Pink Pedal Pushers .... Part One

I've been thinking of this

 

YEP!

Much more exercise than this

And much less hauling capacity than this:

(For a little pink love

from a prior post go

HERE)

So why?

Cause I want to have

THESE!

A little explanation about the difference between

pedal pushers and capris?

(and remember clam diggers?)

Go HERE

Who wouldn't want

PINK PEDAL PUSHERS?

More importantly,

who knew that Carl Perkins

wrote the

quintessential

song about them?

(and you thought his only

foray into fashion was

Blue Suede Shoes?)

I wasn't listening to

Rockabilly in the 50's

but here goes ...

Well, she goes struttin' down the street In her sofisticated style

The way she's dressed was a knocking 'em wild

The cats started gazing till they called her out

Her pink pedal pushers was a-knocking 'em out

She wears a-pink pedal pushers, pink pedal pushers

Her pink pedal pushers has made her the queen of them all

She goes drivin' down the street in her brand new car

The cats started gazin' from near and far

She don't cause commotion till she steps outside

The cats get hep and holler, ooh-ooh man alive!

She's wearin' pink pedal pushers, pink pedal pushers

Pink pedal pushers has made her the queen of them all!

And just what would a

QUEEN

wear to

push those pink pedals?

Hugs and Happy Pink Saturday ---  and here's to having PINK KICKS of all kinds!!

Sammy Girl

ps ... the mirror tells me I'd better stick to black capris ..... but look at the great company I'd be in!!

Be sure to visit other Pink Saturday blogs at How Sweet the Sound and thank our hostess Beverly.

Six new "Pinkies" this week, including Susan at Ash Tree Cottage who is showcasing her quilt today!

Drop by and say "hi"!!

Blue Monday?

Did YOU have a "blue Monday"?

I DID!

Not "blue" as in downcast or discouraged ...

NOPE!

It was VIVID BLUE!

See what I mean??

There were also bits of

WHITE

And a lotta

PINK!

Y'all know I love PINK!

and look how the tulips are

GlOWING

today!

So nice to have some sun for a change.

Heck with

peaches and cream ...

That's how I want

MY complexion to look!

And a special treat today?

The quince tree was blooming!

My gosh ..

look at all those blooms!

Just beautiful!

whether I need
space for introspection ...

or a bigger picture ...

there's nothing like

taking the garden path

.

To keep me blooming!

Hugs and here's to you finding a bit of paradise of your own!

SAMMY GIRL

note:  garden at Historic Deepwood Estate - open to the public - FREE!  Salem, Oregon  (and always looking for garden volunteers!)

Springtime .... Time to Spread Your Wings!

Hey Chickie!

Time to fly the coop?

This morning I woke up and

1) felt good (health issues at bay)

2) was home (not that usual of late)

3) had nothing urgent on the calendar (hurray!)

4) realized I had not been to any sales this year

(the 4 Friends Preview doesn't count!)

So .... I did what any chick would do ...

Spread my wings!

Road Trip, Baby!

Well, not a REAL road trip involving overnight stay or driving more than 60 miles from home ... but enough of a road trip to energize my psyche and make for a fun day.

First Stop?

Harris Farms Spring Sale.

(they are open tomorrow, too!

Enjoyed the drive out of the city

and LOVED the items for sale.

Especially emjoyed

the spring florals touches ...

mmm mmm mmm!

Even though they are faux

don't you

LOVE

the moss and white tulips

in this set of bed springs?

While there I chatted with

Natalie - "Sparrow"

about

sales - what we were buying

soldering - she invited me over to practice

and SWEETS! 

She will be making some of her

luscious goodies

for Cindy's next barn sale!

I understand they sold out pretty fast at the last sale ...

I'm just sayin' ...

being an early bird to get one

of Natalie's mini-cakes

is MUCH better than

getting up for a worm!!

Next Stop?

IKEA!  Always good for a pick-me-up!

(Must have their frozen yogurt!)

Bought a Benno DVD cabinent for studio storage.

Hmmm ... Where Now?

M O N T I C E L L O !!

First up was Cindy's front window.

As only the Queen of Tarte

can do!

A little chippy ...

a little funky ...

And a whole lot of

glamour and FUN!

Headed to the side room with the

spring sale.

A bunch of chickies

were gabbing about the sale.

Lots of

HUMAN chickies, too!

I bought a frame from Julie

Kindred Roses

(she should just set up at MY HOUSE!!)

oops ... no pics!

As I meanered around I saw

so many of my faves ...

Randy, ... AF&A, ... and Aleta

She is one talented gal!

Around one corner I saw just what

I NEEDED!

Seriously!

The 2 perfect salad plates

in Rose Chintz

were REQUIRED to come

home with me.

They are my everyday china!

Then I fell in love.

This mini greenhouse

was calling my name.

I blew a kiss and walked away.

Time to head home when you

want a greenhouse for your

driveway!

Well ...

Seemed like enough fun

and it was getting late,

 so I didn't give into my wild child

and hit any Goodwill stores

and other thrifts on the way home.

When Mr. Sammy Girl came home

we headed out to dinner and

capped our evening with a bit of shopping at Nordy's.

Yes, the house is still a mess

and laundry needs to be done. 

But this chicky NEEDED today. 

I laughed,

I smiled,

visited with friends, 

shopped,

listened to Mr. Sammy Girls' stories ...

and feel rejuvenated!!

Hugs and here's to a day doing just what you want with people who encourage you to spread your wings!

SAMMY GIRL

Pink Saturday -- A classic in it's own right!

Thinking of  ROSES?

Classic red?

Not me!

I love roses of any kind ....

but pink ones make me

SWOON!

Doesn't that make you

catch your breath?!

Cool pink ...

or this warm pink ....

They are

SPECTACULAR!

Mmmmm....

these look ready to arrange.

Look how nice they play with others!!

They are never jealous of their red sisters ...

and probably wish we would let them

entertain TOGETHER more often!

They can be

SWEET ...

or EXOTIC!

I think I love ALL pink roses

and feel they are a classic

in their own right!

OKAY - Sammy Girl

Tell us a story!

Well ....

A kazillion years ago

in a Goodwill Store far far away ....

Actually not that far away,

but before the

"new, clean and shiney"

Goodwill stores.

You know -- before they

pull dated the

merchandise??

We found this little thing

Isn't she a beaut?

(was just in a mat ... no frame)

Cabbage roses ...

a little hobby watercolorist?

Traces of the artistic muse ...

(pencil lines ...)

and signed by

M. K. Nelson -- 1912.

We decided it had been

painted by "Aunt Martha"

Ever since that day

 there has been a

special place in our hearts

for watercolors of

roses.

Just like the title says ....

they are

"A Bunch of Beauties"!

Hugs and wishing you a beautiful PINK SATURDAY full of adventures and things you love!

SAMMY GIRL

notes:  other than "Aunt Martha's" pic ... all others are by Paul de Longpre except for two by Christie Repasy.  Her classic "French inspired romantic"  roses can be bought online or in stores.  Her website here.  She currentlly has a SALE going on!!

Be sure to visit other Pink Saturday participants and stop by to say hi to Beverly at How Sweet the Sound and thank her for hosting this meme each week!  Click on logo on sidebar or here.

Finally --   That day so long ago?  Well, Mr. Sammy Girl said a lady followed me for the entire 1/2 hour I was shopping, apparently hoping that I would put it down the watercolor so she could claim.  "Aunt Martha's" picture today? It hangs in our living room and I see it EVERY day!