Pink Saturday - August 29, 2009

Happy Pink Saturday!

Did you take me up on this challenge?

This week I would like to offer each of you a simple challenge.  Visit at least one blog that you have never visited before.  Then next Saturday include that blog and a link in your post.  We all do this on occasion.  It is just a matter of introducing someone new to your followers.  What do you think?  Let's give it a try.

I can hardly wait to read about the new blogs you visited.
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My pink contribution for this Pink Saturday is this sweet doll.  She is one of the dolls I had when I was a child.  I received her from Santa Claus one Christmas in the late 1950s.  She is in her original outfit, and I think she is so pretty.  You can't really tell, but her hair is in a ponytail - also original.

This week we have one hundred sixty-seven (167) participants in Pink Saturday.  There are seven new participants, and you will find them at the bottom of the list.  Let's all take time to welcome them to Pink Saturday.  The participants are listed in the order in which they began participating.

Please take the time to visit other participants, and leave a comment to let them know you stopped by to enjoy their pink.  Pink Saturday is about having fun, and giving us a chance to meet others in the blogging community.  I promise you it is worth the effort because you will not only see lots of pink, you will meet incredibly nice and talented people.  Please refer to my post dated January 8 for more information about Pink Saturday.

Remember that my reminder e-mail stated I needed your plan for participating today no later than 8 a.m. EST Friday.  If you don't see your name and link here it is because I did not receive your plan for participating by that time.

I want to thank those of you that take the time to leave me a comment.  I love reading what you all have to say.

Here are our Pink Saturday participants:

*Beverly at How Sweet The Sound
*Jeanne at Backyard Neighbor
*Heidi at Foxgloves, Fabrics and Folly!!
*Holly at Mommy Holly
*Melissa at MCC
*Stephanie Angelic Accents
*BJ at Sweet Nothings
*Connie at Living Beautifully
*Gabriela at Gabriela Delworth's Blog

*Judy at Vintage To Chic

*Karen at A Scrapbook of Inspiration

*Marina at Only Cute Things
*Mary at Across The Pond
*Shirl at Shirl's Rose Cottage
*Kari & Kijsa at Kari & Kijsa
*Nancy at My Crafty Little Page
*Sue at Lagniappe
*Alaura at Cottage Rose
*Carolyn at Wings of Eagles
*Dana at The Stone Rabbit

*Sue at My Art's Desire
*Cathi at The Way I See It
*Ann at Anne Fannie's Green Acres
*Betty at She's Sew Pretty
*Debbie at Ribbonwood Cottage
*Glennis at Doves Today
*Helen at Nanna's Place
*Kathy at Welcome To Mimi's Garden
*Wendy at Pink Slippers
*Patti at Paintin Patti

*Susan at Suzie Button Creations
*Melony at Whimsy Daisy
*Bobbi Jo at Its Good To Be Queen
*Patricia at Coquettish Fleur
*Bernideen at Bernideen's Tea Time Blog
*Dawn at C & G Designs
*Sally at Smiling Sally
*Stephanie at ~Dream Kingdom Designs
*Jennifer at Jennifer's Petal Palace
*Katherinellen at Welcome to Kat's Korner

*Kathy Kat Collects
*Joyce at Brookside Cottage
*Laurie at Charming Designs
*Linnea at Neabear and B-Daddy's Nest
*Jennifer at Fancy That
*CC at Lace 'n' Ribbon Roses
*Debbie at Quilts Galore and More
*Jenny at The Red Bulletin Board
*Elizabeth at Thoughts from an Evil Overlord
*Judi at Cranberry Blossom

*Patty at Magpie's Nest
*Erin at Fairie Moon
*Fifi at Fifi Flowers Design Decor - she's having a giveaway
*Riet at quiltin 'n stitchin lady
*Alice at Singapore My Home
*Kandy at Pink Sugar Castle
*Jil at Say It With A Rose
*Esther at Shabby Cottage Collectibles
*Judith at Just Keep It Simple Judy
*Lisa at Pale Pink and Roses

*Caren at kdottie
*Jorgelina at Todas somos reinas
*Loretta at Short and Sweet
*Robin at Miscellaneous Thoughts ...
*Cami at Creating Myself
*Jenny at Suzanna's Antiques
*Sandi at Rose Chintz Cottage & Inspirations
*Sheri at Prim Rose Hill Studio
*Debbie at Mermaids of the Lake
*Irma at Irma's Rose Cottage

*Nancy at La Chambre Rose
*Charlotte at Someplace in Thyme
*Polly at The French Cupboard
*Sandra at Cottage Dreamer
*Molly at Molly's Country Memories
*Barbara at Purple Goat Lady
*Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
*Li at MyThoughts MyVoice
*Patti at Patticakes
*Kelley at Teacups and Ponies

