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Jan 29, 2012, 4:20 pm
Winter is a time when the earth comes to a rest - becomes dormant - hibernates and gathers strength to burst forth with new growth come Spring. So it is with us. As the snow falls, we look towards our homes to provide warmth and comfort. There is no coincidence that Valentine's Day comes in... Comment - Like
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Jan 23, 2012, 10:32 am
::nourish::nour·ish
verb
1. to sustain with food or nutriment: supply with what is necessary for life, health, and growth
2.to cherish, foster, keep alive,etc.
3.to strengthen, build up, or promote
Origin:
Middle English, Old French, Latin Comment - Like
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Oct 10, 2011, 12:13 pm
Well....what would you do with an orange needlepoint? I sure didn't know. Then one sleepelss night it hit me.... a Pumpkin, C'est Chouette style. Comment - Like
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Oct 7, 2011, 3:39 pm
Each year many of the boutiques at Make Mine Pink get together to give back to a charitable organization of their choice by holding a Pink October event. This year, because October is also "Domestic Violence Awareness Month," we've decided to hold a special "all pink boutique" and contribute 10% ... Comment - Like
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Oct 6, 2011, 8:30 am
Closing your eyes to imagine a place where:
Opening the door you are greeted by your sweet furry pet's unconditional love;
Making apple, cinnamon muffins is top priority to start the day;
Flowers placed in the Limogues vase graces the breakfast table;
Orange tablecloth and rust linen napkins set the... Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2011, 3:09 pm
C'est Chouette Home has been nominated for a Vetcy Award and has been chosen as one of four categorical winners in the upcoming Issue #4 of Victorian Etc. Magazine to be released October 1st!
If you wish, you may vote for us~HERE~ thank you. Comment - Like
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Sep 29, 2011, 10:27 am
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
10% of all sales throughout the Make Mine Pink October event will help women and children effected by domestic violence. Comment - Like
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Sep 1, 2011, 2:14 pm
How often do we find ourselves perusing discarded trinkets and treasures at yard sales and thrift shops only to ponder what it was "somewhere in time"...The three piece porcelain vanity set; did it once belong to a well to do lady who brought it with her from a trip abroad to Paris, France. It held ... Comment - Like
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Aug 8, 2011, 10:06 pm
What does a romantic retreat mean to you? A romantic retreat is any personal place that evokes emotions of romance and can be a different experience from one person to another.
Is it a simple Summer picnic on the grounds of an arboretum surrounded by cascading rose bushes? The heirloom picnic b... Comment - Like
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Aug 4, 2011, 10:41 pm
What does a romantic retreat mean to you? A romantic retreat is any personal place that evokes emotions of romance and can be a different experience from one person to another.
Is it a simple Summer picnic on the grounds of an arboretum surrounded by cascading rose bushes? The heirloom picnic b... Comment - Like
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Aug 1, 2011, 10:28 am
Uuughh!!!We are out of the studio until at least Wednesday, August 3.Our air conditioning gave out at 10 PM, Sunday, July 31! No one is happy at C'est Chouette Home.
No shipping, no sewing, no creating will go on until Wednesday. Comment - Like
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Jul 20, 2011, 8:00 am
Ah July! How I long for these lazy Summer days. The world is bustling with places to go and people to see, but not me. I love watching the world go by from my porch swing.
My favorite time of day is first thing in the morning, with the mist of the sea still floating through the air. The... Comment - Like
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Jul 13, 2011, 5:43 pm
Please join the Make Mine Pink Boutique owners as we celebrate Christmas in July! July 8-28th.
Today marks day 6 of our Make Mine Pink Christmas in July Event. Today's boutique, Cottage Flair has a wonderful surprise in store for you.
On July 13th at 6:00PM Est. Cottage Flair will be offering a Ste... Comment - Like
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Jul 10, 2011, 8:00 pm
Please join the Make Mine Pink Boutique owners as we celebrate Christmas in July!
Each day, one boutique will offer a special product at a much reduced cost. Only one item, and one lucky shopper! Check out our list of participants, and plan your strategy!
Day 3 brings a very special trea... Comment - Like
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Jul 9, 2011, 5:42 pm
Please join the Make Mine Pink Boutique owners as we celebrate day 2 of Christmas in July!
Each day, one boutique will offer a special product at a much reduced cost. Only one item, and one lucky shopper! Check out our list of participants, and plan your strategy! Today is day 2!
Our seco... Comment - Like
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Jul 8, 2011, 3:56 pm
Please join the Make Mine Pink Boutique owners as we celebrate Christmas in July!
Each day, one boutique will offer a special product at a much reduced cost. Only one item, and one lucky shopper! Check out our list of participants, and plan your strategy! Today is day 1! You should see the... Comment - Like
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Jul 7, 2011, 9:15 pm
Ah July! How I long for these lazy Summer days. The world is bustling with places to go and people to see, but not me. I love watching the world go by from my porch swing.
