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

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

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

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

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.

Click to enlarge

The bottom part is the front and can be customized

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy

So Shabby Pink - Customize Yourself

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...........

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

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

1. Just leave a comment on any of our blog entries and your name will be automatically entered.
2. Your name will only be entered once.
3. 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

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

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

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

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

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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