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Saturday, August 16, 2008

Pink Saturday 8/16/08

I get "edgy" when I don't get "personal" on my blog. I really can't explain it, chicks, but just don't like posting pix from magazines all the time. Too "impersonal". Soooo today, after doing this post about 3 days ago, I decided to put in the latest with the redo and ask for some help from all you creative decorators.

These 2 photos are the family room in its current disarray. If I'm looking for something for another wall in the house I go to this room and "shop" and usually leave a nail in the wall where the item was. But sometimes I take the nail out to use in the other room. AND when I leave the nail there and bring something into the room I'll just hang "whatever" on it. (This you can see in the 2nd photo below.) This drives hubs nutsy but he doesn't say much at all. He loves me and only lives to make this chick HAPPY!!! And truly, what can he say when HE bought the trailer and the seller didn't have a keeEEEeeey for the dooOOOOoor to the trailer so I had to call a locksmith to come out yesterday to make a keeeEEeeey for it and the cost was $80.00!!!! Yes, 80 buckarinos!! Soooo he'd best not say tooooo much, huh?!?!

I've taken the trellis apart and moved them to opposite ends of the sofa. (Oh, btw, some gals have asked what the fabric is on that sofa. It's a heavy twill with green ticking stripes that I bought online and just LOVE it. Plus I've washed it numerous times and it comes quite clean and still looks wonderful!) So I've been combing the internet for some prints of favorite artists to hang in there. I want one big print/picture hanging there with other small ones....the small ones I have already. Just some shabby chic/romantic/roses pretty prints or posters. I've searched a bit on ebay but haven't found anything yet. Any ideas or things you might have come across that you think I might like would be greatly appreciated.

I did take a few minutes to make this pillow for Love Bunny to rest his head while napping. (See the one in the middle of sofa.) I caught him falling asleep the other day and he looked so uncomfortable trying to sleep sitting up. So I took a feather pillow, made a pretty roses cover for it and just put it on there for him to grab when he feels his wee head lolling over! :-)


This wall is just waiting for the faux fireplace surround and mantel which will ship on or about 8/25 so not much can be done until then. Looks kinda sad at the moment though. My tool box is ever present now. Things have just been dropped in there to get out of the way in other parts of the house.



My "dilemme du jour" are the little french wire baskets. They are antiques that I scavenged from daughter's shed during our visit to Calif. last month if you'll remember. I love them but want to put something "unique" in them. Now, I have what I think is enough "greenery" around the old homestead at the moment so I'd like some ideas of what I could put in them so I can get them hung up as I've been tripping over them on a daily basis. ;-)
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Love Bunny (Hubs to those new readers) and I picked up this little cow bell years ago in an antique shop in Pennsylvania. (I was "into" my country period then, but I've repented and am now "into" my shabby period.) We'll probably never go back there again since I refuse to fly any where anymore, but he has a brother and several sisters living there or in neighboring states. But it was a pleasant experience to tour the antique shops and Amish country.

Anyway, it has been sitting "around" in different homes with its rust and heavy wire on the top and I got to thinking, yeah, yeah, I know, I know, but give me some slack and read on annnnyWAY. Hubs says that usually means he's going to have to do something for me, but I got to seriously thinking about its color. It didn't go well with all the frou frou-y type stuff in this house so I decided to paint it pink. Now, you might say "PINK"(!) for a cow's bell? And then I'd say "whaaaaaa, ya never seen any fashionable cow critters?" (in my best hillbilly accent and pardon me if you're a hillbilly but I hold great reverence for hillbillies since I descended from a long line of them.) So I took my trusty can of pink spray paint....spritzzzzzzzzzzz.....and here it is in all its glory! I know there must be pink cows somewhere out there because I've seen the "strawberry (pink!) milk at WM!! So kiss my grits, sweet chicks!! Hah......


I just love this color but this can kinda got away from me if ya know what I mean here!

I made 8 of these little chair back pads several years ago and they are as red and pink as they look in the photo. They will be for sale in my selling blog soon.

Now don't laugh but this is one of my mouse pads and my "mouse" resuscitator on the left - the pink towel. Once in a while my mouse's scroll wheel needs a bit of "massaging" to perform the scroll. I wet this towel and vigorously "scratch" her little back. She purrrrrs like a kitten for several weeks after that and then we have to do it alllll over again: wet the towel, massage her "wheel" and dry off her little backside. (Ronda Ray Juniper said it has to be a HER as a HIM wouldn't be so finicky! And she knows because we both have Macs and Might Mouses that scroll up and down and sideways for our Macs.)

