Thanks for popping in for a little visit. I LOVE having you. I am so enjoying the blog-world. You gals have been so welcoming to me and I've had so much fun getting to know you. I am blessed!While I was at my daughter's caring for her I finished the final block for my quilt. It's all hand dyed wool, done in applique and beaded. I LOVE doing it. I did lots of this quilt while I was caring for my Mum......it holds a lot of memories. She was so proud. She picked out her favorite blocks and we chose a block to represent everyone in the family. There are 25 blocks and each one is different. I tried to take a picture of all of them, but it just DID NOT photograph very well. Maybe I'll try again before I put it together.
My darling daughter bought this box for me at an estate sale...........she LOVES a good estate sale.....not that I don't, I really do! I just feel sad for the folks who's life it represents.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh........YES! The summer shoe wardrobe. I'm crazy about flip-flops (my Darling Hubby is from Hawaii......they call them slippa's there).......at any rate they were so cheap and they have sparkles.......!!!!! I do love a good sparkle. Silver and pink. That should go with almost everything I wear. I have lots of other sparkly ones too. :-)
I got this picture somewhere on the internet.....maybe Rate My Space??? ....quite a while ago. I love this little cottage. It's just too darn cute, isn't it? If it's your house let me know so I can give you credit! :-)
Yesterday I posted about estate sales.........A wonderful gal in our area posts pictures of upcoming sales which is really quite nice. What if you get up at four to get there and then find out they don't have anything you'd want to haul home??? Well, a couple of years ago she posted the plate and bowl on her site. They were actually at two different sales. I wanted them both soooo badly. I got up early, drove a mighty long way and hoped I get them. Both times I wasn't even close to the front of the line.....probably number 20 or so.....and I still got them!!!!!! Aren't they so pretty? Yep, it was worth losing some sleep over these two beauties!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I appreciate you more than you'll ever know. Thanks again for coming!
Please go visit Beverly at www.howsweetthesound.typepad.com to see all the other lovelies! I can't believe some of the fabulous Pink Saturday posts. Get your coffee and kick back for some really good fun! :-)
Warm blessings!
Spencer
Hi, Thanks for your lovely coments i my blog! So nice to find your blog!
ReplyDeleteThe cottage is lovely and so American! Like a weddingcake!
Hugs Marina
What a special and beautiful quilt stitched with love!
ReplyDeleteSpencer your pink pretties are exquisite! I adore the box your daughter bought for you. She can shop for me anytime! I truly wish that pink cottage did belong to me. (Sigh)
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday and Mother's Day!! ♥
Nice variety of pink today from roof tops to slippas. You covered them all.
ReplyDeleteLove to see beautiful vintage dishes like the bowl your daughter gave you.
Wonderful quilt block, keep trying on the other pics, would love to see more.
Happy PINK MOM day,
Candy
Your estate sale finds and your daughter's are so pretty! Your quilt is adorable too. Aren't you talented! Happy Mother's Day! Love the slippers with bling....Christine
ReplyDeleteI love estate sales. I agree with you, it IS sad. But, my husband and I have been considering moving to FL and We have SO much, we could easily have an estate sale to lighten up. We're only in our 50's so, maybe it's not always a sad reason. There have been several that I was anxious about getting a particular item, and it was there even though I was late. Now I get the state of mind, "if I'm supposed to have it, it'll be there". Sometimes I'm relieved to not find something at a sale, it means I can continue hunting!
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely wonderful! Beverly sure knew what she was doing when she created a place for all of us "pinkies" to congregate and share our "pinkness".
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day to you. I hope you find yourself surrounded by those you love, good food, and a gentle peace in your ♥. We don't need to be a mother to know a mother's life. After all we all started out with a mom, didn't we?☺
Happy pink saturday, sugar! That little house is adorable. A true cottage for sure, honey.......
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Connie
What lovely pinkies! I love that house too. I wish I could live in it.
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Erin :)
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Oh I just love your quilt block. It is so pretty. I've made 3 pieced quilts and that's enough. No more. I look forward to seeing yours finished. Your estate treasures are all just gorgeous, I love the little box your daughter gave your and yes I agree the plate and bowl were well worth a long drive. I hope you have a HAPPY MOTHERS DAY. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt block. I love the little box that your daughter gave you and I am crazy about flip flops too. Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day.
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Elizabeth
What a lovely pink post! I love all your pink treasures! I was going to join Pink Saturday for my first time but didn't make it in time. I thought she had Mr. Linky. Anyway, hope you can come by for a visit. Happy Mother's Day!
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Rebecca
Very special and lovely post, Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Mothers Day, Char
ReplyDeleteLove the cottage, too ... roof almost looks pink. Spencer, you have some exquisite items on your post ... love anything with roses. As a child we would gather rose petals & press them for 'perfume' ...
ReplyDeleteI know tomorrow will be an off day for you, but remember that mean pinochle game is going on hot & heavy up in Heaven.
Hugs, Marydon
Happy Pink Saturday and Have a great Mother's Day ~ Susan
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday, Spencer! I love everything, but especially that little box given to you by your daughter!
