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Dolly's Christmas Tea

Welcome to Dolly's Christmas Tea......... The table is set, the tree is lit and
everyone is here!

Please join us for a cup................................................................

Sugar, or lemon? We are serving Rose Petal Tea, Dolly's favorite.................

Pinkie Polka Dot is pouring, please don't spill.......................................

Even the Wedding Party is here and her sweet little flower girl..................

So glad you all join us, we wouldn't start with out you.............................

We want to thank you for coming and sharing a little Christmas Sprirt, tea to
warm your heart and join us again for some more Storybook adventures with
Nancy Anne and sweethearts so dear..............................................

Happy Holidays to you from Pinkpomegranates and Dolly's Friends

When I got these Nancy Annes they look very neglected, they are from the  1930's and 40's, so they are 60

something years old. I really enjoyed restoring them, laundering and mending their darling little dresses.

Making some new dresses and bonnets, replaced the ribbons and flowers. I did this with my mom and sister

sitting by the fireside visiting, stitching and ironing, we had our own party of sorts.......... It was great

to see them already and  pretty for their debut at very special Christmas Tea and of course what would Pinkpomegranates be without a Pink! Tree...........................................................................

My little friends

The dollies want to have a tea.....Would you like to come?

Lets set the table...................

Hello, we are here , but I thing we need some more company........
Lets see......

Can the bears come too?

Oh, I would love to come but I have nothing to wear! Oh, my!

Bon Jour, Frenchie would like to come

Spill Curls is already, primped and ready to go......

Me too, don't forget me I have my purse and everything.......................................................

Well will see you there were off........................................................................................
These are a few of my dolls in my doll case, I had a hard time with the lighting and glare of the flash so
I'll have to read and experiment some more.....

I have been busy fixing up a bunch of old, tattered and damaged Nancy Anns the last couple of Days.....
It all started with one my sister bought me for my birthday and restored for me..... Well.....................

Oh, my you girls need a little TLC, or should I say maybe alot.......................................................

I undressed them, and put their dresses for a little soak..........Sorry girls

Here are their little frocks , undies and bonnets drying by the fire

Some bonnets need to be replaced and dresses mended tomorrow they should be ready to join us for the

Tea......... See you there.............................................................................................

Broken Vessel

A pitcher, to hold water, something to drink......This one has been well used, mended and re-glued, when
I found it buried in a corner of a garage at a sale I wanted it. The owner said it was really not worth anything because it was cracked and damaged, I didn't care, I took her home anyway. The same is true of my little German cup all the bright colors and glitter spoke to me when I saw it, my little cup isn't perfect either. I think they belong together, and they still serve a purpose to hold  my  sweet flowers, my velvet
pansies, pink blossoms and ribbon pansy (gift from my mom). What value does something really hold, unless it be loved even with all its imperfections..............Pinkie

Memories of Home

When I grew up I lived on a Dairy Farm in the country. We had cows, lots and lots of cows and calves.
We had the freedom to explore, play, climb trees.My grandfather was born in the Azores, he came here
with his two youngest sister when he was very young. Both his parents had past away.  His dream was to own land and have his own dairy. At one time he milk cows at three different locations. He loved his cows. They were his life and livelihood.My grandfather was a very patient man and very hard working. He loved us very much and had a dream for us to be educated. My brothers still live at our ranch in the country. We visit often, it holds many happy memories of my childhood. My mother lived there on the farm over 40 years, before moving to town. This picture hangs on my living room walls, when I gaze at it it reminds me of many happy memories of growing up with my sister and brothers on our farm . My life was shaped by my
wonderful up bringing in my Portuguese culture, language and values. Lots of laughter, love and a secure
foundation. I feel very blessed to grow up as I did. This will always be home to me.............................

What do you call home? Hope you have a blessed and wonderful day!

Playing as Time goes by.......

These are some of my favorite things that sit on my mantle, soon I will take them off to decorate for Christmas...... This little celluloid clock is one of my most favorite treasures, for me it holds many memories of childhood, it sat in our bedroom growing up on an old antique vanity my mother had painted
for our room. She found this little clock and decorated with sweet little poseys. My mother was very busy
with the five of us, washing, cooking,living on a farm there are lots of chores. Still she found time to paint,
she said she would get up early before we were awake to do the things she liked. I remember sharing a
room with my sister, fighting over clothes, cleaning up and just be silly, these are memories I wouldn't trade for anything. This little clock doesn't keep track of time anymore, and is a little worse for wear, but it still speaks to me, of memories and good ones of time gone by.....................................................

One of a pair of alter art collages my sister and mom made for me, when we were going to have a Tea Party.
They are very special to me  and hang over my dining room windows, I love looking at them and seeing them(Mom and Rene')

Here is the other, I picked these frames up for a quarter a piece at a tag sale....................................
I love you and thank you Mom and Nae!
Enjoy your beautiful day everyone! Mine is going to be great!

