So maybe it is a bit premature to start thinking spring, especially in this part of the Pacific Northwest, but the heck with it. I am so over the whole winter thing. The last two years we have had record snow fall and this year it has been cold and rainy. It is depressing and well, blah. So I am proactively, and definitely thinking spring!!!
When I think spring - I think pastels - well, I always think pastels, especially pink - but I digress.
I spent the entire day on Saturday moving out all of the Christmas left overs (except the pink tree - which is going to now be a Valentines tree) and fluffing up my shop. I think that some of my "Pink Ladies", "Cottage Chicks" felt the same way because they were out in force this Saturday.
It actually all started with a Vintage Pink Chase. I brought her home from an antique auction. She was one of the more sought after orphans but I knew she had to come home with me. Looking at her makes me think of warmer, pinker times.
She just makes me happy. She is actually very comfy and I spent more time than I probably should have lounging....err, testing her out.
Since I don't have room for her at mine - I will enjoy her until she finds a new home. $165.00 adoption fee and she is yours.
I also found the prettiest, trio of lamps - the big sister and the smaller, pair of twins. Pink, just does it for me.
It reminds me of a song - "I'm a little bit deco - I'm a little bit shabby chic." I think that is how it goes.
These lamps are C.Miller, 1956 and in perfect condition. I am not great at photography..I can tell you that they are so much yummier in person. I am happy to ship them if you just gotta bring them home. Adoption fee for Large, Square shade is $95.00. The twins are $85.00. I also have another set of twins without shades and a minor flea bite for $50.00.
You can see them tucked away in the next photo of the newly fluffed corner...unfortunately those pink loving gals adopted allot of orphans from this display before I could snap a photo.
Everything in this display is available for adoption - please just email me for adoption fees and relocation if necessary.
Now for the really fun part for both of us. I am trying to build up my bloggy base of friends - so I am hosting a giveaway. I will be adding to the goodies every day - announcing a winner on Jan. 10Th!!! The entire package will end up with a value of about $150.00 clams, buckaroos, samolies...well, you get it.
How to enter!!
1. If you are already a follower - you get one entry.
2. Become a follower - you get an entry.
3. Leave me a comment on this blog - you get an entry.
4. Post my giveaway on your blog - just let me know you did - you get two entries.
5. Any order from me, you get three entries.
It is that easy!!! Unfortunately, this is open only to US bloggers...sorry.
The first goodie is a loverly piece of vintage, bark cloth. The gorgeous roses remind me of spring. You can use it to make a yummy pillow or cover a vanity bench like I did.
So spread the word about spring, pinkness and my giveaway. We will be waiting, the Orphans and I.
Wow thats of pretty things! Sign me up for the giveaway! i am ready for Spring too!
ReplyDeleteHumm, tried to sign up to follow but, for some reason it won't let me. :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a generous give-away! Thanks so much for the chance to win. And many blessings in 2010.
ReplyDeleteLove your booth! I wish I'd had some springtime inspiration in mine this past weekend... but I was still cleaning up after Christmas at home!
ReplyDeleteYou had me for the giveaway at "Barkcloth"... so count me in. I'm a new follower and I've put your giveaway on my sidebar... stop by and visit soon!
I love your treasures!!! Please sign me up for your giveaway!!! Your giveaway will also be posted on my sidebar for all to see!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your treasures! That chase would so be mine if we didn't live on different coasts! I have just found your blog and I love it!! I am now a follower so sign me up for your giveaway. I will post on my Blog about your giveaway. Such lovelies!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely orphans. I love the chaise too. Wish I had the fee. LOL.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Have a great week,
Sherry
Hi, Leslie!!! Love that chaise!!! Would you be able to take a few more pictures, including the feet and email me? I may be interested!!!! What a lovely giveaway... Count me in!
ReplyDeleteIsabel
a pink tree would be perfect for Valentines and Easter...hmmmm
ReplyDeleteI love your pink things and so does my granddaughter. Please sign me up for the giveaway and I have just become a follower.
ReplyDeleteWillow
Those lamps are just fantastic and I adore the chaise.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the heads up about the video. I think I have fixed it. (Fingers crossed.)
Thanks for vsiting my blog! I'm a follower (I thought I commented yesterday, but I guess I didn't!)
ReplyDeleteI posted your button too!
ReplyDeletegirl.. you go!!
ReplyDeletesixdividedbytwo sent me along.. followed...will post later..(sorry..just got out of the hospital!)
