Sunday, June 5, 2011

A touch of pink

There is not a lot of colour around my garden this time of the year, so was happy to see this hyacinth looking pretty in pink.
If you click on the photograph, you can see a spider hiding out, in one of the flowers.
DD brought home these tasty treats that we had with our afternoon cup of tea.
I had the strawberry eclair and can say... it was delicious.
It is Queens birthday weekend, here in New Zealand, so Monday is a holiday.
My DH shares the same birthday of the 6th of June, Happy Birthday my dear!
I have baked a carrot cake for the birthday and will go and ice it now.

I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
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  1. Marsha @ Tattered ChickJune 5, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Happy Birthdy to your hubby! Ah, he shares a royal birthday!

    Beautiful photos, Carolyn.

    Have a wonderful week!!

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  2. Julia @ Vintage with LacesJune 5, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Happy Birthday to your hubby, dear Carolyn! I wish him a wonderful day and all the best.
    The hyacinth is beautiful and I love the smell. Your daughter has spoiled you with those yummy looking treats. They all look so delicious. Maybe I would have gone for the one with curd and the fruits or the one with the layers of chocolate.
    Have a great afternoon!
    Hugs to you,
    Julia

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  3. Sixpence and A Blue MoonJune 5, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    These are just beautiful, Carolyn. I can't get enough of my flowers.:) I think I could sit outside in a chair and watch them grow (I am practically doing just that.)

    Yummy, carrot cake sounds so good.

    Have a lovely weekend.

    xOx

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  4. MarietteJune 5, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    Funny to see how spiders make flowers into their 'home'. Great photos and delicious treats you enjoyed for tea. Well, you both have something to celebrate and I wish your DH a very happy birthday!
    Lots of love from the other end of the world,

    Mariette

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  5. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMJune 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Today we have pink flowers both you and me. And monday is a holiday here as well, is our national day. So delicious cookies, i like that kind of sweets.
    Hawe a nice day
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  6. MainaJune 5, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Beautiful flowers! Have a nice holiday on Monday. We have an ordinary working day although it's going to be very warm and sunny Monday :)

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  7. DortheJune 5, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    happy birthday to your husbond,
    and a happy sunday to you,-your hyacinth-is so lovely-
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  8. LolaJune 5, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    A very happy Birthday to yr hubby, dear Carolyn! And have a lovely long weekend too!

    *Hugs*

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  9. Princesa NadieJune 5, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    A lovely post!
    Happy weekend
    Hugs

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  10. It's meJune 5, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Happy birthday to your hubby !!...and owww i can't choose it all looks very delicious !!......happy sunday darling....xxx...

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  11. Castles Crowns and CottagesJune 5, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Sweet Carolyn!!! Now this is the icing on the cake, all this LOVELY PINK and icy treats to go with your tea...and then QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY? How utterly enchanting and fun. I wish we had a queen's day here in the U.S.!!! Enjoy all the glories of your season my friend; I surely am enjoying mine. We were out in the garden yesterday and it was a delight to get everything trimmed and ready for display to enjoy. Our neighbors are sprucing things up and our neighborhood has never looked so good!!!!! BISOUS, Anita

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  12. MayflowerJune 5, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Happy birthday to you hubby dear Carolyn.
    Beautiful the touch of pink, one of my favorite colors and what a delicious treats.
    Have a wonderful sunday.
    Warm wishes, Mea

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  13. Pierre BOYERJune 5, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Marvelous sunday with nice rose folwers and sweet cakes...
    Regards from France,

    Pierre

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  14. Yvonne - Frl. KleinJune 6, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    I love pink! And your nailpolish from chanel too!
    Hugs,Yvonne

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  15. MadeliefJune 6, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Dear Carolyn,

    I hope you had a lovely weekend! The treats look delicious.

    Happy new week!

    Lieve groet,

    Madelief x

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  16. RiittaJune 6, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Pink it`s my favorite color ;)
    Delicious pictures !
    Have a lovely week
    Riitta ♥

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  17. rochambeauJune 6, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I came back to see if I could leave a comment and it WORKS!! Please wish DH a happy birthday and your photos are great! Did you use your Canon?

    Happy Sunday!

    xox
    Constance

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  18. bikimJune 6, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    wow! those sweets look delicious!
    lucky!!!
    enjoy your holiday!
    happy week!
    Rosa

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  19. Crafty Green PoetJune 6, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    what a lovely hyacinth and a lovely place for a wee spider to hide (well lovely for the spider, it could be less lovely for anyone who's scared of spiders!)

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  20. MartinJune 6, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Thanks for posting my birthday dear and thanks for all your friends kind thoughts. The new blog layout looks great.
    xx V

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  21. Bella SinclairJune 6, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    I have to say, that spider is kinda cute peeking out.

    And GAH! Seeing those pastries and not being able to eat them is torture!

    Happy birthday to your wonderful husband!

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  22. RobynartdesignsJune 6, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Hi Carolyn, always love pink, such a cheerful colour. All your treats look wonderful, such comfort food is always good. Enjoy your long week-end, the carrot cake and birthday celebrations with your hubby. Hugs Robyn x

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  23. DeannaJune 6, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Sweet beauty in these pink flowers.
    So lovely!

    Happy Birthday to your hubby. My sister's birthday is the 6th of June as well. Great day!

    Love your new header!!!!
    It's very nice. One of these days I hope to update my header.

    Is your weather starting to get colder? We had a hot day today...95 degrees with humidity.

