Sunday, March 23, 2014

Tickled Pink



I didn't know what to title this post so I googled synonyms for HAPPY. 


 I chose Tickled Pink because that is how I felt about all the little "happies" I photographed yesterday in order to write this post.


I spotted my first spring rose in the garden and had to bring it into the house to enjoy watching it open.


I am definitely "tickled pink" with my new computer which is thinner, lighter and so much faster than my 5 year old "slow poke".


Flowers blooming


all over the yard


and filling pitchers in the house definitely make me happy.


I couldn't pass up the gorgeous daffodils at the grocery store.


Having old friends over for dinner and creating a pleasing table setting was a definite "happy".


These little black and white bowls tickled my fancy.


My plan to set the table with white plates didn't work out because I only had two red bowls.


So, I was excited when I found little black and white bowls at  TJ Maxx.


Little wire baskets served as place cards


I had red napkins and fortunately I hoard fabric because I found enough black fabric (left over from a curtain I made for my sister's bathroom ) to make napkins.


I was happy with the results of the table, but even happier that J and D have found one another.


J lost her son to cancer, D lost his wife to cancer and Match.com recently brought together two people we have known for years.


You may look at this photo and ask how I could use the blog title Tickled Pink,


but a new computer, flowers, setting the table and our guests excited me and brought me joy.

What has Tickled you Pink lately?

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66 comments:

  1. Pretty flowers, I would be tickled pink if they were blooming in my yard.. You are lucky.. we still have snow around.. Your tablescape is pretty, I love the colors. Have a happy week!

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  2. I'm tickled pink that you shared all the good stuff! I just love seeing all the fresh flowers...so pretty. I love that you used my favorite colors in your tablescape...red and black. :) I think it's wonderful that your friends met! I hope their relationship works out.

    Enjoy your week!
    xo
    Pat

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  3. Hi, just clicked over from Junk Chic Cottage. That was a lovely pillow and a lovely gift you sent. FYI, the script on your blog is SO tiny that I can barely read it. And I would like to be able to read your words! Barbara in Mn

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  4. I enjoyed seeing and reading about everything that had you "tickled pink". How interesting that two people you knew ended up meeting through a dating website; too bad you can't claim the credit of introducing them!

    I'm looking forward to finding flowers in my garden. Yours, both indoors and out, really add wonderful touches to your beautiful home.

    Karen

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  5. I to would be tickled pink with all those pretty flowers, I hope you had a nice dinner.

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  6. And I'm tickled pink just from enjoying your post!

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  7. I say that a lot and I am always tickled pink to read your posts and look at all your happy photos! Love the little black and white bowls and they are perfect with your tablescape. What a blessing that your friends found each other...sounds like they deserve some happiness. Have a blessed week!

    Vicky

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  8. i love the saying "tickled pink" ... it gives you such a smile. great thoughts too! i loved this post. i really enjoy the red plates. so pretty. i get really excited to see what you will share each time. so fun!!! ( :

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  9. Those flowers are awesome and they make me happy as well, we also got to spend time with some awesome friends over the weekend that made it so much better. Thank you for sharing and have a great evening. :-)

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  10. Lots of things to make me smile here. Flowers, new love, and the very words "tickled pink."

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  11. I think we should all say...tickled pink about something every day! We would feel happier, don't you think? Enjoy your week my friend! I'm tickled pink to see all of your pretty flowers and things around the house! Sweet hugs!

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  12. So you mean you knew each of them individually but they found each other through match.com? That's so cool! We know several people who've had such good luck with that service. You should be tickled pink - so many wonderful things!

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  13. So you mean you knew each of them individually but they found each other through match.com? That's so cool! We know several people who've had such good luck with that service. You should be tickled pink - so many wonderful things!

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  14. I love all your pretty flowers. You set a sweet table , Didn't waste the left over material.Great. Happy for your friends. Blessings to all, xoxo, susie

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  15. Great flowers and lovely colors!

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  16. Carol, I would have to say you had quite a bit to be tickled pink about. I am tickled pink because everything is getting leaf buds... wonderful... have a great week.. Cathy

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  17. Blooming flowers, no way. It's snowing here today. Love your new computer.

