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November 20, 2009

It's Pink Saturday !!

Welcome to Pink Saturday Friends!!

Please visit our Hostess

Beverly from 'How Sweet the Sound'

to enjoy more Pink Goodness!!

I think it's time to decorate for

A Very Merry Pink Christmas

Let's start by making ourselves a tasty Pink beverage

Serves 8
1 cup pear nectar
1 cup craberry juice cocktail
1 bottle Prosecco or other dry sparkling white wine
Directions
In a small pitcher or large liquid measuring cup, combine pear nectar and cranberry juice cocktail. Pour 1/4 cup juice mixture into each of eight champagne glasses. Dividing evenly, top with Prosecco or other dry sparkling white wine.

Pick a favorite Christmas album and crank it up

Let's start with the outside and a rosebud wreath

Damask stockings are next

Embelish the Chandelier

Decorate some table gifts and seasonal Amaryllis

Go Glitter crazy on the candles for a little extra sparkle

Lights really create atmosphere

Let's get started on the tree

Aren't these gorgeous and so delicate

How lovely....can't wait for the big day!!

Enjoy yourself this weekend

do something that makes you feel good!!

Big Pink Hugs xOxO

Nerina

Happy Vintage Black Friday !!

Happy Vintage Black Friday Friends!!!

Thanks so much for dropping by

my little space on this world wide web

Please visit Jill at 'Gypsy Brocante'

our lovely hostess for more VBF inspiration

Most of us grew up with music in our homes

My parents used to go dancing back in the day

they would put on the fancy clothes and cut a rug.

The images on Vintage sheet music are lively and fun

Good old Frank....no wonder the women swooned

Don't you just love the stole and the fabulous hat

This skirt is so amazing, I just picture her swirling

We all remember this song, the blackface makeup

was quite a popular image for stage

in the late 1800s

The tap shoes with the bows and the hot pants are to die for

The musical icon....Irving Berlin

I thought this was appropo for this little party

I see this and almost feel my body sway

A little creativity and preservation for

all of these fabulous treasures

The famous RCA Victor label, did you notice that

most of the record labels of yesteryear were black

with Gold illustration!

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Have a fantastic Vintage Black Friday Friends!!

Hugs Nerina xOxO

November 18, 2009

Wonderful Wednesday !!

I love the Christmas Tree standing in the

TD Centre plaza facing Wellington Street

in downtown Toronto.

This is the view right outside

the building where I spend my day.

I rush past this tree to get to the GO train.

Gorgeous!!!!

Do something that makes you smile today!!!!!!

Hugs Nerina :)

November 15, 2009

Sensational Sunday !!!

Today is the Annual Santa Claus Parade, downtown Toronto.

This parade has been an annual event

ever since I was a little girl...and that's quite a long time.

I used to go downtown and we would

pick a spot a couple of hours early to get a good spot,

usually there would be a bit of snow and it would be really cold.

As the years past I took my daughter to see the parade.

She is now 23 and heading down with

a couple of friends to enjoy the festivities

This is from the Eaton's Santa Claus Parade

November 1978

I received this lovely package in the mail the other day.

I love the pink bling!!

Sue from It's a very Cherry World sent me this

charming vintage hankie and

the most adorable button that says

'All thing bright and beautiful'.

I won this random draw for posting

during her Rednesday festivities.

Thanks Sue....I love it!!

I've been working on a swap,

chopping muslin

and tea dying

and ripping

and tieing

These are some other goodies for the swap.

This picture is not very clear,

but it does add to the sneak mystique!!

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!!

xOxO Nerina :)

November 13, 2009

Welcome to Pink Saturday !!

Welcome to Pink Saturday friends!

Miss Beverly of 'How Sweet the Sound' is
our lovely hostess today for this
Pink Saturday Eye Candy treat.

Please visit Beverly to see more luscious pinkness.

Ingredients (serves 2)
2 red apples, cut into wedges, core removed
1 pink grapefruit, peeled, segmented
1 x 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, washed
Method
Use a juice extractor to process the apple and grapefruit. Transfer to the jug of a blender. Add the strawberries and blend until smooth.
Pour among serving glasses and serve immediately.

Awesome smoked salmon

and cream cheese appies...yummy!!!

Golden Baked Salmon

This is a really great salmon recipe because it’s super tasty and it’s very healthy, so if you are looking for a great recipe that’s also health conscience this is the one for you.
Ingredients -
1 Pound Salmon1/3 Cup Mayonnaise1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt1 Medium Onion (sliced)1/2 Cup Grated Cheese1 Tomato (sliced)Dash Paprika or Black Pepper

Preparation:
1. Place the fish in an ovenproof baking dish.
2. Sprinkle the fish with the sea salt.
3. Spread the mayonnaise all over the fish.
4. To keep the salmon moist seal it to the bottom.
5. Put onion the top along with the tomato and cheese.
6. Add the paprika or pepper.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
8. Add small amount of water to dish if necessary.

Red Velvet Cupcake with Pink Icing

1-1/4 cups cake flour1/4 cups cocoa*1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon baking powder or 1/2 teaspoon cream of tarter1/8 teaspoon salt1/2 cup buttermilk1 teaspoon vinegar1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 ounce red food coloring*3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup butter1 egg
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder (or cream of tarter), and salt into medium bowl
3. Whisk buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla, and food coloring in small bowl to blend
4. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl until well fluffy, 3 minutes
5. Add eggs, beating until well blended, about 30 seconds
6. Beat in dry ingredients in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk mixture in 3 additions
7. Scoop into cupcake tins
8. Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes
9. Cool in pans 10 minutes
10. Cool completely on racks

Enjoy a Tasty Pink Meal today!!

Hugs xOxO Nerina :)