ENCHANTED SUMMER SWAP EVENT

You are invited to Etsy Boho's very first swap event! If you aren't already a member you can sign up here: http://etsyboho.ning.com/ . Once your membership is approved be sure your email settings on Etsy Boho are checked so that you receive notifications from Etsy Boho.

Here are the rules:

1. You must be a member of Etsy Boho to participate (it's easy to join!). http://etsyboho.ning.com/
2. Registration will be open until June 15th. I will start a new thread on the discussion board on the Main page where you can sign up.
3. You will receive the name of your recipient by June 22nd.
4. All swap items must be mailed no later than July 15th.
5. Our theme is "Enchanted Summer" so all of you creative people take that idea and run with it. Feel free to get out of your comfort zone and try something new!
6. Item value should be between $20-$25.
7. Once you have received your swap gift please post a picture on Etsy Boho so everyone can see what you received.
8. Have fun!!! :)

Join us for Pink Friday this week......

Please join Cozy Cottage this week for shopping with a twist on Friday June 12, 2009 as Make Mine Pink presents "Along the Garden Path."

Delights and pleasures that make your heart beat a little faster await you along the garden path. Sights and sounds and smells that excite your senses and inspire your imagination. Perhaps it's the purple cone flowers, multicolored morning glories, fragrant angel trumpets, or the lordly foxglove, all grown from seed and tended with love, that line the path and remind you to dream. Or the delicate shadow of a Victoria trellis supporting a new vine that takes you on a new flight of fancy. In the early morning hours, or when the sun begins to set, a verdigris candle holder or metal scroll work lantern might illuminate the garden pathway. But it's the vintage metal buckets painted with floral designs and planted with overflowing flowers, that seem to light the way. Along the garden path, a cherub garden sculpture, or a vintage cherub planter might welcome you to this less-traveled road. Ceramic plaques engraved with thoughts and sayings to brighten the day remind you of the peace you find when you walk here, and invite you to linger a while. Garden mushrooms greet you, as does the sparrow-song sung by tiny birds that have stopped to rest on bird-feeders shaped like perfectly opened petals and delicately formed tea cups. A garden tea party...a hand painted table brought outdoors just for the occasion. Sparkling candy lights make this a fairy-tale place in the midst of an enchanted path. A Victorian cake stand filled with roses and sweets takes center stage, the vintage china tea cups and plates are set. In the shade, you can remove the sun hat that was created just for you, in a design that makes you smile whenever you catch a glimpse of it. The garden scenery is reflected in a beautiful handmade cushion, stitched from fabric alive with pink blossoms, then placed on a nearby garden chair. A decorative vintage birdcage hangs from a weather hook. On the table lies a gardening book filled with inspiration and ideas to share. Later, you'll remember absent friends and lovingly write to them on note cards reminiscent of a favorite rose garden. But for right now, you'll celebrate with those who are here, and share the treasures you've found along the garden path.

Joyce Lucas, FounderMake Mine Pink


Photo Contribution 1: Treasured Heirlooms Photo Contribution 2: Caroline Alexander

Pink Friday at Cozy Cottage and Make Mine Pink

Please join Cozy Cottage Gifts and Decor and the other participating Make Mine Pink members as we celebrate "Something Old, Something New - A perfect time for a summer wedding!"

Wouldn't this vintage maxi dress be perfect for a summer wedding?

Honest Scrap Award

I am honored to have been awarded the Honest Scrap award by two of my friends and fellow Make Mine Pinkers, Lynette from Misty Moonlight Creations, and Janet from Janet's Creative Pillows.To accept this award I must thank Lynette and Janet and link to their blogs (which I have done, just click their names!) and list 10 honest things about myself along with a copy of the honest scrap image, and also award 7 other bloggers with the links.

10 Honest Things About Me

1. I enjoy my own company....okay, I know that sounds conceited, but I do.....I have never had any trouble entertaining myself and I'd much rather spend time in my own company that with someone annoying.

2. I love my little dog Beau as much as if he were a little person.

3. I watch reruns of Will & Grace, and Frasier every night before I fall asleep.....I refer to the characters in these shows as "my friends". :)

4. I need to lose weight......a lot of it and fast!

5. I love seafood.....I can eat it twice a day, seven days a week and not get tired of it.....yum! (This may have something to do with #5.) :)

6. I love music from the 70s and 80s!

7. My favorite color is white, any shade of white......but especially creamy antique white.

8. I color my hair......and right now I really need to do it again!

9. Even though I live on a farm, I am a city girl at heart.

10. I am a shopaholic....I love bargain shopping and shopping thrift stores, fleamarkets, yard sales, discount stores.......you name it!

Now I am tagging:

Marie of Savon Marie blog

Francie of The Scented Cottage blog

Andrea of Faded Plains blog

Carrie of Noelle Garrett Designs blog

Debra of Lilli Blue's Vintage Rescues blog

Mo of Mo's Cottage blog

Silena of The Enchanted Valley blog

Happy blogging! :)

Memorial Day

Please take a moment to honor our armed forces, both past and present.

Wishing you a safe and happy Memorial Day!

Debbie

News, News and More News!

Lots of new things are going on at Cozy Cottage Gifts and Decor!

Pink Friday at Cozy Cottage and Make Mine Pink ~ this week's theme is Cherished Memories. Be sure to stop by and see what the participating boutiques are offering this week!

Patchouli Rose Home Decor and Fashion has now become a part of Cozy Cottage Gifts and Decor and has its own category there. I will still offer the same beautiful boho/gypsy/hippie style home decor and clothing items, but I have hopes that merging the site with Cozy Cottage will bring more attention to Patchouli Rose as well as adding a whole new dimension to Cozy Cottage!

Etsy Boho ning now has chat! If you aren't a member of Etsy Boho and you love the boho/gypsy/hippie decor and lifestyle, please join us. It's easy to become a member and we would love to have you!

Summer swap event at Etsy Boho!!! I just set up our very first swap event on Etsy Boho. It is called Enchanted Summer and should be fun for everyone who signs up! This is just one more reason to join us at Etsy Boho ning.

Here are the swap details:
1. You must be a member of Etsy Boho to participate (it's easy to join!).
2. Registration will be open until June 15th. I will start a new thread on the discussion board on the Main page where you can sign up.
3. You will receive the name of your recipient by June 22nd.
4. All swap items must be mailed no later than July 15th.
5. Our theme is "Enchanted Summer" so all of you creative people take that idea and run with it. Feel free to get out of your comfort zone and try something new!
6. Item value should be between $20-$25.
7. Once you have received your swap gift please post a picture here on Etsy Boho so everyone can see what you received.
8. Have fun!!! :)

Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend!
Debbie

Pink Friday is "Beautiful Blues"

Blue is calming and serene. It's a coastal color, often used in bedrooms and rooms of relaxation. From delicate pastel to a deep, emboldened navy, adding blues to your décor can evoke a tranquil yet often vibrant mood. Beautiful blues surround us, and remind us we are home. Make your home a cozy retreat with beautiful items from Cozy Cottage Gifts and Decor!

Cozy Cottage offers free shipping on items in the Pink Friday category....this is the time to load your shopping cart at Cozy Cottage!

You may also enjoy the items in our Little Pink Boutique.

Please join Cozy Cottage and other participating boutiques at Make Mine Pink as we celebrate "Beautiful Blues" on Friday, May 8th.