Shabby Pink and Chic Home

So Shabby Pink - I sure do love coffee!

2012-01-29T18:06:00.003-06:00

It's late afternoon coffee time. Mmmm..... I reeeeally like coffee! I bought a small and inexpensive espresso machine at Target a few years ago. I use Starbuck's syrups for flavoring and end up with a very satisfying latte each morning.

Think I will enjoy one right now and start making plans with my Monday to do list.

Oh, yes. I forgot to tell you. I drink my latte with a cut off straw. Not so much stain of the teeth that way. :-)

Thanks for stopping by. Have a prosperous week!

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - Check Book Covers

2012-01-12T13:15:00.002-06:00

Hello!

Is it time to refresh your check book cover? I always notice at the beginning of the year, we always get lots of check book and scrapbook orders. Here are a few examples of what we have:

We have a nice selection at So Shabby Pink. You will find some of the same at So Shabby Pink Paper, which is our scrapbooking image website.

Oh! I found a new thrift store in town and am gearing up for some new DIY projects! Putting my face on so I can go see what they have today. I will let you know!

Thanks for stopping by today,

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - Happy New Year

2012-01-10T14:48:00.001-06:00

Happy New Year! Hope all had a nice holiday. Rushing through today but thought I would stop and post a few pictures of things from our holiday.

I LOVE THE BEACH!!

Nice boat ride down the river.

My favorite seafood restaurant.

I think I am ready for spring!

I have LOTS of DIY projects for this year. I am almost finished with the slipcovering project that started....mmmm, years ago!

Thanks for stopping by today. More to come.

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - Have a Merry and very Chic Christmas!

2011-12-16T21:44:00.000-06:00

We are now closed and will reopen Dec. 31st. You can still place an order and we will be happy to

answer your emails or phone calls.

I am putting up the Christmas tree right now...finally!!

Here are some pictures from a few years ago.

Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

So Shabby Pink - A few new frames

2011-12-14T23:09:00.001-06:00

OoooooooooooooooOOoooOooo....new stuff. A few new frames.

So Shabby Pink Christmas Chic Rose Necklace SALE

2011-11-30T17:08:00.002-06:00

Christmas sale! You can purchase our Christmas Rose necklace this week for $20.00 + first class mail shipping.

These are ready to ship.

Hope all is well and thanks for stopping by!
Peggy
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So Shabby Pink Chic Christmas Rose Necklace

2011-11-02T13:23:00.006-05:00

This is our very chic cherry red and green rose necklace. Imagine it against your prettiest black dress for any festive Christmas celebration.

Come see it and our other colors at So Shabby Pink.

We will soon be announcing this year's last date to order before Christmas. We have LOTS going on around here and figuring how to get it all in.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - Morning Glory Beauty

2011-10-08T10:30:00.003-05:00

Good morning!

I think we had a little rain last night here in south Texas! The air smells fresh and like wet grass.

I love Morning Glories! I plant some seeds each year at the bottom of a lattice trellis and they grow strong --- as long as I water them

every day. That is a must here with our Texas summer heat.

Once it starts to cool a little, they start to bloom. They sure are beautiful.

Hope you are having a good Saturday morning. Enjoy the day.

Thanks for coming by....

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Visit our Scrapbooking Website

2011-10-06T13:45:00.005-05:00

Some you don't know that we have a sister website with all kinds of gift tags, scrapbook graphics and framables. It's called So Shabby Pink Paper!

They come printed on 8.5" X 11" card stock paper. Some are also available on sticker paper.

You cut them out, punch a hole in the top and thread ribbon or slip knot ribbon through the hole. Come see our Christmas category.

Buy any 4 pages and get 5th page free.
Buy any 8 pages and get 2 free pages.

Just make your purchase and then email me with the pages or pages your would like free. Can't beat that!

Hope all are doing well!

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - Unframed Yard Long Prints

2011-09-29T10:05:00.005-05:00

Hello! I made a post earlier that the FRAMED yard longs were no longer available. We do have some UNFRAMED prints left that you can find in our Wall Decor category at

So Shabby Pink.

Hope all are doing well!

New So Shabby Pink Bright Pink

2011-09-06T00:32:00.002-05:00

We have a few new things!

We have more to come. Check back with us soon!

So Shabby Pink - No More Yard Long Prints

2011-06-10T08:58:00.001-05:00

I have some unhappy news. Our supplier of the beautiful yard longs we have sold for years - has gone out of business. We had just started carrying them framed too. So far, that has been the biggest disappointment for us this year. We are very sad for them also. They had been there for 30 years.

We still have a few left in stock of the unframed and I will get them on the website soon.

Hope all are doing well and thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Monday Menu for me and my Honey

2011-03-28T13:52:00.002-05:00

My husband came home early for lunch today and messed up my whole menu planning! Bless his heart, with meetings all afternoon, he ended up having to eat leftovers instead of the yummy lunch I had planned for him. This recipe is from Taste of Home website. It is in the oven now! I used a small pork tenderloin and adjusted the recipe.

I will use something simple for a side dish like some peas and carrots or green beans. Love those green beans.

For DESSERT - 5 Cup Salad. See recipe below.

Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin
This recipe and photo from Taste of Home

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon lemon-herb seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bone-in pork loin roast (4 pounds)
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 4 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup white wine or chicken broth

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the ground mustard, herb seasoning, salt and pepper; rub over roast. In a large skillet, brown roast in 2 tablespoons oil. Place roast fat side up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush top with Dijon mustard. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, basil, thyme, rosemary, garlic and remaining oil; press onto roast.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 2 to 2-1/4 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160°. Place on a warm serving platter. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Stir wine into roasting pan, scraping to loosen browned bits. Pour into a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook until reduced by half. Serve with roast. Yield: 14 servings.

For Dessert - 5 Cup Salad

1 cup coconut

1 cup sour cream

1 cup mandarin oranges

1 cup pineapple pieces

1 cup tiny marshmellows

FOLD all ingredients gently to avoid breaking the mandarin oranges. You cannot imagine how good this is. The coconut makes it!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink Charm Bracelets

2011-03-19T10:15:00.005-05:00

Happy Saturday! It's going to be a nice day in Texas. Hope you all are doing well.

Did you know we have charm bracelets? I used to make a popular design of jewlery back in the 1990's and still have tons of pieces to play with. I'll be adding things periodically when I have time. See them at So Shabby Pink.

You will also find our rose pendant necklaces.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - Rocker styles are now on Website

2011-03-18T13:31:00.002-05:00

Hello! We finally got these on our website, So Shabby Pink, in all our pretty colors. Come see!

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Offering FRAMED Yard Long Prints - Finally

2011-02-17T14:56:00.000-06:00

I have said "Coming Soon" for quite awhile now on these framed yard longs. This week, we have finally started putting some of them on our website.

These prints will be shipped from the manufacturer which is certainly adding a safety factor. I have always hesitated shipping 36 inches or more of glass in a picture frame and I now have a viable solution. They do the shipping for us. Thank you!

We have received many requests for these. Here in south Texas, we have every craft store you can think of, including Hobby Lobby, that sells frames at great prices to fit these 3 foot long pictures. I just thought Hobby Lobby was everywhere, but have learned that is not so!

We will be adding more pictures available for purchase and hope you will visit soon.

Thank you for stopping by today,

Peggy

http://www.soshabbypink.com/

Next blog entry coming soon:

Four Sisters!!

So Shabby Pink - New Year Gift Tag Sale

2011-01-10T17:13:00.003-06:00

Hello! Hope all are doing well in this brand new year. I know everyone says it but it DOES seem like we just celebrated 2010 a short time ago. It just was not this way when we were children though, at least for me. Time just dragged on.... I would like to have time just drag on while I am sitting in a condo down on the Texas coast!

We usually sell lots of our printed gift tags and images during the first part of the year to scrapbooking lovers. We are happy to make your purchase more enjoyable by offering our~~~

Happy New Year Sale

Buy 4 pages and get one page FREE

(applies to multiples of 4 ~~ buy 8 and get 2 FREE)

Go to So Shabby Pink Paper and take a look at our large selection.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Peggy

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From So Shabby Pink to You - Happy New Year 2011!