Great giveaway!
xo
Cat
Hi Leslie!!! I would LOVE to enter your giveaway! And I absolutely LOVE bark cloth but I can tell right now that whatever you choose to give will be wonderful!!! xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteI posted about your giveaway sweetie and hope that a few friends drop by!!! and I'm a follower as well, hugs and love, Dawn
ReplyDeleteI love pink any time of year! I'll definitely be looking in to see what lovely new orphans you bring home! Please sign me up for your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteSherry in Little Rock
Oh, my! ANOTHER reason to visit the Pacific North West! Love your shop and "adoption" theme :-)... not to mention all of your neat "orphans"! I would love them all to come home and live with me in NH (especiall that yummy barkcoth)! I am now "following" and will visit often -
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Hi Leslie. Well Dawn posted and here I am. Now I can follow you too.
ReplyDeleteHugs...Tracy :)
Hey Leslie. What a wonderful giveaway and I just love bark cloth especially one as lovely as this rose pattern. Please include my name in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteStay warm & have a blessed weekend...Tracy :)
I'm coming your way courtesy of Dawn at The Feathered Nest. You can count me as a new follower, Leslie...and I'm commenting so you'll know I was here. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. What a great and generous giveaway you're planning. Best Wishes.
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PS. I'll be adding a link to your blog on my sidebar this evening, too!
Leslie, after browsing your blog a bit, I signed up as a follower. I love your "good junk" and will definitely be a regular visitor.
ReplyDeleteSherry in Little Rock
So glad Dawn sent us over here!!
ReplyDeleteYou have a wonderful blog and i cannot wait to see more.
I signed up to follow so I will not miss a thing!!
Thank you for this wonderful giveaway.
Blessings
barbara jean
It's so nice to meet you and I have become a follower. Thank you for the opportunity to win such a nice giveaway. Have a nice weekend! Twyla
ReplyDeleteWell Hello Leslie, from another Leslie:-) It is great to find that you are from Spokane. My folks lived there for over 30 years until my father passed away. Now my mama lives with my hubby and I. I too, lived in Spokane for about 4 years and then returned to my home state of Oregon. Now we live in Eugene, which is in the beautiful Willamette Valley and about 110 miles south of Portland. I still have a sister in Spokane, so if I get up that way this year, I would love to come by your shop. I always loved the antique and collectible shops in Spokane! I have a blog started, but due to my mom's health and my own medical issues, I just haven't been able to get it going. It was going to be for mom and I to share our treasures, decorating and crafts, but mom is now in hospice, so she won't be able to be a part of it. Still, I love blogland and all the wonderful people out there and am really going to try and figure this thing out! Anyway, so sorry for the long comment, but I am glad to have found you and will return to get caught up with your posts as soon as I can. --Leslie
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, that happens to be my bestfriends name too :) I found you through Dawn of The Feathered Nest, You have a lovely blog, I have become a follower so that I can come back and see some more pretties! Please enter me in your wonderful giveaway and I will be back after I post about it on my blog :) Have fun meeting a bunch of great new people :) Besos, Rose
ReplyDeleteLovely blog and super giveaway, I'm now a follower and would love to be entered. Smiles, Carol Mae
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say Just beautiful, so glad I found your blog
ReplyDeleteI am amazed you are giving away this lovely barkcloth. This is right down my ally and will look beautiful in my home.
ReplyDeleteI am signing up to follow you too. Please stop by and do the same.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteAwesome Giveaway! I am not sure if I am suppose to leave a comment for each entry,but I have became a follower and added a button to my blog. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Happy New Year and Artful Blessings,
Kathryn
P. S. I am having a giveaway too, would love for you to come enter!
I so love pink! Your booth and items are just beautiful! Wish I was closer I would come for a visit. I am now a follower and will be back.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you!
Visiting by way of the Featheered Nest!
I would love to enter your beautiful giveaway and sign up to follow your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm an Idaho girl that spent one year in Deer Park, WA.when I was a freshman in high school. I love the area over there.
hugs
wow i also am obsessed with all pink. i'm diane from vintage tickled pink- please enter me but more importantly i would post your site on my new blog bec. i'm also trying to build my blog. just started 12/25/09 but have been following others forever. thanks for all the great stuff. love your site
ReplyDeletea girl after my own heart!! love the pinks!!!
ReplyDeleteplease enter me...you should sell some of your pretties online, there are alot of pink lovers out here.
I just became a follower, I got here via Dawn@ The Feathered Nest and glad I did.
ReplyDeleteLove those Pink Lamps...and the giveaway sounds intriquing....
Hugs
Brenda
Hi! Dawn posted about you, so I thought I'd better come see! She was right, pretty things! Where is your shop located? Welcome to blogging, and I've signed up to follow you!