*LaVerne at Riverside Studios
*Sylvia at Villa Extra
*Christine at Change of Heart
*Michelle at Big Black Dog
*Shirley at Plum Bush Cottage
*Christine at Christine's Home and Travel Adventures
*Lynn at It's A July Thing
*Rini at Catharina's Love
*Denise at Couture de Papier
*Spencer at Bellamere Cottage

*Sandi at Small Town Living At Its Best
*Sonia at Vintage Rose Designs
*LillySue at A Peace Of Bliss
*Tammy at Ma Maison
*Carrie at The Art and Flair Of Being Domestic
*Denise at Full Nest ...
*Susan at Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen
*Charlene at My Heart's Ease
*Leann at The Old Parsonage
*Susan at Thoughts From Over The Rainbow

*AK at The Good Things In Life
*Gina at The Shabby Chic Cottage
*Terri at Life With Terri
*Ita at Something To Share
*Meg at Vintage Garden Home
*Sara at Sara's Fave Photos Blog
*Stefanie at Rose Petals and Rust
*Claudia at Dipity Road
*Tina at Enchanted Rose Studio
*Bea at BEAutiful Bea-musings

*Bunny at The Creative Hare
*Candy at Rock Candy
*Elena at EP Designs
*Jany at Look in the Nook
*Kellie at The Artful Paper Doll
*Nerina at NicNacManiac
*Shari at My Cottage of Bliss
*Teresa at Inside the Mind of a MiniMadWoman
*Ann-Kristin at Sweeter Living
*Bill at Billizetti's World

*Cindy at Fairy Tale Cottage
*Maria at Alt Kan gronska
*Mary at One Perfect Bite
*Regina at Daily Living
*Sherry at Country Wings In Phoenix
*Jeanni at Jeanni's Art
*Leslie at Contented in West Lafayette
*Martha at A Sense of Humor is Essential
*Tami at Pink Buttercreme
*Helene at Helene Flont

*LaVoice at Thoughts from Meme's Corner
*Alejandra at Reynas ninas
*Caroline at Forever Vintage
*Valarie at Glittery Daze and Nights
*Amisha at Gorgeous and Fun Things - she's introducing "Spin A Tale"
*Chenoa at A Meandering Pearly
*Joan at Applejack Lane
*Mary at Mary's Tea Cottage
*Peggy at Peggy's Mixed-Up Art!
*The Mixie Pixie at Mixing It Up

*Terri at Comfort Cottage
*Debbie at Dining With Debbie
*Jenn at Bloggerrific!
*Julie at Working on a Dream
*Vicki at Bunny Cottage
*Dana at A Cat In My Lap
*Amy at OCD: Obsessive Creative Disorder
*Barbara at Just A Little Zizzy
*Bonnie at Flower Bed
*Charo at Atelier de Charo

*Julia at Drawn to the Sea
*Marie at Lemondrop Vintage
*Perfectly Flawed at For Domestic Goddess Redial
*Ruziyah at My Little Persona
*Sarah at Hyacinths For The Soul
*Slee at Paisley and Pretties
*Val at dottydotty's Blog
*Heidi at Heart and Home
*Liz at Life At The Gables
*Alex at Mademoiselle Alex

*Becky at Rebecca Rose Designs
*Erika at endomental
*Jo at Captured On Film
*Mari at Once Upon A Plate
*Martha at Martha's Favorites
*Ruth at Everyday Life of a Suburban SAHM
*Sonja at The Secret Life of A Scrap Stash Collector

I hope everyone has fun with Pink Saturday.  Even if you couldn't participate today, be sure to go visit those who did, and leave them a comment so they will know you visited.

Get Pink !!!

It's not just a color, it's an attitude.

You are welcome to use the Pink Saturday button to display on your blog.  I've been spotting it on quite a few of your blogs.  Do you have yours yet? 

Pink Saturday is fun.

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And, please be certain to come back for

What's My Question Wednesday



I love What's My Question Wednesday.  It is so interesting to read each of your perspectives on my question of the week.  I hope you will begin to come by and take the time to answer my question.  You will enjoy reading the other responses.

Comments

[Kitty Kellie]

Happy Pink Saturday Beverly. Thank you for all of your work. May your day be full of delightful blessings.

