Tickled Pink No. 13 with a Hop

What does it mean to be Tickled Pink?
"...it's the figurative sense of the word that means 'to give pleasure or gratify'.
The tickling pink concept is of enjoyment great enough
to make the recipient glow with pleasure ."
-The Phrase  Finder
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I am tickled pink  because...

The sun was shining today... it was only 60 degrees but there was sun -
nothing like a sunny day on the peninsula!

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I {heart} the 4th of July- Happy Birthday U.S.A.!

Of course we have no fireworks this year,

but I will be entering my chili in a chili cook-off!
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Finally, Elizabeth at Twelve Crafts Till Christmas
featured my little ole blog and button as part of her Monday's Buttons feature. I was so honored to be asked...THANKS! Her blog is pretty fabulous too...Go Visit!

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Now, it is time for Tickled Pink No. 13!
At first I wondered if I should skip No. 13...at weddings they often skip this number...hmmm are you superstitious? I am sort of...but I willing to take on No. 13 head on!
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Don't be shy y'all!

Nominate a product/person/idea/recipe/your own blog to be featured, 

click HERE or simply email me! 

It is cool to nominate yourself! I am only one person and blogland is ginormous...

I would love your input...I know there are amazing finds out there that I have not seen!

NOW...Link up...
a craft...a recipe...a tip...a party...a short story...a poem...a fashion find...
a favorite product...your favorite post...whatever makes your blog fabulous.
You get the idea, right?

Guess what? You post does not have to be PINK!!
This day is about stuff we {heart}  from our own blogs or from others.

I am also adding a "I've Been Tickled Pink" Button
for those who have been featured and want to put it on their blog.
Click HERE for the featured button.
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NOW...on to BUSINESS!

This week, I'm tickled pink about...  
just 5 minutes please
gettin' a thrifty groove on
a special investigation
picnic perfection

places to party

SPOTLIGHT

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just 5 minutes please
with Natasha at 5 Minutes Just For Me

Natasha's blog is filled to the brim with gorgeous images, true goodness, and inspiration.

You just have to see for yourself the beautiful work she does with the letter R. Wait until you see the beautiful images she uses - gorgeous!

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Natasha lives in Australia {I want to go there so badly...I have a pen pal there that I have never met!}, and shares a beautiful post on the Australian and New Zealand holiday, ANZAC Day which is accompanied by her Sunday Song feature.

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Her daughter, Miss M, is equally talented...you must see this fabulous Easter Table she put together - so sweet and festive! There is also a tasty recipe in this post!

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So, as if I did not already want to jump on a place to Australia, then I see what her family did for her on Mother's Day! Lucky lady! Lucky Family! You can bet I will print this out and put it under hubby's pillow for next year!

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Natasha is always cooking up something good or sharing some lovely photos. Take 5 minutes for yourself and go visit her.

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gettin' a thrifty groove on

with Diann at The Thrifty Groove
I love thrifting and treasurer hunting, well, I have a few things to learn from Diann!
She even manages to hunt at the grocery store!
But Diann also can do up a table...
this Victorian tea takes my breather away...wait until you see her tea cups {gasp!}.
We all need a break and thrifitng is Diann's, take a walk in her shoes to see why.
{you must see these photos - if you have a toddler, this could be your house!}.
And, yes I have saved the most dangerous for last...Donuts! What does that have to do with thrifting? When you seen what Diann does with stale donuts, you will get it!
Go visit The Thrifty Groove and do a little treasure hunting of your own! 
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a special investigation
from The Cellulite Investigation

 Yeah, you know that stuff...the stuff you see under the florescent lights in the dressing room. The stuff that likes you so much it does want to leave...well fear not - the Cellulite Investigator is here! She tells us all about why she began this ultimate investigation.
Then she take us on a unique trip into theories of why we have cellulite. Is it, could it be our underwear? Go read up and see what you think? And for a truly unique take on it all, we have The Cellulite Stories, Declassified, where women share their experiences in treating cellulite. You know you are intrigued, it is summer after all?
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 Picnic Perfection
from Lisa at Moore Minutes

I am constantly asking hubby to go on a picnic...he thinks I am crazy. I was going to SPOTLIGHT this post...but it is such sheer and utter perfection, that I needed to give it it's own section. This charming summertime picnic has so many amazing details that is can be inspiration for an entire party or event as well. You MUST go see this amazing spread and take in all the detail and care Lisa put into this picnic.

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places to party
There were some fabulous parties happening in the real world...
Here are a few new ones that tickle me pink!
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I LOVE a party!

Completely Claire
Hosts 
Weddings, Parties, Events, OH MY! 
You can link up your party ideas and
get some great ideas from everyone else. 

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Jenn at Rook No. 17 knows her way around the kitchen {and so does Mr. Rook}. She just posted The Recipe Box - a linky to share some yummy recipes! Go checkout what is there and link up your own!

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SPOTLIGHT

A big huge-a-licious THANK YOU for all who have   participated  and visited and picked up the blog hop on their blogs. I  am so enjoying visiting your links and seeing what Tickles  You Pink! Who will be in the SPOTLIGHT next week? 
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 I love when my house smells good - but I prefer a natural fresh scent...well, Cynthia of Running With Letters {one of my very first followers} blew me away with these wonderful and natural remedies.

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Malia at Yesterday on Tuesday created this patriotic photo prop.
I had to share it. I seriously think I am doing this for the 4th!

Go visit to see the end result...
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Songberries made the fabulous bag out of a drop cloth.

How cool is that! I love the unexpected!

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My son loves his cheesecake {not that it is a staple in this house}. I never make it...I am afraid of it...until now! Pumpkin Tart Yummy delicious easy-peasy cheesecake...my son thanks you!

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Of Such is the Kingdom share great, simple ways to make some extra cash and contribute to the family bottom line.
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We  have NEW SPONSORS at the DIY Club!!!
Party starts on July 8! 

 

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So, who won the book?
Michele at The Scrap Shoppe
Making Greeting Cards With Creative Materials

Hope it tickles you pink! 
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This weeks giveaway is a mystery again!

There are 3+ ways to enter!

Leave a SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH.

--Entry No. 1 {required}: 

*You need to be a follower of 504 Main AND

*You need to leave a relevant comment about at least one feature!!!! "Nice journal", "Nice post," "Learn how to work from  home," and the like - doesn't count!

--Entry No. 2:

Go enter the Hip Weddings giveaway.

--Entry No. 3: 

Go give some comment love at any or ALL of the featured bloggers.{leave a comment for each blog you visit blogger}

Contest  closes Thursday, 7/08/10 at 11:59 p.m. EST 

The  winner will be announced on Friday 7/9/10.
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