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LOVE - MESSAGE PILLOWS - WHERE ARE YOU?
FRISKY LITTLE RASCALS......WHERE ARE YOU?
Somehow, I have lost track of the Traveling Pillows. I believe they are in California and somewhere in the dessert....maybe Arizona. The instructions/travel guide go with the Love-Message pillows, so if you receive a pillow without the instruction sheet, please let me know. Somehow, I trust I will get the pillows back in Feb. 2010, stuffed full of love messages that all of you have put in them.
If you need any assistance, or if you are reading this and know where the pillows are, please contact me? Thanks, and I do hope you are enjoying spreading messages of Love around the USA.
--Kay-- write to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com
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(copy of the February 2009 Love-Message Pillow debut
The Tale of the Traveling Pillows BIG RED AND SWEET ROSEBUD
Perhaps inspired by the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants - but not really -- there are 2 LOVE - MESSAGE
PILLOWS that have begun their traveling adventures across the United States:
#1 BIG RED (photo 1 - pillow and "instructions Travel Guide!), photo 2 - Big Red Heart Traveling Pillow)
#2 SWEET ROSEBUD (pictured below, with its Travel Guide/instructions)
Which Love Message Pillow is headed your way? And what is this all about?
These Love-Message Pillows originated in Carlsbad, CA. Both have been sent to people I love and admire, respect and adore...I want to let each of them know, in a special - unique way, how much they mean to me. #1. BIG RED has gone to Encinitas, CA as its first stop. #2. SWEET ROSEBUD is traveling to Michigan for its first stop. Each loved person may keep their heart for up to 10 days, but must then relinquish their message and pass the heart and a new message on to someone they cherish. On Feb. 1, 2010, the Love-Message Pillows are to return to Carlsbad, CA.
Each recipient is being asked to send a quick email to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com when they "pass the baton" so-to-speak, so I can track the adventures of the pillow. When they return in a year, they will be stuffed full in the back zippered pocket with messages of endearment, encouragement, praise and support for women all over the country.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love. That's the only thing that there's just too little of.
Think I'll write a song....(oh, that's right, someone beat me to it).
STAY TUNED --
SEE THIS SITE FOR UPDATES ON
THE ADVENTURES OF
BIG RED AND SWEET ROSEBUD
Somehow, I have lost track of the Traveling Pillows. I believe they are in California and somewhere in the dessert....maybe Arizona. The instructions/travel guide go with the Love-Message pillows, so if you receive a pillow without the instruction sheet, please let me know. Somehow, I trust I will get the pillows back in Feb. 2010, stuffed full of love messages that all of you have put in them.
If you need any assistance, or if you are reading this and know where the pillows are, please contact me? Thanks, and I do hope you are enjoying spreading messages of Love around the USA.
--Kay-- write to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com
_________________________________________________________________________
(copy of the February 2009 Love-Message Pillow debut
The Tale of the Traveling Pillows BIG RED AND SWEET ROSEBUD
Perhaps inspired by the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants - but not really -- there are 2 LOVE - MESSAGE
PILLOWS that have begun their traveling adventures across the United States:
#1 BIG RED (photo 1 - pillow and "instructions Travel Guide!), photo 2 - Big Red Heart Traveling Pillow)
#2 SWEET ROSEBUD (pictured below, with its Travel Guide/instructions)
Which Love Message Pillow is headed your way? And what is this all about?
These Love-Message Pillows originated in Carlsbad, CA. Both have been sent to people I love and admire, respect and adore...I want to let each of them know, in a special - unique way, how much they mean to me. #1. BIG RED has gone to Encinitas, CA as its first stop. #2. SWEET ROSEBUD is traveling to Michigan for its first stop. Each loved person may keep their heart for up to 10 days, but must then relinquish their message and pass the heart and a new message on to someone they cherish. On Feb. 1, 2010, the Love-Message Pillows are to return to Carlsbad, CA.
Each recipient is being asked to send a quick email to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com when they "pass the baton" so-to-speak, so I can track the adventures of the pillow. When they return in a year, they will be stuffed full in the back zippered pocket with messages of endearment, encouragement, praise and support for women all over the country.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love. That's the only thing that there's just too little of.
Think I'll write a song....(oh, that's right, someone beat me to it).
STAY TUNED --
SEE THIS SITE FOR UPDATES ON
THE ADVENTURES OF
BIG RED AND SWEET ROSEBUD
SPRING FLOWER PINS - "Fresh" Arrivals!
SPRING FLOWERS -- funky pins for flower lovers
Just in time for spring gift giving -- or to give as a spring "hostess gift" --
$10. What a steal....less than a haircut! Less than a deli lunch!