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  18. Carol...what a mood lifter all of these flowers and dishes and bright colors these are! I love daffs! And the dishes are really cute. I like that you made the napkins.

    I'm so happy for your friends...it's hard to open your heart after a big loss. My hubby lost his wife of 10 years and I was so grateful he had enough room in his heart for me. :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  19. Learning I'm getting a bigger patio/yard at the new place. I'm so jealous of all your pretty blooms! I have one thing blooming, and it's an early spring flower.
    Brenda

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  20. Yep! I would say that your post is tickled pink for sure! Your roses are beautiful as are all of your flowers! Your colors in your garden are similar to the bright colors that I hope to grow this year...I love them!!! And how wonderful that your friends found each other!!! I am crazy for love stories...always have been! Your table to celebrate them is beautiful friend! Have a great week! Nicole xoxo

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  21. GREAT post and how wonderful about the Match.com meeting. That is where my daughter met her hubby and she is the proud Mom of our new baby granddaughter.(8 years of marriage for them now).

    So..what has ME tickled pink? The new little pink bundle we just brought home! xo Diana

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  22. Oh Carol, I am tickled pink to read your terrific post. Love all your flowers and your tablescape is so pretty. The napkins and dishes all work so well together.
    I can't believe that your friends found each other. Isn't that wonderful and I am so happy for them.
    The flowers look so good in the house - I need to get out and pick some from my garden.
    Have a terrific week.
    Mary

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  23. All your flowers make every day look like a celebration at your house; in fact, I have a feeling you do celebrate each day!

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  24. Love your Tickled Pink post!! I think the computer that you have is the new one that I'm hoping to get. We've been looking at them...my computer is getting old and has been giving me some troubles.
    How wonderful that your friends found each each...that is certainly "Happy Tickle Me Pink" news!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  25. My new fur baby Finlay is the very sweetest!

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  26. BTW this Tinkled Pink post has made me smile this evening. :D

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  27. Very sweet post Carol. I was tickled pink to receive your beautiful pillow you gifted me. Thank you sweet friend. I love the pretty colors and you will love your Mac. I love mine. Have a great start to the new week.
    Kris

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  28. Oh your flowers are just so very pretty! You tickle me pink! ;) Your are is golden! xo Jen

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  29. Carol, my visits to Art and Sand tickle me pink!
    I have a Mac Book Pro. Good choice!

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  30. Good morning, what lovely colours again! And a new notebook.
    Yesterday I told my husband from your blog and the colours. Saturday we visited a furniture store and I saw chairs in bright colours, yellow, red, bue and green and I wanted to buy them - but I can not sit on it, not good for my back. I was sad.

    Sigrun

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  31. STOP WITH THE SUN!!! That's it. I'm moving.

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  32. Yes, I can say I am tickled pink since I'm published in the magazine, SCARLET PINK, and will be writing two more articles this coming week for the mag! I am living vicariously through my blogging friends' beautiful spring posts! We are still in the dead zone here, with biting cold. Will it ever end!!!!!!!!!

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  33. Pretty !! :)

    Some old friends ( neighbors ) are in town and I'll be 'tickled pink' to see them : )

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  34. It was 17 degrees this morning when I made the carpool run so seeing all those fresh flowers makes me so happy! Gives me hope! I'm considering the mac change but get a little nervous about leaving the pc world. It will be time to make that decision soon I'm afraid!

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  35. I was tickled pink spending time with my beautiful grands this weekend. Also tickled pink to see our Robin return back and the promise of Spring. Love your flowers and place settings!
    XO,
    Vsda

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  36. Oops, not tickled pink I just misspelled my name...
    XO,
    Vera

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  37. Oh lucky you to have all those flowers blooming. All we have right now are daffodils and the Camilias are starting to open. Another month and things will really take off around here.
    Your table scape is lovely!

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  38. I love the term 'tickled pink'!! Pretty flowers, lovely table and friends who are a 'match' is enough to make anyone happy!

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  39. You are definitely the Queen of fun and wonderful tablescapes!! Such beautiful fresh flowers around you cottage too. And how lovely that your friends "found" each other!!
    Mary Alice

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  40. You are one creative lady! I love the casual way you put together the setting for your table. I also love how you use the color red to celebrate your friends' new found love, but then disguise the love theme with black and white. Nicely done!

