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Happy Pink Saturday! Please visit Beverly for a list of everyone participating.

From a box of linens bought at auction, I found this sweet dresser scarf:


Oooh – pink! What to do with it? Then I thought of this undecorated window at the top of the stairs.


This window is in my ‘studio.’ I use the term loosely – but the whole upstairs landing and hallway is my creative space. This is a glimpse of the area just to the right of the window.


I had an extra curtain rod left after I hung curtains in the living room and bathroom. So I went to work and put up the rod. Then I ran to Lowe’s and bought clips to hang the dresser scarf. Total cost: $4.00.


It is so gosh darn hard to get a good photo with the light coming in. Here’s a couple more:


It was a gray and snowy day as I took these photos! I love my new valance – it works perfectly in the color palette of pink, aqua and lavender that runs throughout the ‘studio’ space.

Have a great day everyone. We are off to Manhattan tonight to see one of my former students, along with another friend of ours, perform in a production of Present Laughter by Noel Coward. It is on Broadway and I am very excited to see one of my favorite students work on a Broadway stage.

Comments

  1. Claudia, I can’t believe that’s a dresser scarf as it works perfectly as a valance! So pretty with its pink floral design!

    And what a fun thing to get to see someone you know in a Broadway play! Something tells me you were a favorite teacher as well…

    XO,

    Sheila (who is preparing to leave on a blogging break!) :-)

  2. Oh Claudia…
    Happy Pink Saturday sweetie. I so love this scarf. It makes the most precious window valance ever. I just love it. Imagine what one of this quality would cost if you went and bought it. You did a beautiful job of hanging it, and it is so feminine looking. I love it.

    Now I spied on your little work area behind your sewing machine a Lambchops. I have my very first Lambchops puppet. It is very old. Has a plastic head and a cloth hand area, and I fell in love with Lambchops because of Sherry Lewis. I thought I was very special because I had the same first name. Instantly fell in love with the puppet. I’ll get it out this weekend and post a picture of her. You won’t believe it.

    Love ya sweetie. Thanks for sharing. I sure do love your work area. How wonderful the lighting is, and a cute little space tucked away just for you.

    Happy Pink Saturday sweetie. Country hugs, Sherry

  3. Can’t wait to hear all about your evening. The valance looks great!!
    I’m happy to announce I did get a blog post up ;) HHH

  4. Oh my gosh. I am so lovin’ that dresser scarf as a valance!!! What a great idea!
    Hope you have a great time in Manhatten!
    Hugs,
    Jill

  9. Claudia you did an awesome job with the photos. I adore your valance, it’s soooo beautiful. Love your work area too. Enjoy your outing! Happy Pink Sat!! ♥

  10. A blessed New Year to you and your family Claudia! :-)

    WIth the new (pretty valance), you get to see it everyday. :-)

    I remember the first time you showed us your own corner for crafting and I really liked what you did with the space. Very cozy and love it . . well, still do :-)

    Be safe on your trip.

    Mizpah,
    Li

  11. Good Morning!

    I LOVE your dresser scarf turned valance! It is such a perfect touch to your creative area…..love the sewing nook, too!

    I also enjoyed reading about the new pillows for your pups. I do believe they are a hit!

    It looks like you guys have had lots of snow, too. I love snow, but we’ve had waaaaaay too much this year….plus very cold temps. I’m ready for spring!

    Have fun watching your student in the play….and have a great Pink Sat! Dana

  12. Hi Sweet lady…

    Love the creative way you turned that into such an adorable window treatment!

    Happiest of PINK today.

    If you get a moment I would love you to stop by– say hi and maybe join us next week at Fridays- Finding Beauty!

    TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

  13. DEAR CLAUDIA,
    YOU WIN THE PINK SATURDAY STAR….I WILL NEVER LOOK AT A DRESSER SCARF THE SAME WAY AGAIN. THAT IS AWESOME AND SO PRETTY.
    HAPPY PINK SATURDAY
    ANGEL HUGS
    SIMPLY DEBBIE

  15. Claudia, that is so so nice!!! I love the simplicity of it!!!! Just wonderful, and the clips were a neat idea…I may have to try those at my kitchen window…just bought some new fabric and that looks so easy to do. THANKS for sharing and HPS!

  16. That looks just perfect! And your studio is adorable. I’d spend my whole day there creating…

    Congrats on the success of your student, and have a blast in the Big City. Be safe!

  18. That is beautiful! My mom did that with a pillowcase that had an “F” on it for their last name!! It is so fun to use the unexpected!! Happy Pink Saturday!!

  20. Oh! Your new curtain looks absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! LOVE how you converted this scarf!!! I’m keeping this idea in mind, as I’m STILL working on the new place here. It just doesn’t feel right yet.. Oh, it’s ok, and it’s GRADUALLY starting to feel like “HOME”; but I’m working on it, and hopefully it will get there!.. Happy Pink Saturday, and have a wonderful weekend! ~tina

  21. Dear Claudia, you really did a good job – it fits perfectly and looks warm and friendly!!!
    Happy Pink Saturday – and have a wonderful Broadway-eveneing!
    Warm Hugs from snowy Austria, Traude

  25. I love your pink valance! Good job! Thank you for visiting my new blog on my first Pink Saturday. I am so happy to have so many new friends!