Cheers! =D
~Kitty Kellie

[Regina]

Hi Beverly so nice of you to have preserved it for such a long time. Its really cute:). A thing of beauty.
A blessed weekend.
Regina

[anne fannie]

Hi Beverly, I love your doll! I also have alot of my dolls from when I was young too. Do you know the name of what kind this doll is?
Happy Pink Saturday...
~Ann

[helen flont]

Her face is adorable!!. Thanks Beverly for this so pleasant pink saturday!Hélène Flont

[LaVoice]

You must have kept your doll sealed up and protected. It looks like it is in perfect condition. You have kept a treasure from your past. I love the doll.

[gee]

Hi Beverly.

Love your doll. Its really nice to have with you after so many years. Thanks for sharing.

[chrisitne]

What a beautiful doll! My sister also has the one from when she was a child. She now collects them when she finds them at thrift and antique stores for a decent price. I bet you cherish this one!

Happy Pink Saturday,
Christine

[Riet]

What a beautiful doll. It lookes like new so good preserved.
Happy pink Saturday Beverly and thank you for hosting this event again.

[Rini Boer]

Hallo Beverly , what a lovely doll you have , i am in love when i see her !
Have a lovely weekend .

My Pink photos are on my site and i hope you love them to !
Love Rinithe Netherlands

[Elena]

Hi Beverly, Happy Pink Saturday!

Your doll is lovley - to have kept her all these years, what a great little treasure. She looks so new too.... Beautiful.

Have a great week.

ciao for now,
Elena :)

[Linda Pepa]

It is so nice to see a doll at the top of the post...LOL...Happy Pink Saturday...in spite of not having a post ready, I am still visitng all my favorites and yours is sure one of them! My childhood dolls did not survive nearly as well as yours did!

Linda

[Barbara]

Beverly, I have been visisting at least one new one and hopefully more each Sat.
I love the doll, she is beautiful.
Barbara

[Barbara]

I may be "visisting" but I can't spell!!!!
Barbara

[Helen]

what a sweet treasure filled with sweet memories, hope you're having a wonderful weekend!
Helen

[liz]

Hi beverly and Happy Pink Saturday. Your doll is beautiful and in such good condition for a "More mature lady" :) Thanks for hosting again this week x

[susan]

Beverly--She's a beauty and looks as if she was well taken care of--I'm afraid I would have taken that pony tail out and brushed, and braided, and rolled, and teased until she was bald :) Have a great weekend and thanks for hosting!

[Sue]

Beverly,
What a sweet doll. She gets extra points on "special dolly" for originally belonging to you, and second, for her minty condition. Something tells me you were organized and neat even as a child?!

Thanks again for hosting!
Sue

[Ruth]

Such a sweet doll! Thank you for the lovely Pink Saturday welcome.

[Amisha]

That doll is really cute! Thank you for hosting this party, it is really fun.

Also just a small correction - I'll be hosting the "Spin a Tale" :-).

[Gabriela]

Happy Pink Saturday!

Oh, I love this doll! It seems that you have it brand new. Did you play with it at all?

~ Gabriela ~

[Sandi]

Hi Beverly,
What an adorable dollie she is! I had saved all mine too, had them bathed, dressed and put away in my mother's trunk. Then one day my little sister who is ten years younger than me, decided she wanted to play with them and that was the end of them; she wrecked every one! I wasn't very happy with her for a very long time! I'm glad you still have yours.

Blessings,
Sandi

[tami kenner]

Bev..you brought back such good memories for me thinking of the dolls that Santa brought me as a child. Thank you for sharing that bit of sweetness with us.
Have a great pink day and thank you for coordinating such a fun event.
xo Tami

[dana]

You are lucky to have so many items from your childhood! This little doll is so sweet. . . love her pink gingham dress beneath the pinafore.

I didn't do so well with the puzzle, but I have to admit I didn't do it until late and my brain was fried from visiting so many rooster sites! :) I'll try later when I have time.

Happy Pink Saturday......hope you have a great day.

I didn't see any Duke emblems on the Turvis site, but they can personalize! :)

L, Dana

[black eyed susans kitchen]

Good morning Beverly, I think I may have had a doll like that too. She brought back some very sweet memories for me, and she must do the same for you.
♥, Susan

[Sally]

Wow, my dolls never looked this pristine when I was through with them! Did you TOUCH them? Now I want to visit your house; it must be PERFECT! You're secret's out! You're a perfectionist.

[jeanne]

Good morning Beverly. Your pretty doll is too perfect to be so old. You told me you played with her and I believe you, but your neatness started when you were born. huh? It is in the genes. LOL. She is just adorable.

Have a wonderful pink Saturday.

Love always, Jeanne

[Claudia]

What a pretty doll, Beverly! She is in wonderful condition - unfortunately I don't have any of my dolls! She is just lovely. Happy Pink Saturday!