2010-12-31T22:21:00.001-06:00

Happy New Year to everyone!

So Shabby Pink Blog - New Romantic Country Magazine Now in Stock

2010-12-29T18:46:00.008-06:00

It's here! Come by and get the latest copy at http://www.soshabbypink.com/ . Thanks for stopping by!

So Shabby Pink - Closed to Get Ready for Christmas

2010-12-07T19:05:00.002-06:00

We will be closed starting Dec. 9 and will reopen on Dec. 27. We have lots to do to prepare for our Christmas celebration.

You can order if you like and it will be processed on Dec. 27.

We hope all of you have a very happy holiday season. For us here at So Shabby Pink, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Peggy and Richard

So Shabby Pink - Blue and White Rooms

2010-12-04T14:36:00.011-06:00

Hello!

It sure does not feel like December here in South Texas. It's about 75 degrees, little wind and sunny. My husband cut the grass and chopped up fallen leaves. It's so nice out there!

Although I sell a lot of pink in my business, So Shabby Pink, I have a real passion for blue and am wanting to makes some changes in the house.

See link reference below

No, this is not our bedroom but I am thinking about doing a version of this. I think this is so pretty and very peaceful ! I found some nice fabric very similar to this at Calico Corners.

What was the name of that show on HGTV where they would show a desinger's room that had a very expensive price tag. THEN, they would go out and find furniture and decor to re-create a look alike room for a fraction of the price.....what was the name of that show? This picture is my guide. I won't be able to start until after the new year though. Just too busy this month!

Link References:www.calicocorners.com
Bedroom Picture from House Beautiful "Beautiful Blue and White Rooms"
www.soshabbypink.com

Have any home decor before and after pictures?

Thanks for stopping by,Peggy
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So Shabby Pink Chic Trays

2010-11-29T10:31:00.004-06:00

Old painted trays....cute!

Hope your day is going well!

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - Very Chic Christmas Ornaments on Sale

2010-11-24T10:00:00.010-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

This is a cooking and shipping day here. I will be making old traditional recipes my husband loves and maybe a new macaroni and cheese recipe I obtained! Yuuummmmmmmm..........

We are have a clearance sale in our Softer Side category at So Shabby Pink. We will have the sale until all are gone. We will have more in 2011!

This one can be ordered in multiples.

This one can be ordered in multiples.

These are so beautiful on a Christmas tree, especially if you use a lot of the colors I do in your decorations. Please note that a few can be ordered in multiples since we have plenty of that particular fabric. They are also adorable as a door knob ornament.

What is your Thanksgiving menu? What are the traditional dishes your family makes?

Thanks for stopping by this morning,

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - Time for Christmas Tags

2010-11-16T10:34:00.007-06:00

Christmas is almost here and it's time to think of wrapping presents with that shabby decor touch. Come see us at So Shabby Pink Paper for a nice selection. They come printed on an 8-1/2" X 11" heavy card stock page and you cut them out.

Take advantage of our end of year sale. For every 4 pages you order, you will get one FREE page.

We will be closing for the Christmas season a few weeks before Christmas so we can prepare for our own celebration. We will send out a notice for the exact date.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy
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Memorail Day in Gruene, TX from So Shabby Pink

2010-10-11T19:31:00.004-05:00

We spent a very nice day in Gruene, TX on Memorial Day. What a fun place to go. The weather was perfect (not too hot) and we ate at The Grist Mill. They have the best fried shrimp I have ever eaten.

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - Slip Cover Project Continues

2010-10-04T09:51:00.015-05:00

I am almost embarrassed for you to know it has taken me over a year to finish up this ottoman slip cover. Back in March of 2009 , I started a project that had been waiting for me for a very long time. Now, in October of 2010, I am just finishing only one element of it, the ottoman.

The saying goes that "if you want to get something done, give it to a busy person." I am not so sure that applies to me! There are only 24 hours in a day and I have a bad habit of starting too many projects at one time! Does that sound like any of you?

I still have to hem or put on a skirt...not sure yet.
Here is what it's SUPPOSED to look like
Ottoman from "Slipcovers by Shelly"

This is my first attempt ever at slip covers and I just didn't get the two seams lined up well. I probably should have cut one long piece with only one seam to go all the way around. I am learning!

I will keep going and come back to it after I know I have enough fabric to finish a chair. Here I go!

There are fabulous girls out there that have inspired me to do this. Every time I go look at their blogs, I pull the fabric out and do a little more. This blog -
Pink and Polkadot - got me started. I LOVE this blog! I downloaded her ebook and it has and continues to help me a great deal. I also have a book on slipcovering that I frequently reference.

Other blogs I have read to learn about slip covers are:

Cozy Cottage Slipcovers
Slip Cover Chic
Much To Do With Nothing
Custom Slipcovers by Shelley - I bought her How to Make Slipcover DVD

I will just stick with this project until I get it finished, even if it takes years!

Thanks for stopping by today and I will keep you posted.

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - New Magazines in Stock

2010-09-23T18:03:00.010-05:00

Hello!

We have a new supply in of Romantic Country (Winter Issue), Romantic Homes (Oct. Issue) and a new magazine this time - KITCHENS. We won't be carrying Kitchens in the future but thought you might like this issue.

All our magazines are offered at a discount and we use First Class Mail to ship. Save gas and purchase online at So Shabby Pink.

This is a little peek at one article in KITCHENS magazine.
Love it!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - Storage, Small Details and The Unexpected

2010-08-15T15:07:00.014-05:00

Hello! It is just another hot Sunday afternoon. Keeping cool inside today.

I am always looking for ways to decrease clutter in our home. There are endless ways to be creative when it comes to storage. My biggest problem, however, when I do something new is to REMEMBER what I did! We were looking for the remote controls recently and I forgot I had created a new place to put them.
PROBLEM: Out of sight....out of mind!

Oh, yes! Now I remember.

I also love the beach and use shells as decor in a few areas. This is my newest. One more place for storage too.

This is our unexpected fireplace screen. If we do use the fireplace, which is rather seldom here in Texas, we remove the vintage wooden screen and there is a metal drawing screen behind it. I don't think my husband has yet adjusted to this and it's been there for years. This is a compromise, however, so he can have some things he wants in other parts of the house. Ladies, sometimes we just have to learn to negotiate with our men!

One of the things that makes a house feel like home, is the small details.

Think I will go sew awhile this afternoon. Adding some blue accents to this mostly white room. It needs a little something different to refresh the look.

Hope all are doing well today and thanks for stopping by.

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink Blog in Romantic Homes - Update on Vintage Rose Boutiques

2010-08-05T00:03:00.043-05:00

Hello! How is everyone today?

Something really nice happenend to me recently. Romantic Homes Magazine wrote about my blog in their September 2010 issue! I was so surprised and thrilled! I have had to pinch myself a few times to remind myself this is real!

The response and interest in our products has been keeping me pretty busy. Many thanks to Romantic Homes and all of our customers.

And now for an UPDATE on VINTAGE ROSE BOUTIQUES

You may remember that a bunch of us ladies that own our businesses went to the January 2010 Dallas Total Home and Gift Show as exhibitors. The tractor trailor is just a dream of the future.....(yes, I Photoshopped it)

Everyone is still doing well and offering beautiful new items. Look at what they are

all doing these days ---

Katies Rose Cottage Designs

(below) has a new category for pearls!

Beautiful vintage inspired inspirational jewelry

Oh, my gosh.....I am speechless about these pillows she creates. Well, not totally speechless! All of them are different and are hand stained. These can be seen on Lori's 2nd website www.katiesrosecottage.com

Daphne Nicole

(below) I SO like this pillow! This is my favorite.

I am drawn to this look of tapestry with lots of frills! She is so talented! Aren't these purses awesome?

Noelle Garrett Designs

(elow) I love Carrie's creativity! She does lots of one of a kind hang and gift tags. She never ceases to amaze me!

