Happy Pink Saturday !
Welcome to Pink Saturday. I hope you link and join in the fun. Please join us by linking your Pink Saturday post permalink using the linking tool provided at the bottom of this post. Linking begins at 3 p.m. EST every Friday and continues through midnight Sunday night. So, be sure to link and show us your Pink. Be certain to link using your pink post permalink. And please remember to include a link back to my blog within your post so that your visitors will be able to visit here.
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.
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.
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Reminder - We have a weekly challenge for you to visit the blog of at least one participant that you have never visited before. Then next Saturday include that blog and a link in your post. Quite a few of you have been done this challenge, and have met some of the great Pink Saturday participants. Thank you for sharing with us.
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This week I am featuring Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage. Claudia first participated in Pink Saturday in March 2009. Have you ever met someone that you like instantly? That is how it is to meet Claudia. She is everything you could want in a friend. She is intelligent, kind, fun and honest. She has a gift in her writing style that makes you feel as if you are sitting with her and chatting. Claudia is someone that I know I would love to spend time with and have as a friend. So, if you already have the pleasure of knowing Claudia, go say hello and Happy Pink Saturday. But, if you haven't met Claudia yet, today is your lucky day. Go visit, get to know her, and soon you will be calling her friend, too.
Take a minute to go meet Claudia, and please introduce yourself.
Claudia has written the follow message to you.
- Claudia at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
I am honored that Beverly has featured me this week! Thank you, Beverly. My name is Claudia and I work in the theater. I have been involved with theater all my life – first as a professional actress, then as a teacher and coach. I spent many years teaching Voice, Speech and Dialects at Boston University and the University of San Diego. While I was teaching, I also began to work as a professional coach – coaching many, many productions and hundreds of actors. Now I freelance as a Voice and Text Coach, working all around the country. That’s what I do for a living. However, my true passions are my home, my husband and my dogs. As my husband and I both work in the Arts, we spent many years renting in various cities. When we bought our cottage 6 years ago we were beyond thrilled and promptly named it Mockingbird Hill Cottage.
Since I love to write, blogging has become a wonderful way to share my ‘adventures’ whether they occur at home or on the road. You see, even though I travel somewhat frequently, I truly love being home. I’m a nester. I love gardening, decorating, collecting, stitching, knitting, crocheting, quilting, working on my dollhouse, playing with my dogs. It’s always been this way. Heck, I used to decorate the inside of my Barbie case with hanging lamps and wallpaper. I share all of these things with my readers. Nothing makes me happier than a day spent puttering around the house. Through blogging, I have discovered a love of photography. My camera and my laptop – what would I do without them?
Needless to say, I also love pink. My mom used to call me her ‘Pink Bunny’ when
I was a little girl. I have met many friends through Beverly’s Pink Saturday. In fact, Pink Saturday opened up a whole new world for me. I am forever grateful. Though I’m not able to participate as often as I would like, I will always have a special place in my heart for Pink Saturday.
I hope you stop by – you’re welcome anytime!
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Please e-mail me if you are interested in being
the featured blog at a future date.
Today for Pink Saturday I am sharing
a collage of our crepe myrtles.
The crepe myrtles are sharing their glory with all of us.
Your crepe myrtles are absolutely beautiful! I just love all the color they produce. It's lovely.
Posted by: Eileen | July 15, 2011 at 02:02 PM
Oh my goodness Beverly.....those are gorgeous. Mine are old fashioned late bloomers and just beginning to open. Thank you for hosting the most fun day of the week. xo
Posted by: Lynn @thevintagenest | July 15, 2011 at 02:04 PM
Hi Darling Beverly
Hope you are enjoying your lovely summer-- you garden is certainly raving!
Always enjoy you and your spot!
Hugs
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia@DipityRoad | July 15, 2011 at 02:08 PM
BEVERLY, I Love the color of your Crepe Myrtles. I have all white and while they are beautiful but next time I plant I'll add a little color. Thanks for hosting Pink Saturday........