201F As fresh as a flower can be after a Spring rain, this beauty has wonderful old lace at the bottom, with green silk leaves, white petals and a wonderful faux pink gem in the center. Will look grand adorning anything! What fun! $10
202F Love Neutral colors? This white on white pin (showcased on pink so you can see the details; pink cloth is not part of the pin) is crafted of some vintage and new lace, a pink and white spotted paper flower, and a wonderful old white button at the center. Great paired with hot colors or on black for a great black-and-white showoff. Ten dollars brings it to you.
203F Lots of fun going on with this funky, frilly pin. Some lace "drips" from the bottom, and white pearls add some "class" to the sides and center. The pale blue and white paper petals are topped with a pretty sky blue petal set. Another great one on white, colors, or a black jacket. Yours for a measly $10.
204F Ah, the funk is on......... I haven't a clue where I got this "SUNBELT" metal button. Isn't it great? A frill of brown lace rests on the bottom of the pin, with a wonderful black silk petal set, that great Sunbelt button next, and all topped off with a splendid, itsy bitsy antique button in the center. I love this one.
I'll give it up for your $10 .... won't this look terrific on a jeans jacket, or a little black dress that is dying for a little statement??
205F Ah yes, and then a black flower can also be..........sophisticated.
Try this lovely pin on a hot yellow or orange....or maybe you want to do a black-and-white theme with something jazzy. Black petals on bottom, a great brassy circle (approx. 1 1/2" in diameter) is next with another set of black silk petals and a very grand antique black and gold button in the center. Splendid!
Isn't there a fashion sophisticate on your gift list who would ooohhh and aaahhhh over this one??
Geee, only $10 dollars.
206F This very perky flower pin has SUMMER written all over it. (The turquoise fabric and S.O.L. tag under the pin are there to show off the packaging of the pin, so try to imagine the pin without it!)
Pale yellow petals form the base of the pin, with a great piece of white lace carefully cut out to show off the lace flower design, then topped with a sunny SUNFLOWER petal set. A super old turquoise button with a great star-shaped pattern lies smack in the center where it will get lots of deserved kudos.
Fun summer funk. Old and young will love this pin. Find $10 for this one!
207F --- FISHY PIN -- With a petal shaped crochet doily, starched to perfection, at the base, some white and green silk petals get topped off with a cutesy turquoise paper petal set, and little ceramic blue and white fishy swims happily ever after at the front and center. (The turquoise felt below the pin is there just to show off the color of the pin and is not part of the pin).
FISHY wants to swim into your heart......adopt this one for only $10. write to SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com, mention pin #207F and let's give the fishy a home.
209F PURPLE majesty --- there is white lace at the bottom of this pin, topped with 3 shiny green leaves, a great paper heart of yellow and chartreuse, topped with creamy white flower petals, a purple petal flower, a button and FINALLY, a pearl at the center to bring this whole creation together. Phew! That's a lot going on, but what a wonderful, funky pin. I can see this adorning a summer hat, can't you? Or a great summer white sun dress. Off to the races? This one can go on that summer dress for a "dress me up -- please" response. Oh please, only ten bucks. Who wants this one???
210 F Sea shells anyone? Organic, nature lovers take note! This green leaf sports a great splash of lace at the top, and a wonderful brown and green, organic looking shell latches on for dear life at the top. Back to nature, and lots of fun to boot. This is in the "different from anything else" category, one-of-a-kind and unlikely that anyone else in the room will have one on. Do you dare? Ten dollars. Let me know if this one is YOU!
Just write to Kay at: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com Mention the pin # or ask to see MORE via a Kodak Gallery of pins. All fun and funky S.O.L. DESIGNS pins are only 10 plus S&H.
Just in time for spring gift giving -- or to give as a spring "hostess gift" --
- pin one on your lapel to brighten it up
- Give your SOUL a lift.....pin on a zany, colorful pin
- Pin one on a hair clip and wear it in your hair!
- Attach it to the ribbon on a gift for a NEW RIBBON / PACKAGING idea with flair!
Fun, unique one-of-a-kind gifts for
- Graduation
- birthday
- wedding party,
- mother-of-the-bride,
- confirmations
- bat mitzvahs
- thank you gifts
- yourself!
$10. What a steal....less than a haircut! Less than a deli lunch!
201F As fresh as a flower can be after a Spring rain, this beauty has wonderful old lace at the bottom, with green silk leaves, white petals and a wonderful faux pink gem in the center. Will look grand adorning anything! What fun! $10
202F Love Neutral colors? This white on white pin (showcased on pink so you can see the details; pink cloth is not part of the pin) is crafted of some vintage and new lace, a pink and white spotted paper flower, and a wonderful old white button at the center. Great paired with hot colors or on black for a great black-and-white showoff. Ten dollars brings it to you.