Look at this one of a kind journal. Altered art is very popular but Carrie
takes it to the awesome level. I love this! The colors are so "me."

This is the little pocket inside the cover that holds a coordinating tag / bookmark.

Meadow Street

(below) When I saw this new rose, I gasped. Gorgeous! Erica has a fantastic

flare for putting together just the right things.

Erica hand dyes her silks and makes these beautiful rose pins. She works hard to make a unique accessory for your wardrobe, purse or whatever you want it for! Gee, I'd even put one on a lampshade!

Erica also is a graphic artist and creates all of our magazine ads. Talent!

My Pink Boutique

(below) Isn't this beautilful? Handmade by Kimberly. I know I am a pink girl, but I LOVE this blue shade she created. Now, I am craving blue.

Kimberly has an endless creative imagination and her faux pastries are the best I've seen any where. Quality workmanship! Beautiful for table centerpiece, kitchen shelf, china cabinet or displayed anywhere in your home!

So Shabby Pink

(below) We have some new rose necklaces and have just added new colors!

I am so glad you stopped by today. There are always new surprises coming from

each of us so come back soon!

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink has Romantic Country and Romantic Homes in Stock

2010-07-22T19:01:00.010-05:00

Is it autumn yet? Need a distraction? The latest issues of Romantic Country magazine and Romantic Homes magazine are now in stock at So Shabby Pink.

Something really nice happened to me this week. I received my box of Romantic Homes magazines but was busy trying to be on vacation. So, I didn't open them for a few days. When I did, I was met with the nicest surprise! On page 13 was the nicest write up about my blog along with some pictures that I had sent to one of their editors.

I will scan the page and share it with you in my next post.

Thanks for dropping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Coming Soon

2010-07-07T16:43:00.009-05:00

I feel sorry for the folks in the east and north east this summer! I am in south central Texas and you are having hotter weather than we are! I SO understand the misery. Hope it will cool off a bit for all of you that are affected.

I have a few new things coming soon to our website, So Shabby Pink. They are not there yet but I will have them out within a week.

I love working with anything sparkly!

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - I Really Like Rhinestones

2010-06-19T20:02:00.003-05:00

I like this. :-)

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - The Hummingbirds are back!

2010-06-11T13:46:00.010-05:00

Hurray! We were just eating lunch and a hummingbird (maybe from last year) came to the spot I hang their feeder. Doesn't it amaze you how they "remember?" They're back!!

Here are some pictures from last summer:

Hope to have more pictures this year. They migrate to Brazil in the winter so
I hope they met new friends and will bring them to our house!

I boiled 4 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar and cooled it off in a hurry. It's out there waiting now and so am I. Dinner is ready!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - It's Memorial Day

2010-05-29T10:03:00.006-05:00

Hi there.

My husband is retired from the Air Force so we remember all the patriotic holidays. Memorial Day is to remember all those who have died while serving in the military. It was originally known as Decoration Day and was to remember the fallen Union soldiers in the Civil War. It was expanded after WW I to include all.

The meaning of so many of our holidays gets blurred over time. Retailers use them to promote sales. There are picnics and gatherings to have fun, eat and dance. Let's talk a few minutes this weekend and remember what Monday is all about.

Hoping all are well and that you remember those men and women at some point this holiday weekend.

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - Happy Mother's Day !!

2010-05-10T14:06:00.006-05:00

Hello!

Happy Mother's Day from yesterday - to all you mom's out there! You are so special and you really do rule the world!

Well, we decided to try something different - something a little more personal.

We have put together these pretty rose necklaces with a huge clear rhinestone in the center. So far, they are available in our original pink and a darker shade of turquoise we like. The tie is 28" long and, of course, can be adjusted.

We are also going to step outside of our "color palatte comfort zone" and offer a variety of colors we have not used before. You will have to check back periodically at So Shabby Pink since we don't even know what we will end up with! That is the fun part.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope all is well.

Warm regards,

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink Paul de Longpre Yard Long Prints

2010-03-30T14:58:00.005-05:00

I just love the paintings of Paul de Longpre. I wish I could paint like this! We carry these and other selections on our website, So Shabby Pink.

This one is my favorite....." La France Roses "

Thanks for stopping by.

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - Romantic Country Magazines in Stock

2010-03-17T11:55:00.017-05:00

Hello!

We got a little behind getting the latest Romantic Country magazines on our website, but you can find the most recent issues here. We also have the new Flea Markety Style magazine.

We sell all of our magazines for 10%-13% discount and mail using First Class Mail postage.

Currently, at So Shabby Pink, we will include a free Romantic Country magazine if you place a retail order of $30 or more (while supplies last).

As always, we refund any shipping charges above our cost to ship to you.

Hope all are doing well and thanks for stopping by!

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - Pretty Roses on Wood

2010-03-04T23:00:00.005-06:00

Hello!

Is it Spring yet? I know, I know. I will be complaining about the heat when summer hits, but this has been an unusually cool winter for south Texas. This week has been rather nice, however, with the sun shining and temperatures in the 60's.

Being cooped up can work to my advantage, however. I have a few new products to show you!

We put some pretty roses on some of our wall plaques.

Our our sister website, So Shabby Pink Paper, we added some new images for

all your arts and crafts and scrapbooking projects. We found these pretty cologne

bottle labels (above) that are vintage inspired.

Hope all is well with you. Thanks for stopping by.

Peggy

www.soshabbypink.com

So Shabby Pink - New Category

2010-02-15T22:01:00.008-06:00

Hello there!

We have done some vintage inspired pieces in the past but have focused for quite awhile now on the pretty pastels I like so much. However, our love for things that look old is motivating me to return to that old look of Vintage Whites, our newest category on our website, So Shabby Pink. We distress as usual but then do our little magic "poof" to make them look old and just a little scuffed up. I love the look.

No, I can't just stop there though. Hmmm, what to do.....Rhinestones!!

I have cabin fever and am ready to get outside in the sunshine and ride my bicycle! Looks like a trip to Walmart is next though. I have a flat tire.....!!

So, when it warms up where you are, what are you craving to do?

Hope all of you are doing well and thanks for stopping by,

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - New Products on Our Website

2010-02-06T18:20:00.008-06:00

Hello!

The sun has come out in Texas! I know, in a few months, I'll be complaining about how hot it is, but it sure has been nice to go outside today.

My husband has been in the garage today cutting wood for our new boxes. He is surely known for good workmanship. He mitered the corners, and the bottom is recessed so that it fits flush. Thank goodness he is doing it and not me! Then, I cover all the pretty wood finish with my favorite paint colors!

This one is a tiny bit smaller and I think works nicely for rolled up wash cloths in your romantic bathroom.

This one is a little larger and would be nice to roll up both hand towels and a few washcloths for a guest bathroom.

Both are lined on the bottom with a pink vinyl wallpaper so if you need to, you can wipe it clean with a damp cloth. They come in any of our pretty colors. What a pretty way to display your cologne or make-up bottles on your counter or vanity. Plenty of roses on these. You can find these on our website, So Shabby Pink, and they are now a regular item that can be reordered.

Hope everyone's weekend is going well. Will you be watching the Super Bowl??

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink in 28 Day Challenge

2010-02-01T09:38:00.004-06:00

Believe me, I am not putting on this challenge. I am not so sure I could get organized enough to put on such a huge venture. No way. I just want to organize my work room closet. It is a disaster! When I get busy, as long I put an item past the work room or closet door frame, I must think it has become invisible or something! Then, at some point, I can't ignore it anymore and have to do something. Anything!

This challenge is being put on by LAURA at "I'm an Organizing Junkie." I love going to her blog. You can subscribe and get emails each time she posts, which she does quite often. She offers menu planning and there is a huge list of other blogs with like interests.

If you want to learn more about the 28 day challenge, you can read about it here. Hope you join in!

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - 15th Wedding Anniversary

2010-01-30T10:21:00.009-06:00

Oh! Roses for me?? How sweet! You see, Thursday was our 15th wedding anniversary and after running errands that morning, I came home to roses on the kitchen table! Bless his heart, my husband couldn't find the vase we use to put flowers in, and since I wasn't home when he got there, he just left them on the table.

