a lil' pink and shabby. . . . .

hello chickies!

it's been awhile since i had a pink post here on shabbychicks.

and since i believe you can't have pink

 without having shabby,

let's get our shabby pink on!

oh wait. . . . .

first i need to remind you about the

Origami Owl Giveaway ending tomorrow.

 seriously. . . .i don't like to call people crazy,

but you are if you miss out on this:)

xoxo

NOW it's time for some 

shabby and pink stuff that caught my eye recently. . . .

oh.my. goodness. GRACIOUS!

look at this gorgeous pink ruffle duvet and drapes. . . .

with bows, at that!

i wish i knew where exactly they can be found,

but i think it is on etsy.

i just love the vintage jewels on this frame. . . .

 this next photo is a dream for any pink lover out there.

so pretty, shabby and sweet.

someone really special and girly must live here, right?

guess who's house this is????

i'll give you a few clues. . . .

~she can be kinda loud.

~she was on Cheers

~she danced with Max on Dancing with the Stars

~well, she did her best to try and dance:)

figure it out yet?

this house belongs to

Kirstie Alley!

i am NOT kidding!

this is her vacation home in Maine.

don't you love it?

i don't know why this just tickles me.

probably because it's so delicate looking.

i don't know.

but Kirstie?

of Kirstie and Max?

hahaha

it just makes my day:)

moving on. . . . .

i'm sure there's a bit of photo editing going on here,

but no matter.

the effect is stunning!

looks like a cotton candy tree:)

i leave you with this. . . . .

be blessed,

Suzanne

Inspired 4 YOU...

yes, I'm looking out for you!

actually, MARY is inspired 4 you...

with her UNIQUE home decor that i am IN LOVE with...

and I think you'll love it too!

okay, ya'll know i'm CRAZY about SUBWAY ART...

no secret there!

I even thought I would give it a try myself

with all of the amazing instructions out there.

but then I realized I have MORE than enough going on...

and sometimes you just have to look at those

who have perfected art FOR people like me...

someone like Mary, who creates and sells her art on etsy!

her shop is called Inspired 4 You Decor...
(just click on the highlighted links throughout to get to her store)

and she creates the most AMAZING subway art

inspired for YOU by YOU!

meaning she will customize any of this with YOUR names, dates,

special verses,

...thoughts
(love how you can add your favorite football team)

 favorite style...

you name it!

she will even customize the COLOR of the sign...

that's pretty COOL, you know?

here are a few more of my FAVORITES...
she literally has something for everyone!

please take a look and then stop by her store.

Mary has been SWEET enough to offer my readers a 10%DISCOUNT

if you place an order after seeing it here.

just enter the code SHABBY and she will know I sent you!

and by the way, her prices are already INCREDIBLE...

 so a 10% discount is icing on the cake.

 for the kids...

just for fun...

oh my gosh...I had never seen this before and I love it!

 AMEN!

so sweet...

I need one that says "Leo's Workshop":)

 for teens...

for all of us:)

for the rodeo fan...OR baseball fan too...

 see...something for everyone!
and trust me, there is so much MORE in her shop...
so go check it out NOW...
get INSPIRED...
you will be so happy you did!

XOXOXOXOXO
Suzanne

a HAPPY little village...

so my "word" for 2011 is HAPPY.

i'm trying, i'm trying:)

some days are happier than others, right?

but the other day, when this little village popped up

on my computer screen...

 it brought a SMILE to my face.

a HAPPY smile:)

 so I thought I'd share it with you...

aren't these adorable?

 they're a VILLAGE of soft cottage ornaments,

 made by a lady named Kajsa in Finland (Syko shop) who just LOVES to sew.

 well Kajsa...you made me HAPPY today with your sewing so thank you!

and here are a few other things available in Syko's etsy shop...

 anyway, not being able to sew myself, i thought you'd like to see

what can be done with a few scraps of fabric and an

IMAGINATION:)

XOXOXO

Suzanne

Sanity Projects...

Yes...sanity projects...

as in "if I don't stay busy this month, I'll go crazy."

The only problem is that in my rush to do something,
I forgot to take "before" pictures:-)

Can't think of everything, right?

Okay, the first sanity project was actually done at the end of Feb.
but since I haven't shown it yet, here you go...

Jordie had a loft/bunk bed...very cool...but she was ready for a regular bed.

