Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Pretty in pink

Hello,  dear friends,

In honour of National Breast cancer Awareness month,  I will share a few pretty pink photos I have taken.
Please encourage your family and friends, to have regular screening tests, it increases the chances of detecting breast cancer early. Having a mammogram could save your life.



For the month of October every year, the Skytower in Auckland is illuminated with pink lights.
From the apartment our children live in, this is the view they can see out one of the windows. 
Thank you, DD for taking this photo for me.
I'm taking a blogging break.
Sometimes a break from your routine is the very thing you need.
Look forward to coming back next week recharged and refreshed.
Many blessings to you,
Hugs
Carolyn

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58 comments:

  1. TaraOctober 10, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Pretty post and such an important message. I lost a Grandmother to breast cancer. Hope all is well in Carolyn's world!

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  2. hi-dOctober 10, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    What a gorgeous tower!!! Amazing view!

    Oh, enjoy your break, Carolyn. I hope it's restful and refreshing!

    Heidi

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  3. ClaudiaOctober 10, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    thank you for this wonderful pink piost and the important words!
    Wishing you a relaxing break!
    Take care my dear friend,
    love and hugs,
    Claudia

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  4. AnneOctober 10, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Carolyn!
    That tower looks fabulous all lit up:)Enjoy your little break!
    ~Anne xx

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  5. orchid0324October 10, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    Oh, Thank you very much for the important message and beautiful pictures with lovely pink color. The tower in Auckland is stunning☆☆☆
    My mother died of uterus caner 12 years ago after more than half a year of fighting with it I'm sure she was aware of some sign but too late for the surgery. And her elder sister (my aunt) breast cancer. Yes, I DO need the check up(^^;)
    Sending you lots of love and hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*

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  6. thriftwoodOctober 10, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Lovely pink post Carolyn! I lost my lovely Mam to breast cancer 38 years ago so am glad you've posted this message to everyone.

    Enjoy your break!

    Love Claire xxx

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  7. It's meOctober 10, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Wowww..this post is from your heart to mine.....wonderful !!...lovely week take your time...love Ria...xxx..

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  8. DortheOctober 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    Yes here on the island we are lucky, (as other places in Denmark-but not everywhere) to be informed every second year to have a mammogram- We simply gets an invitation with a schedulged time,for that!!!You are right-so importent.
    I love your pink photoed ,and wish you a week ahead to be refreshed and filled with energy.
    Sunday comes my daughter and the kids, and my SIL follows later- We will spend the week together :-)
    So see you in 1 and a half week again .
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  9. Pierre BOYEROctober 10, 2012 at 9:11 PM

    Best regards from Paris dear Carolyn...

    Pierre

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  10. JeanneOctober 10, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Very lovely all your pink pictures for the cause..........Love and hugs........Love you Jeanne

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  11. Kays KidsOctober 10, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Love your pictures the more we can encourage people to have a check up the better.
    Hugs

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  12. Castles Crowns and CottagesOctober 11, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Good morning sweet Carolyn!

    Thank you for the reminder! I didn't go this year and should do that immediately! Have a refreshing break my dear. You will be missed. Anita

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  13. ♥vendy♥October 11, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Hi dear…nice blog… ❤
    What do you think to follow each other on bloglovin and GFC too?
    Kiss and have a nice day

    Vendy
    http://simplelifeve.blogspot.it

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  14. Couture CarrieOctober 11, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    So true, darling!
    Beautiful post!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  15. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFEOctober 11, 2012 at 2:11 AM

    Wonderful for spreading the awareness Carolyn! Happy Wednesday! xoxo

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  16. NATALiJA WANTS YOU! ♥October 11, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    love those lovely pictures :-) ♥

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  17. Silvia NegrettiOctober 11, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Hi carolyn!
    You had a great idea to share an important message!
    And, you know, i totally love pink (and ballet)!
    xxx
    S

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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  18. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 11, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Lovely photos, Carolyn, and important reminder! I have had mine for this year!

    I hope you are having a wonderful week!

    xoxo

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  19. JillayneOctober 11, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    A beautiful post Carolyn - in both image and sentiment.
    I hope you enjoy your break thoroughly!

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  20. ZuzanaOctober 11, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Beautiful and such an substantial post. Your plea is so essential...
    Lovely images.;)
    It is always a joy to see you stopping by - thank you for your wonderful recent comment, lovely Carolyn.;)
    xoxo

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  21. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 11, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    The Skytower will no doubt attract attention for this great cause.
    Hugs to you,
    Mariette

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  22. RebeccaOctober 11, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful post! Amazing pictures! I love how the tower is illuminated in pink lights! Awesome!

    Rebecca
    www.winnipegstyle.ca

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  23. Carolyne O'October 11, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Cute post, I love it!
    Your blog is awesome, I'm your 377 follower if you like my blog too I'm waiting for you :D
    Xoxoxo

    Carolina

    www.the-world-c.blogspot.com

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  24. Linda @ Life and LindaOctober 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Wonderful post. Sometimes we do need to take a break. Enjoy your time off. Love the tower with pink lights

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  25. Happy-SonneOctober 11, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    Thank you for the nice pink post and the important message. Enjoy your break and I wish you all the best.
    Love and hugs
    Yvonne

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  26. ArtiOctober 11, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    This is such a timely post and kudos to you for putting it up for raising awareness. The pictures give out a wonderful message and I hope it reaches out to all the women out there.

