Not enough week- too many challenges!
So, I’m going to do “a challenge within a challenge”.
PINK!
How boring, I thought! That means girly things, flowers and sunsets. But you know from last week that I love flowers and sunsets. It’s two years this week since my first post and in all that time I’ve only done the CBBH Challenge four times, though I love Marianne’s work at East of Malaga. Time to up the numbers!
Pretty pink wall, in Silves, the Algarve
Enough of the flowers. How about some girly things? As usual, click on any of the gallery photos for close ups and my cheery commentary.
Anyone got a birthday today?
Which sunset to finish with? That’s the question!
Do you like this one, reflected in the puddle?
Or maybe the drama of this one?
Well, I guess that’s enough pink to complete this challenge, and hopefully entertain my Six word Saturday readers too. Thanks, Cate, for double hostessing!
With her challenge, Marianne traditionally invites you to introduce two bloggers whose posts you have commented on in the past month.
I have been following Richard at A Bit of Culture since he started his blog, and long before that with his superb, informative articles on Simonseeks. Go and say “hi” for me!
Having accepted that Christmas might just be around the corner, I thought you’d like to see Cath’s beautiful craftwork on Lizzie Rose Jewellery. She likes Portugal too, so we’re bound to be friends.
Naturally, a pink logo to finish! Don’t forget to visit East of Malaga.
My pick from your marvellous collection of pinks, has to be the gorgeous sunset reflected in the puddle…..just stunning!
It was the loveliest evening, after heavy rain, and I just grabbed my camera and wandered round the estate, Madhu. Struck lucky with that one 🙂
As you might have guessed, I love the window! 😉
Surprise! 🙂
I just love your selection of ‘pink’ Jo! Great shots and share hon. 😀 *big hugs*
I am pleasantly tired after Nordic walking on the beach, Sonel. It was another lovely day to be grateful for 🙂
Sounds like heaven for sure and I am very glad you had such a lovely day hon. We truly have lots to be grateful for. I had a day like that as well. I love those ‘tired but good’ feelings. 😀 *hugs*
difficile scegliere …ma forse il rosa che si riflette nella pozzanghera è la più originale
brava Giovanna 🙂
You like my puddle 🙂 Grazie, cara.
I love pink and these are great choices!
Glad you like them, Milka. The colour’s growing on me. 🙂
What a treat – six words I can so very much relate to and such lovely photos as well! I don’t wear much pink but I do find it quite lovely to look at, especially in the sky.
Thanks for playing 6WS and for sharing the photo challenge!
Hi Cate. Thanks for your kind words. Hope your week gets better, not worser 🙂
The sunsets are amazing and I’m always surprised that Hello Kitty is still popular. It’s fun to see childhood memories.
Hi and thanks, TBM 🙂 How was NYC?
Pink never looked so good! 😉
Hot pink, in fact, Gem! 🙂
I hardly wear pink but I’m totally into Rose roses…And do you remember this song by Bette Midler The rose, I can hear it a dozen time. Finally your challenge is fully and beautifully done.
Actually you inspires me for a request I had lately, so thank you so much Johanna.
Did I mentionned that your picture were nice ?
Take good care
Grace
Hi Grace 🙂 Lovely to have you visit.
I love Bette Midler too. Many thanks!
Not a pink person either, but I love the flowers (naturally) and the lovely pink tiles and white balcony – how beautiful is that! And who can fail to love a pink sunset 🙂
I got confused on your two (or more?) websites earlier on. Can’t remember if I left a comment or no.
Funny- Richard mentioned a pink footie shirt in his comments and my son has one. Not sure that it would have made a desirable addition to the post though. Did you see Cathy’s Pink? (Catbird or Nomad Interrupted) It was a hoot! 🙂
Oh yes! Cathy’s post was really OTT Pink and I loved Mrs C’s take on it 🙂
Lovely flowers Jo 🙂
Hi Suze! Are you all set? I’m still excited for you, though I can’t remember where you’re honeymooning? Must be Far East. Tell him he’s a lucky man 🙂 I’m sure he knows. Wishing you a long and happy life together.
Yes all set, sort of, getting there, still quite a lot to do. Nearly! Thank you so much for your good wishes which mean a lot 🙂 We have two nights in Venice – we are going to Thailand at the end of Oct but we’re going with friends and it was already booked before we decided to get married this year – we didn’t want to spoil our friends’ hols by having them think they were tagging along on our honeymoon!!
Oooh, Venice! Fantastic 🙂 Sending love xx
beautiful photos and challenge well met, Jo 🙂
groetjes, Francina
Times 2, Francina! 🙂 I may never catch up!
Many thanks
Thanks for the plug Jo. Some nice colours in the sky there – a good pink sunset in coventry tonight, too.