Gosh, what pretty roses! Since I am a very practical and rather frugal person, if he were to have used something like a real florist or some home delivery flower service, I would have appreciated them, but would have cringed at the price. They are just flowers! After spending half a fortune for a dozen roses years ago, he was probably pretty happy when he learned I felt this way!

Since we have a grocery chain here that sells flowers for a fraction of the cost, I think that is a wiser choice. If you have a Costco in your area, they also have a gorgeous flower selection.

Anyway, I gleefully took them out of the paper and put them in a vase. My arrangement is a little crooked and not perfectly balanced but I think they are beautiful!

This is day 2 of the 7 day guarantee.

I am keeping them on my desk since I spend a lot of time there.

I am not sure which was better, the roses or the contents of the cardboard box laying beside the roses -- a rear window wiper arm for my SUV that needed to be replaced.

You see, the morning I was leaving to go to Dallas for the Home and Gift Show, I was SO anxious to get out of the house and on the road, that I left the hatch up on my Explorer while trying to get out of the garage!! Oh, no.....the wiper arm was dangling from the back window! I can still remember the sound of that thing breaking! NOW what am I going to do? Packing tape! I mega-taped that thing with clear packing tape and off I went!

So, roses ~vs~ window wiper arm....this year was a toss up. Thank you, honey for both!

Thanks for taking the time to stop by today! Have a good weekend!

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink - Pictures from Dallas Gift Show

2010-01-27T22:14:00.020-06:00

THIS is the loading dock at the World Trade Center. We were far too impatient to get in line for the dock helpers to unload for us, so we parked our vehicles and muscled our haul up the freight elevators ourselves.

It is amazing how they took a space that looked like stoarge and transformed it into an attractive area for vendors.

This is part of the before-------

Set up is coming along nicely.

Our booth had a really calming and dreamy look.

Participants in our booth were:

Kimberly of My Pink Boutique

Peggy of So Shabby Pink

Carrie of Noelle Garrett Designs

Lori of Katies Rose Cottage Designs

and Erica of Meadow Street

Here are some pictures from the first floor plaza of

the World Trade Center.

When downstairs on the uncarpeted floor, you hear that clack, clack, clack, clack of the wheels of carts and cases folks are pulling around as they collect information.

The building is 13 floors up. Everything on the ground

floor has an echo that kind of sings against the walls.

I will search my photo file and see if I can find more good pictures.

I appreciate you coming by today!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink - Spring Romantic Country Magazine

2010-01-24T15:39:00.006-06:00

The Spring Issue of Romantic Country is now in stock. It's filled with wonderful and inspiring photos and articles about "Dream Cottages" and "Alluring Accents."

Pick up your copy at So Shabby Pink soon.

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink - We're Baaack!

2010-01-23T09:20:00.010-06:00

Don't ever let anyone tell you that exhibiting in a wholesale trade show is easy! That was the hardest work I've done in a long time!

I am going to just tease you a little with this chaotic picture. The set up began before I arrived. Lori, of Katties Rose Cottage Designs, had already begun the set for Erica of Meadow Street and Carrie of Noelle Garrett Designs, who flew in on Friday evening. Kimberly of My Pink Boutique, arrived on Thursday and we all pitched in for her set up.

As soon as I can get my pictures off my phone, I'll be sharing more images with you. It sure was fun and an experience I am so glad I was a part of! I would do it all over again any day.

There is more to come from all of us of Vintage Rose Boutiques so don't go away.

We also will be offering some new products at So Shabby Pink in a few weeks. Hope you stop by our website and see what's new!

Glad you stopped by,

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

Happy New Year to All

2010-01-01T10:05:00.009-06:00

Hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year's celebration! We always stay home, eat our favorite foods, and open a bottle of champagne around 10 o'clock. Then, we conference call with my Dad and sister at midnight! My family lives on the east coast so we celebrate with them and then again on Texas time. Two toasts to the new year!

On Jan 15-18, I'll be exhibiting our So Shabby Pink products at the Total Home and Gift Show in Dallas, TX. We will be taking orders for our products to be sold in stores, hopefully near you!

This is where we are going-----

World Trade Center
We will be on the 12th floor, Booth #2327

View from inside the WTC

Another exhibit building called Market Hall.

I will join 4 other very talented ladies. We all remain separate businesses but collectively, we call ourselves the Vintage Rose Boutiques. You can follow this blog to see our progress toward this big event.

Needless to say, I am busy trying to arrange samples, price sheets, and display props. I am also getting butterflies!

Details for this market are:

Booth Name: Vintage Rose Boutiques
Booth #: 2327 (12th Floor - WTC)
Dates: Jan. 15-18, 2010

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink Sale

2009-11-30T11:24:00.003-06:00

Hello!

Thanksgiving was fun and now onward to Christmas!

We are having a sale on various items on our website, So Shabby Pink for a limited time. Last date to order for Christmas is Dec. 4th.

We've added some new softer side items and have more to come this week.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink

Happy Thanksgiving 2009 from So Shabby Pink

2009-11-26T08:18:00.002-06:00

Good morning! It's Thanksgiving again! The turkey is already in the oven and now we can relax for a few hours.

We here at So Shabby Pink wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving and the bounty of peace, love and joy in your life.

Kindest regards,

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink - New Items and Christmas Deadline

2009-11-21T13:08:00.010-06:00

Hello there!

I cannot believe Christmas is almost here. The older I get, the faster time goes by.

We have added a few one of a kind items to our website,
So Shabby Pink.

We are busy preparing samples and a display to take to the Dallas Market Center for the January 2010 gift show as well as filling orders! I don't know what I would do without my husband's help! He cuts all our wood and soon will be the assembly manager for our new items.

The last day to order for Christmas is December 4th.

If you have any special Christmas projects you would like to share, email me at soshabbypink@satx.rr.com with pictures and a brief description. We will make every attempt to get you published on our blog! Leave us a comment too. We always enjoy your feedback.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Peggy

Introducing The Vintage Rose Boutiques

2009-10-20T22:11:00.025-05:00

Something big is coming......get ready!

Our shops will be expanding with some beautiful new additions !
Make sure to check this blog often to meet the shop owners, get updates, highlights and sneak peeks.

~We will be displaying our new lines at the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market in January, 2010.~

So Shabby Pink - Up Late with New Pin Cushion

2009-09-28T23:29:00.005-05:00

Hello!

It is almost October! How did that happen? Our trees and grass are still green and it was 85 degrees today. That's okay though. I love the mild winters here.

I worked on two pin cushions today. Here is one of them that is the smaller of the two. The second one will be put on our So Shabby Pink website tomorrow.

I can't go to bed right now. I have some clothes in the dryer. Sounds goofy, but I just don't like going to sleep with applicances still running.....

So, what do you want for Christmas?

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - New Item Framed Roses

2009-09-24T08:08:00.005-05:00

I just love the softness these bows add to an otherwise hard and rigid home decor item. This will fit into so many decors. If you love the shabby chic look, cottage country decor or just love pink and white, this is a lovely accessory. Easel on back for table top display.

Come visit us at So Shabby Pink. Don't forget to pick up the newest copy of Romantic Country Magazine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

Romantic Country Fall/Winter Now in Stock

2009-09-22T23:02:00.006-05:00

It's here! The new issue of Romantic Country magazine is in and it is filled with gorgeous photos and more interesting articles. Some ladies are just SO talented and have created such lovely homes! You can purchase it on our website, So Shabby Pink. We will send it to you by First Class postage.

We have one new "one of a kind" item in our Newest Additions category today. There are some more coming this week. So much to do! The older I get, the longer I wish the days were.

Hope all are having a good week. We are getting more precious RAIN!

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Romantic Country Magazine Fall / Winter

2009-09-14T15:19:00.004-05:00

The new Fall / Winter Romantic Country magazine will be here soon! I will let you know.... You can purchase yours at our website, So Shabby Pink.