203F Lots of fun going on with this funky, frilly pin. Some lace "drips" from the bottom, and white pearls add some "class" to the sides and center. The pale blue and white paper petals are topped with a pretty sky blue petal set. Another great one on white, colors, or a black jacket. Yours for a measly $10.
204F Ah, the funk is on......... I haven't a clue where I got this "SUNBELT" metal button. Isn't it great? A frill of brown lace rests on the bottom of the pin, with a wonderful black silk petal set, that great Sunbelt button next, and all topped off with a splendid, itsy bitsy antique button in the center. I love this one.I'll give it up for your $10 .... won't this look terrific on a jeans jacket, or a little black dress that is dying for a little statement??
205F Ah yes, and then a black flower can also be..........sophisticated. Try this lovely pin on a hot yellow or orange....or maybe you want to do a black-and-white theme with something jazzy. Black petals on bottom, a great brassy circle (approx. 1 1/2" in diameter) is next with another set of black silk petals and a very grand antique black and gold button in the center. Splendid!
Isn't there a fashion sophisticate on your gift list who would ooohhh and aaahhhh over this one??
Geee, only $10 dollars.
206F This very perky flower pin has SUMMER written all over it. (The turquoise fabric and S.O.L. tag under the pin are there to show off the packaging of the pin, so try to imagine the pin without it!)Pale yellow petals form the base of the pin, with a great piece of white lace carefully cut out to show off the lace flower design, then topped with a sunny SUNFLOWER petal set. A super old turquoise button with a great star-shaped pattern lies smack in the center where it will get lots of deserved kudos.
Fun summer funk. Old and young will love this pin. Find $10 for this one!
207F --- FISHY PIN -- With a petal shaped crochet doily, starched to perfection, at the base, some white and green silk petals get topped off with a cutesy turquoise paper petal set, and little ceramic blue and white fishy swims happily ever after at the front and center. (The turquoise felt below the pin is there just to show off the color of the pin and is not part of the pin).FISHY wants to swim into your heart......adopt this one for only $10. write to SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com, mention pin #207F and let's give the fishy a home.
209F PURPLE majesty --- there is white lace at the bottom of this pin, topped with 3 shiny green leaves, a great paper heart of yellow and chartreuse, topped with creamy white flower petals, a purple petal flower, a button and FINALLY, a pearl at the center to bring this whole creation together. Phew! That's a lot going on, but what a wonderful, funky pin. I can see this adorning a summer hat, can't you? Or a great summer white sun dress. Off to the races? This one can go on that summer dress for a "dress me up -- please" response. Oh please, only ten bucks. Who wants this one???
210 F Sea shells anyone? Organic, nature lovers take note! This green leaf sports a great splash of lace at the top, and a wonderful brown and green, organic looking shell latches on for dear life at the top. Back to nature, and lots of fun to boot. This is in the "different from anything else" category, one-of-a-kind and unlikely that anyone else in the room will have one on. Do you dare? Ten dollars. Let me know if this one is YOU!Just write to Kay at: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com Mention the pin # or ask to see MORE via a Kodak Gallery of pins. All fun and funky S.O.L. DESIGNS pins are only 10 plus S&H.
PIN IT ON ME. S.O.L. DESIGNS are fun pins to pin on anything!
PIN IT ON ME. S.O.L. DESIGNS are fun pins to pin on anything!
- S.O.L. DESIGNS -- stands for "Something Old Linens" designs....
...and what is Something Old Linens designing NOW?
Fun - funky - pins .... something to pin on anything, maybe your - JACKET
- HAT
- DRESS
- SCARF
- HANDBAG
- SCHOOL BAG
- PIN TO A RIBBON AND HANG ON THE WALL AS A DECORATION
- PIN ON A Hair clip AND WEAR IN YOUR HAIR
These fresh fun pins are one - of - a - kind, each unique and made by hand. You never know what you will find on your pin...... vintage buttons? old lace? some old crochet work? some have glitter/ a faux pearl / a frilly bit / a treasured treat. Priced so low you can buy one for you, one for your mom. Pick one out and I can send it via mail to someone you love. Write to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com and tell me what you need.
$10 each -- what a deal! and not made in China......made in sun country, San Diego, CA
101B -- This funky vintage button pin will look great with your Spring / Summer wardrobe!
Write to order - mention pin # 101B. Only $10 for lots of fun and some sassiness!
102B -- some old buttons get dressed up with a faux gem a brass-looking wheel shape in center. Wouldn't this jazz up your lapel?? $10 - just write to SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com to order this one!