Pink not quite your colour, Rich, now I come to think of it 🙂 Maybe on the missus? You’re very welcome.
It is actually my favourite colour – I once had a football shirt of my favourite Italian team, Palermo!
Shoulda known! My son has a pretty pink Benfica one 🙂
Love those pink sunsets, Jo, and I believe I was with you when you took the first photo in Silves. Am I right? I’m the same; although I follow Marianne, I’ve only managed to do her photo challenge several times. I need to get with the program!
I think you’re doing pretty well with your programme for a fulltime working lady 🙂 I need to go back to your Scott Fitzgerald post. I had to rush through it because James was limping down the stairs to go to A&E. Turns out he’s been walking around on a fractured bone. Didn’t stop him going to the recording studio this afternoon (but WILL keep him off work till he gets a “boot” fitted 😦 )
Yes, I’ve seen a very similar shot on yours, Cathy 🙂
Thanks, Jo! I’m trying to keep blogging but believe me, I feel it’s a losing battle with my limited time. I hope James has got his boot fitted by now; funny how these things don’t stop people from having fun, but they do stop them from working!
I do believe that shot was taken on our Silves outing. 🙂
I love pink….your pictures are a great way to start my Sunday!
I hope the day continues in a lovely way 🙂
What is it that made you choose the colour pink? Now, when you reflect back at this post, what thoughts come to you?
Found your pictures beautifully complimenting each other. Was it the colour or something else, I wonder?
Shakti
Sorry I didn’t make myself clear, Shakti 🙂 Marianne’s blog runs a monthly challenge (CBBH) and this month’s subject was PINK! The link takes you there but I was trying to “kill two birds with one stone” as the unkind saying goes. Maybe not as successfully as I thought. 😦
the last picture with the drama is very beautiful 🙂
Thanks, Joshi. That was a very beautiful evening and I wandered around just gazing at the sky and taking photos for ages. 🙂
See – Pink doesn’t have to be girly, does it? Lovely photos, Jo and thanks for the introduction to Cath’s gorgeous jewellery 🙂 It’s very timely for me that you linked to Richard’s blog, because we are heading to Portugal in about four weeks and I found a great “48 hours in Lisbon” piece there that I’ve bookmarked!
Excellent! You can rely on Richard’s recommends, Marianne. 🙂
Love the sunsets, Jo. Blessings, my friend, for a lovely Sun-day ♥
Many thanks, Izzy. You too 🙂 The sun is shining here beautifully.
I love the pink, especially that first photo which is gorgeous! The Happy Birthday made me smile, too. Little pink garments and sparkly pink shoes…I was going to say my niece would be in heaven in that shop, but actually I would be enjoying it myself. Lovely flowers too, altogether delightfully pink. All that’s missing is a nice pink tea service. 🙂
I knew I’d forgotten something, Lorna. The tea set, of course! 🙂 And some pink-topped cakes.
(amazing what you can find in Asda these days- ref the clothing)
I love your pretty pink picture post!! I hope youre having a great weekend!!
Thanks, Tisha. It’s a lovely sunny one, so far, and that always helps. 🙂
You too!
Love the “puddle” shot, Jo! All terrifically pink!
Yes, I liked that one, Tahira. Some shots work better than I expect and that was one of them. Many thanks 🙂
very fun and pretty in pink post! Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Kathe! You too 🙂
I love pink because it always reminds me of sunrise and sunset. I love your photo with the sunset reflecting in the water…beautiful, Jo!
Ours isn’t the prettiest estate in the world, Jill, but with a sky like that you can’t go wrong. Thanks, hon 🙂
all so gorgeously pink thanks Jo … and I do love the sunset reflected in the puddle! my pink photos have been waiting on the desktop for a few weeks, so you are spurring me to action!
“To make the boys wink” my mam would have said. Funny how these things stay with you. 🙂
funny! I sometimes remember things my grandmother said … with her old-fashioned country way of talking 🙂
I don’t do challenges but applaud those who do. I’m doing good to get a blog up every two weeks as it is. Not enough hours in a day! Like Viv, I’m not a pink person, especially clothing, but those skies and flowers are nature’s gift to us.
I’m not at all sure why I do, Lynne. It’s essentially a chasing popularity and followers ploy, after all, and I tell myself that’s not why I blog. (I don’t always believe myself though 🙂 ) Do you work? I can’t remember. If I did it would be an absolute impossibility.
No I don’t work, just overly committed and I thought I was retired.:)
A busy and useful life is a great thing to have, retired or no 🙂
Wonderful collection of pinks from outrageously flamboyant to subtle pastels.
