Welcome to the Pink Peony. My wedding planning journey with touches of health, cooking, fun and travel.
26 July 2010
I'm back
Hey guys, it's been a little while but I have been missing blogging so much that I have started a new blog: http://spoiltlily.blogspot.com/ hope you will be able to follow me there!
Hi, hope it's OK to contact you here. We would love to include your blog on our giveaway search engine: Giveaway Scout (http://www.giveawayscout.com). Have a look and if interested, use our online form to add your blog (http://www.giveawayscout.com/addblog/ ). thanks, Josh
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There are many highlights to attending the Ladies and Gentlemen of the
1860's conferences but everyone always looks forward to Saturday morning
and the g...
i wanted to post the official video for the neon trees' "1983" but since i
had already put it up here, i wasn't going to do a rerun. (but check it out,
i...
Bling and Design!!
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In "Keep Calm and Carry On", Episode 7 of *Dating Rules from My Future Self*,
Lucy returns to work with a new look, a positive attitude, and newfound
con...
Hello Kittens happy weekend! I just wanted to pop in for a quick post
nothing special just wanted to share a new cookie technique i learned and
some other ...
... is what my mother said. "You are the only girl in the world that can be
sweetened up with jalapeno peppers!" She might be right. They do make me
happy!...
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The beauty of getting ready. Of getting pretty. Of feeling beautiful from
beginning to end. Perhaps for a date with handsome man, a fairytale we...
*Pretty neat things I discovered this week:*
This adorable elephant pot. – Have I ever told you how much I love
elephants? This rustic elephant plant ho...
Shoe shopping is one of my weaknesses. Happily, I get to have double the
fun lately since now I get to buy shoes for the wee one too.... hurray!
Which lea...
*Bangles, bracelets, cuffs are all popular accessories for this Spring.*Want to create some of your own, here are several DIY tutorials.
Faux Glass Bangles
...
Today was a kitchen day … the kind that involved creating a simple meal to
share with a friend. The kind of day to catch up, share, discuss, agree,
disag...
MARCHPHOTOADAY
I've joined the Marchphotoaday Challenge along with Mama Tink and some
other bloggers. Basically, every participant posts a picture of a spe...
Just a quick post today to share a flea market find. I found this dress on
an early morning trip to the market. I had originally spotted it for fabric.It sa...
The birthstone for the month of March is the serene green-blue AQUAMARINE,
stone of courage. It is said to protect sailors on long sea voyages, and to
have...
No, I'm not talking about dating in the Far North. I'm talking about using
rivets to connect metals. It was one of the primary things I learned
during my...
I would like to introduce my newly listed in my etsy shop 11"x14" bird
print “Two of Us”. The print is a reproduction from my sold original
painting. ...
A few fresh items!
[image: Eiffel Tower Charm Necklace With Pink Crystal and Ivory Pearl on a
Gold Plated Chain]
[image: Honey Bee Hoop Earrings - Gold Pla...
I am amazed to have reached 830 likes on my purplecatscorner Face Book
page! It would be wonderful to acheive 1000, so I have decided to do a
little giv...
east side bride–curated pix, via etsy
if you haven't already, check out ESB's sane, sound, great advice in her
etsy blog post.
or check out her blog or pi...
I have been a bit disheartened by my return to writing my blog. I am not
sure what I did but I lost a couple of posts that had taken me ages to type
up. I ...
Luna Essence.etsy.com is giving a FREE GIFT with every purchase . Enter
FREE GIFT into the MEMO at check out once you have made your selections.
One per cu...
I came across this gorgeous Lisa Jones silk screen print via Pinterest (I'd repin all your pins if I didn't stop myself, Jill Browning!). I love the use of ...
I just wanted to share a quick picture of a couple of sculptures I am
working on. The mermaid just has a couple of finishing touches and she will
be ready ...
ahh new Toast homewares, so beautiful as always. I love their plates and
the Jansen & Co range...actually I think David Jones stocks them,
definitely chec...
i jumped on with instagram! perfect for quickness and keeping up with the
flow. thanks for the tip and as always , thanks for the comments and
support ...