  27. Claudia, that is so YOU! The dresser scarf looks like it was made for that window – perfect!

    Oh, what fun to just be seeing a Broadway play! And on top of that, how incredibly extra special to be watching a former student and a friend perform in that play! Have a wonderful evening!… Donna

  29. I love the light filtered through the new curtain. It’s such a pretty space you have there to create. It’s hard to get pics in my garden room; like a cave in there! You cozied that little spot right up, Claudia!
    Brenda

  30. That is too darn cute! Only you would think of something so creative.

    Congratulations to you for having a student who is in a Broadway show. Very few people can claim that honor!

    Happy PS!

  32. Claudia, you are so talented! I love the idea of using the vintage dresser scarf as a curtain valance. I also love your creative space. What a great place to craft. Congratulations on seeing your former student on Broadway!! How exciting for you and your student!! My dream is to see a Broadway show one of these days. Enjoy your weekend and Happy Pink Saturday, dear and sweet friend! Vicki

  35. Claudia the Curtain Gal…that you are and so clever and thrifty. The scarf was a perfect fit and such a great idea, and you still have lots of light for your crafting space. I see you have a very nice quilter on your table….ist it a Janome? It looks like their style of machine, but I couldn’t see a tag. I have several Janome’s and love the way they sew. I also, saw your LambChop. So cute and like Sherry, I have one too. I call her LambKins and she’s been my partner in many knitting projects. Thanks for visiting today on this cold Texas Pink Saturday! Gosh, this weather makes me ready for sunshine and thorny roses.

  36. HI Claudia! I hope you have a wonderful time watching your student perform! Thank you so much for coming over to my blog and wishing me a happy Pink Saturday! I love your pink valance! It looks so fresh and dainty! Happy, happy!

  37. Oh, boy would I ever love to hide in you luggage and go with you to Manhattan and go to Broadway with you. Have a absolutely fabulous time!

    Love the new pink and white valance. It looks so fresh and perect in that window.

  38. That’s perfect!! What a lovely piece of linen, too. How smart of your to think of putting it there!

    Happy Pink SAturday!

  40. I like your studio Claudia and the valance is a perfect match even with the painting on the wall.
    Enjoy the show tonight and have a nice weekend!

  41. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! do you just sit and stare at how cute and cool it is? i would!

    have an amazing time in manhattan!!!

    your pink saturday is ROCKING!!!

    xo
    elyse

  42. That is sweet. Love what you did with scarf. Perfect. Happy Pink Saturday. Rosie

  45. You put that great mind of yours in a creative mode. Your valance turned out super for your window. When you put your tinker to good use, you can do most anything. However, I think mine is worn out. So pleased you stopped for a visit.

  46. What a beautiful window treatment you made out of that fabulous pik scarf. Love it. Have a wonderful time seeing your student on Broadway how wonderful!! Grace xoxox

  48. I love, and kinda envy, your studio space. You did a creative job with that valance. I hope your student shines tonight and everyone enjoys the evening. Happy Pink Saturday.

  49. Hey Claudia! That scarf is perfect for that window!!! I love it when I get great finds like that! Happy Pink Saturday and have a wonderful time at the show! Becs

  50. Happy PiNk, Claudia

    That dresser scarf is the perfect touch for that window…I love using the vintage linens in that way…what a great find.

    Thanks so much for coming over for a visit…those ballet slippers are sweet, aren’t they? :0)

    How exciting to watch a former student on Broadway! :o) Have fun!

    I had enough of Gray and Snowy!!! It’s supposed to warm up to 39 on Monday. YAY!!

    Have a lovely day,
    Stephanie

  51. Hi Claudia: I am so sorry it is so cold for you. I love what you did with the window. I am working on the same think for my guess room. I show it to you when I am done. I did enter you in the give away already. Blessings my friend, Martha

  53. What a beautiful use of the scarf as a valance. You did such a good job and such creative thinking. I think it will add just a little more fun to your creative space. Hope you had a great time watching your student tonight. I just went and watched several of my students at a piano concert – not a Broadway play, but fun just the same. Have a great weekend.

  55. That is beautiful Claudia. I love how the clips on the curtain rods don’t ruin the fabric! What a beautiful space to create in. You have given me inspiration to set up a sewing room. I need a space where I can close the door until I clean up my mess! Hope your weekend is going good! Sherri : )

  56. Claudia, amazing what an item purposed for one thing works for another..and thank goodness for curtain rod clips..I love your craft room, gosh what I would give to have some special space for my fun stuff that I don’t do because I am so short on space here..just lovely.
    Hope you had a great time in NY!
    hugs
    Barb

  57. Good morning Claudia :)

    That turned out really cute! Your workspace is darling too :)

    I’m glad to hear Don’s ankle is better.

    xoxo,
    rue

  58. Hi Claudia, I stopped by yesterday, but I guess I was too early. I’m so glad I came back today – what a find!! That scarf is beautiful and I absolutely LOVE what you did with it – I think it was made for that window! Very clever. And what a joy to be able to first of all see a broadway plan and then to have a former student as part of it!! I hope you thoroughly enjoyed yourself. Take care, and Happy Pink Saturday

  59. Love the valance. I’ve done it with dish towels folded diagonally in my kitchen but it wasn’t as cute as this. Beautiful blog. I’m your newest follower!

