So Shabby Pink - It's Memorial Day

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 !!

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

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

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

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

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So Shabby Pink - New Category

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

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

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

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
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So Shabby Pink - Pictures from Dallas Gift Show

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

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So Shabby Pink - Spring Romantic Country Magazine

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
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So Shabby Pink - We're Baaack!

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
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Happy New Year to All

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
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So Shabby Pink Sale

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

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Happy Thanksgiving 2009 from So Shabby Pink

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
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So Shabby Pink - New Items and Christmas Deadline

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

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.~