Thanks to Google, she found exactly what she wanted...
and the price was sooooo right!!!

Only problem...it was black...
and she wanted cream.

So once again, we open the box to a brand new bed...
and paint it before it ever gets in the house.



Will I ever learn?
Nah...

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Sanity Project #2...
if I have to stay in this house...
(and don't get me wrong, it's a nice house)
then I have to somehow bring it around
to the shabby,flea marketish, white look that I love.

First step...my verandah/balcony.
The furniture was brown with turquoise cushions
but thanks to paint (and plenty of help from Miss J)
it is now antique white.



I had a chest that I painted aqua and it is now the coffee table.
A few new cushions and voila...



As my handy assistant said while painting...
"Mom...I'll always remember doing projects like this with you.
Some people would go buy new furniture but we repaint furniture that we love
and it's just like new"

That's my girl!
Someday her husband will thank me for making her so thrifty...
I think.

Unless he's like mine and wants to know why we always
have projects going on and I can't park my car in the garage.
He just doesn't get it!!!

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Project #3
I was at a thrift store recently and found a great oval frame
with a tacky poster-like print in it.

The frame was brown-ish...
if that's what you call it.

Basically it was UGLY.
But it was dirt cheap.

So I bought it...
Removed the print.
Painted it cream.
Stapled a piece of screen to the back.
And Taylor now has a new jewelry holder!!!



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Project #4...
Spring Tutu's.
We needed to add a few to our shop...
they turned out pretty cute, at least we think so:-)
And they do add to the decor, don't you think?



But more on these pretties tomorrow!

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I'm hoping to find some "me" time today.
A few moments to relax and read one of my favorite magazines.


I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE Flea Market Finds!!!

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Last but not least,
my sweet Maui,
or as we now call him "Sneezy".
would like to thank you
for your kind words and advice on his sneezing problem.


He sems a little better during the day and last night
was almost his same mischeivous self...
but he's not eating much...
and believe me, this guy can eat...
so we are off to the vet today!

Hope your Friday is wonderful!
See you tomorrow for Pink Saturday!

Pretties...

I love Etsy.
So much that I could spend hours and hours in the shops,
wishing for everything I see.
It has to be the most inspiring place ever for people who love to create.
So with Valentine's Day just a few weeks away,
I thought this would be a perfect time to show you some pretty things I am loving right now, courtesy of the talented sellers on etsy.
Who knows, maybe you'll see a little something for the sweethearts in your life...
or for you!

~~How sweet is this hat from Lilyknitting. It's shown on a doll but if I remember correctly she has them for real live baby dolls:-)

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I've always loved these scrabble tile pendants. Tried making them once and realized I should leave this to the experts, like Spoiled Royal Girls. I want one of these...with a pic of my puppies. Bet you thought I would say my girls, huh???:-) I want one of them, too!

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~~Then there is this pretty necklace. Seriously, I could be happy having all of my jewelry from talented people like Art of Silver. This one is engraved with the words "Always my Mommy, Now my friend". Sniff, Sniff...very sweet!

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Okay, there is very little I love better than pretty chenille fabric...especially when it is made into a pretty chenille bear. Stop by Mamas Zoo and see for yourself.

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Are you ready for some very cool, rustic, shabby looking jewelry?
I.Love.These.Cuffs!!!!!
Oh my gosh...Can you see this with a white shirt and a pair of your favorite worn in jeans?
The Brown Eyed Fox really knows what I like:-)

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Alrighty then, are you ready for the cutest labels and recipe cards EVER????
Little Beane Boutique also has adorable note cards, invitations and address labels)

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I know from personal experience how awesome these pom poms are because my girls have them hanging in their room. They come in every gorgeous color you can imagine, courtesy of
Orange Kisses shop.

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Now for the sweetest, prettiest thing I have seen in a long time...and the hat is precious too:-)
This is a knitted Kiss Elf Hat, from Good Golly, Miss Molly.
Miss Molly, I just want to know where you find a baby that cute!!!:-)

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And last but not least, look at this precious tutu.
Oh my gosh, it is as sweet as a box of candy hearts.
Oooh...this is embarrassing.
I just realized it is in MY etsy store. hahaha...shameless, I know!
Hey...at least I didn't link to it:-)

Hope I sweetened up your day with some pretty little things from etsy.
XOXOXOXOXO