One Of A Kind Treasures - Pink Friday!

One of a Kind Treasures 
By: Joyce Lucas, Founder 

Remember the days when we wanted to be like everyone else? We wanted to have the same clothes, same hairstyles, same…. everything. Only the very brave dared to be one of a kind. 

Sometimes it takes courage to say "I am different. I will be one of a kind." But over time, you discover that what makes a thing, or a person, unique is often the same thing that makes them beautiful.  Taking chances, standing out, can make you a trendsetter and everyone else followers.

At Make Mine Pink, one thing each boutique owner has in common with the others is that her boutique is one of a kind.  Our boutique owners are always on the lookout for unique and special one of a kind and vintage treasures that are rich in history. Each treasure in our shops comes with a story, and no two stories are the same.

When you browse through the shops at Make Mine Pink, you'll discover unique handcrafted pieces designed and produced by our artists and boutique owners.  They hunt through flea markets, thrift stores, unique design shops. They peek in corners everyone else has forgotten to discover treasures everyone else has overlooked. Every bauble, piece of fabric, abandoned item they find might be a gem waiting to be unearthed. 

Each piece in the Make Mine Pink boutiques is designed and created to give its owner a product that can be treasured for years to come. In our shops you’ll find some of the latest trends, many handcrafted by our boutique owners, right here in the United States.

When you shop at Make Mine Pink, you can feel confident that many of your purchases are one of a kind. A piece of art that is unique in its own right, as original as you!

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I'm all about One Of A Kind Treasures! That is what keeps my creative juices flowing. I love making something fresh and new and totally unique! So I'm actually sewing as fast as I possibly can to bring you a SPRING bouquet of unique and beautiful accessories for this very special Pink Friday!  Please come and visit our Pink Friday page and take a peak, and don't hesitate if you see something you love, everything will be OOAK!!

Pink Friday - Winter Whites

This week our theme for Pink Friday is "Winter Whites" and that's pretty appropriate considering all the ice and snow many have experienced lately. Perhaps you'll find the Winter White offerings from Mama's Pocketbook and from the other participating Boutiques at Make Mine Pink a bit more warm and inviting! I'm sure you will! 

So cozy up with a warm cup of coffe, tea or cocoa and browse all the beautiful items on special sale, today only, at your favorite online shops! There's no better way to start the weekend than wandering through the pages of these sites from the warmth of your home (or office ... we won't tell!) finding great deals on beautiful treasures, gifts, accessories, pillows, purses, fabrics, cards, and so much more.  As always we thank you for your patronage and hope you find just the perfect thing to bring a smile to your face and joy to your heart!  Enjoy!

Pink Friday Is Back - In With The New!

I'm in just under the wire for this week's Pink Friday Sale! I'm happy to be able to offer this beautiful New OOAK Emmaline Sunhat, Tote and Accessories Set in Pomegranate Red Floral! What a fun new Winter set. One lucky someone will enjoy using this new set to keep her head warm, protect her skin from the sun (or maybe the glare off the snow and ice?!!) and enjoy using her new matching tote and accessories too!

Can't wait to see who grabs it... Oh and it's over 25% discounted - Today Only!  Will it be yours??

 Check out all the details at my boutique at Pink Friday page at Mama's Pocketbook.

Don't forget to visit all the other participating shops at Make Mine Pink today too ... It's IN WITH THE NEW!!

Gift Wrap Those GIft Cards!

If you are like me, this year a lot of people on your list really just want gift cards for Christmas.  My daughter and my niece want gift cards to their  favorite stores and for downloading music and  my sisters-in-law enjoy getting gift cards for buying fabric and sewing notions, books, groceries, meals at great restaurants and for going to the movies.

It used to seem like giving a gift card was not a very thoughtful gift, but with the current changes in the economy, more and more family and friends are asking for gift cards so they can use them for what they really want or need, when  they are ready to shop. It makes perfect sense,  and you can get a gift card just about anywhere for anything!

In fact you can buy gift cards right here at Mama's Pocketbook!

And what better way to "wrap" and present those gift cards than with a multi-purpose Mama's  Pocketbook Card Case! You'll find a variety of fabrics, or choose the Misc. Florals option to be surprised! 

Pink Friday Christmas Sale!!