103B - Darling, daring tiny vintage red button gets dolled up with a tiny pearl on top, and nifty old gold button below, with two vintage buttons and pearls on each side. Won't this be fun with your pearl necklace on, pinned on to a white, red or black shirt for some pizazz?? Ten bucks.
104B - one of my favorites, I can only imagine the dress this button use to adorn. Wow! Vintage fabric covered button, with two modern silver tone star buttons on each side and a dash of pearls for some tradition.....decidedly NOT a traditional looking pin! Yours for fun....only $10. Order #104B
106B -- Now here is a classy vintage button for you! Reminiscent of a tin-type ceiling back in Victorian ties, isn't it?? Love love love that center pink star with what looks like carving, it is placed on top of a large brown button, and some cute, small "carved" gold buttons sneak a peak out from below on each side. Couldn't be cuter on khaki color jacket or a pink shirt, perhaps? Ten lowly dollars brings you this little beauty.
108B - Mother of Pearl type buttons - perhaps unlike any you have seen before - form the backdrop for this fun button pin....Another mother of pearl-like button sets smack in the center, with a silver bead ad a green-blue faux gem staring you right in the face. Now this will add pizazz to your summer shirt or jacket...just pin it on and get ready for the fun.
109B - Best of grandma's era...... Wonderful old crochet lace button edging falls like a medallion below this vintage red button and wonderful wonderful tin type silver button at center. Two faux purple gems dress up each side of the red button. I can see this pin on the gray suit lapel -- or on an otherwise conventional red, purple or black dress that is crying to find a way to make a statement. Well, this pin will make a statement! Enjoy!
107B - SOLD
This very sunny, happy sunshine button pin found a home -- but there is one similar to this. Inquire!
Write: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com for a jpeg. Still only $10 (your lunch bill for a day)
110 B SPARKLE Bring a dress, shirt or jacket TO LIFE with this old sparkle button morphed into a pin! Lots of silvery glimmer, the rhinestones are flanked with flat faux pearls on each side, and a waterfall of old tatting shows off at the bottom of the pin. Ooohhh la la. Wonderful on black, colors, or even white on white because OH does that silver button FLASH. $10.All S.O.L. DESIGNS pins are only $10 plus S&H.
Write to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com to order yours.
Use the order number and get your groove on.....(or something like that).
THE POWER OF RECEIVING A GIFT IN THE MAIL
The power of receiving a gift, even receiving a card in the mail, can be enormous. Case in point: I was speaking with an older friend two weeks ago. She was quite house bound, and suffering from winter's cabin fever. She told me how much she was looking forward to the mail arriving. "Maybe I will get some mail today. That would cheer me up."
I immediately put a card in the mail to her. With winter snows and spring rains, many who are home bound, or rehabilitating from surgery or hospital stays, appreciate receiving some message of love and encouragement. They need to know that someone is thinking of them.
Is it time for you to reach out to someone? Consider sending a card. Or send a card or message in a Love-Message Pillow from Something Old Linens. The internet mail may be fast, but there is something to be said about the tangible card or gift that has STAYING POWER - that can be looked at again and again.
Love-Message Pillows can be selected from this web-site: www.SomethingOldLinens.com. Your message can be hand-written on a heart or card, placed in the message pocket, and mailed directly to your recipient, if desired. Each pillow is unique and one-of-a-kind, hand made of combinations of vintage lace, fabrics or buttons. Still only $25 each, plus postage and handling fees.
I immediately put a card in the mail to her. With winter snows and spring rains, many who are home bound, or rehabilitating from surgery or hospital stays, appreciate receiving some message of love and encouragement. They need to know that someone is thinking of them.
Is it time for you to reach out to someone? Consider sending a card. Or send a card or message in a Love-Message Pillow from Something Old Linens. The internet mail may be fast, but there is something to be said about the tangible card or gift that has STAYING POWER - that can be looked at again and again.
Love-Message Pillows can be selected from this web-site: www.SomethingOldLinens.com. Your message can be hand-written on a heart or card, placed in the message pocket, and mailed directly to your recipient, if desired. Each pillow is unique and one-of-a-kind, hand made of combinations of vintage lace, fabrics or buttons. Still only $25 each, plus postage and handling fees.
BIG RED - did you leave NYC and are you in the desert in CA? SWEET ROSEBUD - are you still in AL? MAY UPDATES
May 4 updates
Well, not much of an update! We know one of the love message pillows has traveled to the desert in CA, but which one? Last we heard, BIG RED was in NYC and SWEET ROSEBUD was filled with love in the deep south of Alabama. And there is a wonderful update that one of the pillows is now in the desert, enjoying some heat!? -- but which one?