My favorite time of day is first thing in the morning, with the mist of the sea still floating through the air. The... Comment - Like
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Jun 29, 2011, 10:04 pm
Ah July! How I long for these lazy Summer days. The world is bustling with places to go and people to see, but not me. I love watching the world go by from my porch swing.
My favorite time of day is first thing in the morning, with the mist of the sea still floating through the air. The fin... Comment - Like
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Jun 2, 2011, 10:18 pm
The Historical phrase "Something Old, Something New" we often associate with Brides. Truthfully told it does come from the Queen Victorian Era, 'Something Old' to represent our Ancestors, and 'Something New' to represent the good futuristic outlook of the Bride.
Today I see these meanings repr... Comment - Like
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May 26, 2011, 9:52 am
Something magical occurs in May. All the April showers are but a memory and as we travel down the country lanes, our eyes are widened by the sights of all the magnificent May flowers. The earth bursts forth with beautiful blooms right in time for Mothers' Day. Is this a coincidence or just anot... Comment - Like
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May 19, 2011, 7:02 pm
~May Flowers~
Something magical occurs in May. All the April showers are but a memory and as we travel down the country lanes, our eyes are widened by the sights of all the magnificent May flowers. The earth bursts forth with beautiful blooms right in time for Mothers' Day. Is this a coincidence... Comment - Like
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May 5, 2011, 8:03 pm
~May Flowers~
Something magical occurs in May. All the April showers are but a memory and as we travel down the country lanes, our eyes are widened by the sights of all the magnificent May flowers. The earth bursts forth with beautiful blooms right in time for Mothers' Day. Is this a coincid... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2011, 6:43 pm
A Touch of French
In an age when newer, bigger, shinier, and disposable became the buzz words of style, we rebelled. We kept a touch of French without even knowing it.
We enjoy tea and croissants with friends, even if the china cup and dessert plates don't match. We treasure the cupboard with chi... Comment - Like
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Apr 14, 2011, 8:34 pm
A Touch of French
In an age when newer, bigger, shinier, and disposable became the buzz words of style, we rebelled. We kept a touch of French without even knowing it.
We enjoy tea and croissants with friends, even if the china cup and dessert plates don't match. We treasure the cupboard with chi... Comment - Like
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Mar 31, 2011, 7:30 pm
In an age when newer, bigger, shinier, and disposable became the buzz words of style, we rebelled. We kept a touch of French without even knowing it.
We enjoy tea and croissants with friends, even if the china cup and dessert plates don't match. We treasure the cupboard with chippy paint wonder... Comment - Like
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Mar 30, 2011, 12:25 pm
Come in...sit a while...let me tell you a tale... a tale of woe...and so it goes.....
In the wee early hours of the new year~ I woke with a start and in such great pain. I stumbled out of my bed into the hall where I leaned on the walls for support. My left knee was not functioning and it hurt li... Comment - Like
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Mar 7, 2011, 5:08 pm
Get ready for Spring! Join the boutiques at Make Mine Pink for our Spring Holidays Shop.The Spring Shop will be open from March 13th through the 19th. new products are added daily. Comment - Like
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Feb 24, 2011, 8:09 pm
I’ve never seen a ruffle or a rose that I didn’t love. From the time I was a little girl, the more ruffles, the better. Handmade dresses with rows of smocking and ruffles, filled my closet. Ruffled slips, and socks trimmed in lace, were a part of my everyday wardrobe.
Because of the chic style ... Comment - Like
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Feb 10, 2011, 7:49 pm
I’ve never seen a ruffle or a rose that I didn’t love. From the time I was a little girl, the more ruffles, the better. Handmade dresses with rows of smocking and ruffles, filled my closet. Ruffled slips, and socks trimmed in lace, were a part of my everyday wardrobe.
Because of the chic s... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2011, 8:48 pm
I’ve never seen a ruffle or a rose that I didn’t love. From the time I was a little girl, the more ruffles, the better. Handmade dresses with rows of smocking and ruffles, filled my closet. Ruffled slips, and socks trimmed in lace, were a part of my everyday wardrobe.
