Pink and Cream: One of My Favorite Combinations

Once I joined my first pink post to the Pink Saturday linky party, I was hooked.

On PINK...and I've been a happy lady ever since!

Here are a few of the pinks I've hoarded found in the last few years.

And if you've been a regular to my blog, you know I almost never have a post that I don't have some type of LACE, or Pearls, or buttons, or thread, or sewing notions, or pretty colors, or music, well you get the gist!

This post all started with the thought that I wanted to have a pink post especially for Pink Saturday today.

Pink buttons being in my mind,I started grabbing whatever I found sitting around in my craft room.

DMC flosses, scissors, laces, spools, you name it I added it!

And the pearls...they were just sitting there in a pile left from my Violin and Lace posts...here and here,

so I HAD to have them too!!

I am in love with the different shades of pinks against the shades of creams...

Like pink icing on a vanilla cake...without the calories!!

bits of bling for sparkle, and pearls for lustre...

Below is another (the first actually) of the background boards I made a few weeks ago.

Very simple and easy, it uses a foam board with one side that has a peel away backing covering the sticky side.  I cut out some of my favorite hymns from an old hymn book, and carefully placed them first across the bottom of the board so that they would all show...trimming sides as needed.

Row two was the top row...again trimming as I went.  I wanted to make sure to stagger the pages, so the middle row I trimmed short hymns to fit along the board an covered all parts of the board.

A total of three rows, two rows (top and bottom) of full pages, and one row (middle) of short hymns.

Actually very fun and I loved the way it turned out! 

I chose NOT to Mod-Podge this board because the pages were not brittle, but of course it could be done as I did the board in my previous post (here).

I love playing with my pinks, and laces, and buttons....and ALL of the pretties I have.

I hope you've enjoyed the Pink and Cream's!!

Blessings, Doni

You will probably see my post added to some of the parties listed below.

Be sure and pay a visit to see some other lovely posts!

Mosiac Monday at

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Today's Thrifty Treasures at

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/

Blue Monday at

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

Metamorphosis Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Cowgirl Up Party Monday

http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

Knick of Time Tuesday

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at

http://diane1876.blogspot.com/

White Wednesday

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

What's It Wednesday

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday
http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Minute for Me Thursday

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

Treasure Hunt Thursday

http://www.bluecreekhome.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Simple and Sweet Fridays

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/

Flaunt It Friday

http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

Pink Saturday

http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Sew Darn Crafty

http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

Pearls and Lace Thursday #90 White Laces and Background Board

Of course I have more laces to show you!!

If it's not thread, I guess it's Lace!

I found these beauties on Etsy recently and wanted to share them with you.

I've also been working on some background boards.  I want to print out some other pages for another board idea that I have, but first, I have to get the new printer hooked up!  Who knew that if one tiny little piece of plastic didn't work, the whole thing would be shot!??

The pages I used for this background board, which by the way is foam board with one side that is sticky...just peel and stick, are actually from a very old and brittle dictionary.  The pages were so brittle that I decided to coat the whole thing with some Mod-Podge.  I love that stuff!  It covered beautifully (matte finish), and now I don't have to worry about the pages peeling or cracking and falling off the board.

And if you remember my post last week (here) about the Rainbow of Threads that I got pictured above, along with the box full of gorgeous thread were a few extras thrown in just because the sweet seller was so generous!

I think she must have peeked at my blog and found out what I love!!

This Pineapple Pincushion paper of directions was a perfect love match...

Remember my birthday present this year???

My dear friend 'L' made it for me!!  Does she know my taste or what???

It's time for Pearls and Lace Thursday...even if it's only Tuesday!  I find myself sometimes getting impatient waiting, and other times I just have to get it done because the rest of the week is so busy!!

Be sure and check out the parties I'll be visiting as well, listed below.

Add the url code for your post to the link below!

A huge welcome to my newest followers!  I've really enjoyed getting to visit you on your blogs, and I'm so honored to have you each here!  The party attendees last week were wonderful as well...Y'all ROCK!!

Thank you too for all the sweet comments about the thread!  I have had a blast playing with them, and look forward to sharing some more ideas I have for playing with  displaying them!!

Have a blessed week!

Doni

Mosiac Monday at

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Today's Thrifty Treasures at

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/

Blue Monday at

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

Metamorphosis Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Cowgirl Up Party Monday

http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

Knick of Time Tuesday

http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at

http://diane1876.blogspot.com/

White Wednesday

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

What's It Wednesday

http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/
Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Minute for Me Thursday

http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/

Treasure Hunt Thursday

http://www.bluecreekhome.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Inspiration Friday

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Simple and Sweet Fridays

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/

Flaunt It Friday

http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/

Pink Saturday

http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Sew Darn Crafty

http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/



Pearls and Lace Thursday #89 Rainbow of Thread!