OH GOODIE! The time has come to dive into your Christmas shopping head first! And there's no better place to shop than from the comfort of your own home, browsing at your leisure all the fabulous shops participating in Christmas at Make Mine Pink , a Pink Friday Christmas shopping extravaganza!  Today we kick off our Holiday Shopping Series of Pink Fridays! 

I am so excited about Christmas and I can't wait to shop with all my friends at Make Mine Pink to find perfect gifts for my family and friends. Doing the bulk of my shopping online really eases the stress and makes the holidays so much more enjoyable. I have more time for parties and fellowship, baking cookies, decorating the house, visiting with family and friends, and yes, I do venture out to the shopping centers and town squares to shop as well, and having already taken care of much of my shopping online, I'm able to relax and take in all the sensations, smells, sounds, and just breathe in all the wonder of the season.  

Did you know that Mama's Pocketbook and ALL of the Pink Friday Shop Owners are meticulous about packaging and customer service? Oh yes!!  That is a big deal to us! We take great pride and extra measures to make our customers happy. Every purchase is carefully packaged and many include little extra gifts with purchase, or free gift wrapping, gift certificates, customized products, and above all, excellence in customer service. That is always the RULE, never the exception. Our customers are our the best and we treat them like royalty! 

So let's get moving...  Go to my PINK FRIDAY HOLIDAY SALES PAGE NOW!!

Don't hesitate when you find that perfect gift, many are one-of-a-kind and you don't want to miss out on the chance ... you know you'll be smacking your forehead later if you wait!! And no one wants to sport big bruises on their forehead in their holiday photos!! 

I have really gotten into the holiday spirit with deep discounts on lots of great items!  Like $10 off this One of a Kind Victoria Black Rose Pocketbook. I expect someone will grab this beauty by the end of the day today! Don't forget it comes with accessories, a matching tissue holder and I'll even throw in a matching card case! 

And of course there's always the mints, and some of the sweetest smelling soap from my friend Marie at SavonMarie! Oh it is heavenly! And who knows what else I might pack up with your lovely new pocketbook? Christmas is all about the giving in my book  - and in my pocketbooks!

I also have some treasures for the sewing enthusiasts -Mama's Pocketbook Gift Baskets! One is overflowing with vintage sewing goodies and fabrics, and the other contains an adorable kit for making Mommy & Me Aprons! 

There are more photos of these lovely baskets on the website. You won't believe all the wonderful itmes I've stuffed into these baskets! 

Anyone who sews will absolutely adore either one (or both!) of these gift baskets.

And there's still so many more great Christmas bargains to find... 

Do you love to pour over Christmas magazines from year's past to find great recipes, decorating ideas, arts and crafts, and gift suggestions? I know I can't be the only one who loves collecting Christmas magazines! But I've memorized many in my collection and it's time to share! So I've put together two lots of Christmas & Holiday issues of our favorite home, garden, arts & crafts, and womens' magazines. Check them out from my Pink Friday Christmas Page!

Whew, I just can't cram it all in here, I'll be here typing all day!! Just GO, and shop and see for yourself all the goodies and deals I have for you today. And remember, these prices are good TODAY ONLY!!!  HO HO HO!!! Merry Christmas and Happy Shopping!

It's Still Harvest Home Pink Friday...

It's late on Pink Friday, but it's not over for sure!  I missed out on part of the "Harvest Home Pink Friday" myself because my brain decided it had to have some sleep. I've been keeping some very weird, awful late hours lately and it finally caught up with me and no matter how much I wanted to post more pretty porch pouches for todays sale, my body said no, no no! No more working, you crazy sewing feind!  I think it said some other choice words for me as I wobbled to bed and collapsed into deep lovely sleep, but I don't remember them! 

It won't be long before I head back to the sheets to finish the job of resting my brain and body. 

I share this because that means you will have some extra time to take advantage of my remaining Pink Friday offering! Unless I wake up at like 3 am and it's still there. I may decide to get up and close out the sale and update to regular pricing before daybreak! You just never know with me!  

I sold the first Fabulous Fall Porch Pouch that was listed this morning thank you TS!), but then I listed this gorgeous "Natalie Rose" in blue denim colored decorator linen with a huge spray of perfect pink cabbage roses and rose buds as an additonal one before the mandatory coma set in and it is still available.