The painted rock below means a lot to me. It was painted by a friend. She is in a group on ebay I am in and they did a swap of painted rocks - rocks coming from the area of the painters as a friendship momento. Well, I couldn't paint worth a lick at the time and still can't paint worth much now but she painted one with her roses for me and sent it to me. She's a Nevada homesteader and has one of the most gorgeous bracelets up for sale on her ebay but look at her selling blog also: Apetalapart. It is beaded and Katie has done her gorgeous silk ribbon embroidery and a decoupaged button for this bracelet. You have GOT to see it. It is truly beautiful, unique and one-of-a-kind!

I thought I'd show you the darling little newborn booties Katie made for her new granddaughter that are for sale on her selling blog. And they're "PINK"!!! Aren't they precious?!??! This is her own design and I think she did great!
And isn't this blue cobalt bottle just scrumptious? I just love that color. Of course, I love Katie also!! ;-) She's a peach! Plus she has peacocks visit her on a regular basis. Don't even get her started on the goats and baby peahens! Whoooooa, she's so funny about the goats, too. But maybe that's another blog though. ;-) Hah.......

46 comments:

  1. Your my new blog find! I just l-o-v-e-d those pink rose booties so much,that I went right over and purchased a pair for myself!!
    Is the girly pic with the black rimmed glasses you? I love that shot.

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  2. Nice pix, Connie...especially the PINK spray paint can. Did you and DEB, garage sale gal, paint together the other day? Did you see her post on her spray painting? LOL!!

    Happy PINK Saturday!

    Jan

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  3. I love this room, and that faux fireplace will really make the room even more cozy. I love anything painted pink and this bell looks adorable. As far as the antique hanger, other than foliage, a birds nest with a pretty bird would be nice too. Your bags are lovely. Happy Pink Saturday. Karen

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  4. Happy Pink Saturday, Connie. Remodeling and redecorating can really drag on you, can't it?

    I love all of your pretty pinks today. Thanks for always making us smile.

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  5. Morning girl...Man you are really into major redo on the room..can't wait to see it when you get the fireplace in! Those metal wire thingies would be pretty painted in a creamy cottagey color and hung in the bathroom with pretty towels rolled up and stuck in there ever so pretty...or pretty magazines for your reading pleasure while if you're gonna be in there for awhile! lol Oh girl...not the cowbell...is nothing sacred to you girl! lol lol I would have paid you good money for that rusty treasure! lol Ohhhh but I did so love those precious baby booties!!!! Great post sweetie...have a great weekend!

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  6. Nice nice pinks! I love the pillow for love Bunny.

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  7. Looks like you are one of those girls that can do anything. The room is going to be lovely when you finish. I will come back, to check it out. Have a happy week.

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  8. Those baby booties are to die for.

    I love your sofa cover - wish I knew where to get my hands on one!

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  9. The pink cow bell makes me smile!! I love the painting on the rock and the blue bottle. They both are so pretty. Those little booties are just precious!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    take care,
    Dawn

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  10. Where do I start? You are a busy gal full of pink decorating madness! I think Love Bunny should be forever grateful to you for fixin' him up a special fluffy pillow to place his head up on when napping! You pink cow bell is certainly quite an addition! I will never look at rusty cowbells the same! I got such a kick out of the "keyless" entry trailer! Oh, my, you are a riot! I hope the rest of your Sat. is terrific!

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  11. Happy Pink Saturday!

    Lovely post, really liked the Pink booties!

    ~ Gabriela ~

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  12. Happy Pink Saturday.
    the cobalt bottle with the pink flowers is such a striking color combo... it's giving me ideas... I may need to go shopping now ;)

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  13. It is looking so pretty Connie! Love the soft palet. Are you going to put anything on the trellis? I like them anchoring the couch like that :)

    That is the same paint I sure :) I love that color!

    Hugs,
    Amy

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  14. Those baby shoes are precious! I can just see them on my sweet Izzy's fat little feet!!
    Kathy

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  15. Thanks for so much prettiness!
    I too, LOVE pink!
    Kisses kisses
    Debbie Moss
    xxx
    (FROM ENGLAND)

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  16. Thanks for so much prettiness!
    I too, LOVE pink!
    Kisses kisses
    Debbie Moss
    xxx
    (FROM ENGLAND)

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  17. I am such a dork, I meant the same paint I use, lol! I dont know where sure came from, lolol!! I think I need another cup of coffee :)

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  18. I can see a big cottage picture behind your sofa with pink gardens. White frame. As for the baskets. I liked everyone ideas but how about some pink ornaments when it is closer to Christmas. I have to live vicariously through you. My boys would never live in a pink house. LOL

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  19. I see the walls in your room-to-do a yummy shade of light milk chocolate. (not too dark) The pinks would just pop out against that color and it will compliment the fireplace (arriving not-soon-enough I'm sure) as well.