~Emily
The French Hutch
Posted by: Emily | July 15, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Love your crepe myrtles, Beverly. How I would love to have some of them, but I honestly don't know if they grow in Missouri. I need to investigate that!
Just finished putting the finishing touches on the Grand Boy's Charlie Brown shirt and shirts that he will be wearing at his Charlie Brown Birthday party tomorrow...he will certainly look the part! :)
Hope you've had a great week. Happy Pink Sat. and thanks for keeping us all on track!
L, Dana
Posted by: dana | July 15, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Hi Beverly! What beautiful crepe myrtles!! Love joining PS each week ~ thanks so much!
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Posted by: Susan Freeman | July 15, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Hello dear Beverly! Thank you so very much for hosting your sweet pink party! Your Crepe Myrtle is lovely and so very Southern, isn't it? I don't see much of it here in the Pacific Northwest! Thank you for sharing!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | July 15, 2011 at 02:23 PM
I tried to grow a crepe myrtle after falling in love with them on a trip to Virginia, but our winters were too harsh for it to survive. I love their color! Happy PS, Beverly! You'll enjoy the MGCC cookbook! Hugs, Pat
Posted by: Pat | July 15, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Oh I love those crepe myrtles! Mine never bloom that much...Christine
Posted by: Christine | July 15, 2011 at 02:43 PM
So much lovely pink. I really like your blog! :) Thanks for hosting! LG Tina
Posted by: Leckeres für Mensch und Katze | July 15, 2011 at 02:44 PM
They are simply beautiful, Beverly! What glorious color! Thank you, thank you for featuring me this week. I consider you my friend - too bad we don't live close to each other, I have a feeling we'd be chatting often!
Happy PS!
xo
Claudia
Posted by: Claudia | July 15, 2011 at 02:49 PM
Happy Pink Saturday Beverly, Thank you once again for hosting this lovely event! Hugs Marilou
Posted by: Marilou | July 15, 2011 at 02:54 PM
What gorgeous Crepe Myrtles. I love your trees. My husband was less enthralled with some we had at one house as their bright flowers actually stained our sidewalk. But they always washed away in the rain and they are so bright and cheerful. Thank you for some fun family memories.
Posted by: Kaye Swain | July 15, 2011 at 02:56 PM
Wonderful feature Beverly!! And thank you for hosting this awesome party!!
You are awesome!!
xxDaniella
Posted by: Daniella Hayes | July 15, 2011 at 03:09 PM
I look forward to Pink Saturday. It lifts my spirits and indulges my girlishness.
Posted by: Moogie | July 15, 2011 at 03:27 PM
Your myrtles are just gorgeous, Beverly! Thanks for sharing them!
HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
Sarah
Posted by: Sarah Coller | July 15, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Hello Beverly,
I've seen Pink Saturday all over the blogosphere for years. Today I decided to join in the fun!
Thank you for hosting this link up.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | July 15, 2011 at 03:34 PM
HPS Beverly!
Beautiful flowers and love the feature of Claudia's place!
Gabriela
Posted by: Gabriela | July 15, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Hi Bev,
I was looking for a way to link gracefully from Where Bloggers Create to Pink Saturday. Your comment sparked inspiration, and I immediately knew where in the post I could link to Pink Saturday. I used some text beneath the Artful Blogging issue to write about Pink Saturday and added My Secret Garden artwork.
Thank you Bev. I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a lovely Pink Saturday, I am all linked up.
Karen
Posted by: karenharveycox | July 15, 2011 at 03:59 PM
Beautiful Trees and thanks again Beverly for hosting this party. Blessings, Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | July 15, 2011 at 04:11 PM
Hi Beverly!
Your crepe myrtles are fantastic, so pink! lovely
xoxo
Posted by: Only Cute Things | July 15, 2011 at 04:15 PM
My crepe myrtles never got to this pretty stage. It has been just too and hot and dry. I cannot water enough.