  60. I’m a day late and a dollar short with my Pink Saturday visits. The sun was shining too bright yesterday and just like a little kid I couldn’t stop marveling at how lovely it was as it beamed through my lace curtains and puddled on the floor. My cats were in heaven.

    So, here I am today, a little late but thinking that I got a bonus because I avoided all the traffic!

    Lovely blog and the sweetest pinks that you shared. Thank you so much for making this such a lovely Sunday for me.

  61. You did a great job with the dresser scarf and I love the idea. I also love your little studio space – so pretty and so neat. How do you do it? Happy Belated Pink Saturday.

  64. What a great idea to use a sweet scarf as a window dressing – fabulous!

    Thank you for visiting – Have a great week.

    ciao for now,
    Elena :)

  65. Hi Claudia,
    I’t been a while…I think last time I was over was last year, hee, hee, hee. It was so nice to hear from you. Anyway…love your pink dresser scarf and it looks beautiful as a curtain. Great idea. Have a wonderful new week my friend. Until next time.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

  67. Oh Claudia….how did I KNOW your creative space would be splendid….and what yummy colors. I love it that you made a little nook into something so darn special. ADORABLE….. :-)

    Love your little dresser scarf/valance too. Don’t you just love a quick and easy project that is special to-boot?

    Of course I’ll post your button……I’m still trying to figure out how to start another blog for special girlies. I don’t have any problem opening pages with tons of photos but I think maybe some people do and my blog is getting pretty full! :-) I love your button.

    Big hugs,
    Spencer

  68. You know Claudia, when you asked the question I couldn’t come up with an answer for you. When I saw what you did with the beautiful dresser scarf I was floored. It looks perfect. I love it and it fits the window like they were made for each other, Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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Hello, fellow lovers of pink! Thank you to Beverly for hosting our weekly celebration of pink. Please visit her blog to see a list of everyone participating.

Here we go ~ this little dress was at the Barn Sale. So sweet.

These shoes are too gorgeous! The dress and the shoes? And the tiara? Princess.

This sweet hat reminds me of something sweet Anne Shirley of Anne of Green Gables fame might wear.

This is the delicate shade of pink that occurs as a peony starts to fade. Beautiful.


I saved my favorite until last. This photo is from my sister Meredith’s blog. This is Wilbur. He is a 550 pound pig that has a deformed back leg. He has been raised from birth by the people that own this farm in North Carolina. Pigs are quite intelligent. Meredith got to pet him ~ I’m jealous. Isn’t he adorable? Now, that’s pink!


Have a wonderful day. Don’t forget, I’m having a Giveaway. After you have finished commenting here, scroll down and leave your name on Thursday’s post. You have to comment on both posts!

Comments

  2. Lovely pinks, Claudia. In June, the gardens offer so much shades of pink, green that our eyes are full of nature beauties. It is a great happiness. Happy Pink Saturday.

  3. good morning claudia!

    when i saw the pink dress in the thumbnail photo of your blog over at my own, i had to rush on over to see the entire photo. probably the prettiest PS photo ever. that barn sale … sigh …

    happy PS 2 U!

    xo

  5. Saturday mornings are mine. I spend them traveling the web, hopping from page to page visiting some of the most lovely blogs loaded with pink all thanks to Beverly and her great idea.

    Thanks so much for sharing your pink this week and for making my morning just a little bit brighter. Wishing you a special weekend filled with fun and family.

  6. Well my FAVORITE color is PINK, LOL, and I just love it all, especially the SHOES and Wilbur, he’s such a CUTIE!!! Mini hugs :)

  7. Do you think a princess actually owned the gown, slipper, and tiara? :-)

    And Oh sweet Anne, surely she’ll love to wear them and then pick some of those flowers in her path and place them on her hat :-)

    Now that piggy, I can say, had lots of fun playing. :-)

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Li

  8. Claudia, I really have to get it on ‘Pink Saturdays’! I’ve been to Beverly’s blog, but haven’t gotten in on the act yet! Must do for next Saturday!

    Oink . . . oink!

  12. Enjoyed all your pinks! I haven’t seen a peony quite as delicate as your picture…it was so rose like.

    Loved the pig!
    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Beth~♥

  13. Love the shoes and the tiara but my favorite is the pink piglet! Super cute and adorable!

    Happy Pinkness!

  15. Your pinks are terrific but Wilbur is the best. He looks fantastic on your blog. I miss his dirty snout.
    I love you a ton,
    Mere

  16. Hi Claudia, and HPS. That dress, those shoes – Oh my! But, Wilber has my heart and sweet lady, so do you. (Somehow that sounded not quite right when spoken in the same breath, but I mean it most sincerely.)

