Pink Saturday - Pink Carnation - lol!

This isn't about

either

a pink carnation

OR

a white sport coat.

Time out for a flashback moment ...

Old timers you'll remember the song ...

youngsters

there's youtube!

And yes, I remember the performer,

but NOT old enough for this performance, lol!

It's about being

IN LOVE.

In love with a 

pink truck.

You remember?

Well

he's not available.

I met this cutie from

Michigan.

While not bubble gum pink ...

he's definitely channeling the pink vibe!

He's from 

Meckley's Flavor Fruit Farm

And in this pic he's visiting a retirement center.

*Sigh*

The volunteer spirit touches my heart.

But it would clearly be

strictly a rebound relationship.

Maybe I should give up on the

farm boy and go with

something with a little more

classic rock and roll ...

You know ...

Jerry Lee and the boss ...

"I love you for your pink Cadillac"

Mmmm ...

Maybe this hot little number ...

Deby 

from Apples of Gold

introduced us.

Well --

How about

construction workers?

(insert your own joke about

construction workers being studs ...)

Yep!

That's a 

pink cement mixer!

Something about a pink cement mixer ...

shows his confidence!

Still not right.

Soft spot for those

military types?

Always ready to serve the cause.

The Hummer -- Maybe!

Perhaps a good ol' boy.

like a Ford Ranger ...

But if we're

BACK

to a pick-up ....

Maybe a little of this ...

(ok, maybe a lot!)

to turn 

THIS

into my love.

Anyone up for a project?

Give me a call ...

1-800-946-5227*

that's

1-800 pinkcar .... lol!

Oh, and the

title of the post?

If we ALL drove these rigs ...

wait for it ...

We'd be living in a

no groans, please ... 

Pink Car Nation!

Hugs and have a pinkalicious Saturday!

Sammy Girl

notes:  

phone number is a phoney - please don't call it ...

construction truck images from Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event - here

phone image from somewhere on Isabel's blog Maison Douce - here (she is so nice and has the BEST stuff!)

For some really neat guys ... go visit the Pink Ribbon Tour - here

More Pink Saturday - click here

BLACK FRIDAY!

No I'm not depressed.

My Black Friday

is not referring to the 

Financial Crisis of 1869 

where the market crashed 

because of attempts to corner and control 

the gold market .... 

or the 

day after Thanksgiving shopping binge 

which has been called Black Friday 

since policemen used the term

due to the difficult traffic Philadelphia

in the mid 60's  ....

BUT ...

We have White Wednesday

and 

Pink Saturday

Isn't it TIME for a

BLACK FRIDAY?

It is said

black "grounds" a room and

every room needs a little black.

I have a lot of black bits in the

Who Villa ...

But let me share some images 

from some other folks.

image from Better Homes and Gardens

Vintage Simple Home

lots of lovely pics ...

GO!

Even if you are CONVINCED

you HATE black.

The Lettered Cottage

BTW

if you haven't been following the

ADVENTURES 

of their reno

you are missing some great stuff!

Black plays well with others.

Whether on the front stoop in London

or a living room.

Black doesn't eliminate your flexibility.

Look at this room from 

Hooked on Houses

here's a basic room ...

nothing crazy

add orange for fall ... still works!

What about Christmas?

Trendy spring colors?

Yep - that too!

This quote

from Southern Accents

"Black is the new Black"

Gotta love it!

"Fasten your seat belts: Black is the new black. Decoratively speaking, it's been known as somber, soigné, and serious. But when you want to pull out all the stops, you pull out the black."

Bottom line ...

isn't it time for a little

DRAMA

in your life ...

your DECORATING LIFE

that is, lol!

Invite black into your home

and have some fun!

Candlesticks - any style! 

A dresser, perhaps?

Ask your house ...

what kind of LBD is it waiting for you 

to find (or paint!)?

Hugs and have a stunningly wonderful "Black Friday"!

Sammy Girl

Does anyone else like black bits?  Can you do a post with pics and tell me about it?

White Wednesday - Mmmm

Yes

Today IS Wednesday.

Again?   Already?

Didn't we JUST have a Wednesday?