Because of the chic style... Comment - Like
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Jan 10, 2011, 6:48 pm
I am never sure which I dislike more~ being in pain and not knowing why but still going about my daily activities ~or~ going to the doctor and finding out that is causing the pain and being told I cannot do certain activities. Well the good news is I will heal. The bad news is that I more than likel... Comment - Like
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Jan 6, 2011, 7:30 pm
When I was a young woman, the two simple words “Winter Romance” had a much different meaning than it does now. Today, I find romance in so many different things. The soft glow of an antique boudoir lamp, the faint etching of roses on a glass vase. An eiderdown comforter, with a covering of pin... Comment - Like
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Jan 4, 2011, 2:06 pm
So sorry~ but shipping has been delayed! I have injured my knee and I am not functioning well and since the 2 college girls are back in classes ~ I am doing things on my own. Oh~ I wish I could tell you that I injured my knee in some skiing accident on the slopes of Aspen or in a mad crush at Macy's... Comment - Like
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Jan 2, 2011, 4:15 pm
Thank You Thank You Thank YouTo say thank you to my wonderful customers seems small~ but I humbly offer it. It has been a great year for C'est Chouette Home as these (and more) lovley pillows have found new homes. I am excited for 2011 (truthfully that is an understatement)
ps~Thank You Baby... Comment - Like
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Dec 27, 2010, 1:16 pm
We lost Toby, the Tuffet Tabby today. We are happy to have had him in our lives for 6 years and sad to say good-bye. Comment - Like
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Dec 9, 2010, 11:25 am
Last Minute Gifts
Christmas is all about family, friends, church and community. Seeing loved ones who live far away and reconnecting with those who are nearby but we don’t see as often as we wish we could. It’s about loving those who are alone at this time of year and inviting them to be part of... Comment - Like
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Dec 2, 2010, 5:57 pm
Sleigh Bells and Winter Roses
There’s something magical about the Christmas holiday. I can still remember lying in bed on Christmas eve when I was a child ,and listening for Santa’s sleigh bells. The faint ringing in the distance meant that Santa would soon be arriving. To this day, when I hear ... Comment - Like
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Nov 29, 2010, 12:19 pm
I received my first ornament from the MMP Ornament Swap~ I should say ornaments~ they are from my needlepoint buddy, Jody of JodyDesigns.com. Jody sent a wonderful Man in the Moon clock to remind me that Santa is coming soon. Also you may notice in the photo some hand-painted Christmas Lights~ they ... Comment - Like
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Nov 18, 2010, 8:44 am
I'm a no fuss girl and the Simple Delights of life are what make me the happiest.
An impromtu meal with family is the perfect time to pull out the mismatched vintage china and worn silverware, each setting a reflection of your passion for collecting. Make it even more special by adding an antique ... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2010, 7:17 pm
The MMP holiday Shop opens Friday, Nov. 19th at 8:00 AM EDT and lasts throughout Sunday. More details coming soon!
Visit Make Mine Pink's Holiday Shop. All Holiday Tuffets, Pillows, and Poufs will be listed here C'est Chouette Home and Make Mine Pink's Holiday Shop simultaneously. Visit often th... Comment - Like
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Nov 4, 2010, 7:16 am
Thanksgiving - All about family and friends
When our family and friends gather for the holiday, it’s always a very special time. The china cabinet sees a flurry of activity as grandma’s china and crystal is washed and dried to a shine. Even with the modern conveniences, each dish is lovingly wa... Comment - Like
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Oct 29, 2010, 12:52 pm
When I think of the comforts of home, I think of old worn sweaters, soft and faded with time. Sitting by the fire, wrapped in a beautifully pieced quilt that my mother made so many years ago. On the sofa beside me, the colors of the quilt I’m stitching, bright in comparison. A pot of tea, steeping... Comment - Like
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Oct 21, 2010, 7:03 pm
Autumn bursts into the season with a symphony of color. Swirling leaves of crimson, amber, and gold against a background of crisp blue sky, exciting our senses and inviting us to grab hold and enjoy every minute… before it slips away until next year.
This is a season of celebration, meant to be s... Comment - Like
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Oct 18, 2010, 7:25 am
Won't you join us? Make Mine Pink is having a Ornament Swap and a Blog Hop, too. We are inviting friends far and wide to join the fun. You may invite your friends, too. Here are the details:
1)You will need to fill out the short questionnaire ~here ~to sign up for the swap. . Sign-ups for this... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2010, 8:02 am
Please join us October 11th – 16th for our annual Pink October Shop Hop. We have lots of great prizes to win. It's easy and fun to play. No purchase necessary! Comment - Like
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Sep 30, 2010, 9:58 pm
If I were to close my eyes and conjure up images of an English Cottage, it would be surrounded by an explosion of colorful flowers, both inside and out. The porch, though small, would hold a whitewashed rocker, with even more fresh cut flowers peeking out of a tote hanging from the arm. A beautiful ... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2010, 6:59 pm
A well worn and much loved quilt, graces the end of my bed. The stitches tiny and even, the fabric almost transparent in spots. I find myself running my hands across the time-softened fabric and wondering about the families that loved this quilt before me. With much love and care, will it someday g... Comment - Like
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Sep 16, 2010, 10:37 pm
Do you remember the simple delights of childhood? How a cupcake could make you giggle and as far as you were concerned, polkadots belonged on everything. As I made the passage from child to adult, I found that some of the same things that gave me delight as a child, still brought a smile to my face.... Comment - Like
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