Pictures used with permission from Chez Fifi. Fifi is the current editor of Romantic Country magazine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink - Introducing Designer Artist Darlene Lydia Violet

2009-09-06T21:36:00.020-05:00

Hello!

I want to introduce you to a Designer/Artist that I met this year. Her professional name is Darlene Lydia Violet. I met Darlene through my website and it has been such a pleasure to get to know her.

First and foremost, Darlene wants all to know that she is a Christian and that she loves God with all her heart and soul. Darlene says God has given her this ability. She is happily married to her husband, Terry and they live in Florida with eight doggies! They have Miniature Schnauzers and Cairn Terriers. She likes calling them Schnauzicairns!

This is my favorite painting of hers. Everyone knows I love roses and this fits into the shabby chic and cottage home look I love so much.

Pink "Best Friends" Poodles is being shown on the website Vintage Chic Furniture. The hearts glow in the dark and they have faux diamond collars, eyes and toe nails! There is also a pink rose on the lady poodle's paw.

This painting has all my favorite colors. Such a beautiful piece of art! I really admire her talent and am so pleased to present her to you all.

All of Darlene's paintings are originals and painted in acrylics. They are finished off on the front with ribbons or pearls and pretty things that give them dimension. The back of her paintings are finished with felt and ribbons or fabric and ribbons.

I know there are many more fine details about Darlene's paintings that she would love to tell you about herself. If you would like to see more of Darlene's work or have questions, you can contact her through her email address:

thepinkpoodle7777@bellsouth.net:email or contact me at:

soshabbypink@satx.rr.com and I will hook you up with her!

I hope all of you are doing well. Glad you stopped by tonight. We finally got RAIN today and all is well.

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink - Paul de Longpre La France Roses Back in Stock

2009-08-21T14:48:00.009-05:00

Hello!

Our best selling yard long print, "La France Roses," is back in stock. It is by far, our best selling wall decor item. I bought a very long white frame at Hobby Lobby for framing. I got it during one of Hobby Lobby's sales.

"La France Roses" by Paul de Longpre

Hope all of you are doing well. It is STILL hot here and it makes working outside quite a chore. I ride my bicycle in the hot afternoons but still haven't managed to get used to it. I am looking forward to our mild Texas winter.

We am starting to think about Christmas! Hope you will share your decorating and celebration plans here. Last year, I posted lots of pictures on my website So Shabby Pink, that came from my readers' homes all decorated for Christmas. I hope to be able to do that again and will probably let it spill over to our blog.

Also, on our sister website, So Shabby Pink PAPER, we will be doing something similar this year. We haven't quite decided what, but we will let you know.

Thanks for stopping by today,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink 20% off One of a Kind Items

2009-08-04T11:57:00.007-05:00

Hello!
I feel like we are living in the never ending twilight zone of heat! We adjust though. I watered plants early and came in to stay out of the heat.

We are having a 20% off sale on our One of a Kind items on our website www.soshabbypink.com. We are still adding new items and they will be eligible for the sale also.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink and Perpetuum Jazzile - Africa (live)

2009-07-20T10:27:00.009-05:00

OH! You have got to watch this! Another choir member at church, Julaine, sent this to me. Make sure you watch it to the end though. It starts out with "rain" and then they continue on...... All the percussion sounds and what sounds like background music is actually people. :-) Turn your speakers up!

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Tea Set for Home Decor

2009-07-12T15:47:00.007-05:00

I've gotten to the point where I will paint just about anything. I have even painted picture frame glass, mirrors and individual glass items. When the mood strikes, I go for it!

I love to find orphaned silver plated tea sets that have not received the kind of love and care they needed. Those are perfect candidates for a redesign.

We have one coming soon to our website, So Shabby Pink. This is how this one ended up.

I like it. :-)

Speaking of design, I have found the blog of a very talented lady. She writes great entries and has wonderful photos to illustrate. Visit Interior Designer, Cathy Erickson, at The Stylish House.

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink Happy for Another Year

2009-07-08T21:06:00.011-05:00

Well, I am blessed to have had another birthday! I am always grateful for each and every year I live. My mother died rather young and I just don't take birthdays for granted.

I always want shrimp for special days. So, we made some shrimp and shrimp and shrimp kabobs and survived grilling in this awful Texas heat wave.

My family and I have reached that point where we ask, "What can I get them?" so we have resorted to food! My sister sent me all these goodies from Whole Foods Grocery in Georgia.

AHH! My favorite! My husband made me a yellow cake with chocolate icing. He was kind and didn't put candles on it.

Now that July 4th and my birthday are over, it's time to go back to work! It is so hot here in Texas though, that I just don't want to get out in the garage to paint. It was 103 degrees at 6:30 pm tonight. I will be glad when this high pressure system moves away from the state of Texas!

I often paint standing at the kitchen counter during these summer days! This does slow me down a bit, I must say but it beats the alternative.

My husband built this nice solid wood box for me when I was making soap. It was supposed to be a soap mold but I never used it. It is now a great holder for wash clothes or personal items on your romantic vanity.

Hope you stop by our website, So Shabby Pink. We have some great new things coming.....

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Celebrate Freedom

2009-07-05T13:18:00.002-05:00

The USA might not be perfect but celebrate our freedom in the USA this weekend!

New Summer / Fall Romantic Country Magazine at So Shabby Pink

2009-06-15T20:50:00.004-05:00

We just got in the newest issue of Romantic Country magazine. It's wonderful, as usual. You can buy it now at So Shabby Pink with First Class Postage. Internation rates available.

Hope you will stop by So Shabby Pink and get yours now!

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Sale Offer

2009-05-27T20:48:00.009-05:00

Hi again!

We are offering the Spring/Summer issue of Romantic Country Magazine ($7.99 on the newstands - $6.99 on our website) free with any order of at least $39.

Come on over to So Shabby Pink and look around. We have added some new items this week and have a large variety of pastels.

Our small original rose wall plaques.

Our special design wall plaques

One of a kind painted things for those who love the cottage and shabby chic look.

This offer is good while magazine supplies last. Any orders received of at least $39 after magazine supplies are depleted will receive free Summer/Fall issue.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - It started in the Garage

2009-05-20T08:33:00.013-05:00

Hello all.

The days have been a bit cooler this week, thank goodness. Tomato plants don't like to set new tomatoes when the nights are as warm as they have been. Hope we will have more "normal" temps for awhile. I am really not sure what is normal in Texas though.

We were cleaning out the garage not long ago and like many of you, I have collected things that I just know I will use --- someday and in ---some way. When my husband got serious about cleaning out, I had to really defend my right to keep some of my most prized BIG items. I almost lost these two beautiful old things!

This is an antique bed footboard - I used the headboard in the spare bedroom. Can you imagine him wanting to get RID of it? AH!

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I got this door as someone was about to throw it out to the trash! Can you believe that? Look at all that shabby chic charm!

When my husband found out what I wanted to do with these great old pieces, he said, "You want to do what?!" For those of you who like to collect things like this, I bet you have heard those words before too, huh?

He was still asking that question at this point.....

My husband is such a good sport though. Although he was skeptical and was just not liking it as it went together, he kept going. He just focused on the workmanship, I guess, and he really does good work. To tell you the truth, I was beginning to wonder myself if I would like it.

I didn't even know he could do some of the touches he added to this project. He added some arms and routed the edges.

He still kept going....

Okay! Now there is somewhere to actually sit! At this point, this bench project became his own. He got sooooooo particular and fussy over everything being just right. I gladly just stood back and let him be in charge!

I don't even know how many coats of paint he meticulously put on this thing.

Ater putting in a seat, routing edges, adding trim and lots of paint, it is ALMOST finished.

This pretty quilt will do for now but I think I will use some foam and make a softer seat. I have some ornamental embellishments to add and some distressing to do and then it will be perfect.

Thanks for stopping by today. We are adding some new One of A Kind items so hope you will come by So Shabby Pink and look around.

Have a fun weekend!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Sale on Soft Items

2009-05-11T18:58:00.004-05:00

Hello! Hope all are doing well!

