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Good morning!

Most of you don't know that my career has taken quite a different turn. Back in 2015, I became a Realtor in the state of Texas. In spite of that, our lives last year were not about ourselves but about others. My elderly father became ill and passed away. So in this first month of 2017, our lives may never be the same but at the same time, we all will begin anew.

I am downsizing So Shabby Pink now. I will be offering some of our products for sale through my blog at a discount. Although I do not have a shopping cart anymore, payments can be made through PayPal by your cash funds there or a credit card. I'll make it easy, of course.

I'm looking forward to 2017 and I hope to hear from some of you. I miss my customers. Those of us who love this shabby chicy style are a special breed, aren't we?

This morning, I invite you to come LIKE and follow my Facebook business page. If you know someone moving to the San Antonio area, I would love to help them. 

http://www.facebook.com/peggyrealestate/

Talk to you later and love to you all!

I was browsing www.houzz.com this evening and found this adorable photo of an old kitchen.  They call is a "Beautiful Boho in Venice Beach."  I clicked on the picture and looked through images of the rest of the house. I just fell in love with this lovely home!.  It's not modern.  There is wallpaper throughout, which no one seems to use anymore.  There are no granite countertops.  It looks like a vinyl floor in the kitchen with an old fashioned pattern. Everything is a little tattered and has the shabby look, but it does not look at though it was done on purpose.  It truly just looks, hmmm....evolved. Eclectic, charming, comfortable.....and I just love it!

Shabby-chic Style Kitchen by Santa Monica Furniture & Accessories Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Shabby-chic Style Kitchen by Santa Monica Furniture & Accessories Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Shabby-chic Style Entry by Santa Monica Furniture & Accessories Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Shabby-chic Style Living Room by Santa Monica Furniture & Accessories Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Shabby-chic Style Bathroom by Santa Monica Furniture & Accessories Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Shabby-chic Style Bedroom by Santa Monica Furniture & Accessories Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Shabby-chic Style Bedroom by Santa Monica Furniture & Accessories Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Shabby-chic Style Home Office by Santa Monica Furniture & Accessories Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Shabby-chic Style Home Office by Santa Monica Furniture & Accessories Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic Couture

Violin Lessons by Internet

I've always played some kind of music, even if it was just singing in a choir.  I learned to play the piano as a child which, of course, taught me the fundamentals of reading music.

I found my first violin during one of my many outings to estate and yard sales, I paid $60 for it. A few years later, I  found a teacher that could help me play a song I had "volunteered" to learn, and have continued with her for the past 3 years!  Surely, I am no spring chicken so if I can do this, I'd say just about anyone can.  

Most of my violin teacher's students are here in town, of course, but she has started something new.  LESSONS BY INTERNET! What a great idea!  No driving.  No traffic.  Saves time.  No gasoline cost. Lessons in your PJ's if you want. Take lessons from anywhere in the world.

A violin is such a versatile instrument.  Celtic music. Fiddle music. Country western. Classical. So many options.

I would love to introduce her to you if you think this is something you or your children would like to do. Her students are all ages and yes, I am the oldest.  

You may think that a violin is too costly but I've seen them on www.ebay.com for as low as $34, which includes the case AND some include free shipping. No, it won't be the best violin in the world, but is a very low investment for a beginner.  I've seen them in all colors too, including pink!  Maybe I ought to get one of those!

Let me know if I can put you in touch with her and she can give you all the details.  What a wonderful way to take advantage of our modern technology!

So Shabby Pink - Paint, My Favorite Invention

I've been busier than I like to be lately. We all do it.  Start projects and then wonder how in the world will we find time to finish.  I've gotten so rushed at times that I just don't even want to use punctuation in a text...so I don't. 

I've been painting.  With So Shabby Pink, I painted all the time.  This time, it's been jewelry and, oh yes, walls.  I guess paint is just my all time favorite invention.  

I'll show you some painted walls soon. Getting our living room the right color has become almost a career, but getting off the subject.  I'll give you more of that later.  Look at my new bracelets below!

Be back another day!

Glass Beads. Sterling plated hearts.

Sterling Plated

Hand painted and sealed.
Available in My Etsy Store.

My favorite. Should I sell this one?

Shabby and chic style. Painted and sealed.

Unique. Available at So Shabby Pink

It's September! Why is is still so hot?

I don't mean to sound ungrateful, but is summer ever going to end?  It's still in the upper 90's. Maybe some relief soon.  It's September!

Pretty.  Both are sterling plated.   You'll find them on our website, www.soshabbypink.com.

What projects do you have going on around your home these days?  Would love to hear what others are doing.

Be back another day,

Peggy

So Shabby Pink Spring Cleaning

I've been working on a few items that are limited in quantity and have put them on our website, www.soshabbypink.com.  Take a look!  I hope you will check back often.  We are trying to clean out a lot of our inventory and will add more in the coming days. 

I also hope you will bookmark our new Etsy store.  Keep an eye on that one.  Mostly, the items will be different from the ones on our website.

Thanks for stopping by!

Peggy
So Shabby Pink

So Shabby Pink Beautiful Rose Wall Plaque

I worked on a project yesterday that I've been wanting to finish for a long time.  I started this gorgeous chic wall plaque months ago, but you know how time is.  It goes by so quickly!  So, with the changes to our website, I was able to finish it yesterday and it was worth all the effort I put into it.  Hand crafted from re-purposed wood, painted, distressed and antiqued for you.  Hope you like it.  You can find it on our website here. 

Thank you for stopping by today.  

Peggy