STAY TUNED and perhaps this mystery will be solved shortly. Remember to keep sending your messages of love --
and when you want a new and special way to send that message, you will enjoy sending your love note in a special LOVE MESSAGE PILLOW.
PERSONALIZE YOUR POCKET PILLOW -- now.... names embroidered on the message pocket!! Only $5 extra!
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THE TALE OF THE TRAVELING PILLOWS - April 9th updates
APRIL 9 -- BIG RED has carried a love message to yet another heart in New York City. Love the big city!
APRIL 9 -- SWEET ROSEBUD -- are you still in Alabama? We look forward to hearing about your adventures!
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APRIL 1 - BIG RED is still loving the Big Apple, we hear. It is a big city to spread a lot of love messages around in, apparently.
APRIL 1 -- SWEET ROSEBUD -- sweet home ALABAMA?? We have a report that Sweet Rosebud has brought love messages to Alabama....she is no longer a midwest gal, but is spreading love in the south. Nothing could be sweeter. Where will Sweet Rosebud travel to next??
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MARCH 11 update -- BIG RED has moved on, carrying a message of love to yet another much-loved friend in New York, NY. Could it be that Big Red loves the Big Apple?? Enjoy! Where will Big Red be next time?
February update - BIG RED Heart Pillow has carried a new message of love all the way to New York. It left Encinitas, CA February 23rd with a new note of care and adoration in its message pocket.
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MARCH 16TH - SWEET ROSEBUD has moved a short distance, from Bay City, and now on to Pinconning, MI. Maybe she is a true MidWest girl?? Since Spring is close to arriving, perhaps she will stay to welcome the Robins.
MARCH 11 update -- SWEET ROSEBUD didn't stray far; maybe she was concerned she would slip on the ice there in Michigan? She has carried a new message of love to another location in Bay City, MI. Where will she travel to next? Spring is ready to arrive in Michigan, that's for certain.
February update -- SWEET ROSEBUD, poor thing, has a very bad chest cold and is snowed in in Bay City, MI. She has cabin fever, to be sure, and is ready to get out for an adventure to take a message of love further. When and where will she go next??
Thank you for sharing YOUR message of love via LOVE - MESSAGE PILLOWS from Something Old Linens. To order a Love-Message Pillow for yourself or to send to someone, email: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com. Thank you!
Well, not much of an update! We know one of the love message pillows has traveled to the desert in CA, but which one? Last we heard, BIG RED was in NYC and SWEET ROSEBUD was filled with love in the deep south of Alabama. And there is a wonderful update that one of the pillows is now in the desert, enjoying some heat!? -- but which one?
STAY TUNED and perhaps this mystery will be solved shortly. Remember to keep sending your messages of love --
and when you want a new and special way to send that message, you will enjoy sending your love note in a special LOVE MESSAGE PILLOW.
PERSONALIZE YOUR POCKET PILLOW -- now.... names embroidered on the message pocket!! Only $5 extra!
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THE TALE OF THE TRAVELING PILLOWS - April 9th updates
APRIL 9 -- BIG RED has carried a love message to yet another heart in New York City. Love the big city!
APRIL 9 -- SWEET ROSEBUD -- are you still in Alabama? We look forward to hearing about your adventures!
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APRIL 1 - BIG RED is still loving the Big Apple, we hear. It is a big city to spread a lot of love messages around in, apparently.
APRIL 1 -- SWEET ROSEBUD -- sweet home ALABAMA?? We have a report that Sweet Rosebud has brought love messages to Alabama....she is no longer a midwest gal, but is spreading love in the south. Nothing could be sweeter. Where will Sweet Rosebud travel to next??
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MARCH 11 update -- BIG RED has moved on, carrying a message of love to yet another much-loved friend in New York, NY. Could it be that Big Red loves the Big Apple?? Enjoy! Where will Big Red be next time?
February update - BIG RED Heart Pillow has carried a new message of love all the way to New York. It left Encinitas, CA February 23rd with a new note of care and adoration in its message pocket.
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MARCH 16TH - SWEET ROSEBUD has moved a short distance, from Bay City, and now on to Pinconning, MI. Maybe she is a true MidWest girl?? Since Spring is close to arriving, perhaps she will stay to welcome the Robins.
MARCH 11 update -- SWEET ROSEBUD didn't stray far; maybe she was concerned she would slip on the ice there in Michigan? She has carried a new message of love to another location in Bay City, MI. Where will she travel to next? Spring is ready to arrive in Michigan, that's for certain.
February update -- SWEET ROSEBUD, poor thing, has a very bad chest cold and is snowed in in Bay City, MI. She has cabin fever, to be sure, and is ready to get out for an adventure to take a message of love further. When and where will she go next??