    Enjoy your break, we will miss you :)

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  27. ♥vendy♥October 11, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    hi sweety thanks for lovely comment on my blog...you are so kind...now I follow you back on GFC ^^
    kiss and keep in touch ^^
    vendy

    http://simplelifeve.blogspot.it

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  28. Annie CholewaOctober 11, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    You have reminded me to chase up my appointment for breast screening. I should have a notification and it's overdue. Such an important message here all wrapped in pink.

    Come back refreshed x

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  29. Castles Crowns and CottagesOctober 11, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    And many thanks to you, Carolyn, for coming to visit me before your break! LOVE THOSE BALLET SLIPPERS!!!!!! Anita

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  30. Christmas-etc...October 11, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Just lovely! Isn't pink such a happy color! As you can tell - I certainly like it!
    Blessing and happy blog break!
    Ann

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  31. OliwkaOctober 12, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    The tower is beautiful :) Enjoy your little break! :)

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  32. RostroseOctober 13, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Dearest Carolyn, the pink tower is amazing!!!
    I hope you will have a wonderful, relaxing blog-break!
    Take care!
    Warm hugs from Austria & happy weekend, Traude

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  33. Crafty Green PoetOctober 13, 2012 at 1:33 AM

    Have a lovely break!

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  34. margits bastelstubeOctober 13, 2012 at 1:50 AM

    hi caroly,
    these are very pretty photos!
    i like them!
    hugs
    margit

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  35. margits bastelstubeOctober 13, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    hi carolyn,
    these are very pretty pink photos...
    i like them!
    hugs
    margit

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  36. Rabbit Hill ~ Handmades by Jenn TavolettiOctober 13, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    You always have the prettiest pictures. A lovely pink post and so true. Enjoy your break.
    Sending warm hugs ~ Jenn xo

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  37. MadeliefOctober 14, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Hi Carolyn,

    It's breast cancer awareness month in Holland too. Good of you to do a post about it.

    Hope you are having a lovely break!

    Madelief x

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  38. koraleeOctober 14, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    Oh I sooo agree...we need to take all the preventative measures we can. Love all your sweet pinks! Just bought the loveliest vintage oil painting filled with deep pink roses....pure joy. xoxoxo Hugs

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  39. MaryOctober 14, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Nice photos...have a lovely break.

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  40. DeannaOctober 15, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Carolyn, May you have a super break from blogging and be refreshed!

    Pink in October is powerful.
    God bless you and may October be awesome,
    d

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  41. Angelsdoor * PennyOctober 15, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    What a beautiful post, and such an important reminder for us all.

    Thank you so much for your visit and kind thoughts.. I am so happy you enjoyed meeting Bei.
    Enjoy your quite time.
    Blessings,
    Penny

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  42. Angelsdoor * PennyOctober 15, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    opps.. quiet time.

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  43. Celestial CharmsOctober 15, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    It seems like centuries ago, that I last donned my ballet shoes. Beautiful photographs. Ahhh, a blog break...that is lovely too.
    Enjoy
    Maureen

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  44. Victorian1885October 15, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful Pink post today. Enjoy your break Carolyn!

    Wanda

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  45. lilybetsOctober 15, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    Pink is one of my favourite color and the city lighting pink is very romantic,thank you for this post,this message is very positive.

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  46. BarbaraOctober 16, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Lovely pink post, Carolyn! That's an amazing photo of the tower.
    Have a nice relaxing break!

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  47. rochambeauOctober 16, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Fantastic pinks. Gotta love the Auckland tower! ! Have a great break friend, and see you soon!

    xox
    Constance

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  48. marykapsiOctober 16, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Enjoy your break, wish you an amazing time! Love these photos!
    MaryFashionLove on Facebook
    MaryFashionLove

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  49. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMOctober 16, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Your pink post is wonderful, lovely photos.
    Happy week
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  50. HaddockOctober 16, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    Love that stack of books :-)

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  51. UnknownOctober 16, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    nice pics!

    http://www.isfashionmypassion.com/

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  52. AnaOctober 17, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Regular screenings are so important...Thanks for spreading the word my friend. Enjoy your time away. See you when you get back :-)

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  53. AnonymousOctober 17, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Stunning tower!!!^^

    xoxo

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  54. Lynn ProctorOctober 18, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    what lovely pictures--i hope your break, leaves you sweetly refreshed :)

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  55. Red Rose AlleyOctober 19, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Carolyn,
    These are lovely images, and it's so nice of you to do a post about this. The tower lit up with pink is beautiful. Enjoy your break, dear. I am needing one myself soon.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  56. hi-dOctober 19, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    I hope you are enjoying your blog break!!! Take care my friend...

    Heidi

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  57. Shane PollardOctober 19, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    A beautiful 'pink post'.

    I think breast cancer has touched the lives of all of us in one way or another.
    Awareness, and breast checks are helping with early detection of this terrible disease.

    Enjoy your break
    Take care
    Shane ♥

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  58. Celestina MarieOctober 22, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Hi Carolyn, This pic is beautiful and the tower is just stunning in pink lights. What a fabulous view for your kids.

    So glad you took a little break. It is always a lift.
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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Carolyn xx

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