 I really love this one, and honestly, I won't cry if it doesn't sell (can't imagine that it won't!) because then I'll claim it my own and my MMP girlitas will see me carrying it around Williamsburg, VA next week at our first annual Make Mine Pink Retreat! (soooo excited!) and everyone will be so jealous and wanting one like it.

But nope, that's not possible, because I don't have enough fabric left to make another one ... it's one of a kind baby!  Ok, I'm still a little loopy. I should write ad copy while I'm loopy, it's fun! 

Anyway, go check it out, it's Fabulous Fall Fun in Blue Floral Tote Goodness!

Then get back over to Make Mine Pink and see what the other Little Pink Boutique owners have for you. Remember the prices do go back up on Saturday ... or sometime between midnight and whenever I wake up ... if my pretty pouch is by any chance even still there. First come, first served. If y'all fight over it, I'll have to refund anyone who didn't snag the first served spot. Good Luck & Happy Harvest Home Pink Friday!

Thanks - I'll be dreaming about ya!

Pink Friday - Favorite Things

Welcome back, it's already Pink Friday again ... And the Specials keep getting better and better! Looks like MakeMinePink.com has a record number of participating shops this week! It's going to be fun to look through all the shops and see what is offered up as each owner's favorite things!

I have some deals for you today! Since my favorite things are Fabrics, Sewing, Magazines and Saving Money ... I have a bit of all of those to offer.


First up.... I've taken 10% off all Amy Butler Purse Making Kits and I'm giving away a free copy of the fabulous Make Mine Pink Marketplace Catalog with each order! (Bonus the lowered price also means lowered shipping costs!)

Second deal ... These card cases really are some of my favorite things. I love having an organized purse and these little cuties do the job in style! So TODAY ONLY, I"m offering them for only $5.00 each! But wait ... there's more! Buy 4 - get 1 Free!! - and yes, there's even more! Use coupon code 2shipping to get $2.00 shipping (first class) on any quantity!



I am also sorting though stacks and stacks of magazines and will be offering sets of great decorator magazines as well as some great NEW Decorating Books. Oh how I love decor mags and books!

So go and enjoy the Pink Friday event, Please visit my Pink Friends and don't forget the holidays are just around the corner - stock up now on your gifts and they will come to you - you save money, gas, time and energy and you will make everyone jealous when you are taking it easy ... all, "I'm done already with my shopping!"

Strolling The Garden Path this Pink Friday ...

Are you hooked on MakeMinePink.com's PINK FRIDAY events yet? If not, come and join us today for a stroll down The Garden Path to find all kinds of beautiful garden treasures. Think of it as a lovely public garden, with quaint little kiosk vendors set all along the trail, offering their wares to beautify your own garden and home. Take your time browsing the shops, have some tea or coffee along the way and enjoy the scenery! But be sure to take advantage of the very special deals you'll find as you move along, because they won't last long at the special Pink Friday offerings.

It was sweet luck for me that we moved from the Cottage Porch of last week, out into The Garden Path this week, as it gave me a chance to create more of my inspired Porch Pouches, which are perfect for gathering the flowers of your garden and displaying them for your enjoyment. They make mighty fine totes for shopping and browsing too as they have nice big pockets inside and don't let their beauty belie their strength ... they are made to last and be used!

I don't really have a "garden" at our home yet, and since the dogs have free reign of the back yard, they would just destroy it. So, we won't put one in until we put up a divider fence in the back to give them their space and reclaim the rest of the yard for ourselves. I hope we can start on that soon!

My version of a garden is my lovely back deck, it's very nice out there and I am quite proud of my attempts at growing tomatoes! I may have to get some more plants, but I'm giving these a chance first.

I'm not a natural at this green thumb stuff! But I do LOVE FLOWERS, especially when it comes to floral fabrics. My studio is a virtual garden as I have collected hundreds of yards of beautiful floral fabrics over the years. That's why I'm having so much fun creating these Porch Pouches, they are a perfect way to show off the gorgeous flowers of my fabric garden!

(right) Blue Love Song Porch Pouch

(Below) English Garden Porch Pouch .

I hope you'll visit my shop today and with the other MMP Boutiques too! Have fun as you stroll peacefully along the garden path.

Have a blessed weekend!