We are having a sale in our Softer Side category. Lots of pretty pastel pinks and blues. Take a peek on our website, So Shabby Pink.

Door knob hangers on sale.

Vintage rhinestone custom gift tags on sale.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink Lace and Roses Scrapbook Frame

2009-05-08T11:40:00.006-05:00

Hello! Well, I think summer has arrived already in Texas. It will be in the 90's today. However, the sunshine is good for plants and our tomatoes. I actually picked one yesterday. Just one, but I am grateful!

For those of you that love to do scrapbooking projects, I just added a "frame" to our So Shabby Pink Paper website. You can cut out the area of the center of just glue your photos on top of this pretty lace and pink roses image. It measures 7" X 6" and you can CLICK HERE to purchase.

Also, as shown, we will be happy to personalize it for you. This is lovely for those of you who like to design your memories in a shabby chic or cottage design.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

The Roses are Blooming at So Shabby Pink

2009-04-23T07:32:00.014-05:00

Hello all.

I can't believe it was 90 degrees here yesterday. Too much too soon, even for south Texas. It is much milder today though. Texas weather is so unpredictable.

It has been nice enough to get some new plants started for about a month now though. Our yard is shaded by trees so it is hard sometimes to find the sun for the kinds of plants I want to grow. I have settled for bush type tomatoes that can grow in big pots. This year I chose the Bush Goliath.

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Already have 2 tomatoes!

This is the first year I have grown Petunias. I just love them! They are doing great in the shade!

I planted some Morning Glory seeds and these are ready to grow up on a trellis. I grew these a long time ago and they will grow like crazy all over the place! I can extend strings out from the pot for them to grow on or maybe go get some lattice from the hardware store. Can't wait until they start blooming!

I usually grow a little herbs here and there. A friend of mine has a Rosemany BUSH! It has grown so big in her garden and smells so good.

I forget what this plant is called - if you know, leave a comment!

The spots on the leaves resulted from hail during a thunderstorm!

Almost ready to bloom!

This is a perinneal. bogainvilla...

Begonia - all plants that love shade.

Of course, at So Shabby Pink, we have other types of blooming flowers.

There is a story to come about this bench...

Our newest color: Antique Blue and Cream

Antique Blue Frame with Soft Blooming Roses

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope all is well with you.

Peggy

Easy Bean Dip Recipe from So Shabby Pink

2009-04-18T10:55:00.007-05:00

Hello all.

I've been reading lots of blogs on money saving ideas for the home. I have come up with one of my own.

If you like bean dip, here is a way to make your own at a fraction of the cost.

Can of pinto beans - with or without jalapenos. We like it with...

Add chopped garlic or garlic powder to your liking,

Process until it's smooth.

That's it!

Cost: 69 cents.

Hope you will try it and thanks for stopping by.

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

Happy Easter from So Shabby Pink

2009-04-13T08:26:00.005-05:00

Happy Easter to all.

Romantic Country Magazine Restocked at So Shabby Pink

2009-04-08T15:18:00.005-05:00

We got our new supply in today :-)

Thanks!

Peggy

Butterfly Time and Scrapbook Frame at So Shabby Pink

2009-04-06T14:32:00.006-05:00

Look what I found in the back of my work room shelf. This is one scrapbook frames I have sold in the past. I will put it back on the website soon at a considerable savings.

This is one my my newest yard long prints I have! It is painted by Maude Humphrey and it is called "Butterfly Time." I have one more of these in stock.

We have a nice variety of pretty things at So Shabby Pink. I want to expand our colors into some of our regular items that we have in the past, only offered in pink. I will have them to you soon.

We should be getting in a new supply of Romantic Country Magazine soon. We sold out of the first supply rather quickly. We at So Shabby Pink are honored to be able to carry such a beautiful magazine.

Email us at soshabbypink@satx.rr.com and we will hold a copy for you!

Thanks for coming by,

Peggy

Romantic Country Magazine Now at So Shabby Pink

2009-04-01T09:18:00.007-05:00

Oh, boy! We now have Romantic Country Magazine on our website. It is another great issue with lots of thrifty ideas for decorating.

You can click HERE to go directly to our website to purchase. Chose the "FIRST CLASS MAIL" option in our cart for a lower mailing cost.

Thanks for stopping by today,

Peggy

Shabby Pink - Some Old and Some New

2009-03-28T10:48:00.003-05:00

Hello and hope your Saturday morning is going well.

We have some pink scrunchies for lamp cords on So Shabby Pink. They are 8 feet long and very silky.

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I also used to make a jewelry line many years ago and picked up some of my old pieces for this bracelet. For a 7" wrist. Antiqued brass pieces.

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I like to give old things a totally new look. This is an old wooden phone note pad. Yes, it was even on our wall for a period of time. It has been redesigned into a lovely shabby chic style accessory for your message area.

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Thanks for stopping by. I will continue to update you on the slipcovers!

Peggy

60 Yards of White Demin for Shabby Chic Room

2009-03-21T21:12:00.007-05:00

Hello!

Years ago, maybe 6 years ago, I bought 4 bolts of white cotton denim. I love that white shabby chic style. My goal was to make some slipcovers for a sofa, a chair and an ottoman. I have finally broken down all barriers and began with the easiest piece, of course. Ugh, I have never make slipcovers before! I do think I can do this though. I have even dreamed about how to make it easier.

I want to share this new challenge with you as I go along, but my real purpose of tonight's post is to share something, after sewing all my life, that I discovered just last night. It is yet, another thing I used to see my mother do as she sewed for our family. I posted earlier that she was an expert seamstress. I started thinking about what it was that made her results so great! I mean, I know how to do the things she did but my results have not always been quite as excellent as hers. Then, it dawned on me. She HAND BASTED everything first!

You may think that is ridiculous. I have certainly thought it was a waste of time. I saw her do it when she made complex things but I have always thought I could get away with using straight pins. I also just have not wanted to take that time to hand baste. It is just so boring! It takes so long! I have just wanted to get on with it!

I have used welting many times for pillows and have always just pinned it all together. The sewing part was always a little tricky and I would struggle a bit, especially around the corners, but I would get through it and be glad that step was over.

I started on the ottoman last night as it is the easiest of all I am going to do. I started with the pins and pinned the welting I made (with the zipper foot) and took my time to get it even all the way around.

THEN, I HAND BASTED THE WHOLE THING - Yes, all the way around!

Oh, my gosh!! I cannot believe how well this first part has come out! Stitching the welting to the top of the ottoman cover was so easy and the finished product was better than I had hoped for! The corners were a breeze!

Well, I tell you. I may be the last to realize the importance of this step, but I am the happiest of persons to have taken the time to do it.

Hand basting. Who would have thought?

So glad you came by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Homer Laughlin Plates

2009-03-18T21:20:00.007-05:00

I love plates. I love pretty pink, green, blue, yellow and all pastels. Did I mention Roses?

This is one of my Homer Laughlin square plates. I don't hide them in a cabinet either. I hang them on the walls. :-) More pictures next time!

Thanks for coming by,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Pretty Pink Rose Pin Cushion

2009-03-15T17:12:00.007-05:00

I shared with you in an earlier post that I really do love to sew. I have some sewing notions that were actually my mother's, so they are rather old and not necessarily pretty.

My mother was an excellent seamstress and her talents were not wasted as she put them to use for me and my sister. I believe she would have been a fantastic fashion designer as well. Even as a young girl of 10 or 11 years, I would sit for hours and watch her sew.

She made a lot of little notions for me. The most unusual was half of a large walnut shell stuffed with cotton and pink fabric made into a pin cushion! It had a tiny pipe cleaner handle and a bow tied to the handle.

Well, this is much larger than a walnut shell and prettier than the little pipe cleaner handle. I have this one for sale on our website So Shabby Pink. I'll be making more during this spring and summer.

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Pink paper rose with wired ribbon .

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Large rhinestone adorns the center of the rose.

