, all the fineries and beauties shown at the boutiques at Make Mine Pink only for August 8th! You won't want to dilly dally over there, go quickly before someone scoops up all the lovlies. Have fun!
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