    I thank you for your post, which meant a lot to me. Have a wonderful weekend,

    xJ
    MaidenShade.wordpress.com
    DeStash.me
    MaidenShade.com

  20. Hi Claudia,
    All I can say is I love Wilbur! He would get along famously with my dog, Zeke.

    How great to hear you ordered a heart from sweet Fifi. I can’t wait to see it!
    ~Tracie

  22. Thanks for stopping by our Old Parsonage and telling me about Heidi, I’ll be sure to stop by. I love your princess post and Wilbur is a cutie!

    I’m adding you to my blog roll and will try to visit daily. I love your blog!

    Leann

  24. Hi Claudia, thank you for your lovely compliment and warm welcome. I am enjoying my first Pink Saturday very much. There is so many places to visit! I am determined to get to them all.

    That dress is just to cha-cha for words! Love, love love the whole ensemble so southern belle! Thanks for sharing!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Tina

  27. So love all the pink photos. I am not jealous that I did not pet the pig. After seeing the TV show Criminal Minds (finale) I don’t think I will ever think pigs are cute. Did you see that show? YUCK!

    I did love your peony photos too. Way too hot for those to do well down here. And I was jealous you got to go to the Barn Sale at La Maison Rustique. Please tell me about the macro setting on the camera. Do you have an SLR? I really need to upgrade my camera but, think I would need a class. Have a great week.

  31. Hello Claudia, I have been meaning to thank you for the New York addresses you provided me with, they were most helpful,thank you so much!!

    Regards, Linda

  33. Ooooo, I love your pinks..specially little pinky pig. :). Happy Pink Saturday..and have a great week..and if you decide to go dancing wearing that beautiful dress and shoes..you have to let us know. How gorgeous you would look.

  34. When I was a little girl I used to dream of wearing dresses and shoes like those! I could never understand why my Mum didn’t dress like Donna Reed…. I used to think “when I grow up, I’m going to wear a dress every day”…..Anything froofy and fluffy is right up my alley….and then, to top it off it’s PINK!

    Great post…….I loved it.

    Blessings,
    Spencer

  36. I love the dress…shoes..the whole ensemble!! Let’s get dressed up and go out for tea. Wilbur gets to wear the tiara!!

    Thanks for stopping by to say hello.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

  38. What beautiful pictures. That flower is stunning, the clothes and shoes are too fun and the pig is adorable! Lucky pig that he found a forever home to take care of him! Happy Pink Saturday and have a loveleigh weekend!

  40. LOL…all I can think of his Wilbur dressed up in that ruffle dress with the hat and shoe on…I am hysterical in laughter.

  41. Claudia, I do love your pink today. the dress shoes and tiara are so pretty in pink. The peony is lovely as well. However, I just love Wilbur. He is a hoot with that snoot.
    BIG happy smile.

    Hugs…Jeanne

  42. Gorgeous pink pieces for a stunning outfit, with that gorgeous peony as decoration on the lovely pink hat, taking the precious pig out for a little stroll :) = too much fun!!
    ~*Happy Pink Saturday and Week*~

  43. Thanks so much for stopping by Claudia– Yes, isnt it interesting? Not too many Claudia’s out there. I always thought I wanted to have a name like Besty or Molly… :) ahhh but now Im liking it… its unique!!

    Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on my pink posting!! :)

    TTFN~~Claudia

  44. Claudia, Your pink saturday is darling! I would love to dress up in the dress,hat and shoes and go pet the pig! How fun that would be. I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend. xo rachel

  46. I think in those gorgeous shoes and that pretty dress, you too could be a princess!!! I do have to say tho, that I am loving the pig!! Happy Pink Saturday, Char

  47. Oh those shoes are striking!

    I never really looked at the nose of a pig befor, its really pink. Happy belated Pink Saturday.

  48. Beautiful pictures and I love the pig! I think I’m OK now when visiting Pink Saturday blogs. I have IE, but I don’t think that was the problem. It was my lack of basic computer skills that was causing the problem. :) Thanks! Your blog looks very nice and neat with the new buttons. It’s a clean look and I like it.

  49. Well that pink frothy gown, fancy shoes, and tiara set my heart all aflutter… but when I got to the end it was Wilbur, and the family who loves him, who stole my heart. Love this post, Claudia!… Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage

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Happy Pink Saturday, everyone! Please stop by Beverly’s place to see a list of all participating. As you know, I went to the Barn Sale at La Maison Rustique last weekend. Thought I’d share a few of the pink treasures I saw there.

I love this pink desk – or dressing table.


On the left is a vintage dress – on the right a coverlet made of pink barkcloth. The backing of the coverlet is a red color and the ties are red. I contemplated getting this and I didn’t. Now I could kick myself.

Here is a closer view. Again – what was I thinking?

Love this pink chair.

To close – some tulips!



This will be another Saturday and Sunday in rehearsal. I also have to attend a formal dinner at the University on Saturday evening honoring, among others, one of my former students. All this is to say I may be a bit late getting around to everyone’s posts, but I will!