Wow ... what's it gonna be like when I'm 80?

You know .... they say time goes faster when you get older.

Think when I'm 80 it'll be SUPERSONIC!! 

Guess that will make me a superhero ... ?

ANYHOW ....

I love having pretty pictures to look at.

Here are some I have pulled from magazines.

Kinda.

Pictures and places on my computer.

Some have sources ...

some not so much.

If I have one of yours and no ID

please let me know so I can give you credit.

Please enjoy some of the images 

that bring me joy

and inspiration

even when life goes by in a blur!

This image is from a story in 

Country Home on Willow Nest.

Linda's wonderful work

has inspired me for 6-7 years.

Who can remember?

Shabby Homestyles

mmmmmm

an uber yummy German blog

Shabby French and Seaside Interior.

Visit this blog whenever YOU need a boost -

I DO!

Wanilla Rose.

From Finland 

(so were my grandparents!)

Another blog you 

MUST VISIT

even if you don't translate ...

Little Byrd Vintage

She is such a sweetie!

And her photos and

etsy goodies are incredible.

Go say hi!

Don't remember where I saw these beauties ...

think one of the Swedish sites I visit.

There are so many lovely blogs out there.

Check out my sidebar for others.

This?

It's an image of goodies I found this summer.

Think at Julie and Christa's show.

Oops,

Kindred Roses, I mean ...

Go ahead and click to enlarge and use for projects if you want.

or just visit and say "hi".

(How about that RAIN in Camas?!!)

Atlanta Bartlett

Always a go to for

sweet pics and inspiration.

More Atlanta Bartlett.

Here's a last

inspirational image.

Yes

it IS the Statue of Liberty.

But it is also

so much more.

(click to see what I mean)

Don't forget to visit Kathleen 

at Faded Charm for more 

White Wednesday!

Hugs and have a delightful day!

Sammy Girl

ToDAy Is ....

Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Never heard of it?

Must not be from Oregon ...

I'm just saying

we have a sense of humor around here

AND

this movie was filmed in Oregon.

'Nuff said.

Now, avast ye landlubber

and go plunder some treasure!

Hugs and have a super day .... ARRG!

Sammy Girl

official site

site NTLAPD on Wikipedia

CNN article

And the WINNER is ... (and a secret!)

This book and ...

these goodies covered in roses ...

are going to a mother of 6 ...

who is also a grandmother ...

Rebecca for Vintage Living

has won the giveaway!

This pic is from her YUMMY website!

Go visit her site to say "hi"

AND

you might discover,

(like I did,)

you LOVE the same things!

This is a light fixture she pictured as a recent find ...

... and this one is in MY garage awaiting rewiring ... (still!)

actually it's one of a pair.

Why haven't I finished this project!

Anyhow ...

Rebecca's number was drawn!

With over 100 entries 

there were many nice comments.

One of my favorites was from

Clara and Marcela of San Clemente ...

Cottage Charm and Family Inspiration

We'll need to get a job in Customs...people carrying these kind of treasures will never make it to the other side...we'd confiscate everything!!!! LOL!!!!

Yes, working in customs to 

"confiscate" 

the kinds of treasures 

I lugged home from London 

would be fun ... 

going through the dirty laundry, 

notsomuch .... !

Guess I just have to find things the old fashioned way ... 

hunting and having friends who hunt!

Which reminds me that the 

DEEPWOOD ANTIQUE FAIRE

 is this Sunday.

(click above or on sidebar for info and directions)

Antiques and Collectibles

Live Music

Appraisals

Vintage Car Show

And the gardens!

What Fun!

Hopefully a few things will leave

the Who Villa for

a new home.

Yours?

Mr. Sammy Girl says 

proceeds from this "reorganizing" 

can go into my

"Return to London" fund!

WOO HOO!

Come and say "hi" ....

Martha - Vintage Trifles - and I

will share a space.

My little "secret" ??

I'll have something special 

for the first few who say hi 

and ask about my blog ....

Hugs and have a Happy Friday and fabulous weekend!

Sammy Girl

ps: Rebecca, please send me your mailing address ...