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

Falling for Fall

Mmmm ...

Just back from a trip to Washington.

No, no, no ....

not THAT Washington!

That trip is NEXT week, silly!

But THIS Washington ...

AND GUESS WHAT?!?

While I was away,

fall happened ...

on both coasts.

It reminded me

how much I like fall 

and it's bits and pieces.

Here are a few

just for you.

Leaves from Sandy and Joe at

Rhubarb Reign.

They are not in the Northwest ....

but a great blog to visit.

These luscious lovelies are from

Auntie Joy.

She had a great time at Art Camp while I was gone.

This one is from Florence's blog

Essences of the Past.

(And it sounds like I missed a 

GREAT primitive sale while I was gone!!)

And don't you love this one from Noteworthy Musings?

And this one too?

Carole had some great getaways.

It's nice to take a few minutes

to catch up with

what people have been doing ...

I LOVE

our time together.

So many more to drop by and see ...

and comments to reply to.

WHEW!

But first a quick look

at MY own bit of fall 

in my dining room

Preserved leaves from Safeway

artificial blooms (on sale) at Michael's

salvaged curly willow in

an old ironstone pitcher ...

And look closer ...

my own

PUMPKIN MAGIC WAND!!

from sweet Martha at

Vintage Trifles!

Time to get back to work! ....

Hugs and hopes for a fabulous fall!

Sammy Girl

ps .... found the PERFECT shoes to go with the pumpkin magic wand but they didn't fit .....

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

White Wednesday - London bits - London #10

Chippy

Rusty

White

Yeah -

that describes some of the

"treasure bits" that I lugged

home from London.

Cool lion door knocker, huh!

Not a lot of white -

but I LOVE him!

doll bits

tiny antique cups and saucers

delicate linen measuring tape

french beaded flowers

french jars

mmmmm.....

I wish I had another suitcase

--and the strength to carry --

and I would have bought the

WHOLE BOX of JARS!!

wooden finials

not white, 

but aren't the keyhole guards dreamy, too?

(do they have a "real" name??)

chippy old door hardware

who realized I bought the same bits

at THREE markets??

Guess I'm consistent!

These will all be for

art-y projects ....

Like this 

PERFECT

clock face.

Perfect for a holiday project.

But also perfect for

"just looking at".

In case it's not done for

THIS Christmas ....

Just sayin'

NO PRESSURE!

Several of the bits

are now "living"

in the cubbies in my

dining room.

They have joined other

white pals ...

like the small

ironstone creamer

from Annie, Fannie & Abigail

at Tarte barn ...

Who else is there?

This and that.

Bits and pieces pulled together.

No real plan --

They just make me smile!

Hugs and hoping you have many occasions to smile today!

SAMMY GIRL

Go to Faded Charm for the complete list of White Wednesday participants!

Fun and Finds = London #8

YUMMY!

Yes, the food in

London

is surprisingly good

given it's bad press

But even tastier are

TREASURES

Shall we step out for a day?

Time to wake up and get movin'!

But where should we go?

The tube is a speedy and efficient

way to navigate around London.

Let's try Spitafield's Market,

shall we?

Check out the route ...

any transfers needed?

Remember that we're

"not in Kansas anymore"

But it seems Dorothy's pals

have decided

London

is the place to be!

The market is full of

many types of stalls.

Some booths have BOXES

of things to dig through ..

Others are neatly displayed

and PRICED.

The keys on this table -

from and old jail.

180 BPS ...

that's about $270 ..

they were not among my purchases.

But, look at all these treats ...

And even more ...

Whew ...

a lot to look through.

Maybe we should head

somewhere else?

But first a quick snack ..

Look no further!

American style brownies.

Don't know what made them

"American Style"

but we LOVED them!

This is our next stop.

Our destination?

Even the traffic signs

want you to have a good time!

Look at this cute shop!

(and a perfect name, too!)

Some "toys" for our guys?

(Yes, Mr. Sammy Girl spent a

LOT of time at this stall!)

Maybe some vintage paper?

Silver?

Old glass?

Oops ... not for sale, silly ...

those are 1 and 2 AD at the

British Museum!

But I WOULD LOVE to have ....

An old clock or two?

(I am seriously thinking about returning

to see about this beauty!)

Dolls or miniatures?

This is Heather.

She has AWESOME goodies

in her shop.

The bell jar arrangement

behind her is

INCREDIBLE.

Wind up and a bird in the flowers sings ...

More bits and bobs

than ANYONE could want!

And of course the china!

(only three sets of these

black and pink with rose beauties,

or they WOULD be mine!)

Mmmmm..

Time to drag ourselves away.

Heading back for real food

and sleep.

Tomorrow?

Shopping or culture.

Tough choice!

Hugs and may your days be filled with WONDERFUL CHOICES.

Sammy Girl

ps - don't forget the 50th post giveaway is still going on .... more info here ...