It's All About Christmas at Make Mine Pink! Join Us

Please join us for It's all about Christmas
at the Make Mine Pink Friday Shopping Event.

Please join us for shopping with a twist on Friday December 4, 2009 as we present "It's all about Christmas"
http://www.makeminepink.com/pink-friday

Christmas is all about family, friends, church and community. Seeing loved ones who live far away and reconnecting with those who are nearby, but we don't see as often as we wish we could. It's about caring for those who are alone at this time of year and inviting them to be part of our families too. Working with our communities to bring Christmas cheer to those in need, is such a special part of our Christmas tradition.

Christmas is about time spent sitting around the fire, enjoying the warmth of the season. It is hot cocoa or our favorite tea, sipped from our favorite vintage holiday cups. Working on new stitching projects for someone we love, while telling stories from the past year and our hopes for the year to come. We're thankful for those we will share it with.

It's about planning cookie swaps and holiday menus. Yankee swaps and prizes that bring a little extra element of excitement to young and old alike. Christmas is about searching for gifts that we're sure everyone on our Christmas list will love. We're filled with excitement when we find that perfect item for someone on our list, and we feel a little giddy at the thought of them opening our gift on Christmas morning. The Ultimate gift for someone special is no longer elusive. With a love of repurposed and well loved gifts from the past, our choices become easier and more personal; our treasure hunt memorable.

Under the sparkling lights of the Christmas tree shines gift wrap that's almost as pretty as the gifts inside. Some gifts are wrapped in vintage linens and held closed by a vintage rhinestone brooch. Others are tied with velvet ribbons and big bows. Each gift bears a handmade gift tag, twinkling with glitter and the name of someone you love. The sense of anticipation we feel looking at those Christmas treasures is almost as exciting as watching the gifts being opened.

Christmas is all about sharing the blessings of the season with family and friends and believing that everything about the Christmas season is magical.

Looking forward to seeing all of you there!!
Huggs,
Nancy www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Wiggles Grace Butler | A Dog Named Christmas

Wiggles Grace Butler | A Dog Named Christmas

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Chinese Crafters

Hello Sweet Friends!
I have not posted it seems like in so long and I really do have so much too Share from our recent trip to China. So I grabbed one of my favorite photos, of course it's Crafting and will tell you a bit about the Crafters I experienced in China.

One thing about the Chinese is they are a proud people. Their dream is to own a shop, live in it or above it. And whether it is Music, Cooking or Crafting they love to share with anyone passing by. Intimate Marketing is what I would call it. One on One.

Here is a young lady weaving right in front of the family store. She does this all day and sometimes will trade time with another family member. Everyone of her works of Art is available in her store. I purchased several pieces from her and they are all so soft to the touch and very nicely done. A few of them will be in my Boutique sometime this week for purchase. They are very reasonable as you will see, and are OOAK.
Have a Beautiful Week if you don't make it back over, Happy Thanksgiving!
I know I have so much to be Thank~full for, and a great portion of my Thanks are for you, my Sweet Friends, Loyal Customers and Supportive Colleagues!
Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

We are back from our trip to China and all set to go ~ Please Join us this Friday for our weekly Make Mine Pink Shopping Event! This week we celebrate 'All About Family'!

When our family gathers for the holidays, Grandma’s dishes always come out of the china cabinet. From favorite serving dishes that held many a turkey, to silverware passed down through generations. Crisp, starched tablecloths, reminiscent of many holidays past, grace the family dining table. These simple pieces are as much a part of the annual celebration as is the family gathered around the table. Each of us thankful for those memories and for each other.

After dinner is done, and the pumpkin pie is gone, the children are anxious to leave the table and play in Grandma’s bedroom. They gather on her chenille covered bed, anxious to start the treasure hunt through her jewelry box. The boys quickly tire of this game and head off to meet the men in the living room, while the girls play dress up with the old pearl necklaces and rhinestone pins kept inside the box of treasures. They try on Grandma’s cameo necklace and the hand crocheted shawl she keeps on her boudoir chair. They and imagine they are elegant ladies, from what they imagine to be Grandma’s past. It’s always such fun to explore the treasures and keepsakes, looking for something new since their last adventure.

The women sit around the table long after dinner is over and the dishes are cleared, sipping tea from favorite vintage cups. Their fingers trace over the cross stitching on the antique tablecloth, and they marvel at the long hours someone put into the intricate design. They talk about their own stitching projects and their favorite collections of antiques and heirlooms.

Talk turns to plans for the upcoming Christmas holiday. Always hoping for a handmade Christmas, they share their favorite sewing and decorating plans. A holiday-themed quilt that must be finished in time, a Christmas stocking for a baby’s first Christmas and maybe even a stylish sweater knit from a teenager’s favorite colors. They reminisce over past holiday traditions and plan which new ones to start this year, jotting down suggestions and writing lists of memory-making ideas for the family this year. They may even draw names for gift giving.

When our family gathers for the holidays, our home is filled with love, laughter and many memories of the past gatherings just like this one. A glance around the room provokes a feeling of deep gratitude for the family and friends in our lives.

See you There,
Nancy, www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Whimsical Holiday Pillows, but the Price........

Good Afternoon Friends,
I hope you all have had a Great Week!! I have spent the morning adding new product onto my website. This collection of Pillows are in our Holiday area, joyeux Noel. Like most retailers we order our Holiday Merchandise in January. Last January the MSRP of these pillows was just perfect. They are from a female owned company I have purchased specialty pillows from for a long time and they are made in America. The fabrics, quality of craftmenship and designs are all of impeccable quality. 10 months later our economy has changed, the MSRP price looks too high to me, and I just couldn't bring myself to place the MSRP price on the ticket. So I lowered it, and very happy about it too! If you like any of these pillows and the price is right then please snatch it up! and enjoy these beautiful works of Art. Till next time sweet friends have a wonderful week~end!
Huggs,
Nancy www.coeurdalenegifts.com

A MAGICAL Holiday with the Boutiques of Make Mine Pink

With all it's MAGIC and Glory our Make Mine Pink Holiday Catalog became available for sale today! It is filled with products for sale, favorite Holiday recipes, Decorating Tips for the Holidays but could be incorporated into your year round decor. It was so much fun taking photos of some of our Holiday Products, searching through recipe files and doing a tutorial for one of my favorite decorating tips which is featured on page 15. Of course the divine job and credit of putting it all together goes to our Founder Joyce Lucas and her amazing behind the scenes team. Or maybe Thomas, Katie, and Sharon would best be defined as elves. I sincerely hope you enjoy our MAGICAL Catalog! You can purchase it here: http://magcloud.com/browse/Issue/40059

Have a wonderful Week~end everyone!!
Huggs,
Nancy www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Congratulations to Lisa of Pale Pink and Roses

Congratulations to Lisa from www.palepinkandroses.com! Lisa is the sweet winner of our 'Big Fat Basket Full of CandyLights' I know Lisa will Love all these Beautiful Lights with so many uses.
We will be carrying the full line of CandyLights here at Coeur d' Alene! Our promotional discount on the CandyLights will continue until Dec. 31, 2009!
Have a Great week~end Everyone!!!
Huggs, Nancy www.coeurdalenegifts.com