Friday, March 27, 2009

PInk Saturday

Today I like to show you two of my favorite flower fairies, the Narcissus fairy and the Tulip fairy. These two flowers are my favorites in spring. The fairies come from my vintage little booklet Flower Fairies of the Garden by Cicely Mary Barker. Pictures and poems are from her. Maybe the picture needs enlarging to read the beautiful poem.

.tulip fairy

I mentioned my fairy book a few posts ago.

Tulips come in many different colours but the I think I like the pink best. This fairy looks a little Dutch with that hat don’t you think?

fairy Narcisssus

I love the narcissus or daffodil for its happy colours and smell. I buy them every week, just like tulips, for as long as they are in season.

This will be my last pink post for more than two months because next week we are leaving for France and Spain where we will be camping. I hope I will be able to read and see some pink Saturday posts and give my comments. In my banner you can see a little of what we will be doing there. These are pictures of earlier holidays.

Now for more pink posts go over to sweet Beverly at http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/ where you can see a list of all the other participants.

60 comments:

Pink Princess said...

Ja inderdaad, echt Hollands die tulpen en die fairy erbij.

HEEEEEEEEEL fijne vbakantie, joh lekker 2 maanden.
Veel plezier en groetjes van Marian

Linda said...

Love the fairies. Have a safe and enjoyable trip. Linda

Judi said...

Riet
Thank you for sharing your fairies...lovely books... my granddaughter would love those books she loves fairies.
You are so lucky to be going on a long trip like that. Enjoy and take lots of pictures.
have a lovely trip and day..
Judi

The Teacup Cottage said...

Oh, my. They are so adorable! Have a safe trip and Happy Pink Saturday!

Linda said...

Have a safe and happy trip, Riet! The fairies are so sweet!

Linda

Judith said...

once again I love your fairies. Oh dear Riet what am I going to do without you for two months!! :) but have a wonderful time. lots of love Judith

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Riet! I love those pink fairies! Enjoy your weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Riet! I love these illustrations! What a gorgeous old book! Your new header is so pretty! Have a great weekend...Debbie

Catharina Maria said...

Het is een leuke post Riet !
En wat zijn er veel dingen waar pink in zit , heerlijk !
Rini

Catharina Maria said...

OH nou vergeet ik je nog een fijne vakantie te wensen !
Veel plezier en gezond weerom !
Wij gaan begin Mei voor ca 2 maanden naar Noorwegen !
Lieve groet Rini

Anonymous said...

You changed your header.It looks awesome.You have to go see these little vintage dutch kissing doll salt and pepper shakers.They're so cute.
http://www.tparty.typepad.com/
...ann

Unknown said...

What a pretty pink vintage book!

Have a great Pink Saturday!
~Liz

Anonymous said...

Have a blast.i will miss you,Ann

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

cute fairies and always surrounded by flowers.. fairies & flowers are like music & lyrics.. just wonderful!

have a safe trip camping.. hope you have fun! Happy PS

Jorgelina said...

Hi!!
Love the fairies.
Happy pink saturday!!
Hugs

Shirley said...

Lovely. Tulips are one of my favorites too. Happy Pink Saturday.

♥Mimi♥ said...

Thanks so much for the great post today. I just ♥ traveling from blog to blog...the photos, the crafts, the ideas...too fun!

Yours was especially fun this week. Thank you!

See you next week!

Abby Lanes said...

Happy Pink Saturday. Your blog is just lovely, as are the flower fairies! It's so nice to meet you online!
Abby

Michelle said...

Love the fairies!

Have a great Pink Saturday!

Anonymous said...

Oh you lucky lady. Hope you can find a way to post from Europe. Lots of pink there. :) HpS

Anonymous said...

I loved your fairies---and I will MISS you!! I hope you have a ball on your trip--take LOTS of pictures of PINK things to share with us when you return!!

Happy Pink Sat!!! Dana

Suzie Button said...

Beautiful poems and lovely pictures! I had a friend that lived in the Netherlands and worked at the Hague, she now moved to Japan! She's our world traveler friend! I went with girlfriends last April to visit her and loved the Netherlands, we traveled to Delft and to Kuekenhof Gardens, Brussels, and Paris, it was FABULOUS! LOVE< LOVE Kuekenhof!!! Have a great weekend! Suzie

SmilingSally said...

I clicked on the picture and read the charming poem. Thank you for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday.

. said...

I lived in Holland for a summer! It is so beautiful. Happy pink today. Please visit my pink post at thevintagejournal.blogspot.cm

Deanna said...

The fairies are just darling....have fun on your trip!

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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
Deanna :D

Lori Lynn said...

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Claudia said...

I love the fairies, Riet! Have a wonderful time camping! Will miss you! Happy Pink Saturday!

Monica said...

Oooohh!! I so love Cicely's fairies!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy PS!
Monica.

Anonymous said...

I love all these beautiful flower pix. Hope you have a wonderful trip. Sounds fabulous.
Happy Pink Saturday.
Charlotte

Anonymous said...

I love flower fairies ! So pretty. Happy Pink Saturday.
~Sue~

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Hi Reit!

Thank you so much for visiting my very first Pink Saturday. I'm new to this whole Blogging World and it's my new passion too!

I love your pink fairies....very sweet.

