Girl in White With a Touch of Pink!

What is selling in the decorating world today?  Neutrals, neutrals, neutrals!  I do love color, especially pastels but I also love the neutral cream pallet that creates such a sweet backdrop for the pastels that are so cheerful and fun.  So, I've done a little revamping in my space at the antique store.  I started by pulling down the peachy pink fabric off of the ceiling and then brought in a bunch of creamy treasures. 

I gave this sweet little desk a face lift with several coats of pretty cream paint.  Sorry I didn't take a before picture but I'm sure you've all seen the 1950's french provincial furniture in a sort of off-white color with gold trim.  That was the look!  My mom had a bedroom set in this style when she was little.

The drawers were lined with the pages from a vintage novel.  I just love the look of these old yellowed book pages.

I had a fun day out shopping estate sales with a dear friend on Saturday and came home with lots of cream and white pottery...some old, some new, all elegant.  See my little "pop" of pink here - dried carnations.  Aren't they pretty?

Homer Laughlin Ironstone cups...

Kind of an after thought...I felt like this old scalloped lamp shade needed a little something extra.  I added a gold suspender clip and attached this cute little chick image from the Graphics Fairy.   The shade sits atop a vintage straw hat somewhat like a cloche. 

Thank you for your sweet visit!  It's time for me to switch hats and start planning a Star Wars birthday party for my big 5 year old boy!  I don't know where the last 5 years have gone!  It was also 5 years ago when I left the financial industry to stay home with my baby and start my business at the antique shop!  I think it's time for a giveaway, don't you?  I am working on one...stay tuned!

Best wishes and blessings,

Amanda

Joining in these fun parties:

Treasures and Transformations at Pink Postcard

White Wednesday at Faded Charm

Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage

Treasure Hunt Thursday at Blue Creek Home

Girly Pinks...Tutus, Magnolias and Cupcakes

Today was the last day of Spring Break and we were blessed with the most lovely gift...sunshine!  We headed out to the park and I brought my camera along to photograph these beautiful pink magnolia trees to share with Beverly's Pink Saturday Party over at How Sweet the Sound.

Maggie and I had one last project to finish before spring break ended.  We cut several yards of pretty pink tulle and made a fun tutu.  Want to make one with your little ballerina?  I found a great tutorial here at I Heart Naptime.  Maggie looked so adorable in her pink tutu, we of course had to have a little photo shoot!

I love all shades of pink but I think my most favorite is a lovely soft rosy hue.  I recently discovered that several drops of red food coloring and 1-2 drops of blue produces the prettiest rose petal pink colored frosting. 

Happy Pink Saturday dear friends!  Thank you so very much for stopping by!  I sincerely hope you are blessed with sunshine and surrounded by beauty this weekend!

Best Wishes and Blessings,

Amanda

also sharing with Sweets for a Saturday at Sweet as Sugar Cookies!

A Few of My Favorite Things Saturday at Bargain Hunting and Chatting With Laurie

I'm Lovin' it Friday with Tidy Mom

Saturday Spotlight with Craft Envy

Dress-up Jewelry

Aren't these little 1920's girls adorable?  I picked up this sweet image from The Graphics Fairy (where else?) for free!  It was perfect for displaying the vintage clip-on earrings I recently purchased from an estate sale.  Whenever I find reasonably priced jewelry that looks to be just the right accessory for little girl's dress-up fun, I snag it for my space at the shop!

Thank you Graphics Fairy for another fabulous free image!  For more lovely vintage images and to see how crafty bloggers are using them in their creations, check out the Brag Monday Linky Party today! 

Thank you for your sweet visit today friends!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Best Wishes and Blessings,

Amanda

Bunny Epergne, Camellias and Eggs

Every year around this time I pull my sweet bunny epergne off of it's shelf in the pantry and set it out on the breakfast nook table or kitchen island.  All spring and summer long I enjoy filling it with pretty blooms from the garden.  Today, just for you my sweet friends, we have little bunches of pink camellias and boxwood in each slender vase.  Nothing is more lovely and cheerful than fresh flowers in the home!

I just love how the pink and green in the flower arrangement are echoed  in my favorite April Cornell Tablecloth.  It's all so springy!  I wish I could tell you the name of this collection from April Cornell but it was a long ago Ebay purchase and the pattern has since been discontinued.

