29
Jan
2011
pink and pretty ...
Tags: Vintage, pink saturday, cottage style decorating, etsy, tole tray, sewing notions, vintage
Happy Pink Saturday, friends.  I'm featuring this pretty vintage sewing basket today.  I found her at the Salvation Army and she's in great condition.  I love the decal and the baby pink color.  I can't keep it all, so this lil' darling will soon be available in my etsy shop.





Can't you just picture a rainbow of spools marching around the perimeter and bobbins and buttons and lace and elastic spilling out?  I sure can!



This tole tray is a really fun piece.  It would be so sweet hanging on the wall or perched on a little stool with some pretty glassware.



My kitchen will soon receive a mini-makeover and here's a sneak peak.  I've had these vintage bark cloth drapes for several years.  I have a different pair hanging in the dining room and I thought these would blend nicely in the kitchen.  Similar colors and they are extra long so they'll flank the sliding glass door perfectly.  I won't be able to draw them shut, but I bought cream sheers from Penney's to meet the privacy issue and add a little coziness.  I'm going to go with Witch Hazel Corian since it replicates marble, is light and bright, and will still give lots of durability and the cottage look I want.  The striped fabric is for a pinch-pleated valance for over the sink.  Stay tuned for more on the kitchen ...

Please visit How Sweet the Sound and join our host, Beverly, for Pink Saturday.  It's a great linky party with lots of lovliness.

Warmly ... Lynn

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Reply from: Terry on 1/29/2011 1:42 PM
 Howdy Happy Pink Saturday :) Wow you have some really amazing items today . I'm looking forward to following you ! Until Next Time Happy Trails
Reply from: Brenda on 1/29/2011 2:16 PM
 I love the sewing basket - the flowers on top are beautiful. Did you paint the tole tray? Just lovely, I am a fairly new follwer, stop by when you have a chance. Happy Pink Saturday, Brenda
Reply from: Sort Of Fairytale Girl on 1/29/2011 3:01 PM
 hi! that sewing box is incredible...what a find at the salvation army!! love the pink tole tray as well. thank you for stopping by my blog recently, i have become a follower of yours!!
Reply from: Kitty on 1/29/2011 3:35 PM
 I can't wait to see your kitchen remodel! What an exciting time in your life as you make your cozy cottage "yours." Thanks for sharing!
Reply from: Christine on 1/29/2011 4:44 PM
 I love the painted tray. And the fabric you've chosen for your kitchen is lovely. Can't wait to see the before and after photos.
Reply from: Lynn on 1/29/2011 4:55 PM
 I didn't paint the tray, Brenda, though I wish I did! I visited your etsy shop and was "wowed" by your talent. As soon as my shops are open, I will "heart" you. Very nice work. Thanks for your nice comment and for becoming a follower at Cottage and Creek. I appreciate it.
Reply from: Sherry @ Country Wings in Phoenix on 1/29/2011 6:02 PM
 Hi Lynn Sweetie... Happy Pink Saturday. I love your pink basket and it is so sweet. I too can see the circular color of threads and little accessories inside. I wonder why someone parted with something so unique. I have never seen one quite like this. I imagine it will sell quite quickly from your Etsy shop. I am Country Wings in Phoenix, your newest follower. I love your blog home, and I can't wait to see what you share next. Please stop over and say hi. I would love to have you visit. I would be tickled pink if you signed up to follow me as well. I so enjoy sharing my day to day life and crafting along the way. It is like have pen pals all over the world, only we get to visit quicker than in the olden days. What a beautiful share today. Hope you have a lucky weekend sweetie. Many country hugs, Sherry
Reply from: Donnie on 1/29/2011 6:07 PM
 That is so pretty. I've never seen one like that before.
Reply from: Laurie Anderson on 1/29/2011 8:20 PM
 Oh my goodness! I LOVE your blog! That sewing basket is to die for! Thank you for visiting Brer Rabbit's Blog and following me! I hope you come and visit SewNso's Sewing Journal too! I am sooooo excited about following your awesome blog!
Reply from: Lynn on 1/29/2011 8:26 PM
 Thank you Lynn for visiting with me! Your site is lovely. I would be honored to follow you!
Reply from: Marge on 1/29/2011 8:43 PM
 Hi Lynn! I don't know how you can part with that beautiful sewing basket. I t is so unique. Don't be too hasty in selling your beautiful finds. I think your daughter might enjoy some of them when she gets her first house. Your blog is so pretty.
Reply from: Gail@Faithfulness Farm on 1/29/2011 9:07 PM
 What fabulous pinks. I just love that Salvation Army find...and I totally understand not being able to keep it all, lol. Your pink notions are also darling :) Blessings! Gail
Reply from: deb at linens lace and lattes on 1/30/2011 6:56 AM
 Hi Lynn - I love the sewing basket. I found one in yellow and sold it within days at my antique booth. It was not in the good condition yours is in and did not have the inserts. The post on my blog today is about you and your wonderful blog. So glad you found me and so glad I can now follow you!
Reply from: Susan @ Blackberry Creek on 1/30/2011 9:09 AM
 Thanks for your visit to my blog and for your comment. I love your blog. And guess what, I have two of those vintage sewing baskets just like yours. One is yellow and it belonged to my late husband's grandmother. The other is pink but the design on top is different from yours. Happy Sunday.
Reply from: Roselle on 1/30/2011 10:48 AM
 Such treasures you found! LOVE the tole tray and pink sewing notions! Happy PS Roselle
Reply from: classiccasualhome.com on 1/30/2011 4:40 PM
 Such a beautiful sewing basket. I want to become a follower so I can see your kitchen progress. Looks great so far. Mary Ann
Reply from: ldh on 1/31/2011 5:47 AM
 Good Morning! What a joy stopping by to visit with you! I have perused several of your posts and enjoyed each one. Beautiful mosaic too. Here is a link to Vintage greeting cards on Flickr that you might like: http://www.flickr.com/groups/vintagegreetingcards/pool/page2/ Many are the cute-sy type but if you scroll through there are beautiful all occasion ones. So nice meeting you! Kindly, Lorraine
Reply from: Cathy on 2/4/2011 5:57 AM
 I'm finally getting around to some of the ladies I missed on last Pink Saturday's posts. I love your pink, they are lovely. Thank you for sharing your creations. So pretty. Come by and visit me this weekend. Lots of pink pretties for Pink Saturday. xo Cathy


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