Thursday, August 20, 2009

Pink Saturday~Wild Animal Park Pink

It's one of my favorite days: Pink Saturday! The pinks I have brought to the party are from my recent trip to visit my daughter and grandson in San Diego. My 2 sons came with me and we had such a great, memory-making time together. My first picture isn't pink but is pure sweetness; my oldest son and grandson adoring each other. Baby Philip rubs Uncle Adrian's wiskers ands says over and over in his baby boy voice "kitty", "kitty".




My daughter took me over to a lady's house where she sells shabby chic items that she makes. I bought this mirror with pink roses, and a couple of framed pictures with just-my-style floral prints.




The seller picks up frames of all kinds, as long as they are cheap, at garage sales and thrift stores. She makes these rose appliques in molds, from, I believe a plaster substance. She said it was her own secret formula. Then she paints it all white, or pink or green or blue, in an imperfect/shabby way. The decals are decoupaged as well.



I just love these and am going to try my hand at making my own.
The cupcakes are handmade lavender sachets created from vintage chenille, and embellished with buttons, pearls and/or sequins. To die for!













We decided to go to the Wild Animal Park in Encinitas. It is an extention of the San Diego Zoo, but,pretty low key, smaller and so peaceful. I pretty much took a million pictures of all kinds of creatures, but, these are the pink ones. Most of the other animals are grey, brown and tan so that they can blend into their surroundings and hide from preditors. So no hippo, meerkat or monkey pictures. For Pink Saturday, what else but PINK FLAMINGOS.



17 comments:

Anonymous said...

clever lady they are really pretty

the flamingos are fab

Gee said...

Love your posting. Happy Pink Saturday and hope you enjoy your weekend.

Claudia said...

Looks like you had a great time in San Diego! Love your pinks. Happy Pink Saturday!

Regina said...

Great pink post.
Happy PS and enjoy your weekend.

Mary said...

Love that mirror and frames!...and of course, baby and uncle is just too cute...he doesn't look much like a kitty, but I'll bet he was purring! Happy Pink Saturday!

Mary

Lisa said...

I do love the cupcakes!!! Hugs,Lisa
OH and the zoo animals are lovely too!! Glad you had fun!

CC said...

What wonderful pinks. I love the frames and the chenille cupcake.
Happy Pink Saturday..have a lovely weekend.

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Hi Cindy! Happy Pink Saturday Post! Love the frames, and love those flamingos. Aren't they just beautiful? Their feathers are such a pretty coloring of pinks. Just a wonderful post. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see to your version of the roses for the frames. Stop by and say hi. Would love to see you. Country hugs, Sherry

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Saturday!


Great post! Lovely pinks!


~ Gabriela ~

Carolyn said...

Nice frames and pretty pink flamingos.

Carolyn

Sarah said...

Thanks for sharing the PINK! Happy PInk Saturday ~ Hyacinth

http://hyacinthforthesoul.blogspot.com/

♥Mimi♥ said...

I hate to be a broken record, but it's cold and gloomy here today and it rained all day yesterday! Hoping that I can get outside a bit to check out my gardens☺ Pink Saturday is bringing a little much needed and very welcome color into my home today. Thanks so much for participating. It's always so nice to visit your blog and see what's going on.

Hope your weekend is filled with sunshine and everyone you l♥ve. I'm hoping mine will be dry☺

Cottage Rose said...

Happy Pink Saturday;;;

Love the Pink Flamingos, they are so pretty.... Sounds like every one had a great time, and those frames are just gorgeous....

Have a great weekend.

Hugs;
Alaura

Mary Bergfeld said...

I love the pinks you selected to share with us today. I loved them all. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

Patricia said...

All your Pinks are lovely. I really love hand painted roses. Happy Pink Saturday and have a eonderful new week.

Jennifer said...

So pretty!I really like the cupcakes alot.Happy Pink sat.Stop by when you have time.Have a wonderful weekend.Hugs,Jen

Vicki said...

Hi, Cindy,
That first picture is precious of your son and grandson. You purchased some wonderful items, too. I love the mirror and frames. They are just my style. Have a great weekend. Vicki