My dear crafty friend Nicki made me a set of these glittered egg ornaments long long ago and they remain some of my most treasured Easter decorations!  This is the first time I've thought to hang them on my epergne...I am enjoying the added whimsy!

Thank you for your sweet visit!  Have a wonderful day!  Best Wishes and Blessings,

Amanda

Joining in these fun parties:
How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday
House in the Roses for Show off Your Cottage Monday

Tea Party Silliness

The kiddos are on spring break this week and next.  We are filling the days with little projects and activities at home.  If the rain ever lets up we hope to venture out to the park.  It's not looking very promising.  So, today the boys humored Maggie and I by dressing up and joining in on a fancy tea party.    

It was quite a task convincing them to change out of pajamas and into dress clothes.

Don't they look dapper though?

This was by far the silliest tea party I have ever been to.  Lots of giggles and goofing around! 

I hope your day has been blessed with giggles and goofiness too!  I've had a pretty craft project sitting here unfinished for 3 days now.  I hope to have it completed and photographed to share with you soon!

Best Wishes and Blessings,

Amanda

Linking up to:

Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch,

Vintage Inspiration Friday at Common Ground 

Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home

Feature Yourself Friday at Fingerprints on the Fridge

Friday Flair at Whipperberry

White Wednesday Tour of Friends

I have so much love for Camas Antiques.  It's where I sell my treasures, shop for decor for my home, find inspiration, and where I have met some of the loveliest friends a girl could ask for!  Usually when I head into the store to work on my display, I end up chatting away with another dealer about this or that (hubby always wonders why I am gone so long!)  Isn't it fun to have friends who share your passion?  Blogging has definitely opened doors for meeting kindred spirits, and I love that!  I was thrilled to meet Kathleen of Faded Charm at the Junk Salvation show last month.  I had been participating in her White Wednesday link parties for some time before I had the chance to chat with her live and in person!  When I popped into Camas this afternoon, I noticed that so many of my sweet friends had wonderful whites in their displays, so I snapped some pictures to share for White Wednesday!  Thank you for hosting again this week, Kathleen!

Meet Lila and Amanda of Apron Strings Productions!  They are the sweetest mother-daughter team you'll ever meet!  Be sure to visit their blog as they are having a wonderful giveaway!  Do tell them I've sent you!

Tracey of A Cottage Industry is a treasure!  Her space is always full of lovely things and I so enjoy her blog!

Raylene is a girl after my own heart with her love for all things sweet and pink!  Just look at all of the goodies she has displayed here!  Be sure to check out her blog, Collected Vintage Charm!

Christa of Chloe Rose has a style all her own that is classy, unique and oh-so-elegant! 

I added these pretty vintage floral prints to my space this afternoon along with a few dishes and books!  

I hope you'll stop by and visit my sweet friends and fellow Camas Antiques dealers!  And if you are ever in the Portland/Vancouver area, be sure to make your way to our beautiful store!  Not only is it filled with the most beautiful displays and treasures, but you will be welcomed by some of the kindest, kindred spirits around!

Best Wishes and Blessings,

Amanda

Also linking up with:

Treasures and Transformations at Pink Postcard

Good Life Wednesdays at Beach Cottage Style

Caravan Girl's Game Night

Ever played Caravan?  It's a super fun card and dice game.  I recently joined a group of 12 gals who meet once a month to eat, play and have a fabulous evening together.  This month it was my turn to host!  I had so much fun shopping for the prizes, (with the money collected from the previous month's game!) planning and preparing dinner and dessert, and getting the house ready for the big game night!  Minutes before everyone arrived, I ran around frantically snapping pictures to share with you!

The Prizes = I shopped at HomeGoods, Marshalls and Ross.  It's sure fun to shop with someone else's money!  I bought a variety of gifts for the home and garden.

Set-up = 3 game tables...

The menu...

Super easy and delicious salmon chowder.  Find the recipe here.

Yummy homemade rolls with butter and jam.  Link to recipe here.

Spinach salad with strawberries and poppy seed dressing.  Recipe here.

Vanilla cupcakes with amazing cream cheese frosting.  Recipe found here.





What a fun evening with a great group of new friends! 

Thank you for your sweet visit today!

Best Wishes and Blessings,

Amanda



Linking up with the following fun parties:
Mingle Monday at Add a Pinch
More the Merrier Monday at DIY Home Sweet Home
Life Made Lovely Monday at Blessed Little Nest