Comments

  2. The dresser and the coverlet are my favorites but all are soooo pretty. I seem to like these pinks more and more…

    Jennifer

  4. The dressing table is exquisite. The tulips would look pretty on the table. What a fun sale that must have been. Love your pink post and have a wonderful Pink Saturday. ♥

  5. What gorgeous treasures, I hope I see some today while I’m out!! Don’t you hate it when you pass up something and then think about it later, I do that all the time. Wow you’re a busy lady this weekend, have a super time and
    Have a Pretty in Pink Saturday!!
    ♥ Teresa

  6. Oooooh! I love that coverlet! Pink and red are one of my favorite combinations! Happy Pink Saturday and thanks for posting!

  7. I formal dinner sounds just divine! How wonderful that you get to watch the honoring of one of your former students! You must be so proud and excited! Happy Pink Saturday:)

  9. I formal dinner sounds just divine! How wonderful that you get to watch the honoring of one of your former students! You must be so proud and excited! Happy Pink Saturday:)

  10. I formal dinner sounds just divine! How wonderful that you get to watch the honoring of one of your former students! You must be so proud and excited! Happy Pink Saturday:)

  11. I formal dinner sounds just divine! How wonderful that you get to watch the honoring of one of your former students! You must be so proud and excited! Happy Pink Saturday:)

  12. I formal dinner sounds just divine! How wonderful that you get to watch the honoring of one of your former students! You must be so proud and excited! Happy Pink Saturday:)

  13. I formal dinner sounds just divine! How wonderful that you get to watch the honoring of one of your former students! You must be so proud and excited! Happy Pink Saturday:)

  14. Love the tulips. The dresser and the coverlet would of been very hard for me to pass up.

    Have fun at your event tonight.

    Happy PS

    Kris

  15. Wonderful post for this l♥vely Pink Saturday. This is one morning of the week that I sit back, stroll from blog to blog and indulge myself surrounded by my favorite color.

    I wish you a blessed weekend filled with sunshine and surrounded by those you l♥ve.

  17. I’d be kicking myself for leaving that beautiful coverlet, too! lol

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    (¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ Blessings to you!

  18. TY for visiting my blog – I do love that Dressing Table, and the tulips, but all of the photos are so very nice. TY too, for putting together this post. HPS (happy pink Saturday) xJ

  21. That coverlet is gorgeous! Maybe you should go back and see if it’s still there. I’m all for encouraging other people to spend their money. LOL
    Have a wonderful Pink Saturday!

  23. That dressing table is fabulous, I would LOVE to have something like that!! I’m so jealous of your pink tulips, I am definitely planting some pink tulip bulbs in the fall!!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

  25. You were in pink paradise! The fabric on that coverlet is gorgeous! Don’t you hate it when you do that?! Thanks for visiting and I hope you’ll come again soon!

  26. Ooh, lovely things. That dress is so pretty! And I love the pink chair, too.

    Go on back there and get them!!

    Have a great Pink Saturday!

  28. Oh Claudia, that little pink desk would soooooo be coming home with me. Love the rose knobs. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been guilty of seeing something wonderful, and then disappointing myself by being wishy-washy about making my decision…….only to miss my opportunity altogether. SIGH!

    Have a great weekend,
    Kay

  29. Now I know that I need to go around to our local shops and snap pictures for Pink Day. I am now fresh out of pinks!.:-)
    Lynn

  30. Lots of pretty pinks I had to sympathize…I do the same thing. I will shop, take pics for my blog and then kick myself later for not getting certain things…seems worse once you get home and load the pics to your blog. Maybe you could call them, give them a credit card and they can ship it to you if it’s a too far to go back. :-) Susan

  31. I love love love the pink desk. Everything else was fabulous too. You must have had a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing your pictures and have a super weekend!

  33. What great items to feature today! Old pink furniture is so rare to find, and I bet you’ll find pink barkcloth somewhere else soon. Thank you for sharing these great photographs! ~Arleen

  36. Such beautiful pink things – I’ll take the dressing table, thank you very much! I also love the photos of the flowers from your previous post!

  42. I love the dressing table, so pretty. That barkcloth is beautiful and did I see a price of 30$? What were you thinking!:) I have no trouble spending others money! Really, it is stunning..maybe it’s still there.

  44. What fun pinks, love the tulips and the foxglove from the previous post. Don’t you just hate it when you pass something up and then have regrets grrr…. Happy Pink Saturday and maybe you can go back and get it???

  48. Ooooh, Claudia – what great pink finds!! I have a chippy green desk in my office that (in a future life) might be converted to a dressing table/vanity! And I so understand how you feel about the barkcloth coverlet. I recently posted about having not “buyer’s remorse,” but “didn’t buy it remorse.”… I even enlarged the photo to see the price – ha ha… Maybe you can call them and see if it’s still available (’cause you’ve got so much extra time these days!) Kidding, of course… Hope you are enjoying the whirlwind.

