Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Vintage children's books









I love the illustrations on vintage children's books! 
So soft and peaceful.
 I especially love the books about cats or pets. 
As a newbie collector I only have a few but am always on lookout. I may do some type of display at one point at local library. 
I seem to be on a book collecting period lately.
If anyone sees one for sale on ebay or etsy with cats on cover let me know. They usually are just in OK condition but it is the covers I really adore.
Have a Pink day!

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Cecil Beaton books










Sir Cecil Beaton was a sort of Jack of all trades in areas of artistic endeavor. He took photos of famous people and many of the British royal family. He worked as a war photographer, designed costumes, did interior design work,wrote books, he was on the best dressed list and hung out with actors, and society women. 
I have long admired his photographs and costume designs. My Fair Lady, Gigi and Coco film fashions are Beaton's creations.
Collecting his books is not only fun but fascinating reading. He designed his own book jackets and they are hard to ignore who wouldn't want to read one of these vibrant books?!
It is fun to enjoy his art and his travel notes and slip away from this time period into another.
Have a Pink day!

Friday, February 20, 2015

Laduree surprise




Laduree products always make me happy. 
I love the food and the gifty things.  
This was my Valentine gift from Pink Boy a Laduree handbag charm ( pink macaron) He knows I love all my pretty handbags and will use this gift. I am saving the heart box to set out every year with all my heart boxes. 
Chocolates from Mary chocolate shop in Brussels are the rest of the Valentine loot!
Have a Pink day!

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

My blush crush continues...



 Even Ke$ha likes blush!







From under garments to over garments, accessories, shoes , and even interior design I have a huge crush on blush! It has been around for awhile now even in winter fashions. 


So many lovely blush things to enjoy
Have a Pink day!

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Paris, Valentine's and hearts ...

 Laduree treats
 My favorite spot in Paris
 Lovely hearts by Jennelise Rose
Looks yummy to moi! 

Just having fun pretending I could be in Paris. I had Jennelise Rose ( here is link to her blog:http://jenneliserose.blogspot.com/) make me some pretty fabric scrap hearts for girlfriend gifts. I hope they like them.
Have a wonderful Valentine's day and as always
Have a Pink day!

Friday, February 13, 2015

More things I love for Valentine's Day that make me want to be in Paris!






Ah wish I could be in Paris for Valentine's day! Eating yummy things at Laduree, walking the beautiful boulevards looking at the wonderful balconies and blue roofs.  I will make do with these photos I found on tumblr.
Have a Pink day!

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Valentine Presentation French style!



I just adore how the French package items.
 Especially chocolates and perfumes! They are masters of the art of presentation.  Carol of Paris Breakfasts blog  posted about Mary's Chocolates in Belgium recently. The heart box is so pretty.
 I save all my French candy boxes from Mary's and Laduree. So sweet.
Have a Pink day!
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