Thank you for sharing YOUR message of love via LOVE - MESSAGE PILLOWS from Something Old Linens. To order a Love-Message Pillow for yourself or to send to someone, email: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com. Thank you!
FOLLOW THE TRAVELS OF THE LOVE-MESSAGE PILLOWS HERE - MONTHLY UPDATES
Follow the traveling adventures of the LOVE-MESSAGE PILLOWS. MONTHLY UPDATES HERE
Big Red and Sweet Rosebud (love-message pillows) carry messages of love, endearment, care and encouragement. Once one is given to you, you place the message that was sent to you into the back of the pillow, and write a new one to the person you want to share a personal sentiment with. This can be a dear friend, a relation (such as mother, sister, grandmother, sister-in-law, daughter) or someone who has inspired you with her courage or life.
Remember to send a note to SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com, and let me know where your pillow has traveled to - and which one has passed hands, spreading love across the US.
BIG RED Heart Pillow:
originated in Carlsbad, CA
Encinitas, CA 2/10/2009
Encinitas, CA 2/15/2009
New York, NY 3/1/2009
New York, NY 3/11/2009
New York, NY 3/23/2009
New York, NY 4/09/2009
SWEET ROSEBUD Heart Pillow
originated in Carlsbad, CA
Bay City, MI 2/13/2009
Bay City, MI 3/11/2009
Pinconning, MI 3/23/2009
Alabama 3/31/2009
HELP!! ANY UPDATES HERE??? LAST WE HEARD, SWEET ROSEBUD WENT TO ALABAMA! 4/09/2009
Big Red and Sweet Rosebud (love-message pillows) carry messages of love, endearment, care and encouragement. Once one is given to you, you place the message that was sent to you into the back of the pillow, and write a new one to the person you want to share a personal sentiment with. This can be a dear friend, a relation (such as mother, sister, grandmother, sister-in-law, daughter) or someone who has inspired you with her courage or life.
Remember to send a note to SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com, and let me know where your pillow has traveled to - and which one has passed hands, spreading love across the US.
BIG RED Heart Pillow:
originated in Carlsbad, CA
Encinitas, CA 2/10/2009
Encinitas, CA 2/15/2009
New York, NY 3/1/2009
New York, NY 3/11/2009
New York, NY 3/23/2009
New York, NY 4/09/2009
SWEET ROSEBUD Heart Pillow
originated in Carlsbad, CA
Bay City, MI 2/13/2009
Bay City, MI 3/11/2009
Pinconning, MI 3/23/2009
Alabama 3/31/2009
HELP!! ANY UPDATES HERE??? LAST WE HEARD, SWEET ROSEBUD WENT TO ALABAMA! 4/09/2009
The Tale of the Traveling Pillow ...THE ADVENTURES OF BIG RED and SWEET ROSEBUD
The Tale of the Traveling PillowS ... BIG RED AND SWEET ROSEBUD
Perhaps inspired by the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants - but not really -- there are 2 LOVE - MESSAGE
PILLOWS that have begun their traveling adventures across the United States:
#1 BIG RED (photo 1 - pillow and "instructions Travel Guide!), photo 2 - Big Red Heart Traveling Pillow)
#2 SWEET ROSEBUD (pictured below, with its Travel Guide/instructions)
Which Love Message Pillow is headed your way? And what is this all about?
These Love-Message Pillows originated in Carlsbad, CA. Both have been sent to people I love and admire, respect and adore...I want to let each of them know, in a special - unique way, how much they mean to me. #1. BIG RED has gone to Encinitas, CA as its first stop. #2. SWEET ROSEBUD is traveling to Michigan for its first stop. Each loved person may keep their heart for up to 10 days, but must then relinquish their message and pass the heart and a new message on to someone they cherish. On Feb. 1, 2010, the Love-Message Pillows are to return to Carlsbad, CA.
Each recipient is being asked to send a quick email to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com when they "pass the baton" so-to-speak, so I can track the adventures of the pillow. When they return in a year, they will be stuffed full in the back zippered pocket with messages of endearment, encouragement, praise and support for women all over the country.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love. That's the only thing that there's just too little of.
Think I'll write a song....(oh, that's right, someone beat me to it).
STAY TUNED --
SEE THIS SITE FOR UPDATES ON
THE ADVENTURES OF
BIG RED AND SWEET ROSEBUD
Perhaps inspired by the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants - but not really -- there are 2 LOVE - MESSAGE
PILLOWS that have begun their traveling adventures across the United States:
#1 BIG RED (photo 1 - pillow and "instructions Travel Guide!), photo 2 - Big Red Heart Traveling Pillow)
#2 SWEET ROSEBUD (pictured below, with its Travel Guide/instructions)
Which Love Message Pillow is headed your way? And what is this all about?