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ReplyDeleteFirst of all I have to wish you a wonderful Mothers Day ... Hope your able to totally enjoy with those you LoVe.. Thanks for popping by for a visit.. I sooo LoVe all your pretty dishes you've found.. I'm like you sometimes it makes me sad to go to Estate sales and see them getting rid of treasures.. Someone loved these.. But,on the other hand, at least they go to new loving homes.. I sooo LoVe my treasures, and try to cherish all of them.. Thanks for sharing, and you have a blessed pink,rosey day my friend..hugs ~tea~xo
Hi Spencer :)
ReplyDeleteI would have lost sleep for them too!
I loved the house tour by Puget Sound :)
I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day sweet friend!!
(((hugs)))
rue
I LOVE the pink plate with the scalloped edges! So pretty, what a find!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasure it's been to visit your blog. Your pinks are just beautiful and I love your quilt block. Happy Pink Saturday..and hopr you have a fantastic Mothers Day.
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ReplyDeleteI read several of your posts and they were wonderful. OMG!!! the estate sale pictures have me panting. I am such a bone china-aholic, especially Bavarian and Limoges. I would have purchased every single piece I could carry home.
Thank you for posting such wonderful pictures. I so enjoyed it.
xo Cathy
Almost forgot about that stunning Pink House!
ReplyDeleteI would love to exchange blog links with you. Let me know. email: atreasuredheirloom@comcast.net
Cath
I really like your quilt block. The attention to detail is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat pink treasures! The flip flops are awesome and love the china! Happy Pink Saturday and hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day! ☺ Diane
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt block and that rose bowl is just beautiful - I know you must treasure them. Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting, it's so appreciated and I've enjoyed visiting yours also. Have a Happy Mother's Day and Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteLoving your quilt block. Estate sales, I'm just can't tell you how much I love them. I am a private curator of women's past. Happy Pink Saturday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always! Thanks for being so much fun to visit!
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Lisa
Spencer, you are just a sweetheart a blessing straight from heaven.
ReplyDeleteHow precious that quilt is holding such treasured memories, a quilt made with love. The trinket box that your daughter got for you is just so gorgeous as for the plate and bowl well they were indeed worth the effort you put in getting them it seems to me that God wanted to bless His sweet Princess by keeping them just for you. Here in aussie land we call flip-flops, thongs...hehe so many different names from all over the world.
I so enjoy visiting with you Spencer, I wish you a wonderful Mothers Day filled with love & laughter, Thank you for your beautiful encouraging heart.
God bless you
Hugs
Melly:)
Thanks so much for visiting me and leaving a lovely comment! You might have noticed I got addicted to blog backgrounds and buttons, lol.
ReplyDeleteLOVE what you got in your Estate sales - you seem to have The Eye and also to be very lucky (a great combination). Lucky you! Keep it up, can't wait to see your next "finds". Happy Pink Saturday!
Nice to meet you, Spencer! I noticed that we like many of the same books. The Saving Graces inspired me to retire. Maybe because our school secretary told me to read it in December and I didn't have time until Spring break and by then our sweet secretary was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
ReplyDeleteI haven't regretted my retirement for a second!
Hi Spencer!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your quilt. You know, I used to feel sad too when I would purchase something from an estate sale but one day when my husband and I were at a sale, I was feeling hesitant on purchasing a lovely antique musical jewelry box and the previous owner had pinned many vintage brooches on the inside satin liner...long story short, the daughter of the auctioneer told me that people who purchase estate sale items were now the caretakers of those people's prized possessions. I thought that was a perfect way to look at the situation...lol!
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Deanna :D
I love that little cottage. I wish I could tell you it was mine, but that would be a lie. Your quilt block is so nice. You must have a lot of patience and I'd love to see all the blocks. Great estate sale finds. Happy Pink Saturday!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love estate sales. What a pretty box. That is not my cottage but I wish it was.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely blog. Thanks for visiting mine.
I really love that pink roof!
ReplyDeleteNancy
Buonasera,
ReplyDeletefirst time on your blog thanks to Claudia and I love the name of you blog. Have a great Sunday. Ciao Rita Mammabellarte
I love, love, estate (and garage) sales! I really like the plate and bowl you found! In my shabby chic days, I collected quite a few of those.
ReplyDeleteThat quilt square is beautiful and unique.
You've put together a really nice Pink Saturday post here. Sorry I'm a day late!
Where to start? You did such an amazing job on your quilt block..Just love it...That box your daughter bought you is just BEAUTIFUL!!!! I to adore that sweet cottage... That plate and bowl are just stunning!!!! I just love them so much....What an amazing post...
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So many beautiful pinks, love the quilt block and all the pretty dishes. I enjoyed reading about your mother, so sorry for your loss. I was thrilled to hear Sweet Dreams when I got to your blog, love that song.
ReplyDeleteDebby
I loved reading about your Mum. I hope beautiful memories of her made this Mother's Day easier to bear.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Pink goodies! Laurie
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