*“To be *capable* of steady friendship or lasting love,*
* are the two greatest proofs,*
* not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind”*
Willia...
The past few weeks have been quiet here. It seems my teaching life has
taken precedence over just about everything else. I haven't even managed
to brin...
The Butter Flying featured on French Elle Magazine
Our black rainy cloud mobile featured in the January issue of French Elle
Magazine!
We are proud..!
Find...
This starts on Monday - I'm very excited! I love the Georgians, even more
than the Victorians. If someone put a gun to my head and forced me to go
back i...
It's a beautiful day... it's so long since we have seen blue skies and
sunshine! B is still in bed (with a sore head from last night!) so I am
here do...
My dad and brother were here visiting this week…I really hated to see them
leave this morning but we had a great visit. The weather cooperated so we
wen...
*I woke up this morning, quite late actually, truthfully close to
afternoon, and realized that life is often more than what we allow
ourselves. We weren't ...
There is a thrift store down the street form us that I pop in every once in
a while. They give away day old bread from the local grocery store. I like
t...
I wanted to show you the beginnings of my new zine! I've entitled it The
Woven Wolf! I will release 1 chunky, full and intriguing zine every season-
4 a y...
I had wanted a picture of the Trinity Methodist Cathedral for quite some
time. Several times I tried and the doors were always locked. Earlier this
week I ...
Someone on my street put a set of dinning chairs out on the sidewalk. After
some gold leaf, a thicker pillow and new fabric one of them has a new home
in m...
Happiness is not something ready made? It comes from your own actions. Dali
Lama
You can not decide your life. But you can make the best with what you have...
I'm excited to reveal our promo.cards!
The mini lookbook features:
story of the brand, types of accessories we carry as well as the company
info.
Now, ev...
Torontonians - I have an exciting new giveaway for you! Walt Disney
Animation Studios’ magical classic “Beauty and the Beast” returns to the
big screen on...
It has been raining solidly for 4 days. The little hint of summer that we
had here in Sydney last week has been convincingly washed away. In some
ways this...
The end of November is looming and that means it is time once again for
Handmade at Home
For the past couple of years I have filled my home with handmade g...
I was wondering how you manage to keep your fingerprints out of your clay!
no matter how much I smooth and flatten out my finished product I can
always spo...
You can now find me at my other blog SUGAR & PAPER
I'm retiring FarmHaus Modern... I no longer have the farmhouse, so it seems
appropriate to start fresh, ...
So, recently, I've gotten into needle felting.
I personally cannot sculpt, which is why I had to have someone else sculpt
Binkus from my design when we wer...
Thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway! The comments have been
fantastic and have made me very hungry everytime I read them! Thanks also
for all of...
It is with deep regret that Latherati Soap Foundry, as we know it, is
closing its' doors. The Going Out of Business Sale will kick off this
Friday, October...
[image: Quilt Batik scrap quilt by Jeanne Selep Imaging]Batik Quilt TopToday
I am sharing a scrap quilt top I made with batik fabric I have collected
over ...
someone can make more sales cutting up an old sweater than someone who can
actually sew.
someone can make more sales piecing together scraps of fabric and...
I have this gorgeous dress from Australian store, Jacqui E. I love it. It's
got side pockets, flattering pleats and a asymmetrical cowl that I find
really ...
Approximated Size: 3/4"-1" (2-2.5 cm)
*** I also sell them in bulk too. Please contact me. ***
For more info, please go to: *
http://www.etsy.com/li...
The perfect little gift for someone you love. I enjoy creating beautiful
things, and our lavender sachets are no exception. I dream the ideas in my
mind an...
Here is a fantastic blast to the 60s-70s past. Listed for sale for only $4
million? I'll take it!
I found the listing through the forums on Redfin, my favo...
It's Summer and time for outdoor parties! Don't forget the cookies. They
make perfect picnic deserts. They're easy to pack, don't need a plate or
uten...
via fabulous k
maybe this is me on some one's fabulous yacht?
prob not... having a burger by the pool...
remembering all those that are no longer with us....
Hello....bet you didn't expect this!