[chenoa]

Happy Pink Saturday!!! & i love your pink rooster below, how handsome!!! kind wishes

[Marina Capano]

Hi Beverly, I love your doll! so sweet and so cute!!

thanks fpr Pink SATURDAY!
Happy Pink Saturday!!!

xoxo

[Mary]

I wish my favorite dolly Elizabeth had emigrated with me to the USA! I still remember her and all the pretty pink outfits my mum made for her - just think, she could have joined in Pink Saturday!

Great weekend to you dear Beverly.

[Nancy]

Memories...Happy Pink Saturday!

I love the idea of including someone in next Saturday's post!

[~*~ Patty Szymkowicz]

what a lovely dolly! extra special that it was yours as a child...I find it so precious that you have kept her and so beautifully too!

~*Happy Pink Saturday*~ Bev
Thank you for continuing to bring fun and excitement to so many! oxo

[Teresa Martens]

Beverly, what a gorgeous doll! Lucky you to have kept her all these years and in such condition! Very special!

Oh, I visited several new blogs last week . . . I'll have to try and remember which ones and post them on my Pink Saturday post! Hmmmmmm . . .

Blessings,
Teresa

[Nerina]

Beverly your doll is absolutely gorgeous...I am so excited for you to have her in such pristine condition after all of these years!!
Happy Pink Saturday!! xOxO Hugs, Nerina :)

[Connie]

I've accepted your challenge and met some blog I'll be returning to, sweetpea! Happy PS to you.
xoxo,
Connie

[DeeLight]

Wow!! What a great doll, she is in such wonderful condition.

[Mari at Once Upon a Plate]

Oh Beverly, I had an almost identical doll when I was a little girl in the 50's ~ wow, your post brought back a flood of memories. How I loved my dolls!! Your little darling is in such great condition, I can tell she has been well loved and taken care of throughout the years.

Thank you so much for allowing me to participate in Pink Saturday ~ you are such a gracious host. Have a delicious day! xo

[mademoisellealex]

hello Bervely
have a nice Pink saturday !!!!!
your doll is so pretty , I love it

xoxo from Paris
mademoisellealex

[Elizabeth]

Happy Weekend, Beverly! I love your doll's little checked dress. I had something like this in yellow, but it was a playsuit, I think it was called.

[karen cox]

Hi Bev, what a lovely doll, she looks so familiar. Was she Tootsie? How nice that you kept her so perfect all these years. I just posted my PInk Saturday, hope you take a trip with me to France over the weekend.

Karen

[darnold23]

Beautiful doll. How fortunate you are that you still have it. Thanks once again for hosting Pink Saturday. Debbie at diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com

[Sherry]

Happy Pink Saturday Beverly.
I so love your doll. She is mint for sure. Love the little dress with the thin airy apron over the top. Her little face and hair just look brand new. You took very good care of her. We only received (1) toy a year and that was at Christmas, so I too took very good care of my dolls. What was this one called? Please stop by and say hi. I so love it when you do. I have looked forward to Saturdays, I get a break away from the weekly stress and can create. Thanks again for sharing. Country hugs and love, Sherry

[Mermaid Debbie]

Hi Beverly, I love your doll so much. I was such a doll girl as a child. I even collected them as a young adult. She is perfect and so well preserved.

The Mermaids did take you up your challenge. Please visit us and see who we chose. Also... We are having a giveaway!

[caren]

She is adorable! I have a Madame Alexander doll from when I was little.....however, she isn't in as good as shape as yours! Happy PS!

[Leann]

She's lovely and looks like perfect condition. And her being a Christmas present makes me love her even more. Beverly you do such a fantastic job at getting this all together every week. Thanks so much!

Leann

[Terri Morse]

Happy Pink Saturday Beverly! I have a weakness for dolls, and this little one is a cutie. You've taken such good care of her. She looks brand new. I hope you have a lovely weekend.

[MPuanani]

Happy Pink Saturday,Beverly!! I'm so glad I found your blog..I came through from Decor Mamma's page..which is how I found you. You have a beautiful doll there and in mint condition! I'm participating in "Pink Saturday" also, great to meet new people and friends.

[Shirley]

Your doll is so pretty Beverly. Happy Pink Saturday.

[g]

Such a pretty doll. She reminds me of that childrens book, "The Lonely Doll."

HAve a great pink Saturday, Beverly!

[Terri Moore]

What a pretty pink doll. I think it is great that you still have her and you took such good care of her she looks brand new. I hope you have a great Pink Saturday. By the way I took you up on your challenge too.

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Your doll is adorable! Have a wonderful Pink Saturday Beverly!!