    Carolyn, May you have a great week and God bless,
    d

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  24. Angelsdoor * PennyJune 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    What a beautiful post.. Now I am getting hungry. I can't take my eyes of that strawberry eclair..yummmm... Happy Birthday to your husband.. Thank you so much for your visit this evening. I am so happy you enjoyed Bebe in France and my silly little poem.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  25. OlaJune 7, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Life is so beatiful on your pictures! I would love to try this strawberry eclair :)

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  26. A garden just outside VeniceJune 7, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Hi Carolyn, happy belated Birthday to your hubby! (it should already be my Birthday overthere..he he..
    7th June)
    Thank you for taking the time to visit me!

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  27. Fabulously FrenchJune 7, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Hope that Martin had a fabulous birthday :-)

    Leeann x

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  28. DianneJune 7, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    What a great little hidey hole for a spider - Love those sweet treats - now if I could choose it would have to be the one with strawberries or maybe....
    Happy Birthday to your DH xx

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  29. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEJune 7, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Happy bday to your hubby, sweetie! I hope that you both have a wonderful day off enjoying every second! :) xoxo

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  30. VirginiaJune 7, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    What a delightful blog you have. I hope your husband had a grand day. I'd like just a taste of that strawberry eclair too!

    I think we wear the same shade of nail polish! HA
    V

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  31. Marie SöderbergJune 7, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Happy birtday for husband and Queen..lovely color at the flower :) wish you à lovely day/ Marie

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  32. RaeJune 7, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Oh...I love this post, pink and sweets! You are so sweet and I'm over joyed we met through the Paris tour!!! Thanks to our friend Anita. Love your blog!

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  33. Audrey AllureJune 7, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Great photos, and beautiful flowers!

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  34. Celestina MarieJune 7, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Happy Birthday to your DH. Your carrot cake sounds so good. Best wishes to him on this Royal Day!
    Your hyacinth look so pretty in pink and I do see the little spider peeking out.
    The tea desserts look delicious. Your daughter has very good taste!! No pun intended. LOL

    Lovely to see you today and thank you for stopping by and your kind comment.
    Have a wonderful day celebrating your hubby's birthday.

    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  35. Celestina MarieJune 7, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Forgot to say, I love your header and blog background. Very Pretty!
    XO Celestina Marie

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  36. Happy-SonneJune 7, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    Happy Birthday to your hubby!
    I love your pink photographies.
    I love your "pink" strawberry eclair so much!!! Mmmmhhh.... so fine!
    Have a wonderful week.
    Hugs Yvonne

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  37. JeanneJune 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Happy long weekend and I am wishing good wishes to you and your husband.........Love you
    Jeanne♥

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  38. Couture CarrieJune 7, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Gorgeous post, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  39. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Happy Birthday to your husband. That strawberry eclair would have been my choice too. Now you are really tempting me speaking of a carrot cake.

    Hope that your husband's birthday was lovely.

    Karen

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  40. JennaJune 8, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Hi Carolyn, I have missed your blog posts, I'm so glad to be back and visiting again. Thank you for leaving me such sweet comments. Hyacinths are beautiful and your picture shows all the detail, one of my favorite flowers. Those sweet treats look amazing and soooooo yummy! I would have picked the strawberry eclair as well :o)
    Happy Birthday to your husband!!! Have a super week carolyn! hugs, Jennifer

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  41. Silvia NegrettiJune 8, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Happy B-day to your hubby!!!!
    I loooove pink, is definitely mi fav color, so how can't i appreciate this post!
    I have this Chanel nailpolish too!
    xoxo
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  42. alexandra greccoJune 8, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    beautiful!

    xx
    alexandra

    www.alexandragrecco.com

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  43. TaraJune 8, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Oh yummy! I don't know that I could have eaten just one, I would have wanted a taste of each one! Pretty flowers too, I love it when things are in bloom. Have a beautiful day!

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  44. rochambeauJune 8, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Just dropping by to say hi Carolyn. Also wanted to say, job well done with your new camera!

    xox
    Constance

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  45. Beadboard UpCountryJune 8, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your new look! Happy Birthday to the Queen! Whatever that food is I want some...........xo Maryanne

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  46. Celestial CharmsJune 8, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Those pastries look devine. I would have had to try them all!
    Maureen

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  47. Caterina GiglioJune 8, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    what a pretty pink post, just beautiful and I love the pastries!! oh my! happy birthday to your Mr. Draffin Bears! xx

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  48. NancyJune 8, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Hi Carolyn...
    Lovely photos of your flowers...
    Ooooo, look at those treats! They look yummy! The strawberry eclair looks wonderful. I tried making eclairs years ago...not too difficult, but really time consuming!

    Happy Birthday to your husband!
    Love the new look for your blog...pretty!

    Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  49. Miles Of StyleJune 8, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    those baked goodies look delish! happy b'day to your hubby. have a lovely day today you two!

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  50. Vær våkenJune 9, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Carolyn, you know how to tempt me! Those cakes look so delicious!!! Beautiful flowers also, I can't take enough photos outside now. I'm so glad Summer finally arrived. But you have a great winter with long cozy nights to look forward too. I'm so glad every season has its charm. Have a lovely day!!

    Kristin xo

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  51. MartinaJune 9, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Hmmm, carrot cake sounds lovely - am sure you've had a nice celebration. So pretty your flower photos! Hugs for a happy week!

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  52. MartinaJune 9, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Hmmmm, carrot cake sound perfect! I bet you've had a lovely celebration. Hugs for a happy week!

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  53. Haute WorldJune 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Love these pretty pink things! The flowers are beautiful and the pastry looks so delicious! Happy birthday to your hubby :)

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  54. MillieJune 13, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Happy Birthday to the King of Waiheke! Long may he reign over his people.
    Millie x

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