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Hi discovered your blog via Dawn..your lamps and the whole decor you have is so neat. Do you have a booth somewhere in spokane. I havent been to see the rest of your blog. I have a space in the Rusty Pelican in Richland Wa. Isnt it all fun the hunt?? Now to go back and see more of you blog. Sally
ReplyDeleteHello Leslie!! I wish you all the success in the world with your new shop, it looks great and wish I could visit but living in Georgia is a bit of a drive...:D anyway yes please enter me in your giveaway for the lovely fabric. I am following you girl!!! I found you through Dawn at The Feathered Nest!
ReplyDeleteA big pink hug from me to you!! Susan in Georgia.
Your blog is so beautiful and you are so generous with your give-away!
ReplyDeleteSandy xox
Just love your pink lamps and your blog too!
ReplyDeleteOh Pleazzzzzzzze pick me! Pick me!
ReplyDeleteWarm blessings,
Spencer
Following now too!
ReplyDeleteI must have that bark cloth, it is so beautiful! I love your shop, I would love to open one but I would never be able to sell anything, I get so attached. I love the adoption idea! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI also became a follower!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great give a way. Please enter me, I am new to your blog and I love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim
Hello Leslie...congrats on the new shop..I also did that a number of years ago and it was such fun! Love your blog and I came here from Dawn's Feathered Nest. Would love to win any of your beauties!
ReplyDeleteSmiles and Blessings,
Nancy C
I'm with you I'm so ready for spring. Greeting from Cold Idaho! Your shop is full of such Lovlies. Thanks for the tour. Your blog is Beautiful, Dawn sent me over!
ReplyDeleteI'm now a follower!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely blog you have. Please enter me in your giveaway, and I'm signing up to follow you.
Thanks,
Donna
How fun and generous! I will join as a follower, as I just love to meet new people through this wonderful world of blogging! Thank you so much, and I LOVE your photos!
ReplyDeleteOK - I finally had a chance to blog about this. check it out at http://noelgiger.blogspot.com/2010/01/orphaned-decor-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteI have started following your blog!
ReplyDeleteI really love your color choices for spring! So pretty!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the giveaway. Your shop is so pretty, wish Iowa was closer to you, I'd be there alot. Good Luck and God Bless. Now I am going to become a follower. Love Theory a country gal in Iowa.
ReplyDeleteOh my so glad I found you! THat chaise is absolutely gorgeous! What a find that is! I became a follower and will blog about it too- will come back when I have done so-
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mary
I came over from Redeemed Unique Art. I just became a follower!
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Your shop looks absolutely darling! Would love to see it in person!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
rlmdam@sbcglobal.net
#1 I blogged about your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
rlmdam@sbcglobal.net
#2 I blogged about your giveaway!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
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I'm a new follower. lover everything i want some day own a shaby chic shop
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so pretty!!!
ReplyDeletePlease enter me in the giveaway!!!
I am now a follower and will be stoppig by to read your blog often!!
Jenn~
Oh so pretty!! I'm a new follower. Sonia
ReplyDeleteYour blog is just full of adorable pink! I just cannot pass up pink! I intrigued by your wonderful give away so I have become a follower, I've posted about your give away on my Silver Sunday post today, and I'm commenting right now! Please enter me!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful new week...Kathy
would love to win!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful giveaway. I found your button on another blog and I'm glad I came over. Your blog is great and right up my alley. I have a pinkee, girly booth too.
ReplyDeleteI'm signing up as a follower for sure.
And, I'll post your button on my blog.
Sissie
Hello Leslie,
ReplyDeleteI saw your button on another blog and had to come see.....since I'm a PiNk junkie and I collect Barkcloth and other vintage fabric. :0)
I know it's Jan. 10 but it doesn't look like you've posted a winner yet so maybe you'll throw my name in that hat! I'll add myself as a follower!
Please visit me when you have a moment..you may like to follow me too. :0)
Scatter Bliss..
Stephanie
Oh I want to help you pull Spring into season. Love your passion for PINK so drop my name in the hat...several times because I am now a follower, have posted about your giveaway on my sidebar, and of course leaving my thank you comments.
ReplyDeleteHappy Warm SPRING Blessings ;-)
Just noticed the dead line, hope you are running a little late and will be extending a few days. We will certainly forgive you...please, please, please ;-)
ReplyDeleteI know I'm a little late...but wanted to let you know that I love your blog and added myself as a follower!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful things you have!
Hugz,
Michele
I love all of your pretties! I am now a follower!!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie_Dabble
L♥VE ALL of your things!!!!! I love bark cloth...roses...shabby chic......love your blog! I am a follower and just put you on my facebook as well..........{{{{PLEASE PICK ME!!!}}}}
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