Glad you came by,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Almost Free Lunch

2009-03-06T14:15:00.008-06:00

This coupon is now outdated. It was good while it lasted!

Hi there!

My husband comes home everyday for lunch and today I just didn't have anything fixed! I was painting and emailing and just failed to get it done. Soooo, I ran up to Arby's and used a coupon I found recently.

Click here for printable coupon for free sandwich with purchase of a drink.

Make sure you print one coupon for each person. They required that we make separate orders but that was okay.

Have a nice lunch!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Make Two Pillows out of One

2009-02-26T12:13:00.010-06:00

Hi, everyone!

It's been such a pretty day today in south central Texas. It was in the 70's - you know, the temp where you don't seem to even be able to feel the air on you skin.

In my last post, I said I would show you how to make 2 pillows out of one.
Take a look at these pillows below~~~~

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What you see are 3 creamy neutral pillows...... right?

However, pillows #1, #2, and #3 below are the SAME PILLOWS as shown above. I made the fronts and backs different on each pillow. I also love silks so I used silk on one side or part of one side only and saved lots of money.

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#1
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#2
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These three pillows above are the same 3 neutral pillows shown on the bed above.

Here is another example:

Here are two more very neutral pillows in the living room.

Oops! Here is the other side of the larger pillow!

Making one side of your pillows in a neutral will help you be able to use them anywhere, no matter how many times you change your decor. The colors I am using now are much softer than the prints you see above. However, since I made one side in an off white color, I don't have to spend money again for pillows. They are just on the other side.

Hope you enjoyed reading about my pillows. I think they add such a soft and cozy touch to a shabby chic style or cottage decorated room.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - I love to Sew

2009-02-20T22:37:00.005-06:00

I really love to sew but don't seem to find the time as much as I used to. I don't know, I've made clothes in the past and have always made pillows and curtains for my home....there's just something about it. Maybe it's taking a piece of beautiful colors and making them form something that never was before! Okay, sewing really isn't philosophical but it is almost instant gratification for me.

If you just want to change things around a bit, a few new simple pillows can convert a wintry look to a spring garden in just a short time. I like to make pillow covers so I don't have to store the entire pillow. I just remove the cover, fold it flat and apply the new one. You can store OODLES of pillow covers in a tiny space instead of having to store all those pillows!

I made this soft blue pillow awhile back and was going to put it on our website. I kept putting it where I could see it because I just loved looking at the colors. It has ended up blending with a new duvet cover so it's mine now.

Vintage doiley and fabric rose. This is a full pillow, not a cover.

Next time, I will show you how to get two pillows out of one.

Glad you stopped by,

Peggy
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So Shabby Pink - National Anthem

2009-02-16T19:53:00.013-06:00

These are 6, 7 and an 8-year old young ladies. I read that the entire arena remained completely silent throughout the song. You could hear a pin drop.

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Some New Products and Beach Pictures

2009-02-10T17:54:00.008-06:00

We have some new and pretty things on our website, www.soshabbypink.com

We are using vintage jewelry to adorn some of our pretty framed roses.

Of course, there is always something available with our signature roses.

Pretty Metal tray all dressed up with roses.

When we took our weekend retreat a few weeks ago, this beautiful scene was right outside the large glass windows and doors.

Oh, my goodness. We went to one of our favorite restaurants, Snoopy's, and this little seagull decided he just wasn't going to leave. He kept screaming and throwing his head back demanding food! However, feeding the seagulls is a BIG NO NO so we

were amused and delighted to just have his company.

The pelicans in this area are very tame and get hand fed frequently by local fishermen. This fellow had just landed and I caught him before he folded his wings.

This is all for tonight. Hope you all are doing well.

Thank you for visiting,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Perfect Beach Road Trip

2009-02-02T19:18:00.005-06:00

As the sun was setting Friday evening, my husband and I settled in for a nice weekend at our favorite beach get away in Texas.

It was a nice 60 degrees most of the weekend and perfect for beach walking and patio sitting. I'll post more pictures soon. I hope you enjoy this one.

Thanks for coming by,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Are you a Square or a Diagonal?

2009-01-14T17:55:00.024-06:00

When you rearranged furniture or accessories in a room, have you ever thought about how or what is it that lets you "know" when it's just right for you? Something happens in your head that says, "That's it."

Then, if another person came in the same room, have you ever wondered why they might not see it like you do and want to change it until THEY get the "that's it" signal?

Well, when a designer friend of mine came over one day, we were discussing my furniture arrangement.
She wanted to do something like this:

I felt more comfortable with an arrangement like this:

She admitted that she prefers to have furniture arranged on a DIAGONAL. I like my furniture arranged at right angles! I think it is rather amusing.

Which one are you?? Leave a comment and share your preference!

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Road Trip

2009-01-09T08:52:00.012-06:00

Sometimes at Christmas, I don't know if I am coming or going. I often get so busy that I forget what the whole season is all about for me. My husband and I sing in the choir at church so there are always many nights of practice and time practicing at home too. It was all worth it though. What a great program it was this year.

Thankfully, there was time to get away and relax.

I LOVE old houses. I had an opportunity many years ago to purchase a precivil war house in the rural area of Moyock, NC. Circumstances prevented it but that sure would have been wonderful to restore an old home like that.

I always find myself taking pictures of old homes when we go out riding. This is an interesting selection of houses we saw. I imagine what it must have been like to have lived there when these homes were new and the land was not as inhabited as today.

I know to many this old house looks like an old broken down shack. However, someone used to live here, probably a family. They cooked, slept, worked and died.

The orginal part of the house was probably the front area. Sometimes, a give away is the position of the chimneys on each end of the house. The kitchen was usually in the back of the home and this old home has had lots of remodeling. Beautiful.

I dont' know if anyone still lives here but just imagine the history this place has. Wish I could go back in time and watch the family who built this. I would love to see what a typical day might have been. Again, you can see the chimneys on each end of the home to give "even" heating. I wonder what year this was built?

I can't tell about this one. Not sure but it sure is a great looking old home.

NOW, look at this one. I cannot tell if this is a new home or an old one that has been renovated. I was standing across the road in the front yard of a church to get these pictures. We were in a really small rural town and a pink house was the last thing I expected to see.

IT"S PINK! I love it!

Thanks for stopping by and hope you will visit again soon.

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Amy from Four Sisters in a Cottage

2009-01-01T11:20:00.028-06:00

Who says you cannot make real friends with people on the internet? I used to think it was not possible too but I am not so sure anymore. I know on the internet, we can be who WE want to be and present ourselves as we want other to see us. We can hide behind our monitors.

Well....................there is one fine lady I have met that doesn't hide who she is. In fact, that seems to be the last thing she does. She is honest and courageous. Her name is Amy of Four Sisters in a Cottage. I started buying things for my home from her last year and have gotten to know her as time passed. Her daughter is stationed in our home town and will probably get to know her better too. I hope so.

Amy sent me some pictures of her newly decorated home all dressed up in Christmas decor. In a rush to finish up things before we closed for Christmas, I failed to get her pictures on our website, So Shabby Pink, where we posted pictures our customers and readers sent us.

Amy, this post is for you.............

Amy is a breast cancer survivor and is still fighting some complications from the reconstruction stage. My prayers, respect and well wishes are with her. I hope you will visit her website and blog and give her your support too.

Amy, you are awesome babe!

Thanks for visiting us today,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - New Check Book Cover

2008-12-31T16:59:00.007-06:00

I got so excited about designing some new check book covers (see the post before this) that I sat down and worked with this one for awhile.

The top and upside down part becomes the back side when folded down.

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The bottom part is the front and can be customized

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Customize Yourself

2008-12-30T11:04:00.007-06:00

Hello everyone and Happy Almost New Year. This is New Year's Eve and I have bought our favorite foods and celebration beverage for tonight. Shrimp, scallops and champagne. I'll have to get started on that soon!

We get orders all the time at So Shabby Pink and So Shabby Pink Paper for one of our customized check book covers and occasionally, a business or online shop owner will order one for their business account. Have you seen this cover? We print the graphics on 110# heavy paper and slip the design into a heavy guage clear plastic check book cover. I use one of these and so far, it has not split anywhere.