It's me, your author aka The Great Pencil in the Sky.
What am I doing here? Where are the Cows?
Well now, as some of...
My son planted this apple tree about 20 years ago, so its been part of the
family for a long time. I was out looking at it the other day and noticed
that ...
Initially I was going to move this journal over to my new home, Flying Whale,
but then thought, "why not start fresh?" so, that's what I did. i have a
...
My blog has moved....
Please come join me over at http://thealchemistsheart.blogspot.com. I'll
still be blogging about great finds, alchemy, latest proj...
BeadIt, Yeah Just BeadIt!
I'd be listening and singing along with that tune while Beading, but for
ONE...
I can't sing and TWO I have to COUNT....past T...
Hello, everyone! It's me again, Mikiep. I know I haven't been blogging for
awhile, but I wanted to tell you all something really important...
**** I AM A ...
oh thank goodness...I was starting to think it was never going to arrive.
"...always winter...but never Christmas" ~ Chronicles of Narnia
I'm working on...
I've been cheating you, blogger. I met someone else. Wordpress and I have
been having a relationship for a couple days now and I think I am ready to
call i...
Benjamin
Born: February 23, 2011
He's a big boy, 9 lbs 4 oz at birth, but now not at all like a newborn.
That picture was taken at 7 days old, he was bo...
Benjamin
Born: February 23, 2011
He's a big boy, 9 lbs 4 oz at birth, but now not at all like a newborn.
That picture was taken at 7 days old, he was bo...
I do still want to make jewelry. I can't help it! Yes I am interested in
writing at the moment, not only is it paying the bills but it's given me
something...
The opening is March 18th from 5-9 at The Visceral Gallery in
Centerville,OH. This show features my nature themed jewelry and mixed media
artist, Leslie G...
As an online seller, one of the most difficult things is getting good
photos of the things you are selling. It's also one of the most important
things, b...
So, I haven't been keeping up with writing down my thoughts and I really
should learn that this is actually good for me. It's good to be able to
look back ...
It doesn't happen often! I won a giveaway by a wonderful artist and a
jewelry maker Anastasia celebrating her 1 year anniversary with ETSY!!!
Take a look a...
Obviously, I have pretty much abandoned this poor blog. Sorry, baby! With
the fam and the stuff and the things, it's difficult to keep up with
everything. ...
My jewellery has been very much neglected of late. I rarely have the time
to work on jewellery, and if I do have some time, I NEVER have the energy.
Today ...
After a few months break from blogging, I might be back.... I say might
because I have all the best intentions to begin 2011 blogging, making
jewellery etc...
[image: Kokopelli Necklace]
I have my entire shop on sale for the Holidays! This lead-safe pewter
kokopelli necklace is now only $8.50. Stop by and chec...
So, my life fell apart.. as lives sometimes do. I moved out of my life in
New York, back to my childhood hometown in Illinois. Out of a relationship,
and o...
I haven't posted here in a few days because I have been very busy with
working and getting out to get some photos. This past weekend was
especially great...
eek i've been sadly neglecting this blog again...sheesh!
anyhoo, head on over to miss alexa's blog to enter to win a sewing notions
cosmetic pouch made by ...
Weather here in Korea finally has been cooling down... and my knitting
group gets more excited!
We meet, talk, cook, and ... surely knit!!!
This time we mad...
............. Name this Necklace line ..............
*Name this Necklace line *
***and you can win ..*
I have a new series of necklaces that I'm having a h...
My last post was in the beginning of July and I have so lost touch with
everyone. Hopefully everyone hasn’t given up on me ever posting again. It
has b...
Hi friends - It is time for me to move on to new things. I've closed
Scented Luxuries (Etsy). The good news is that I'm not gone for good. I am
simply goin...
To anyone who follows my blog, would you please consider voting for this
charity? One of my closest's friends has a 4yo son with Stage IV
neuroblastoma. Fo...
October??? Really??? Has it been that long since I posted?
Wow, things have been so busy here in the studio. There are several new
pagekits and premades i...
I LOVE lighthouses. If I could, I would travel the world just photographing
them from place to place. In this photograph the lighthouse stands tall an...