    And re: the Martha Mary-Chapel, how cool is it that you’ve visited one, too! I believe there are six of them and the one in Sudbury was the last one built. Most are in Michigan, I believe. When Court gets out of college next week, the girls and I will definitely go see Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. It’s always fun to see a movie that’s been made right in your own backyard… Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage

  52. Oh! how I love to look at your Blog, I scroll to the bottom and then I go back again cause I love looking at all your pictures and your pretties, I am doing an old trailer right now and I’m giddy with excitement to get it done, even tho I didn’t get all the pink I wanted~~~had to share with Hubby~~ I love what your friend did with her vintage trailer, my trailer is not vintage, just old!!!I’ll have pics next Saturday!!
    Blessings
    marian elizabeth

  57. Good morning Claudia, I too am still visiting Pinkies. Thank you for your comment. I love the vintage fabric too. Sometimes we just miss something good. Love the chair and especially the tulips. They are lovely flowers and my mom’s favorite next to lilacs.

    Have a great day.

    Hugs…Jeanne

  58. i’d love to go too! some beautiful finds-hope you can go back and get the throw!! i take all week sometimes to get around-better late than never! happy week!

  59. Just gorgeous pictures! Thanks for taking me shopping.
    I’m just getting back to visiting everyone since I was out of town. If you want to make the charms, there are lots to tutorial & books that I used. I took a basic stained glass class first.
    Have a great week!
    Nerissa

  62. I was also at the Barn Sale..my first time! My friend purchased tha barkcloth coverlet and I didn’t even see it until she was loading it into my car. Yikes! I would have had a tug of war over that one…hahaha

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Hello everyone and Happy Pink Saturday – brought to you by Beverly of How Sweet the Sound. Please click on the link to discover more Pink Saturday deliciousness.

When I was a little girl, my Mom dressed me in pink a lot. She called me her ‘pink bunny.’ I love that memory, so the first pink treasure is this little pink bunny I found while out shopping. The little pink bunny needs some pink eggs, of course.

These little vintage treasures were all found in a little bag I purchased. I knew the thread was there, but was delighted to find the little drawstring bag crocheted in a lovely pink.

And, last but not least, some lovely tulips in a delicate pink.

I will be flying all day Saturday, so I will do my best to visit all your blogs over the next few days. I’m off for a visit home. Time to see my husband, dogs, my cottage, and my garden!

Comments

  3. Your little pink bunny is darling and what super surprises in the bag you purchased. Love, love, love pink tulips! Have a wonderful Pink Saturday. ♥

  5. Ohmygoodness, you really outdid yourself today. I ♥ coming by each week to see what you’re sharing with us on Pink Saturday. Your blog is a delight.

    L♥ve those smiling doggies of yours!

  12. Loveleigh pink tulips. Flowers can brighten any room. Your little pink bunny is adorable too! Happy Pink Saturday!

  13. Oh Claudia I’m so happy your going to be home for 12 glorious days. I bet your tulips are popping out to say hello and your daffodils. Mine are coming up, but the weather is still so cold and rainy that I can only watch from the window. Come on sunshine.
    I want a porch like yours so badly…I have always wanted a porch. Randy made me a beautiful blue porch swing as a surprise when we lived in Vancouver. We had a porch then, that was 10 yrs. ago. I still have it and refuse to let it go. I know this little cottage/home will have a place for it soon.
    Hugs to all of your family.
    Love Claudie
    oxoxox
    Happy Pink Sat. my friend and enjoy your nest.

  15. Hi Claudia,
    I love the rabbit figurine. And those crocheted pieces are darling.

    ¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*´¨)
    (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
    Deanna :D

  16. Claudia,
    So happy to get caught up on your blog after my trip. I am so excited you are on your way home. I hope Don has been cleaning. The dogs will be so happy to see their Mom. i love the Easter eggs you made. I am hoping some will be in the mail to me soon!!!!!!
    XO, Mere

  17. I love Pink Tulips! I love Pet names and it is so cool when you can buy something that reminds you of that everytime you look at it!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Jennifer

  19. beautiful pinks, i especially love the tulips. they are such cool flowers.

    as i am typing this, i hope you are back home, all happy and cozy!

    xo

  21. Claudia, have a wonderful visit home! Well, I just love your pink bunny! I’ve never seen anything like him before – very unique, and the fact that your mum called you her little pink bunny, well that makes it just sooooooo special!

    Again, have a wonderful visit with your hubby and your fur babies!… Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage

  25. Hi Claudia:
    I hope you had a wonderful flight home and the dogs and hubby are great! Your blog has captured my attention for the last couple of weeks and we have so many similar likes and interests! I saw you’re “researching” Twelfth Night and I performed Maria last summer at the Actor’s Academy. I know you’re here somewhere in SD County, as am I ( North County coastal area) and I would love to meet you. If you’re ever up this way, email me and I’ll take you to my local antiques and thrift markets. Don’t worry, I’m not a wierdo blog-stocker! When I saw your Trader Joe’s Daffodils (my weekly purchase) I thought, I gotta meet this gal! Anyhoo, have a fabulous time at home on Spring Break – whoo hoo! I’m leaving for Hawaii on Wed. for 10 days with the hubs and kids. Blog ya later!

    Aloha,
    Mary

  29. I love all your pink treasures! the bunny is so adorable, and oooh, the old crochet thread, such pretty colors, and they seemed so much softer then~ so glad you stopped by and left your sweet comment on Pink Saturday… I look foreward to visiting you often!