Blessings,
Spencer

Eclectic Chic Style said...

Love the precious little fairies!!! I'm currently wanting a little pink fairy door!!! Happy Pink Saturday!!!
♥ Teresa

Simply Debbie said...

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY RIET,
I LOVE...LOVE YOUR FAIRY BOOK AND I LOVE PINK TULIPS THE BEST, ALSO.
I WISH I WAS GOING TO FRANCE WITH YOU...IT IS MY HEARTS DESIRE TO GO TO PARIS. MAYBE I COULD JUST FIT INSIDE YOUR SUITCASE, I AM SHORT.
I PRAY YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME.
BE SAFE AND WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU ON YOUR TRAVELS
HUGS
debbie

Char said...

Have a wonderful, fun and safe trip. Will be excited to hear all about it when you post. Happy Pink Saturday, Char

Barb said...

Riet, those are so sweet.

Happy Pink Saturday.

Barb

Anonymous said...

Oh Riet,

I am surely going to miss you!! I love your new banner and I can see you smiling. I want you to have a wonderful time camping...of course I will miss you but will be waiting for your safe return...2 months is a long time. I will be having a 100 post giveaway in the next few weeks and will include you in the drawing.

Au Revior (my friend)

Kris

pinkkandy said...

Happy traveling..I am not a traveler..so this does not sound fun to me ...my husband wishes I was...my cozy home is where I want to be....
Happy Pink Sat.
God Bless
Kandy

Betzie said...

I love flower fairies, have this book also. I hope you enjoy your Pink Saturday!

Anonymous said...

Lekker Hollands! Helemaal leuk weer! Tot volgende week!

Happy Pink Saturday!

Sit-N-Chat said...

I like the n.... flower also. Would believe we had a frost last night and it took a few of my flowers?
Sweet books also.


Jennifer

RobinfromCA said...

The little fairies are so cute. Have a wonderful trip and take lots of photos to share when you get back!

Happy Pink Saturday!
Robin@Miscellaneous Thoughts

sweetmemorymakingmom said...

Happy Pink Saturday! I absolutely love tulips! I love pink and white! pink hugs, Ellen p.s. The fairies are too cute!

Jenny said...

Happy Pink Saturday! I love those fairies!

Sonia said...

I love Cicely Barker's Fairy Books. I have one of her fairy journals, a recent books. I also used to read this fairy tale book when I was a kid that was illustrated by her. She is a wonderful and unique talented artist and writer. Thanks for the lovely post Riet. Enjoy your vacation.
Sonia

Melly said...

Thank you so much for you lovely welcome to Pink Saturday!
I love your flower fairies so sweet and feminine.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Melly:)

That shabby Pink Girl said...

Thank you for sharing all your lovely things Riet, have a great wkend
marian elizabeth
that shabby pink girl

Unknown said...

Those are beautiful images! Love the pink Saturday post!

Hope you stop on by for my 1st Blogoversary/100th post celebration! I'm even having a giveaway! Do come on over! Everyone is invited!!! :)

P. said...

They are very nice.

Alfazema

Anonymous said...

Riet,

The pastry smell we encountered outside the terminal in Liege was waffles - Les gaufres Liegeoises. My daughter also told me the city we were traveling to was called Theux.

Kris

Betty said...

I have the tulip fairy in a frame. I found her at an estate sale. Now I know what book she came from.
Have a wonderful pink weekend Riet!

Elyse said...

camping in france and spain!? how awesome!!! i hope you will be packing your camera. :)

have a wonderful trip!

xo

Unknown said...

I just love fairies, especially the flower ones. Have a safe trip.
Happy Pink Saturday,
Karen

Anonymous said...

Oh, what darling flower fairies!!

Have a fabulous trip!

Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm

Loretta said...

I love Cicely Barker's paintings. Happy pink day! I also love your blog header.

Shirl said...

Hello, Happy Pink Saturday! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment! Lovely books, thank you for sharing!
Bless you, Shirl
Shirls Rose Cottage

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Beautiful fairy book ~ love the tulip fairy!

Happy Pink Saturday a little late!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Anonymous said...

Happy belated Pink Saturday..God bless you, Sarah

Fifi Flowers said...

The fairy book is sooo lovely... FAB illustrations!

Anonymous said...

Morning, Dear Riet! I come back just to find you're leaviing! :( Oh, but I'm so happy you'll be out having a wonderful time and can't wait to see the pictures when you get back! Take care, Dear One and
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Unknown said...

Dag Riet,
Wat leuk die afbeeldingen van the fairies. Er is in Veere een heel leuk winkeltje waar ze ze verkopen als plantenprikkers. Ik had ze bijna allemaal. Jaren verzameld evenals de boeken. Maar uiteindelijk werd het een drama. Al die lieve prikkers in leuk opgemaakte zijde bloemenstukjes, passend bij het jaargetijde. Alles in een buitenvitrinekast, die ik, dom, dom, dom niet had vastgezet. Een grote storm en de kast woei met veel geraas om. Heb er nog een paar gered van een wisse ondergang. Vorige week tijdens een bezoek aan Veere nog weer verliefd in de vitrinekast van het winkeltje gekeken... maar meer dan 10 euro per stuk...in tijden van recessie iets te veel van het goede! Fijn weekend! Liefs Marja