These Love-Message Pillows originated in Carlsbad, CA. Both have been sent to people I love and admire, respect and adore...I want to let each of them know, in a special - unique way, how much they mean to me. #1. BIG RED has gone to Encinitas, CA as its first stop. #2. SWEET ROSEBUD is traveling to Michigan for its first stop. Each loved person may keep their heart for up to 10 days, but must then relinquish their message and pass the heart and a new message on to someone they cherish. On Feb. 1, 2010, the Love-Message Pillows are to return to Carlsbad, CA.
Each recipient is being asked to send a quick email to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com when they "pass the baton" so-to-speak, so I can track the adventures of the pillow. When they return in a year, they will be stuffed full in the back zippered pocket with messages of endearment, encouragement, praise and support for women all over the country.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love. That's the only thing that there's just too little of.
Think I'll write a song....(oh, that's right, someone beat me to it).
STAY TUNED --
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THE ADVENTURES OF
BIG RED AND SWEET ROSEBUD
MORE Valentines! Love-MESSAGE Pillows - for your valentine or ANY-time
Valentine's Day is fast upon us. When you want a special gift, unique and un-like all others, send a LOVE-message heart pillow.
If you are running short on time, your choice will be mailed directly to your heart-throb, with the message you request written on a love note-- lovingly placed in the special message pocket at the front of the pillow. If you like, a wonderful, small box of chocolates (how about a Marzipan Chocolate Heart? just $7 extra, see photo below) could be placed into the pocket for your special someone.....just say the word (all for just a small extra charge). Chuao Chocolatier view
More LOVE - MESSAGE PILLOWS ---- CHOOSE the one that is right for your gift! Write to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com to order yours, $25 each (retail: $39)
#10 Love-Message Pillow (above). Vintage pink and white stripe with tiny red roses pillow ticking fabric, white cut-work lace from vintage tablecloth, tiny green antique button at center front pocket. Same cut-work lace on pillow back.
#11 Love-Message Pillow (above). Salmon and cream stripes, ivory lace at edges. "Cameo" rose embroidery at center top of pocket. Back: the same salmon and create stripes, covered over with creamy floral lace fabric. Decidedly romantic!
JUST SOLD (above)
#12 Love-Message Pillow. Great retro turquise polka-dot trim forms the top of this message pocket, with white floral lace at the bottom and a terrific turquoise vintage button front and center. Creamy colored fabric underneath. Back: More turquoise fabric, covered over with floral lace. A fun message pillow to carry your love note message to an appreciative recipient!
want one similar to this one?? Let me know and I will make one for you!
(above) SOLD
#14 Love-Message Pillow ART DECO anyone? Not Vicky's Secret, but then, not unlike it, either....black lacey lingerie look fabric forms the heart, and gold lace trims the pocket top. A vintage black button studded with rhinestones is at center top pocket. Back: what else? Black velvet.
See the next entry, below, for LOVE MESSAGE PILLOWS #1 - 9 (or click here to link to article)
Order yours by writing to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com
--Kay--
If you are running short on time, your choice will be mailed directly to your heart-throb, with the message you request written on a love note-- lovingly placed in the special message pocket at the front of the pillow. If you like, a wonderful, small box of chocolates (how about a Marzipan Chocolate Heart? just $7 extra, see photo below) could be placed into the pocket for your special someone.....just say the word (all for just a small extra charge). Chuao Chocolatier view
More LOVE - MESSAGE PILLOWS ---- CHOOSE the one that is right for your gift! Write to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com to order yours, $25 each (retail: $39)
#10 Love-Message Pillow (above). Vintage pink and white stripe with tiny red roses pillow ticking fabric, white cut-work lace from vintage tablecloth, tiny green antique button at center front pocket. Same cut-work lace on pillow back.
#11 Love-Message Pillow (above). Salmon and cream stripes, ivory lace at edges. "Cameo" rose embroidery at center top of pocket. Back: the same salmon and create stripes, covered over with creamy floral lace fabric. Decidedly romantic!
want one similar to this one?? Let me know and I will make one for you!
#14 Love-Message Pillow ART DECO anyone? Not Vicky's Secret, but then, not unlike it, either....black lacey lingerie look fabric forms the heart, and gold lace trims the pocket top. A vintage black button studded with rhinestones is at center top pocket. Back: what else? Black velvet.
See the next entry, below, for LOVE MESSAGE PILLOWS #1 - 9 (or click here to link to article)
Order yours by writing to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com
--Kay--
LOVE - MESSAGE PILLOWS -- a gift for your love, anytime of the year!