[Shari @ My Cottage of Bliss]

Oh, what a pretty doll! She must have been extra special to you, even as a child, because she looks very well cared for...like new! I love her big round eyes and sweet little mouth.

Thank you for another Pink Saturday. :)

[peggy gatto]

http://wwwpeggysamusement.blogspot.com/2009/08/pink-saturday_29.html

I am a little late( on ca time)
Added some purses that are so pretty and fun!!!!
Hope you can come by!
Now, I am off to visit as many pink lady's as I can!!!!

[Elise]

Hi, just had to stop by to leave you a comment and say what a wonderful blog you have here. So much to read about - fabulously creative & interesting posts and what's more you have fantastic pictures too. Thank you for sharing them all and best wishes - enjoy the rest of the weekend....

[CC]

Hi Beverly
I love your sweet doll..she's beautiful and I think she was very loved by a little girl. Happy Pink Saturday..have a wonderful weekend.

[Bernideen's Tea Time Blog]

Love your dolly - what great shape she is in! Thanks for your hard work and dedication!

[Charlene]

I had a doll who's face looked just like your dolls. I think her hair was different. Hmmmmmmmmmm I wonder where she went? Love your idea about visiting one new place & linking it. FUN!

Also, I loved your weather pixie & went to get mine for my BLOG. It can make others jealous... ie those up north in the winter may wish they were someplace warmer & those of us in the south in the summer can covet those much cooler. CUTE!

[RobinfromCA]

She is so pretty! I had a doll that looked almost like her but her dress was blue & white stripes. I think the dolls in the 50's had prettier faces than the dolls do now.

I linked a new blog this week - but cheated a little by linking my daughter's blog.

Happy Pink Saturday!
Robin

[Sara Chapman]

We never seem to outgrow our love for dolls, do we? I saw a Barbie doll little sleeping bag in the store last week, and I was amazed at how strong the desire for it was. Your doll is so sweet. You are lucky to still have her, and in such good condition.

[Kathy]

This doll is so sweet, how special that you have it from your childhood. Happy Pink Saturday.
Kathy

[Loretta]

Beverly, is she a Madame Alexander? Your posts are always so delightful.
Thanks,
Loretta

[alaurajane]

Hi Beverly; Your Pink Doll is just so pretty,,my goodness you sure did take wonderful care of her.. Love her Pink dress.... Happy Pink Saturday..

Hugs;
Alaura

[Adrienne]

Hi, Beverly -
Your sweet Madame Alexander doll is so pretty! I have two from my childhood - a ballerina and a little freckle-faced girl in yellow and white. I treasure them and hope to have them on a shelf in my office/sewing room soon to look at whenever my heart desires! Thanks for sharing your deary with us.
~Adrienne~

[Charo]

Your doll is very beautiful.
Muy bien conservada, que linda.
Happy Pink Saturday!!!

[Jenny The Red Bulletin Board]

So pretty!! Happy Pink Saturday! You really have started something amazing!

[Becky Swartzlander]

Hi Beverly, Thanks so much for including me and for the visit and comments. I love your baby doll. Reminds me of my sister's. I love this! BEcs

[Patricia]

Oh, Beverly your doll is just beautiful. I love dolls, especially the vintage ones. Her dress is such a delicate shade of Pink. Happy Pink Saturday.

[Jennifer]

Beverly Your doll is beautiful.I love it.She is still in wonderful condtion.Love her pale pink dress too.Happy Pink Sat.Hugs,Jen

[Dreamgirl]

A late Happy Pink Saturday to you Beverly!

Thank you again for being our gracious host. You make Saturdays so fun!

Have a blessed week!

[melissa]

Oh, Beverly ... your doll is just precious! I wish I had some of my childhood dolls. Such a treasure!

[laurie]

What a pretty doll. I think I had one very similar to her when I was a child. I sure wish I still had mine. laurie

[Julia @ Drawn to the Sea]

What a sweet face. We're never too old to appreciate a pretty doll :-)
Happy (late) Pink Saturday :-)

[Leslie]

What a beauty your doll is...you must love her!

[Mollye]

Hi Beverly, Thank you for giving us such a great list of links to visit. I will be busy this week visiting and I am going to TRY to participate in your Pink Saturday next time. Your doll is gorgeous and so sweet. She has my heart:) xox Mollye

[Cami @ Creating Myself]

Thanks for being our wonderful hostess again Beverly. That doll is a treasure...sure wish I had one of mine.

I will be playing in Pink Saturday next week & would be happy to link up to a new blog...great idea!

[Ruth]

Thank you for making my 1st Pink Saturday so much fun!