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!

Pink Saturday -- Yummy Pink Inspiration

One my

favorite

SOURCES OF INSPIRATION

Handy

and FULL of 

PINK!

BUT ...

Not everything pink

and cute

works for me.

I am owned by a cat

and he cat would 

NEVER

wear this outfit ...

So ....

what DOES

work for me?

 

How about this pink room?

well, lots of good pink fun,

but not sure I could

LIVE with it 

EVERY DAY.

Maybe pink in

small doses

is what I feel like

at least for today!

What about these small bits?

These turn of century

pink sentiment cups?

Yep!  

LOVE EM!

and reminds me I have some ...

somewhere here in Whoville.

Oooo ...

 bottlebrush trees!

Do I want

(or need)

some in pink??

Maybe!!

How about a

light in the window?

Pink, of course!

Like this wonderful creation by

Laurie (Magpie Ethel)

Who would've thought

plastic vintage lights

could be so

SPECTACULAR!

How about a few

sweet pink floral touches

like

pink roses?

Perfectly pink for 

any season,

especially

Christmas!

Now maybe just a bit more ...

a few 

pink ornaments

and

pink depression glass.

Like this?

Yep ...

I could have a holiday brunch

at a table like this!

And speaking of brunch ....

now that's what I call

pink inspiration!

Hugs and have an inspirational Pink Saturday!

Sammy Girl

pink and white bottle brush trees - Pink Buttercreme's Pink Saturday Inspriation from last week here

vintage decorated light at Magpie Ethel's etsy here

yummy brunch goodies (and recipe!!) courtesy of Sweet Paul here

Time to get ready for a PINK CHRISTMAS!

I want a Pink Christmas this year.

But it won't happen without a little work.

So ....

I'd better get out of bed!

Get dressed and ready to go.

Shoes ....

sensible?

or KICKY!!

Guess that's NOT even a choice, lol!

Now about a coat ...

Something banded with a little fur trim, perhaps?

or maybe something in a tailored crop jacket?

No ...

I always go with the gittery hot pink

swing coat.

Comfortable

 and 

easy to shop in!

And 

because a stylish gal

(or one having a 

bad hair day!!)

should NEVER

go out without her hat!

Finally

 since this IS

the Northwest ...

Oops!

Almost forgot my camera!

Might need to take a few pics for my friends

at

How Sweet the Sound

and post on 

Pink Saturday!

They would

LOVE 

the pink pointsettias!

Mmmm ....

such YUMMY

pink candles!

Of course,

I might need a few

new pink ornaments, lol!

And who isn't

ALWAYS

looking for 

INSPIRATION?

Well, 

I'd better head out the door.

See you soon!

Hugs and hope all your Saturdays are PINK-A-LICIOUS!!

SAMMY GIRL

ps ... still not sure what to wear to a Halloween Party tonight ... 

visit Betty (who is also a Pink Saturday participant!)  at She's Sew Sweet here ...  

she shows many choices .... here's one!

note: FAB vintage coats available at 

Dorthea's Closet -  Vintage here

This Next here

Zuburbia Green Vintage here

GIVEAWAY - last posting!

This book says it all ...

whether in London

or Oregon.

Do you know Atlanta Bartlett's work?

It's wonderful.

No, really!

Here's her website to check things out ...

I'll wait.

See!

Here's a sample pic for those who didn't look!

And ... guess what!

She is doing a book signing ...

in LONDON!

I guess I should've stayed longer!  lol!

Besides the book

The Comforts of Home

the winner will get all of this!

Some of the goodies --

a vintage postcard 

with roses ....

another vintage card

this one is Valentine's Day ...

They are lovely on the front ...

but LOOK at the back!

The birthday card is dated

February 17, 1915

with this inscription:

Dearest friend 

Forgot to send this on time so will send it now.  

Hope this finds you all well and happy.

With lots of love

Other postcard is mailed to

Junction City, Oregon.

Ledger paper is also included ...

Pacific Visible Systems

Portland, Oregon

A delicate glass

"flower basket"

sweet slotted dish

and

English bone china egg cup

small handpainted pink roses

set in a band of blue

and there are

THREE 

of these Meito China bowls!

and a plate with trio of pink roses.

Maybe for your cookies -

er, biscuits I mean -

during tea.

Hmmm ... wasn't there something else PROMISED?!!

Yep.

Bits from London.

See them in the "new"

group shot?

At the top.

First we have

a rusty old skeleton key ....

Bought in England.  

But so many of the market vendors are from all over Europe that the key could be from ANYWHERE!

I know .... isn't that your key to the little box you keep in the back of your closet with ....

Well - we'll let that secret stay a secret!

Finally -

A touch of royalty.

A sweet spoon.

With royal connections.

...besides you, I mean!

I wonder if you can click to enlarge and see what it says ....

This spoon.

King Edward VIII

inscription FED. DEF. IND. IMP.

I do not read Latin

(yes - I am a public education doofus...)

but I believe it means

defender of Empire and God

which apparently was the

job description of

Britain's kings and queens.

Who knew?

This is the King who renounced his throne for love

of an American.

And now he's yours ...

If you enter the giveaway by commenting on this post.

Comments you made on 

any of the posts on London

will also count.

And letting me know you

blogged and linked

to the giveaway

DOUBLES

the number of your comments.

Only one comment per post.

Comments can be made

through Thursday

Sept. 17th

click here for a nice bit of information on King Edward at coin collecting blog

Hugs and have a simple ROYAL day overflowing with wonderful things.

Sammy Girl