I love the way the sunset has spilled into the puddle in the last shot 🙂
I thought that puddle shot turned out quite well, too, Seonaid. 🙂 Many thanks!
Not a pink person, but your gallery is truly beautiful. That top photo is so beautiful the pink walls and the little French white balcony … just love it. And I like the puddle photo – amazing sky … will captured. Truly beautiful post, everyday pink. *smile
Just discovered I’m a girl, Viveka! (a mature girl 🙂 )
Thank you! Big hug.
A mature girl .. I totally agree, pink or not pink. You’re a truly a mature girl, to looks, heart and soul.
I was very blue in the last post 🙂 Come and see my bridge, Viveka.(but not if you’re too busy or the ass is sore) https://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2013/09/19/thursdays-special-the-transporter-bridge/
I’m proud of this one.
My ass is … just normal and I like it like that *smile
Been over and seen visit your bridge … stunning post, excellent job and 79 people agree with me
Thanks, Viveka. I hoped you’d approve. Happy for your ass 🙂
Jo, I approved VeEeeeEEEEry much! *smile
A great serie of photos, well done!
Thank you for your kind comment, sir! I’m astounded after seeing the quality of your shots. 🙂
Perfect Pink kind of day!
The sunset was lovely again this evening, Eunice. Just a few more happy snaps 🙂
Have a lovely weekend.
You too!
🙂
Gorgeous pink gallery, Jo. You can’t go wrong with flowers and sunsets. Love the other girlie stuff too. I agree with you…….too many challenges, too little time. I have all my pics, but need to get ‘a round tuit’. 🙂
Is that some kind of Indian, Ad? Oh, no- I mean Inuit 🙂
I saw it on a drinks mat long ago, and never forgot it. 🙂
Love that balcony in Algarve, Jo…pink in your photos certainly is not boring! 🙂
Thanks, Sue 🙂 Hope you have a smiley Saturday!
I love that beautiful pink wall, and both sunsets!
Thanks, Mlissabeth. And I don’t even like pink (smile 🙂 )
Hi Jo ~~ Yes, very “Pretty in Pink” today. My favorite was probably the first one, the Balcony in Algave. A high favorite too is the Peppa Pig coat. If my granddaughter (Londonite) were to see this she would want it. Maybe she has seen but they have to wear uniform coats and jackets to her school.
If I did pink I would post a couple of pink cars or three that I have captured on digits in the last few years. We don’t see many. I may have let a Pink London Taxi get away this summer.
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Jim, you’re as bad as me! You never say anything short if you can say it long (and I mean that nicely 🙂 ) A pink London taxi would have been worth a smile or two.
Good stuff Jo!
Thanks, Andrew 🙂 Funny how nobody ever calls you Andy. Or do you simply not reply? (you know that’s a foolish question because if I don’t get a response…)
My mother would have a fit Joanna
Well, in that case the thought never entered my mind 🙂
Love this array of pink, Jo! Happy weekend to you 🙂
I went PINK crazy, Amy! Nice weekend to you, too 🙂
Anytime I can find pink in a sky…I get giddy…my favorite color to see up in the blue yonder♥
Evenings I usually sit in the armchair with my back to the window, for maximum light, but as soon as it falls dusk I’m craning over my shoulder, Laurie 🙂 Or grabbing the camera if it’s a good one.
Great idea to make your own thing and your pinkish gallery ist just gorgeous!
Have a lovely weekend, Jo
Dina
Thank you, Dina. I keep squeezing more and more minutes into the day 🙂 You too!
Lovely pix. Pink is not my favorite colour and I groan when I see a crowd of little girls all wearing too much of it! But your response to the challenge is impeccable!
A smile and a curtsey, Queen Viv 🙂 You may already have a reply comment but somehow I whisked you into my spam (and out again, of course)
the pink sky has always been my favorite!
To celebrate the publication of my memoir, Dangled Carat, I have several giveaways on my blogs – prizes include autographed copies of the book, a ring from Berricle jewelers and a $25 Victoria Secret gift card – I hope you can check it out…
Thanks, Hilary. I will 🙂
Beautiful photos and you can never go wrong with anything pink! Hope your weekend is a good one.
And yours too, Tonya 🙂 I’ll be along later to check on your week
lovely pinks!! and such an imagination you have to include other than flowers. Pink is not boring and your post displays that. great job!! (will have to come back later to see your commentary on each photo….life is calling me away from my Saturday morning blogging….)
Many thanks, Tobyo. I had fun with this one 🙂
wonderful and ty for the gorgeous sky.
Thanks, Mishla 🙂 Glad you liked it!
Fasscinated me this pink set… Amazing.Thanks and Love, nia
Thanks, Nia! I’ve gone all girly 🙂 Have a good weekend.