For all my readers who read this through various RSS feeds, the blog has
moved to:
www.ladymelbourne.com.au
If you are inclined please update your links, t...
Wow, it's been so long since I've updated. It's been a busy spring so far!
The Girl was in Anne of Green Gables. A wonderful production put on by her
high ...
So,after lots of advice I went ahead and bought myself a new camera! It's a
Cannon 1100, I have spent all this week re taking all my pictures for my
shop a...
Is it really that simple? Can you really press the chrysler 300 2006.
Although some still find their taste in cars baffling from time to time.
Chrysler's...
Finally back in a sewing mode. I have finished a few rag quilts in the last
two weeks and today completed a baby quilt. I have used the free motion
q...
A couple of weeks ago we went to Barcelona's Comobelleza 2010. It is a beauty and hair convention where you can find the" latest trends" (sometimes latest...
I love Valentine's Day! L - O - V - E ! Ever since I was a little girl
and my mom would give us one of those cute little heart shaped boxes of
chocolates...
Hey, patient penguins!
Jonathan and I are proud to announce that Peculiar Curiosities indeed has a
heartbeat again. We're in our lair, revamping the store ...
Three Fish & Game employees from Fresno were killed in this helicopter
crash near Madera yesterday:
http://www.fresnobee.com/1100/story/1770017.html
This ...
We need your help to find a 1 y.o. female Bulldog who went missing on Xmas
Eve am. Last seen getting into a dark gray BMW SUV (or similar)around 11 am
on ...
It's hard to believe that it has been a whole year since this little
butterfly spread it's wings and tried out Etsy! I feel like I have come so
far, the fa...
this is so funny!! perfect gift i say! Give it to your ex bf!
A penis pin cushion... or whatever you want it to be!
The Shock Cock is just that, it will g...
It's that time again and I've come across some WONDERFUL finds this week!!
I absolutely LOVE this sash/headband! It's so elegant and so versatile.
With the...
Christmas is right around the corner. So I am getting ready for the
holidays. Today I will be listing a bunch of Christmas soaps. Along with a
lot of other...
Today is supposed to be the last day the high reaches over 70, so of course
the salon is completely deserted. Who wants to be stuck in a styling chair
when...
My grandsons have been getting me into the spirit of Halloween. After they
helped me to decorate some spooky Halloween decorations around our house, I
deci...
:
Name: Vanessa Morsse
Etsy Shop: Little Gray Pixel
Blog: Little Gray Pixel
Shoe Size: Step on my old size nines, and I'll take ya round. Apparently ...
Etsy Shop: www.halpal28.etsy.com
What do you do?
I knit! I also help my sister run a gift bag business, and intern at an
independent film company in Chi...
It is with a VERY heavy heart that I let you all know that I have decided
to stop The Etsian for awhile, maybe forever. I need to know my limits, and
my da...
Good Morning!!!
I hope Everyone had a Great night. Me I was working till pritty late doing
research.
Listed here IS a Batch of my Yummy Black Raspberry...
So I took the step and verified my ARTFIRE account and wow was a surprised
to have 5 sales from it yesterday.
Now I know that Artfire is still in it's ear...
*Congratulations **Lindsay!*
*Lindsay** is the winner of the Red Jasper Necklace Giveaway!*
**
*I hope you enjoy your beautiful prize, please let us all k...
Some questions for you to ponder....
Are you 'self aware'?
Do you acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses?
Do you know when people are showing you the mir...
Treat yourself with something blue:
1. Gunne Sax Blue Dress with Lace and Pearls by FunkyBella
2. Royal Blue Pearl Bracelet by AlisonKelleyDesigns
3. 5x7 Po...
A first time Visitor enters your online Shop. What will they say that you
are the Queen of?
What are YOU the Queen of? Tell us about it! But most importan...
Hi, hope it's OK to contact you here. We would love to include your blog on our giveaway search engine: Giveaway Scout (http://www.giveawayscout.com). Have a look and if interested, use our online form to add your blog (http://www.giveawayscout.com/addblog/ ). thanks, Josh
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