I'm in Heaven!  AGAIN!

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...

I am in love.  I mean...I'm one who loves colors...and all together?  Wow!

I had a BLAST putting these all in order according to color.

I felt all excited...like a child!

Next, I'm going to display them in a jar and see how that looks!  I'll share more pictures of them as time goes on.  But for now, let's have a look at what I ordered from Angie over at her etsy store!

If you remember, Angie featured one of my last blog posts at her blog here.

I was already looking through her vintage etsy shop and ended up ordering some things from her.

 What do y'all think?

I do not have my color ink replaced yet in my printer, therefore the project I was hoping to work on this week is still not done.  I hope to share it with you soon!

The roses and flowers in the garden are just bursting into bloom right now.  I just HAD to share some of them with you.

And because I was making some mosaics, I decided to make just one more...

I know...it was another 'thready' post, but I just can't help it.  I love thread!

It's time now for Pearls and Lace Thursday!!!  I am so thankful to you all for visiting and joining me each week.  And a huge thank you to each of you who have just started following me too!  I'm so excited to have you here!

Please link your url code to the link below and let's have some fun!  I have a list of blogs I will be visiting and joining parties at, so be sure and drop by!

Blessings!

Doni



Mosiac Monday at
http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/
Today's Thrifty Treasures at
http://southernhospitalityblog.com/
Blue Monday at
http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/
Show Off Your Cottage Monday at
http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/
Metamorphosis Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
Cowgirl Up Party Monday
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/
Just Something I Whipped Up
http://www.thegirlcreative.com/
Knick of Time Tuesday
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/
Teacup Tuesday at
http://www.marthasfavorites.com/
Teatime Tuesday at
http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/
Victoria Tuesday at
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/
Tuesday Tea for Two at
http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/
Teatime Tuesday at
http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at
http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at
http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/
Tea Cup Tuesday at
http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/
2nd Time Around Tuesday at
http://diane1876.blogspot.com/
White Wednesday
http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/
What's It Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/
Whatever You Want Wednesday
http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/
Vintage Thingie Thursday
http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/
Minute for Me Thursday
http://marciascraftysewing.blogspot.com/
Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.bluecreekhome.com/
Open House Party
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
Feathered Nest Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
Show and Tell Friday
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
It's a Hodgepodge Friday
http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/
Frugalicious Friday
http://decormamma.blogspot.com/
A Crafty Soiree
http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/
Vintage Inspiration Friday
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/
Inspiration Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/
Thrifty Things Friday
http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/
Simple and Sweet Fridays
http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/
Flaunt It Friday
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
Pink Saturday
http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/
Sew Darn Crafty
http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/

Pearls and Lace Thursday #88 Violin and More Lace!

More Lace...

lovely words!!

The large medallion pictured below is actually a frame made of two pieces (as you can probably see because of my placing of the pieces so oddly!!)

I am so honored to be included in Angie's post on Tuesday at Knick of Time

because she chose last week's post as one of her featured posts for her Tuesday party!!

Be SURE and check out her blog is you haven't been there yet.  She is such a sweetie!  Lovely vintage goodness in each post.

AND...I will be showing you some lovely items I purchased from her Etsy store here next week in my Pearls and Lace Thursday post.  Thank you Angie!!  I LOVE my new items!!

The pink rose box is a jewelry box find from Etsy.  It's one of my very favorite's, therefore it gets used to hold my very favorite laces!

Isn't this a lovely piece?  I just can't get over the tiny stitches and delicate holes, perfect on each side.

Details like this are hard to accomplish, therefore I am loving the works of lace that have such tiny details.

I hope my photos are capturing the delicate pieces so that you can enjoy them.

It's time for Pearls and Lace Thursday!

Did you see the posts linked last week?  I am so blessed to have you all join me each week!!

And, I have some new followers as well that I'd like to welcome!

You are all so special to me, and I'd like you know that you are welcome any time!

On a different subject, those of you who were close to the tornadoes in northeast Texas on Tuesday, my heart goes out to you!!!  Damage and loss is extensive in a number of areas, and yet through it all, God protected millions of people because we haven't heard of a single loss of life!!!  God is AMAZING!!

OK...

Add your post's url code to the link below to join the party, and if you missed the first post last week, you can find it here.

