Thursday, October 8, 2009

Pink Thoughts

I am joining Christina, the queen of great ideas, for Pink Thoughts. Every Thursday in October, in honor of all the woman who have fought the battle with breast cancer, we will be posting something pink. Care to join us?

Pink is such a delicious color.

It can be innocent, like the ribbon running through the lace of a christening dress.

Or as sweet as cotton candy.

Pink can be bold and blustery, like neon lights burning through the night.

Or exciting, like a pink-scrawled address or a brilliant umbrella.

Pink can be hopeful, like a girl with Bonnie Bell on her lips.

Pink can be unexpected.

Or just right.

It can remind you of a little girl.

Or a sophisticated lady.

Pink can be the color of courage.

The color of a ribbon.

The color of survival and of loss.

Happy Pink Thursday, my friends.


So many wonderful photographers lent their images for this Pink Thursday. Click on the picture to go directly to the photostream of the wonderful photographer of each image.

32 comments:

Tracy said...

GORGEOUS post, Relyn! I just the color pink, and love it's variety of emotions and nuances it can convey. And it is indeed the color of courage for us women this month. :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

ELK said...

the thoughts here just mirror for me the very traits you hold out for all to see in YOU..one of my favorite posts...I say that here alot I know ~ blessings!

beth said...

pink is the color of courage without a doubt and these pictures were GREAT !

and now I want that kitchen...can I have it ?

Unknown said...

Hi Relyn,

Beautiful combination of words and pictures!

margie said...

relyn your photos are so wonderful. beautiful images today.

Anonymous said...

Relyn, these photos are gorgeous! I smiled as I scrolled down. When you get a chance I'd love for you to visit my pink Thursday post. (:

Laura said...

Gorgeous photos!!!! Wonderful post!

Dandy said...

oh you know I just ADORE that picture of the girl in the boxing gloves! You completely made my day.

Kirsten Steen said...

I love the one of the parapluis from above! Love that you are honoring those who have fought the brave battle. Let's hope we are not far away from the cure (maybe these new Nobel winners)!
Lovely post as always!
Kirsten

Sue said...

I love this post, and I love that you had the "courage" shot. My family hasn't been touched (yet) by breast cancer, but as women we are all in this together. I love that you support our "sisters" in this way. The photos and words were perfect.

Sue

Dutchbaby said...

Such a beautiful collection of images, Relyn! I particularly love the just-right 1940's outfit, the refrigerator, and the grosgrain ribbons! And, of course, wonderful sentiments!

Heart2Heart said...

Relyn,

What a perfect way to celebrate the lives of the women who have not only sacrificed and lost but those that have survived and won! This is a worthy post! Love that pink vintage refrigerator!

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Elle Bee said...

The pink fridge, pink umbrellas and of course, pink cotton candy--all such awesome pictures! I love that pink is the color of surviving women. It's so feminine, and yet so strong.
God Bless you today Relyn.
Elle

Connie said...

might I remind you not to make my cry at work :)(my husband gets teary when he sees me teary) everything about this post is beautiful!!!

Alicia @ boylerpf said...

Beautiful images and especially the one of pink for courage...I got a lump in my throat. Here's to a beautiful pink month remembering those that are battling...

PixieDust said...

Pink is also the sweet blush of friendship blossoming...

:-)

(((hugs))),
love,
me

Char said...

it is the color of courage for me

always and forever

Patti said...

Beautiful post Relyn! Pink is such an important color~ Have a good end to your week and weekend~

Ragamuffin Gal said...

Love it as always dear heart ~ you always give me something to remember, something to celebrate, and something to love!

christina said...

i love them all, but the woman in the boxing gloves~ i love her.
i love you~
xo

Jeanne said...

I love your postings of pink
I love you

Elisa Day said...

Wonderful images! My aunt has breastcancer.

Gigi Thibodeau said...

I LOVE this post, my friend. My mum is a breast cancer survivor. I think of all the women we've lost and all those who will be saved when we finally cure this disease once and for all.

Warm hugs and blessings to you, Relyn.

xoxo Gigi

Anonymous said...

all of your pictures are wonderful!!! thank you so much for sharing.

Jessica said...

Absolutely beautiful! Everyone thinks pink is such a soft color...I've always thought it to be such a strong and bold color.
PS- I absolutely want that pink fridge!!!

Rita said...

This sixty-something Grammy who knows that life gets better with age loves you.

Gayle said...

I love your beautiful pink thoughts!

Jeanie said...

What a wonderful collection of thoughts and images about pink. Very nice, indeed!

SE'LAH... said...

Lovely post Relyn. So encouraging, and hopeful.

thinking pink.

xoxo

A Cuban In London said...

Happy Pink Week for you, too! This is a fabulous idea.

Greetings from London.

Jaime said...

Came over to say hi and bring you some flowers. They are the blogging imaginary kind of flowers, but they have a lot of pink in them.

xoxo

spread your wings said...

i loved this post - it is so VERY hopeful and delightful

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