  31. Your Pinks are the Best! We have that great bunny too! I just love them!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    Hugs, Lisa

  35. What a sweet nickname your mother gave you! Thank you for sharing these lovely photographs, especially the pink tulips! Thank you, too, for visiting me at The Tea Room, and Happy Pink Saturday to you, too! ~Arleen

  36. Thanks for your visit Claudia. I’ve loved looking at your beautiful blog and Pink Saturday. Happy Pinks and have a lovely week.

  40. Hi Claudia and it’s so nice to meet you! What beautiful pinks! Love the story about you – you little pink bunny!
    Hope you’ll come back to see me again sometimes.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

  43. How precious a memory that you have with your Mum calling you her pink bunny…so sweet…your treasures are lovely and the tulips are so beautiful.
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Melly:)

  45. Have a wonderful vacation! I love the pink tulips and the lil bunny is so sweet. Happy Pink Saturday! Mary

  46. Hi Claudia. Hope you flight home was a smooth one. Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit even during your busy weekend. I just love seeing all the pink that is posted for pink Saturday. Beautiful tulips !!!

  47. Beautiful pinks! I love those tulips–so springy and cheery!
    Hope your weekend was fabulous!
    Hugs!
    Sheri~~Prim Rose Hill Studio

  48. What lovely pinks — especially that dear bunny! (I have this bunny thing going on to a point where it had to have its own post!).

    You blog is a lovely haven and I’m glad I stopped by. (Thanks for stopping by The Marmelade Gypsy, too!) And welcome home!

  49. I’m away from home and just now catching up with Pink Saturday. I’m a sentimental old fool and enjoyed your little story about why you wanted the pink bunny. Enjoyed your post. Have a good visit back home.

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Happy Pink Saturday everyone! I am posting early because my husband is arriving here in San Diego tonight! We are looking forward to 6 days of being together after 2 months of being apart.


First up, this vintage knitting bag I bought at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival last October. Isn’t it charming? I love vintage fabrics.


Next, the vintage barkcloth cushion cover that I have had for oh, so many years. I brought this with me to San Diego, but will most likely send it back home in April as it lives on our porch glider in the summertime.


These lovely blossoms are right outside my office window at the University. So pretty!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I will visit you all throughout the week ahead.
Please visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound for a list of all those participating.

Comments

  2. These are all lovely things, Claudia,and I still love that bag!

    I hope you and your sweetheart have a wonderful visit. I know you’ve missed each other very much.

  6. Pretty bag you have there. I’m sure that pillow has a lot of memories. Oh and you must really have a lovely view outside your window with all those beautiful flowers in bloom.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

  8. Happy Pink Saturday, Claudia. I hope you and your husband have a wonderful time together.

    I love all of your pinks today. Those blooms are glorious.

  13. Wonderful pinkies today! Thanks so much for sharing. Pink Saturday is always so much fun for me. You get to know the bloggers and also get so many great ideas for your home and for your he♥rt, too.

    I just l♥ve to come by to see those happy, doggie faces, too!

  17. Best wishes for a wonderful reunion with your husband! Thank you for sharing Pink Saturday with us when you must have more on your mind!! Have fun!!

  21. Happy Pink Saturday
    I like your purse..love vintage fabric also.

    How special that you’ll be spending this time with you hubby…2 months is a long time to be apart. Have fun.
    enjoy the weekend.
    Judi

  25. Hi Claudia,
    Loved the knitting bag and how wonderful to pass by those lovely flowers at your University!
    ¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*´¨)
    (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday!
    Deanna :D

  30. Hi Claudia!
    Nice to meet you! We have a lot in common. My hubby is a University professor …Accounting. I love dogs and I love flowers!
    Enjoy your time with your hubby!!!

  34. Hello Claudia, I hope you are enjoying some time with your dh. Your pink is great today. Love the vintage fabric in your knitting bag and pillow. Oh, I am longing for some flowers.

    Hugs…Jeanne

  35. Good morning Claudia, Happy Pink Saturday to you too! Thank you for your lovely comment, I really appreciate you taking the time to visit and leave a comment. The fabrics in your post are just beautiful, as is the picture of your gorgeous cottage on the sidebar. Beautiful home you have! Wishing you a wonderful time with your sweetheart.
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

  36. I also am running to my computer when I get a minute this busy weekend to see pinks. I love the pretty knitting bag. I really like the pillow fabric, also. And of course, the pretty pink blossoms are perfect. I’ve read that some people who have “died” momentarily and seen a glimpse of heaven report that there are many new indescribable colors. Wonder what “?” Saturdays we’d have there? :>

    Have a great week.

    Jennifer

  42. Hi Claudia,
    Hope you enjoy time with your hubby! Lovely pinks! Don’t pink flowers remind you of spring?
    Hope you had a fabulous PS!
    Hugs,
    Sheri

  48. Claudie,
    Thanks for stopping by…sweet notes. I love that purse….just pretty pink. I hope you and your husband had a great weekends and enjoy the rest of the times you have…Happy Pink and Have a great week…Kathy

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Beverly of How Sweet the Sound has a Pink Saturday post every Saturday. Many bloggers take part in this, and I thought I would join in today. Since I am away from home, in a furnished apartment, I am limited in my access to pink. I think I managed to find enough for a respectable post!