Sound of Music

I love how music can lift you to new heights, take you to places you've never been before, touch your heart, bringing tears of joy and leaving a lasting imprint on your heart. I remember when I was little I so wanted to learn how to play the piano. I took lessons for years also had a flute. Well, I learned a little but this was not my forte.
On my mantle I have my husbands great-grandfathers mandolin. This is one of our most treasured possessions. When I gaze at it I see a family gathered around candlelight, after an evening meal, listening  intently, enjoying each others company. Soft notes fill the air with beautiful music.I can hear it...........

This is our mandolin that sits on my mantle in the living room......................................................

My maternal grandmothers father also played the mandolin, isn't that something?

This is a re-post , now that I have my camera I decided to show you  our mandolin. Have a happy

Monday and I going to start on my Christmas decorating and listen to some music...............Pinkie

We have a Winner!

Hello, we are finally doing our give away, yeah!

This is my youngest, son Liam, he's going to help me. He's a good little helper
and loves to.......

Here we go there were just over a 100 entries for the crown giveaway..........

And mix them up good Liam.......He's so excited........and we have a..........

It's Tracy Martinez from  http://sideoftheroadnews.blogspot.com visit her here

She is my pink ornament swap partner wow! You won our crown Congratulations.......Tracy!

So Many Blessings!

Well, sometimes dreams do come true............................Mine was to get a digital camera for blogging
and starting an online business and well................................................................................

Well, the camera had my heart set on went on sale on the Black Friday ad's. My son looked it up on the
computer and there it was. I have never went shopping on the imfamous day after Thanksgiving sale in
all my life....I do not like crowds and fighting all the aggravation involved. When doing my last minute
grocery shopping last night I decided to check it out at the store. I checked it out it was the camera I had
been dreaming about a Cannon SD1000 I decided to treat myself to an early Christmas present, I even got
a free printer! They let me buy it early before closing Wednesday evening Yeah! While reading the sale papers this evening for tomorrow it said only 2 available per store, wow I know someone was watching out
for me....... Today I spent all day playing with my new toy and enjoying a wonderful meal with my beloved
family and my many blessing........Here are a few pictures I took around my home a little peek.............

Some of my seashell collection........

Our Thanksgiving table decorations at my mom's.........

Some of my shoes displayed on my mantle.............

This little rose was created by one of my sweet blogging friends loving hands. I think it was made especially
to be held in my little basket, I don't know how she knew?

Hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful day............. Goodnight Pinkie Denise

Happy Thanksgiving!

Family, children, good food, laughter and creating memories, holidays are to
be enjoyed. Today we are so thankful for our wonderful family. I am the oldest of five children, my sister Rene' is next , then the 3 boys, Shawn, Ed and Jeremy, we all live close by except for Ed he is in Arkansas. We are coming
together today for our Thanksgiving meal at my mom Mary's home.This morning
when we woke up my son Ryley Joe asked me who was cooking the turkey, it is
Thanksgiving he said. I told him Uncle Shawn was. He asked if he had shot him
too. I said maybe you'll have to ask him. ( They have a pet turkey at the ranch)
He was concerned we were eating him for our meal today! Don't eat too much
today, and enjoy your family and friends. I know that I have sooo much to be
thankful for............and I am sure you do too. HAPPY TURKEY DAY EVERYONE! From the Pinkpomegranates

P.S. Don't forget about the drawing for the giveaway we are drawing tomorrow
so be sure and leave a comment below

Welcome to the Virtual Vintage Prom!

Rene' is already to start dancing with pretty pink dress and pink boa..............................................

 

The outfit wouldn't be complete with out gloves and necklace, earrings and oh, yes we can't forget the sweet smelling perfume.......

Don't you just love that fluffy pink confection!.....................................................................

Oh, and matching shoes, oops she's wearing the other one...........

Now its Fairie Godmother Mary's turn to get dressed and Wow!.....................................................

Mary loves to dance with her satin slippers, shes ready to boogie on down........................................

Pinkie's turn, Denise is ready to twist and twirl in this lovely dress.................................................

bet you could guess what color her dress was going to be?

Pinkie even has her crown! What prom outfit wouldn't be complete without one..................................

 

Thanks for coming to visit us for the Prom and it was so fun rock'n out with you! Please come back and visit
us, we love company. While your here be sure and check out our giveaway for our 50th post below. We
are giving away a beautiful crown made by my mom, sister and I, just leave a comment we will draw a winner Friday. Have fun and don't dance too much. Pinkie Denise, Ruby Rene' and The Fairie Godmother Mary..........................................................................................................................