Summery pineapples!

 Thanks for coming to play Rose and Isla!

Pinapalia - beginning and ending with cocktails!

The Whale Watcher, made here by Faith on the Alaskan Dream ship the Baranof - pineapple juice, Bacardi Rum, Blue Curacao and a cherry!

This is a collection of pineapple marvels, many of which were shared with us by family and friends.

My cousin Jenny enjoyed a pineapple gelato on a Mediterranean cruise!

Catherine T spotted this pineapple cart in Porto, Portugal!

Lyndall enjoyed this delicious juice in Hawaii!

Catherine K spotted these fabulous shoes in Tokyo! I hope she bought herself a pair!

Many thanks to Phyl and Greg for these magnificent earrings!!! Modelled by Ella!

Ann's knifty bottle opener!

Roadside pineapples !

Beautiful mural at the Haymarket, Sydney!

Delicious Chili and Pineapple Sauce from the Dungog markets. Thanks Sue! 

Jelly from Iran!

Pineapple and Cinnamon Mood Tea! 

Tasty Pineapple and Mountain Pepper Sauce. Thanks Ella!

The Mary Pickford cocktail

60ml white rum; 40ml pineapple juice; 1 teaspoon Maraschino liqueur; 2 teaspoons grenadine; cherry for garnish

Place the rum, pineapple juice, Maraschino liqueur and grenadine in a cocktail shaker. Add 2 handfuls of ice and shake until cold.

Strain the drink into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry if desired.

Christmas pineapple surprise!!!!

This Christmas I recieved the most beautiful bag handmade by my cousin's 9 year old daughter Vivi !!! Here she is with her great brother Max and a can of pineapple rings!!! Wow what a family!!! Thanks Vivi, I will treasure it, you are so clever!!! Anne

Cheers to travelling pineapple spotters

Thanks everyone. Happy travelling. Happy Pineapples!

Jenny, Western Australia

Donna, Darling Harbour, Sydney

Donna, Sydney Royal Easter Show

Sarah D, Vietnam

Sarah H, Ajmir, India

Colleen, card by Col Wacka Designs UK

Greg, pineapple with licorice and coconut ice cream in an Amsterdam Restaurant

"At Avignon last night.... they called it the Lolita.... it consisted of apricot.... pineapple sorbet...raspberry syrup and cream with a thin wafer...." Greg

Greg, Rijksmueum, Amsterdam

Gabi, Avignon, France

"The dining room in No 1 Royal Terrace. We were told a pineapple in the late 1700s cost £109 in today's money. Quite an extravagance!" Rosie and Allan

Emily, Jungfraujoch Switzerland

Wow! Great to see the beanie touring the world - would you like matching socks?

Georgina C "The first photo, with Cuppie, was taken at a market near Palankaraya, Central Kalimantan, and the second of the growing plant, was taken in the village of Jahanjang, also in Central Kalimantan, Borneo.

(Cuppa is a film star who travels the world encouraging people to use reusable cups)

Mark and Lorraine, Macys, New York

Pineapple display spotted by James in a Cracker Barrel in Lexington Park, USA

and the latest from Bronnagh, Pigeonhole, Sydney

Pinapalia Presents, thanks everyone!

A coaster from Cuba, thanks Catherine

Earrings from John

Solar lamps from Ky and Krystal

Cookie cutters from Rose and Tony

Socks from Louise and Rob

Socks from Phyl and Greg

Floating pool drink holder from Julia

Dish from Ky and Krystal

Lip gloss from the Griffos

Paper clips from Jesse

Salad servers from Phyl and Greg

Decoration from Alex and Dean

Haute Couture for Sinbad from Ky and Krystal

"I am so outta here, this is the last straw!" muttered Sinbad as he made for the gate.