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  41. Such a beautiful post and touching story about your friends. Seeing all this beautiful color gives me hope spring is on the way. NJ is still cold and snow is all around. What vibrant colors too, and thank you for sharing all your tickled pink with us.

    Cynthia

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  42. Beautiful flowers! Lovely red plates too!

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  43. Love all your gorgeous flowers, your creative table setting, and the beautiful love story. :-)

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  44. Awe, I really like this Match.com story that brought your friends together. I am tickled pink that the windows are open today, I have no socks on and yet there is still snow on the ground in the shaded area of the yard.

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  45. Carol, What a happy post...it brightened my day! I love your screen shot of "happy" synonyms and your beach vignette. Beautiful photos for a happy time of year. Cheryl

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  46. The idea that roses are blooming again make sme tickled pink!

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  47. I must say everytime i read your delightful blog it leaves me wanting to come and explore your gorgeous garden and stay for dinner :o)

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  48. Oh wow, your flowers made my day!
    They are glorious and so it your beautiful arrangements.
    Great tablescape too.
    Enjoyed,
    Cindy

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  49. Oh gosh I'm pea pink with envy! Love the new and old painting, love the flowers, and since you actually have a rose I know spring must be coming. We're getting snow tonight! ugh!

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  50. Oh, what a great love story!! Your flowers are just beautiful :)
    Susan

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  51. Wonderful photos...love all of them. Your flowers are superb.

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  52. Beautiful flowers!! So happy that your friends have found each other. Mimi PS My mom was stationed in Hawaii at the Medical Center on Oahu during WWII. Not sure of the exact dates.

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  53. Tickled pink is the perfect title for this post, Carol...I'm still smiling looking at the lovely photos and the story about your friends! Thanks for sharing!

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  54. Such vibrant colours in your tablescape and around your sunny cottage! I can see how you would be tickled pink at all the wonderful new things in your life lately! I am happy to be back home for my 50th birthday, to spend it with family, who I miss so very much!!

    Poppy

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  55. What has tickled me pink recently? The email I opened from you today that said my little Bee Sunspace was being featured this Friday!

    You have so many wonderful things to be tickled pink about, but I must say a new MacBook Pro ranks very high on the pink list. I have loved Mac computers since the 80's and have never converted to the PC dark side. Graphics, now photos, are so much easier using Macs. I had to use PCs some for my job, but always went back to Macs as soon as I could.

    Judith

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  56. Love seeing your flowers, Carol! I am still waiting for the flowers of Spring to arrive here in Ohio. I'm hoping it won't be much longer now. Although, we do have snow in our forecast for today!

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  57. What a lovely blog you have! I've really enjoyed my visit and have become one of your newest followers. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  58. I'm always tickled pink looking at your sun filled and happy home. I love the flowers, your tablescapes and those ever so cute adorable card holders.
    Have a happy week !

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  59. Love all the flowers. Things are starting to bloom here.

    Tickled pink about spending yesterday watching my grandbaby while her mommy and daddy painted and pulled up carpet. She is 11 months and gives the best hugs ever :)

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  60. So glad that you were able to enjoy time spent with good friends that are now in a relationship. That is such a nice story about them finding each other. Your table setting looked beautiful. Love all of your pretty fresh flowers too.

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  61. You sound VERY ticklish!! Love all the flower shots, and I can't wait to get some colour back in my yard again. Your table setting looks so nice, and it puts me to shame to see that I use the same dishes day in and day out ;) I hope you had a wonderful meal together! Wendy x

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  62. I love the J & D story! Did they already know each other? Your photos are gorgeous and I love the black and white bowls!

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  63. Carol...I think you have oodles of reasons to be tickled pink...a phrase btw that I use all the time...may be a Southern thing! Your photos were pretty and your story about your friends delightful! Thanks for sharing. Smiles...Susan

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  64. Beautiful flowers and what story about your friends!

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  65. Reading your blog always makes me smile because of your style, color, design, and in your delight of being tickled pink.
    May you have may tickled pink days.

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