Friday, November 18, 2011

I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas ~

Just this morning I wrote a blog post about how I was wanting to cling to fall a little longer. Well, this evening, after an outing to a local gift shop, I'm already feeling the excitement of the holidays! I do love all the sparkle, glitter and glow that goes along with the season. I usually stick with traditional colors for Christmas ~  red and gold in particular. Not that I haven't experimented with an all silver tree one year, multi-colored another year, a rustic, all-natural tree yet another year. But, I always seem to gravitate back to the traditional colors that say "Christmas" to me. Needless to say, I've collected a whole lot of red and gold ornaments over the years. Well, today I went to the Christmas Open House of one of my favorite little shops in town, where I took these photos:



So, now I'm dreaming of a pink Christmas! With so much red and gold already in my Christmas bins, I don't think I can do a complete pink Christmas this year, but perhaps a touch here or there ~ someplace in my house! Maybe my bedroom? I think I'll fill a clear glass bowl with some of these to sit on my vanity:



Here's more gorgeous Christmas pinks to feast your eyes on, all courtesy of Martha Stewart.com, which can be found HERE:






I'm now officially in the holiday spirit! Linking this to: 
 Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound!
Homemaking Weekend Link-Up at Hope in Every Season
Seasonal Sundays at The Tablescaper
Until next time, have a wonderful weekend!
Cindy

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31 comments:

  1. Antiques And TeacupsNovember 18, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    It seems there are a lot of ladies dreaming of pink Christmases this year! Lovely indeed. Makes me think I'd better get planning....Happy PS!
    Ruth

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  2. Jil~Say It With RosesNovember 18, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    After looking at all you wonderful pictures, I am feeling the holiday spirit, too! I love that little silver tree!
    Have a happy Thanksgiving and HPS, too!
    Jil

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  3. J.Rylie.CNovember 18, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Very pretty! I really love Saturday because my Mom let me blog a little for Pink Saturday.

    My PINK, have a nice weekend!

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  4. GayleNovember 19, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    I am smiling to myself because I too have held off on Christmas, but we got snow this morning so I turned on the Christmas music and even bought a small wreath at a thrift store today. I am dreaming of different colors myself. I have been thinking about brown actually and maybe green! Strange I know but I saw a card done in this color and it was so pretty! I think I am ready to head to the craft shop that does a Christmas line for inspiration. Love the pink!
    Blessings,
    Gayle from Behind the Gate

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  5. LaurenNovember 19, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    This theme for Christmas is so cool! thanks for sharing.

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  6. Tami @ Creative girl VintageNovember 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday Cindy...Although I am a pinkie at heart..I love the traditional Christmas decorations too. I just love all the sparkle of the season.
    Have a Lovely Thanksgiving!! xo Tami

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  7. JorgelinaNovember 19, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Very pretty.
    Happy pink saturday!!!

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  8. Cottage and BroomeNovember 19, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I a perfect world I'd love to pink and white tree but like you we have collected so many other decorations in the traditional colors it is hard to go totally pink! But I'm dreaming of a pink Christmas! Laura

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  9. Lynne MoncrieffNovember 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Cindy
    I say,everyone should have a Pink Christmas, don't you lol.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  10. smalltownmeNovember 19, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    In the 60s my mom had an aluminum tree with PINK ornaments. It was cool.

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  11. Confessions of a Plate AddictNovember 19, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Hi Cindy! I love all the wonderful vintage-y pink Christmas! And...yes...your Rudy does look like my Kitty! My staff sends thier regards to yours...hugs...Debbie

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  12. BrendaNovember 19, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I guess pink is the color for Christmas this year. I keep passing these tiny pink ornaments in Walmart. They're little glittery high heels. I'm thinking of getting some to use on some kind of craft.Those are beautiful pictures, Cindy. Get out your pink tea cups 'cause I'm coming over for some of those pink cupcakes right now.

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  13. Susan FreemanNovember 19, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Beautiful pinks! Your blog is so charming I could not help but follow you. Have a Very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!!

    Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  14. MaryNovember 19, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I have a tree with some vintage Shiny Brites that are pink & pastel blue. Enjoy your pinks :)

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  15. Natasha in OzNovember 19, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    A Pink Christmas sounds wonderful! I love the great inspiration images you found. I think you are onto a very good thing, to coin a Martha phrase!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  16. mypinkprettiesaboutmeNovember 19, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    A great post. I love pink Christmas. It looks like you will have no trouble adding it to your traditional pieces.

    HPS

    LL

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  17. KathyNovember 19, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I like your pink Christmas inspirations! So beautiful! I am really getting in the mood to decorate!
    Hope you have a blessed weekend,
    Kathy

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  18. MarlisNovember 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Wonderful inspirations.. I have a few I want to try....Happy Thanksgivings.. xo marlis

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  19. The TablescaperNovember 19, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I'm not to Christmas yet, soon. But need a bit of turkey day first.

    - The Tablescaper

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  20. NannNovember 20, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I'm new to your blog and a brand new blogger but I wanted you to know that I love your passion for pink and even the pink Christmas displays. So Pretty. You have a lovely blog and I'm glad I found you!!

    PS I love pink too.

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  21. xinexNovember 20, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Beautiful photos, Cindy! You are inspiring me...Christine

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  22. meowmeowmansNovember 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Wow, that is so pretty! We usually stay with the traditional green tree, but this gives us some interesting and new inspiration. :)

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  23. ButtercupNovember 20, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Lovely ornaments, but I am still clinging to fall.

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  24. Gayle Page-RobakNovember 20, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Everything looks gorgeous, Cindy...Pretty in pink. So beautiful. Hugs, Gayle.

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  25. mypinkprettiesaboutmeNovember 20, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Thx for stopping by to visit me. I'm glad you did because now I've found you. I'm so happy your shopping trip got you in the spirit. I'm anxious to see your decorating when you are done. I can tell by the photos you chose, it is going to be lovely.

    HPS

    LL

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  26. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesNovember 20, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Gosh that Martha Stewart is SO GOOD! THanks for sharing...now I can't wait to get all of the boxes out of the attic!

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  27. Wendy@~Chez~La~De~da~November 20, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Okay you know that I am drooling! That three tiered stand filled with vintage ~ooo~la~la~ delicious pink confection, ummm I want it all! I have to leave and get to ebay!!!

    ~~Wendy

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  28. CindyNovember 21, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I love all the pink Christmas decorations! Thanks for stopping by my blog, I am a new follower of yours!

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  29. Lynn StevensNovember 23, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    So glad you found me because now I found you!
    I love all the pink inspiration and would love to do a pink tree, my DH not so much! LOL
    hugs Lynn

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  30. UnknownNovember 23, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    So pretty! I'm doing a little pink in my craft room this year. I even have a little tree!

    Thanks for linking up---hope to see you again this weekend!

    Sarah

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  31. GattinaNovember 23, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Coming just back from sea and sun, my last thing is to think of Christmas, lol !

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