The name can be changed to whatever you would like it to be. I know when I have office and accounting tools with my business name of them, it makes what I do more real and meaningful.

In 2009, we will be expanding and designing some new covers that can be customized. Ideally, we would like to be able to put your business logo on the cover along with your name. There will be a design fee for that type of work, however.

So, go ahead and customize yourself and see your name or business name on your check book. It feels really good!

Thanks for stopping by. We'll be back!

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - And the Winners Are...........

2008-12-11T11:48:00.011-06:00

It has been such a busy week. We participated in our Christmas musical this past weekend and the practice schedule last week was grueling. It was a huge success, however, and I am better for having done all the hard work.

This week in now becoming catch up week. We've closed our online store until the end of the year but everyone is free to browse, of course.

My husband helped me out with our drawing. Once again, I was multitasking and making oatmeal cookies......

AND THE WINNERS ARE>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Karen Dacre - 1st Gift set
Marian /Princess of Pink - 2nd Gift set
Amy of Four Sisters in a Cottage - 3rd Gift
Margie Mc - consolation prize - 4th Gift

I'll be notifying all the winners by email and our newsletter! Thank you so much for all the participation! I'll definitely be doing this again early in 2009!

Happy Holidays to everyone.

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Christmas Give Away

2008-12-03T08:31:00.015-06:00

Hello!

To celebrate this Christmas season, we are having a give away of some of our pink products.

Someone will win these two 80-ish small picture frames (above) with Catherine Klein roses AND our beautiful door knob hanger (below). The hanger will also make a pretty Christmas tree ornament.

The second winner will win our terra cotta pot in Original Pink adorned with our pretty roses AND the three altered art heavy tags below. The images have been machine stitched to the cards.

Here are the rules

Just leave a comment on any of our blog entries and your name will be automatically entered.
Your name will only be entered once.
MAKE SURE you email me with your email address. If you win, I cannot contact you without that. Send that to: soshabbypink@satx.rr.com

The drawing will be on Sunday, December 14. I will notify the winners by email so, please, don't forget to let me know what your email address is.

That's it! There will be 2 winners and I will also have a limited amount of consolation prizes.

Thanks for coming by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Has a Paper Scrapbooking Website

2008-11-19T09:31:00.008-06:00

Hello!

Happy almost Thanksgiving!

We will continue to offer various items and categories on sale until the end of the year at So Shabby Pink. We have many unique home decor items that make lovely gift items for your shabby chic friends or a nice reward for yourself. You can shop our inventory 24 hours a day.

Did you know that we also sell scrapbooking images? One of our sister sites,
So Shabby Pink Paper, is also having a sale for the remainder of 2008. These are great for scrapbooking, card making, altered art, gift tags and many arts and crafts projects. Two choices of paper is available.

If you purchase 3 sheets, you get a 4th sheet (your choice) at no charge. Here are a few of our tags in the Roses category:

Each page is printed on 8-1/2" X 11" heavy card stock or sticker paper (your choice).
We can also customize some of our tags. Each page is $3.50.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email soshabbypink@satx.rr.com

or call

210-843-8913

Thank you for stopping by today!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Vintage Jewelry Today

2008-11-11T07:48:00.006-06:00

Hello! I am not sure what to say about these beauties except that they are gorgeous!

As much as I would like to find an occasion to wear this necklace, it fits the neck too tightly. I have found that all of the vintage rhinestone necklaces that I have collected are more like chokers and I don't like that feeling around my neck. They are beautiful though. I know I will find a way to use them.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink- Pear Street Studio's Jennifer on HGTV

2008-11-06T08:20:00.004-06:00

One of the nicest ladies in our online community is going to be on HGTV! That wonderful lady is Jennifer Froh of Pear Street Studios.

The scheduled date is November 28 at 9 pm - Eastern Time. The segment is called:

25 Great Holiday Ideas

This one-hour special features 25 great holiday decorating and entertaining ideas, all inspired by HGTV viewers. Designers Angelo Surmelis and Erinn Valencich will show you how to trim trees, deck the halls and transform your home into a wonderful place to welcome holiday guests. Get the hosts' top do-it-yourself projects for adding sparkle to your home and upload your own favorite holiday crafts

Jennifer is quite the decorator. On her blog, she shows many gorgeous transformations in her home. Here is just one.

To read this entire post and see all the great pictures you can click here.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Jennifer's TV debut! She said it is only a 30 second spot but that is 30 seconds of fun! I am not going to miss this!

Congratulations, Jennifer! You are the best!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - If You Want a Big Smile

2008-11-03T18:04:00.010-06:00

I think hearing a child laugh is the most uplifting and sometimes hilarious thing in the world.

When I need a laugh, I sometimes go to www.youtube.com like some of you might do. Yesterday, I came across this while looking around for something to chuckle at. I got so tickled and at one point, I got "perma-grins." You know what that is, don't you? You know when you start laughing and can't stop.....you know...when the tears start - that is perma-grins!!

Make sure your speakers are on.

See ya later!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Pretty Terra Cotta Pots - Romantic Roses

2008-10-30T08:06:00.014-05:00

Hello!

It is finally starting to cool off in Texas, so working outside and using the sander is more fun now. Summer sanding, or distressing, is a very grueling job in the Texas summer heat.

Today, I thought I would share with you the colors we have for our terra cotta pots!

Original Pink

Crystal Blue

Peacefule White (flat or glittered)

Rainbow Yellow

Shady Green

Jadeite Green

Pink Chocolate

Lovely Lavender

You can visit our website at http://www.soshabbypink.com/

Although some of our products are one of a kind, these pretty terra cotta pots are items that can be reordered at any time. We always keep these in stock.

Thanks for stopping by today and hope all is well with all of you.

Peggy

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So Shabby Pink - New Paul de Longpre Print

2008-10-25T08:37:00.003-05:00

Hello!

I added these two pretty prints to our website yesterday. Haven't you ever bought something and forgot you had it? I found these in back of my print storage area! What a wonderful find!

Pink Roses in a Vase
Unknown Artist
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$16.95

White Roses
Paul de Longpre
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$19.95

I have this print framed in our home. The prints we sell, however, are not framed.

Have a fun weekend,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Jewelry Findings and Scrapbook Embellishments

2008-10-07T22:51:00.006-05:00

Hi!

I have unpacked all of my metal stampings I used to make jewelry with. These are made from brass and nickle. They make perfect scrapbook embellishments. The designs have literally been stamped into the metal and most are thin enough to fit nicely into your scrapbook designs.

They are also beautiful to decorate greeting cards and so many different arts and crafts projects.

This is a fraction of what I unpacked and I will be adding them to our websites So Shabby Pink and So Shabby Pink Paper.

These are used frequently for jewelry findings. Hope you will bookmark our sites and check back with us soon.

Thank you for coming by,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink New Products

2008-10-01T23:54:00.005-05:00

Hope all of you are doing well.
We have some new things to show you today.

Thanks for stopping by.

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Vintage Jewelry Framed Roses

2008-09-22T21:22:00.006-05:00

Come see what's new at So Shabby Pink.

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Mom's Glittery Jewelry

2008-09-19T21:21:00.010-05:00

I recently pulled out my Mom's old jewelry. I kind of inherited it many years after she died. Like most ladies' jewelry collections, there are some odd and stray pieces, but I chose some you might enjoy looking at.

I don't know how old these are but some are probably from the 1950's.

I would wear some of these except for the fact that they are clip on earrings or have those little screw backs. How did they ever figure out when to stop tightening the little screw?!

Since I cannot wear them as they are, I think I will put pieced ear posts for earrings. I could put pins on the back and wear some of them as a brooch. I like that idea!

I remember that I loved to look through her jewelry box when I was a kid. It was fun to play dress up....as long as she didn't catch me.

These last two are my favorites. I love the pink and the aurora borealis earring shown above. They are much prettier in person.

Hope you enjoyed looking at them too!

Thanks for stopping by,

Peggy

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