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Rabbit Romance: My Love Affair With Bunnies
Easter and springtime bring to mind baby chicks, eggs, and of course, bunnies. With their twitchy little noses, fluffy tails, and long, soft ears, rabbits are simply adorable. I have always loved them.
I grew up in a home where my father did not care for pets. Dad had already nixed my request for a kitten or puppy. It was only due to my Mom surreptitiously sneaking him into the backyard along with his rabbit hutch that I came to know and love Oliver. Oliver was a very fat, sweet rabbit, as brown as a bread crust and with feet as big as my hands. When Dad discovered my new pet, he was told that Oliver’s previous owner had departed for college and could no longer care for him. There was no taking him back. Wink wink.
My bunny Oliver. Oliver became my best friend. I would dress him up in baby doll bonnets and Daisy Duke cut-offs, feed him lettuce and carrots, and snuggle with him. I would ride around with him tucked safely inside a white flower-power basket on the front of my bicycle, which often drew astonished looks from folks we passed in the neighborhood.
My love of rabbits only grew with my love of reading about them. Beatrix Potter’s Tale of Peter Rabbit was a favorite of mine. I ended up naming one of my sons Peter; it may have been my adoration for Peter Rabbit. I loved that Peter Rabbit was the naughty one in the family, sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden and binging on veggies. After his misadventures, his siblings, Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail get fresh bread and blackberry jam but poor Peter gets only chamomile tea and is put to bed. Poor Peter!
Brer Rabbit, created by Joel Chandler Harris, lived in a briar patch and was always one-upping the naughty Brer Fox. I have always admired him because he was resourceful and survived by his wits to escape capture. He was a tricky trickster!
The Velveteen Rabbit, by Margery Williams, is a dear and lovely book I am besotted with. Is there anyone that does not love this classic quote?
Thumper, the bunny in Bambi always reminded me “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” A good life lesson that I need to abide by.
The White Rabbit in Alice and Wonderland always fascinated me, running around helter-skelter with his pocket watch. There was also the March hare who was obsessed with having tea. Never a dull moment for the bunnies in Wonderland!
The Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes by Dubose Heyward tempted me with the most magical fairy tale adventures.
Do you have any favorite rabbits or rabbit stories? If so, I would love to hear about them. Thank you for visiting my blog. Wishing you peace, love, happiness, and a beautiful Easter!
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Happy & Heavenly Pink!
Theses are cupcakes! Can you believe it? @cakesbyjanetaylor. “I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” Audrey Hepburn
Pink piglets @pretty.pink.piggy 
Pink bicycle & flowers @eleanorfordfood. I have always loved the color pink. The color pink is most often associated with romance, sweetness, femininity, and charm. It takes its name from the group of flowers called “pinks”, which belong to the genus Dianthus.
Fairy Tale Craigievar Castle in Scotland, @tis_the_season_to. This captivating color became very popular during the 1700s, when the King of France’s mistress, Madame de Pompadour became enamored with it, and pink and blue became the leading fashion colors in the Court of Versailles.
The original pink craze fashionista. Today it is as popular as ever. Pop and rock stars have chosen it as their names and it has been used as a clothing label for Victoria’s Secret. “Think Pink” is a popular song from the movie Funny Face. And who can forget the films “Pretty in Pink”, starring Molly Ringwald and “The Pink Panther” with Inspector Jacques Clouseau? Pink is also used as an emblem for breast cancer awareness.
A group of flamingos is called, appropriately, a flamboyance! @24style_ 
Garden tableau with pink window, table & chairs @michelle.m.hillier People who like to wear pink are said to be affectionate, sympathetic, and understanding. Pink, once associated with all things feminine & girly is now embraced by men as well. The color is said to have a calming effect and also to evoke joy and happiness.
My pink “naked lady” lilies come back year after year on my farm. Pink often inspires creativity. It also reminds us of springtime, when the earth is rejuvenated and we see flowers budding.
Pink flamingo fun @taylorjoelledesigns “Anything is possible with sunshine and a little pink.” Lilly Pulitzer
French macarons. Did you know that pink is the color most often associated with sweets? There is nothing more magical than a California sunset. I love the way the sky is often painted with shades of pink both at dusk and dawn.
A peaceful sunset at my farm. 
De Tierra Winery down the road from me, framed by pink sky. Pink is often associated with playfulness and charm.
Puppy in pink tutu @elainebjd_fab5 I love all the wonderful shades of pink, from the palest hues to the most shocking hot pinks. Just think of all the things that make life better in pink: cotton candy, balloons, strawberry ice cream, champagne, roses, lipstick, and the list goes on and on.
My pink Aglaonema is not only pretty but also super easy to grow! Some popular pink phrases are “tickled pink”, which means one is happy, and “in the pink”, which means one is healthy.
A beautiful temple in Tokyo @travellerspursuit “Life, when it was good, was indeed pink.” Lydia Michaels
Friendship and tulips @landofinspos I hope that you enjoyed this post and found some pink inspiration. Thank you for visiting my blog! Wishing you peace, joy, happiness, & beautiful vistas.
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Pretty Fall & Winter Pedicure Toe Nail Art Ideas
With fall and winter holidays just around the corner, don’t forget your toes! There is nothing more fun (and relaxing) than having a pedicure and choosing pretty colors and designs are important. Take time to browse through my cute toe nail art designs for your own inspiration!
I love the deep rich autumn brown with the coppery gold artwork. It creates a very fall vibe.
Nothing will put you in the Christmas spirit like getting a cute pedi with these festive holiday toes! It is like giving a present to yourself, literally!
Gold & Cherry Red is a great combo for New Year’s Eve and into 2019!
I hope you enjoyed my nail art designs. Wishing you peace, love, happiness, and super cute toes!