Posted by: LaVoice | July 15, 2011 at 05:55 PM
Beverly.. it is always a joy and an honor to join you for Pink Saturday... Wishing all the glorious pleasures of summer... and a beautiful Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Dixie | July 15, 2011 at 06:13 PM
Beverly, your crepe myrtles are beautiful. Mine are red -- and should be in full bloom when I get back home in a few days. I can hardly wait! Thanks for introducing us all to Claudia. She sounds delightful!
Posted by: Susan @ My Place to Yours | July 15, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Hello Beverly! How good it is to be able to have something pink again to post with your party!!! Because of this party, I've had my eyes open to the color pink and have fallen in love with it..especially when mixed with creamy lace! Your crepe myrtle pics are splendid!! I love those trees, and remember peeling the bark off of my Grandmother's trees in her side yard. She used to visit her next-door neighbor and would take a little pathway through the crepe myrtles in her yard to get there. We would go with her of course and be on our 'best' behaviour. There's nothing quite a pretty as those little bunches of flowers, and yours are amazing.
Thanks so much for hosting this weekly linky party. It's always so enchanting to visit all of the participants and see all the beautiful pinks out there! You do such a great job too of reminding too...very appreciated!
Blessings!
Doni
Posted by: Doni Hall | July 15, 2011 at 06:31 PM
Hi Beverly...
Thanks for hosting this party again.... How many have you done now???
We don't have Crepe Myrtles in the Pacific Northwest.... they're beautiful.
Huggies,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | July 15, 2011 at 06:31 PM
PS... I nearly forgot... I LOVE Claudia. Isn't she just the sweetest chickie? And, her colors are DEEE.LISH.
Hugs,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | July 15, 2011 at 06:34 PM
I love your Crepe Myrtels. Happy Pink Saturday. A few years ago my friend brought my dad some from Virginia. My Dad was the only one for a while in NY that had them. Now about 6 years later everyone has them! He needs new inspiration. lol I love the way they spruce up a home. Enjoy your weekend. Grace xoox
Posted by: Grace P | July 15, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Your crepe myrtles are beautiful.
Posted by: Trish | July 15, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Beautiful Crepe Myrtles, Beverly. I'm an avid gardener, one day I'll do a post of my lovlies, maybe. Have a wonderful weekend. xx's
Posted by: Marsha @ Splenderosa | July 15, 2011 at 07:33 PM
Beverly, Your Crepe Myrtles are really showing off this year! I had written about adding a crepe myrtle grove to my side yard in this week's blog and then visited you to find your glorious display. Thanks for sharing them and inspiring me to add more to my yard. And thanks again for reminding us all to look for the Pink in our lives...
Posted by: riverside studios | July 15, 2011 at 08:29 PM
Hello Beverly, Happy Pink Saturday! Your gardens are just beautiful!
Hugs, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage
Posted by: Shirls Rose Cottage | July 15, 2011 at 08:56 PM
Your crepe myrtles are gorgeous Beverly!! I'm so glad you featured Claudia. She is one of the sweetest bloggers I've met here!!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Betty @ she's sew pretty | July 15, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Hey, Beverly...I couldn't help but join the party for Pink Sat., even though I made a baby shower in blue for a boy, but my Meissen bowl with girls are kind of pinkish and girlish! Thank you for inviting me and for hosting this great party. I love your Crepe Myrtles, beautiful! I love Claudia's feature you did. Lots of hugs, FABBY
Posted by: Fabiola Alba | July 15, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Thanks for hosting
Posted by: The Tablescaper | July 15, 2011 at 10:46 PM
That collage/mosaic of crepe myrtles is stunning!
Posted by: Nancy | July 15, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Love your flower collage!!
thanks for hosting Pink Saturday Beverly!
You are awesome!
blessings
barbara jean
Posted by: barbara Jean | July 16, 2011 at 12:28 AM
Thank you for hosting! I am always so excited when I have something pink to link up...thank you!!!
Have a wonderful evening!