Slip your love note into the pocket of a charming Love - Message Pillow! Each is hand-made, individually designed and crafted using combinations of new and vintage fabrics, trims, and sometimes antique buttons. A 3-4" pocket on the front is designed to hold your love note - or perhaps a little gift, using the love pillow as a very special, unique presentation approach.
Order one now for your valentine....or order one anytime for a birthday, anniversary, congratulatory gift, or even a ring-bearer pillow for the bride & groom. Is this your special presentation format for an engagement ring? perhaps a graduation gift? your imagination will guide you to choose just the right Love - Message Pillow for your special gift giving.
Need an idea for your love note? Choose a quote or poem from the handy list in a previous post on this website -- it will be printed and enclosed for you in the pocket of your Love - Message Pillow.....so easy, and so thoughtful of you (!).
Order one by writing to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com. Only $25 each (retail price: $39.) Each measures @10-11" at widest point and 10-11" in length.
#2 -- SOLD (not pictured)
#3 (ABOVE) SOLD Yellow and Cream colored stripes with vines of red embroidered flowers are decorated with a hint of lace at the pocket top and a white heart & red heart combo button. Back: creamy off-white.
#4 SOLD (not pictured)
Pink Confection! Satiny pale pink, with a vintage linen front pocket with original needlework; top of pocket is adorned with a string of pearls, and a new pink and white daisy near the bottom adds just a little fun for your love! Back view: pink satin floral design. Pure romance!
#6 (ABOVE) When only red will do!! Red, raw silk heart pillow graced with lace at each side. A wonderful white - croched flower from a vintage tablecloth plays center stage on the message pocket, and has a fun red heart button at the center of it all. Back: more vintage lace covers the white back side of pillow #6.
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#9 ABOVE) RED RED RED with white battenburg lace from a vintage tablecloth making up the message pocket. When only red will do, here is the Love Message Pillow for your valentine! A cut-out white flower from some old lace fabric is front and center on the pocket area, and has a playful red heart smack in the middle of it. Back: Nubby red, raw silk makes a red, red heart back of the pillow.
LOVE LETTERS - Slip one into your Valentine Heart Pillow's pocket!
LOVE LETTERS -- WHAT BETTER WAY TO SEND A NOSTALGIC VALENTINE??
Some people are not good with words and sentiments, so they send Hallmark cards and Godiva chocolates for Valentine's Day. This year, do things a little differently................a one of a kind VALENTINE PILLOW with a special poem, love quote, or sonnet of your choosing, signed by you, placed in the special pocket, just made for your special sentiment. Choose the one that best captures your romantic words (see 1-12 below). When you order you Valentine Pillow, indicate which words capture your sentiment, and a lovely note will be slipped into your pillow's pocket!
Just write to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com to order your pillow.....
1.
Some people are not good with words and sentiments, so they send Hallmark cards and Godiva chocolates for Valentine's Day. This year, do things a little differently................a one of a kind VALENTINE PILLOW with a special poem, love quote, or sonnet of your choosing, signed by you, placed in the special pocket, just made for your special sentiment. Choose the one that best captures your romantic words (see 1-12 below). When you order you Valentine Pillow, indicate which words capture your sentiment, and a lovely note will be slipped into your pillow's pocket!
Just write to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com to order your pillow.....
1.
Other men said they have seen angels,
But I have seen thee
And thou art enough.
~ by G. Moore -
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2.
I would fly you to the moon and back if you'll be . . . if you'll be my
baby.
~ From a song by
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3.
I love you - those three words have my life in them.
~ by Alexandrea to Nicholas III ~
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I have been astonished that men could die martyrs for their religion -
I have shudder'd at it.
I shudder no more.
I could be martyr'd for my religion
Love is my religion
And I could die for that.
I could die for you.
~ by John Keats ~
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5.
I'd like to run away
From you,
But if you didn't come
And find me ...
I would die.
~ by Shirley Bassey ~
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6.
When you love someone, all your saved-up wishes start coming out.
~ by Elizabeth Bowen (1899-1973) ~
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7.
The greatest thing you'll ever learn
Is to love and be loved in return.
--- words sung by Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, and others ---
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8.
Soul meets soul on lover's lips.
~ by Percy Bysshe Shelly ~
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9.
I have found men who didn't know how to kiss.
I've always found time to teach them.
~ by Mae West ~
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10.
Life without love is like a tree
Without blossom and fruit.
~ by Khalil Gibran
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11.
I love thee, I love but thee
With a love that shall not die
Till the sun grows cold
And the stars grow old.
~ by Willam Shakespeare ~
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12. Your own words? send them to: SomethingOldLinens@yahoo.com.
They will be neatly typed in a romantic script, printed on nostalgic paper, and placed into your
Valentine pillow pocket -- ready for you to sign and give to your Special Valentine.