    I really like the idea Picket had of rolling up colorful towels in the bathroom.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  20. Okay I have an idea..put up your rusty baskety on the trellis with some real vine or fake trailing up it like vines would..and why not make a mosiac out of the stuff your daughter sells or have her make you something or mosiac some plates to put in there...that would look pretty I think..hope this helps...:)

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  21. Hi Connie,

    Love those little booties! I will keep her in mind if the need ever comes up.

    I like what you have done. You have been beyond busy.

    hugs,
    Barb

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  22. Happy Pink Saturday!all are so nice!cute post!
    visit me anytime!

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  23. Beautiful pinkness today, sweet Connie! Aren't Katie's things just the greatest? She is so talented!

    Big PINK TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  24. You ALWAYS have the best little pink things. Did you make your mouse pad? Who would have ever thought a rock could be so pretty! I wish I could sew. I would love to be able to make pillows, aprons and such pretty things like you.

    Hugs,
    Joanne

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  25. I absolutely love all your pinkness but I do think my favorite is those baby booties.
    They are so sweet!
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  26. Love your pink posting! Especially the spray can and the cow bell!
    Your living room will be so pretty when completed!

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  27. Hey Connie! I, also, l-o-v-e-d those pink rose booties so much, that I went right over and purchased a pair for a baby shower that takes place next month. They will be the perfect gift. (I think Katie needs to give you a cut of the profits....HE! HE!)

    Thanks for you fun for your fun Pink Saturday post. You are such a fun gal. :-) Debbi

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  28. How can I be of help??? I'm covered in PINK PAINT and so tired of putting baseboards back up I could swear like a sailor. I'm taking a "lunch break" while Mr. Fix It finishes the baseboards so I don't hurt anyone. Bedroom is coming along. It's a smallish room and it has taken FOREVER!!! Love you and your paint can! No huffing...

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  29. Those booties are the cutest thing. I wish she did more SRE as she is so good at them.

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  30. Oh, the baby shoes are just beautiful! And I love the living room. You have a beautiful blog.

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  31. I love your pink pictures. Happy Pink Saturday.

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  32. Hey Connie! Happy Pink Saturday! Loved all the pink things, booties, bottle, rock, etc, etc. I also love you pink background on your blog. Your den is coming along nicely. I love the sofa cover. I love pink and green together.

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  33. Hi Connie...I had to laugh because your spray paint can looks just like mine!!! I have so much stuff in the works..I just never feel like finishing.

    Hugz,
    Michele

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  34. oh gosh, Connie...I had the same thing happen to me the other day with the same brand paint and same color...Conspiracy!! 911! Call Oprah! Get me the President! I love the coverage of Krylon..BUT..this the THIRD can of their paint that has done this..it is very discouraing..as I don't my fingers coated in paint..even if it is pink! What was I talking about..oh right...I love the pink cow bell..and I think it needs some roses somewhere on it....maybe a ribbon to really just send it over the edge..lol..Happy Pink Saturday!

    ~Angie

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  35. Hi Connie, I gave you an award come to my blog and see what it's all about. Your living room is coming along very pretty. The rock that Katie painted is so pretty and of couse her baby shoe is just the sweetest! But my favorite is the pink plaid towel with the print of your mousepad. Lovely combination!
    Love You, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  36. Connie~

    Well I have to say that's a new one....have not ever seen a PINK cowbell before!

    Hugs~

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  37. Connie lots of pretty pinks for Pink Saturday
    Alison

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  38. Those pink rose booties are so cute. I may buy a pair, just to have.

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  39. lOve all that you do.. busy bee!!! that pink cow bell is the cutest thang!!! your redo is amazing!!

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  40. love the pink booties and the cowbell made me smile! have a great pink day!!

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  41. OMG...those little baby shoes are the sweetest thing ever! I saw some orange on your coffee table. :)

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  42. The booties are so sweet. Now if I only had the grandkids to put them on! And the pink cowbell! Hmmm...

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  43. Wow, your items are so great, I have been on a spray paint spree myself as of late. My color was antique white though to repaint tons of light switch plates and outlet covers. I over-did and had frozen spray paint finger-just once though.

    I'm not sure what I would put in the wire baskets, maybe some dried lavender sprigs and eucalyptus. Are you going to spray paint the baskets?

    Anyways, the bell, the booties, the bottle-all lovely!

    Best to you,
    Pennie

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  44. Hello Sweet Connie!

    The house is looking wonderful! You busy lady! I LOVE the darling PINK baby shoes!!!!!

    Have a fun trip and let me know how it goes! Take pictures!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane

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  45. I dearly love that *pink* cow bell!!! As a girl who grew up in Amish country, I can definitely say I've never seen a *purtier* cow bell than that!

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  46. ~~~~LOVE~~~~
    all of these real pictures of yours......and always giggle at your way with WORDS....
    ~~Deby

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