Pink flowers on my Rachel Ashwell shower curtain (bought to replace the hideous one provided in the apartment.)

Pink flowers on my coffee cup.

Pink rose on my wall.

Pink roses on an antique plate. Can you tell I love flowers?

One of two pink dishes I bought to hold keys, jewelry, etc.

Pink, white and yellow Alstromeria

Pink roses in a painting by Gail McCormick that I purchased from Shabby Fufu.

I think I will stop here. I have some other pink things, but I should save them for another Pink Saturday! I hope you enjoyed all my pink treasures.

More later.

Comments

  11. Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, Claudia.

    I love all of your pretty pinks. I have the very same Alstroemeria in a green pitcher in my kitchen right now. I love them, and they are so long-lasting.

  12. Welcome to Pink Saturday. Later today I’ve just got to come back to check out your blog…just lovely. I especially like those two, fuzzy doggies of yours! When you see my blog you’ll understand why…

  18. DEAR CLAUDIA,
    HAPPY…HAPPY PINK SATURDAY.
    I LOVE THE POTTERY THAT IS FEATURED IN THE BANNER OF YOUR BLOG AND THE WHITE POTTERY THAT IS IN YOUR LAST POST…I LOVE OLD POTTERY SOOOO VERY MUCH.
    I HAVE BEEN READING ABOUT 25 OF YOUR POSTS…I WILL HAVE TO COME BACK AND READ MORE.
    LOVE YOUR PINK ROSES AND YOUR NEED TO PUT UP A PRETTY SHOWER CURTAIN…I WOULD HAVE TOO, ALSO.
    BLESSINGS
    debbie

  20. What lovely things!! Even living in what sounds like a temporary arrangement, you’ve managed to make it beautiful. that’s important.

    I love the majolica pottery in your banner photos.

    Have a wonderful Pink Saturday, and welcome!

  22. The pink dish you bought for keys looks as if it might be part of an old Lazy Susan. Do you have the rest of it? I love your plates with the floral design. Happy Pink Saturday!

  23. I love your pinks and Rachel Ashwell! Isn’t it sad she had to declare bankruptcy? Maybe she can restructure. Happy Pink Saturday!

  25. Isn’t Skype the BEST ever?
    We love it also. I’m glad you got to see your hubby and fur babies.
    Love your pinks and it’s looking really really nice. Cozy compared to the before.
    Happy PS
    Love Claudie
    xoxo

  26. Hi Claudia and welcome to Pink Saturday!

    I loved every single Pink item you posted! We have the same eye for picking pretties!

    ¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*´¨)
    (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday!
    Deanna :D

  31. What lovely pink treasures you’re sharing with us today! I’m delighted you joined us, and I’d like to welcome you to your first Pink Saturday!

    If that shower curtain goes missing, there’s a very good chance a magpie thought it was a very shiny object! ;-)

    Happy Pink Saturday…

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

  33. Hello Claudia, I love the pink you shared today. I’m a sucker for flowers too and usually pink. The shower curtain is pretty and I love the vintage plate. Great pink today.

    Hugs…Jeanne

  38. Welcome to PINK Saturday.
    You have a lovely blog. Your pink post were beautiful. I love all the roses, especially the small painting.

    Have a happy day,

    Kris

  40. What a lot of fun Pink! I’ll bet everything tastes waaaay better in that pretty mug.

    I love your blog. Your pics made me want to go to the beach!

  43. Pink Saturday brought out the crowds!! You have lots of nice pink touches in your apt. I especially like your pink pottery for keys and the shabby framed pix.
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

  45. Hi Claudia,
    Thank you for stopping by my blog. I love your Pink Saturday treasures. I have always loved the shower curtain you chose! I am going to have to go snoop around your blog – your cottage looks so pretty! I hope you have lots of pictures of it.

  48. hi claudia!

    what a lovely profile and wonderful blog! i’m so happy that you left a comment so that it could lead me to your blog. i will add you to my list. what a treat!

    happy weekend and a belated PS to you!

    xo

  50. Hello Claudia, thank you for visiting my blog. Happy Pink Saturday! I love the floral plates. Pink florals are my very favorite….plates, fabric, pictures, etc. Kathleen

  53. Happy first pink Saturday!

    Yes, I was so sorry to lose more favorite magazines. I hope there won’t be any more.

    Loved you seagull photos a few posts down. They are clever birds aren’t they?

  61. I just purchased the same shower curtain at Target last month, Claudia! Still have to hang it though. I’m not sure if the entire Shabby Chic line is being discontinued or not, but it was on clearance. You and I do have similar tastes, don’t we? (Such as the matching doggy beds from TJ Maxx!!)… Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage

  62. Hi Claudia. I am JUST getting caught up reading blogs tonight. Thanks for visiting me, you are a true delight and I enjoyed speaking with you~Janet~

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