-emily
nestnestingnested.blogspot
Posted by: Emily | July 16, 2011 at 12:31 AM
thanks for another chance to share the love of all things pink! xo
Posted by: michele s | July 16, 2011 at 01:20 AM
Beverly,
Your crepe myrtles are just beautiful.
I used to have a yard full of them
when I lived on the Gulf Coast.
Thanks so much for visiting with and
following me at my new blog. Are you
part of Karen's party this year? I know
you were last year.
Have a wonderful day,
Stephanie Suzanne ♥
Queen of Dreamsz
Posted by: Stephanie Suzanne~Queen of Dreamsz | July 16, 2011 at 02:31 AM
Good morning my dearest friend. I LOVE your crepe myrtles. When they are in bloom they are stunning. There is a beautiful one in the garden in town called Tonto. I WANT ONE. I am going to look for one asap. It is a gorgeous deep pink like yours. Very full and beautiful.
Have a happy Pink Saturday.
Love you bunches, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | July 16, 2011 at 05:45 AM
What a beautiful crepe myrtles! Thank you for sharing and hosting another pink saturday party! I also love Claudia's cottage..
Blessings,
Susan
Posted by: susan | July 16, 2011 at 06:09 AM
Hi Beverly,
Joining you once again for Pink Saturday, what a fun place this is!
I've only ever seen the crepe myrtles in Hilton Head in the fall and never realised that the flowers could be as gorgeous as this.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Maggie
Posted by: Maggie | July 16, 2011 at 08:02 AM
Your crepe myrtles are gorgeous, they are one of my favorites ! ! Have a super Pink Saturday ! !
Posted by: Mary | July 16, 2011 at 08:15 AM
The crepe myrtles are absolutely beautiful. I haven't found one that will grow here, but I had several along my fence when I lived in Texas. I miss seeing them.
Posted by: Roan | July 16, 2011 at 08:47 AM
I'm so jealous of your beautiful trees and glorious growing season. My roses are just now forming buds and my butterfly budh is just now starting to recover and grow from the winter - sigh. I just love seeing all your beautiful flowers and gardens and trees. Thank you so much for sharing them with us. Happy Pink Saturday to you, Dru
Posted by: Dru | July 16, 2011 at 08:49 AM
Happy Pink Saturday my Sweet Friend! Oh how I love Claudia's blog and it's good to see it featured. Your photos are amazingly gorgeous!! ♥
Posted by: Betty Jo | July 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Hi Sweet Beverly...your crepe myrtles are completely fabulous!
Happy Pink Saturday!! xo Tami
xo Tami
Posted by: Tami Kenner | July 16, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Thanks Beverly! There are so many pretty links today! PS makes so many people happy! Your flowers are gorgeous!
Posted by: Jacqueline | July 16, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Happy Pink Saturday Beverly, Those are beautiful flowering bushes. Have a wonderful week! Linda
Posted by: Linda | July 16, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Beverly your crepe myrtle flowers are so beautiful! Whenever I see them I think of crepe paper! They are so pretty and add so much fun to summertime! Thanks for sharing. Hugs Anne
Posted by: Anne | July 16, 2011 at 03:04 PM
Your crepe myrtles are so lovely! I want to plant some at the end of our driveway one of these years to give a us a little summer color. They are one of my favorites.
Thanks for hosting Pink Saturday again, and thanks for featuring Claudia. :-)
Posted by: Kathy | July 16, 2011 at 07:37 PM
Happy Pink Saturday Beverly! Enjoy your weekend1
Posted by: Charo | July 16, 2011 at 07:38 PM
Beverly....thank you for hosting such a WONDERFUL party. sometimes I sit here for an hour, well probably more just going over all the wonderful pink! My crepe myrtles are always the last in my neighborhood to bloom, it's so funny.....mine bloom late August but I don't mind one little bit! When everyone else is out of color mine are smiling across my back yard.....
~~Wendy
Posted by: Wendy | July 23, 2011 at 11:15 AM