Blessings,

Doni

Blog Parties You Might Find Me at:

Spring Time Holiday Link Party

http://janis-allthingsbeautiful.blogspot.com/

Mosiac Monday at

http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Today's Thrifty Treasures at

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/

Blue Monday at

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at

http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/

Metamorphosis Monday

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/

Cowgirl Up Party Monday

http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/

Just Something I Whipped Up

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/

Teacup Tuesday at

http://www.marthasfavorites.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/

Victoria Tuesday at

http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/

Tuesday Tea for Two at

http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/

Teatime Tuesday at

http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/

Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at

http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/

Tea Cup Tuesday at

http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/

2nd Time Around Tuesday at

http://diane1876.blogspot.com/

White Wednesday

http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

Whatever You Want Wednesday

http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/

Vintage Thingie Thursday

http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/

Treasure Hunt Thursday

http://www.bluecreekhome.com/

Open House Party

http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/

Home Sweet Home

http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/

Feathered Nest Friday

http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/

Show and Tell Friday

http://romantichome.blogspot.com/

It's a Hodgepodge Friday

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

Frugalicious Friday

http://decormamma.blogspot.com/

A Crafty Soiree

http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/

Vintage Inspiration Friday

http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/

Thrifty Things Friday

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/

Simple and Sweet Fridays

http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/

Pink Saturday

http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/



Pearls and Lace Thursday #87 Violin and Lace

Violin and Monogrammed Lace

I began violin lessons in the 2nd grade at my elementary school in Dallas.

My teacher was wonderful.  A lovely lady who inspired and taught with a love for music and children that has been a legacy that has lasted ever since.  Clumsy at first, with lots and lots of squeaking and gritted teeth, the years of my lessons and practice have made me into a violinist.  I don't play for anything much these days (I'm now almost 50), but for church on Sundays.  I love playing.  It's so much a part of me now that I'd have to say it was like one of my best friends.

If ever the day comes when I can no longer play, I will feel as if I've lost a friend of many years.

I remember how many hours and hours of practice went into my elementary, jr. high, and high school years...playing with the high school orchestra was my favorite class time.

College found me majoring in music, elementary ed., and graduating with a degree in it.

What I hated most though was practicing!  Always trying to get something perfect.

Well, today, I practice, but it's much more enjoyable to me.

My love for delicate lace and my love for my instrument are going to blend today in what I hope will be a beautiful post. 

The monogrammed lace piece I'm featuring today is a recent purchase from etsy.  Oh how I love etsy!

And the laces I've found are lovely.  This one is a gorgeous piece, and large too.  I could just see it against the wood on my violin as soon as I saw it on the internet!!  So I just HAD to have it!

In the weeks to come I will be showing you some more lovely vintage lace pieces that are in my collection so be sure and check back!  I'll also be showing you some background boards that I've begun to work on, the first one is pictured behind my violin...just a sticky foamboard with old hymn pages stuck on it!

 White Wednesday at Faded Charm Cottage has always been one of my favorite parties.  One of the first I ever joined.  But because my past posts have been so colorful....well...I've not participated.

So this week, I'm going to join the party, but I'm also going to make this post my own Pearls and Lace Thursday party post!  It's early, yes, but I wanted it to be open all week for other party joining too!
One in particular is at Knick of Time with Angie!  Be sure and check out her blog!

Lots of my favorite parties are listed on the sidebar, so be sure and have a look at them too!  Each week just makes me excited as I see what y'all have to share. 

Thank you so much my sweet friends for following and commenting!  I'm overjoyed with your lovely comments and y'all are just the greatest!

Hope you enjoy the party, and please link your own post to the link below!

May you each have a lovely week,

Doni

Spring Time Holiday Link Party
http://janis-allthingsbeautiful.blogspot.com/

Mosiac Monday at
http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/
Today's Thrifty Treasures at
http://southernhospitalityblog.com/
Blue Monday at
http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/
Show Off Your Cottage Monday at
http://houseinroses.blogspot.com/
Metamorphosis Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
Cowgirl Up Party Monday
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/
Just Something I Whipped Up
http://www.thegirlcreative.com/
Teacup Tuesday at
http://www.marthasfavorites.com/
Teatime Tuesday at
http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/
Victoria Tuesday at
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/
Tuesday Tea for Two at
http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/
Teatime Tuesday at
http://ladykatherineteaparlor.blogspot.com/
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at
http://breathoffreshair-paperbutterfly.blogspot.com/
Teapot and Tea Things Tuesday at
http://silkenpurse.blogspot.com/
Tea Cup Tuesday at
http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/
2nd Time Around Tuesday at
http://diane1876.blogspot.com/
White Wednesday
http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/
Whatever You Want Wednesday
http://www.freeprettythingsforyou.com/
Vintage Thingie Thursday
http://coloradolady.blogspot.com/
Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.bluecreekhome.com/
Open House Party
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/
Home Sweet Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
Feathered Nest Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/
Show and Tell Friday
http://romantichome.blogspot.com/
It's a Hodgepodge Friday
http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/
Frugalicious Friday
http://decormamma.blogspot.com/
A Crafty Soiree
http://www.katiesnestingspot.com/
Vintage Inspiration Friday
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/
Thrifty Things Friday
http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/
Simple and Sweet Fridays
http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.com/
Pink Saturday
http://www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com/