Tickled Pink Life

Victorian Pink Vintage Style

October 22, 2016

A few years back I had a bit of trouble with a leaky roof. When the roofer decided to save himself some effort by nailing down only every other tile, the Santa Ana winds unfortunately unseated and broke a few of them, leaving the paper exposed to the sun which quickly disintegrated it. And since […]

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Chicken Cranberry Spread

September 21, 2016

As we here in California anxiously await cooler weather (daily temperatures are still in the 90’s), some of us are already planning holiday menus! One of my favorite appetizers is a simple-to-make chicken cranberry spread. I’ve brought this spread to many pot-luck functions over the years, and it continues to get rave reviews and recipe […]

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God Sings over Us

August 7, 2016

The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17, NIV This verse is part of a passage illustrating God’s promise to Israel about the future reign of […]

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Fourth of July Sale

July 2, 2016

Happy Fourth of July! My Etsy shop, the Drawing Room at Pemberley (listed as lizzieanddarcy) is having a sale! Get 20% off all items now through Monday. Just use coupon code JULY4 during checkout. The shop has a great assortment of vintage china, tiered servers, tea cup sets, floral baskets, and vintage jewelry frames. http://lizzieanddarcy.etsy.com […]

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Trusting God’s Will When Life is Hard

June 18, 2016

We humans love to get our own way. Ever since Adam and Eve decided that their plan was better than God’s plan, it has been our nature to pursue our own desires first. From early childhood, we begin to exert our own will, and learn how to manipulate others into conforming to it. When my […]

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Pink and Blue Spring Tea

May 4, 2016

Collecting vintage porcelain is a passion of mine and two of my favorite colors are raspberry and aquamarine. I’m especially fond of the vibrant pink rose and the turquoise blue found on eighteenth century French porcelain made by Sevres. These pieces are exquisite but also very expensive, so the only Sevres porcelain I’ve seen in […]

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Finding Purpose in the Everyday

April 17, 2016

Do you ever wonder if your life matters? Do you sometimes feel that your presence on this planet doesn’t mean much? Do you ever get discouraged that you can’t seem to identify a clear impact you are having on this world? In a society that absolutely worships fame, it can be difficult for many of […]

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Harvest America—What Thousands of Answered Prayers Look Like

March 19, 2016

Many rejoice as they see years of prayer come to fruition. The Holy Spirit has moved their loved ones to finally respond to the Gospel. This scene never gets old. There is not a sight more beautiful than thousands streaming down those steps to the field where they will make the most important decision of […]

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Boldness Under Fire

February 25, 2016

The Apostle Paul is probably one of the most prolific speakers in the New Testament. Having authored a good portion of it by way of the Holy Spirit, Paul writes passionately about his devotion to Jesus Christ. A legalistic Pharisee originally known as Saul of Tarsus, he made a name for himself by persecuting first […]

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A Tour of the Historic Mission Inn

January 27, 2016

There’s just something special about historic hotels that make you feel as though you’ve stepped back into time. I love the grand old buildings, steeped in the majestic splendor of days gone by. Earlier this month, my twin and I had the opportunity to spend a few days at the Mission Inn. The hotel sits […]