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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Pretty in Pink

 I wish I had a room for every color and style I liked. I love pink, but my house is filled with reds, yellows and greens. In my next house, I will have pink. It's soft, pretty and oh so shabby.

These pretty pink depression glasses from France even looked beautiful just drying on the rack.

 But, paired up with my transferware and silver tray, I found them just dreamy.
 Nice linens and bottle of French rose on a warm summer evening....divine!
 I have been told to buy and sell what you love. I do that with my Etsy shop. I love everything I have to offer.
 The only problem is letting go. I was having a hard time with these pretty glasses and especially with my silver tray.
 I haven't even been able to bring myself to list my tray. One of the down falls of being an antique/vintage dealer.
 I was thrilled when my glasses sold the day after I listed them, but even more tickled when I knew exactly where they were going. They found a beautiful home at Michele's from The Nest at Finch Rest. Look at the glasses she already had and her beautiful table here.
For now, I will consider these dishes as "red" transferware. But, I will dream a little of my pink palace...

Bisous!

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39 comments:

  1. BernideenJune 1, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    all really lovely - pink is perfect!

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  2. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 2, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    They really are exquisite! And it makes it special when you know a blog friend has them to enjoy! You've made someone else happy...that's so sweet!

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    1. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 3, 2013 at 7:17 AM

      Thank you! I am very happy they are going to a blog friend. I know they'll be loved!
      Karen

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  3. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 2, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Oh this collection is lovely, I also adore pink at home, specially for tabletop things. How fun and nice to know those gorgeous things went to our friend at Finch's Nest! You will see them around in her posts too! Have a great week ahead and thank you for your kind visit. Hugs,
    FABBY

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    1. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 3, 2013 at 7:20 AM

      Thanks, Fabby! When I set this up I realized I would LOVE to have more pink. It's s soft and pretty! I don't as much strange space as you though....or any great old chests to tuck them away...so I had to let go! :) Thanks for visiting!
      Karen

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  4. SImple and Serene LivingJune 2, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    These are all beautiful, and I understand what you mean. I am so often torn about the things I sell, wanting to hold them for myself, but when they are gone I find new treasures to replace them. xo Laura

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    1. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 3, 2013 at 7:22 AM

      Thanks, Laura. Torn is right. It can be hard. You are so right though, seems that every time I mail something off, I pick up five more things while out shopping! )
      Karen

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  5. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 2, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I love pink glassware! I can see why it sold so fast....And as to that tray, I would hang onto it too!!

    Carol

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    1. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 3, 2013 at 7:25 AM

      Thanks, Carol. Tray is still not listed. It's is pretty and versatile. Don't think I'll be letting go anytime soon! You may get sick of seeing it in my posts! lol
      Karen

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  6. Ivy and ElephantsJune 2, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    These are gorgeous! I collect blue willow but find myself drawn to the red and pink, too. That tray is a real keeper!
    Your have great taste and style!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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    1. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 3, 2013 at 7:28 AM

      Thank you, Patti! LOVE blue willow. I have a few pieces, even though I have no blue either. I am really going to go beige neutral on the walls soon so I can accommodate all my colors! I'd love more blue!!
      Karen

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  7. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeJune 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Hi Karen,
    Thankyou so much for your recent visit and comment on my Auction finds posting. The comment you made about the potting shed is funny! The home is way out in the middle of nowhere really.
    I love your vignette on the tray, lovely! I have a tray that looks alot like that one. Thanks for following me, I am following you back! Have a great Sunday!
    Gina at Victorian Wanna Be

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    1. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 3, 2013 at 7:31 AM

      Gina, that's funny. When I told my husband about the house, he said, maybe it's way out in the middle of no where. Still, amazing house and price.

      Excited to be following you! Great blog!
      Karen

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  8. Alycia NicholsJune 2, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    I think I would have the very same problem! I would buy so many beautiful things that I love too much to let go!

    I'm glad that your selling is going well, and I hope that you don't get "empty nest syndrome" with each sale! :-)

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    1. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 3, 2013 at 7:34 AM

      Thanks Alycia! I am far from empty nest syndrome!!! It's all around me everywhere! We have a small place ;) Seems like every time I sell something I find five more things. It's a lot of fun though!!!
      Karen

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  9. Abby LawsonJune 2, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    Oooh so lovely! I am totally a pink girl, but I live in a house with three boys, so I don't get to use it as much as I would like to. These pieces are just gorgeous. I can see why it's hard to let go of them! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog, Karen! Have a wonderful week!

    ~Abby =)

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  10. Art and SandJune 2, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    I always love the Rachel Aswell look with soft pinks, blues, aquas and white. I wonder if I would choose those colors if I lived alone?

    Your dishes and glasses are lovely and are calling out for high tea.

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  11. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedJune 3, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    You have great willpower, I would have stashed them away, lol. They are stunning and you presented them beautifully!

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    1. Shabby Brocante, KarenJune 3, 2013 at 7:36 AM

      Thank you, Christine!! It was a lot of fun to see your collections! Man!! Maybe if I get organized like you, I could keep a little more than I do! :)
      Karen

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  12. Feral TurtleJune 3, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    I love pink dishes. My mom had some beautiful pink wine glasses which I always admired from a far....lol.....afraid I would break them. Cheers

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  13. JenniferJune 3, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    I love pink too and I don't use it in my house much either. I keep wishing for a set of pink pyrex to display but really, where? LOL! I love those pretty glasses!

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  14. Danni@SiloHillFarmJune 3, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    I only started liking pink this last year and these are so pretty Karen! I'm afraid to have pretty glasses because Sam breaks about 1 a week these days!!

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  15. Mel@Mellywood's MansionJune 3, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    I so wish they were flying across to me! They are stunning, just stunning!

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  16. KathyJune 3, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    I do too! Love your pink swirl glassware - they're exquisite and you created some very lovely photos. I hope you have a blessed week,
    Kathy

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  17. Connie@shabbyforsureJune 3, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    Hi, Those were really pretty. I can see how you would want to part with some things...Connie

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  18. VeeJune 3, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Oh how fun! I know Michele. She's not going to sell them I hope. They are gorgeous. I could never attempt to buy and sell. My house would be more full than it is now I just know it. I really enjoyed seeing your lovely photos!

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  19. 20 North OraJune 3, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Those pink glasses are beautiful. My Mom always had her home full of pink and I always said "I'll never have pink" and now I am discovering I kinda like pink. I always have to eat my words!!

    Judy

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  20. Rosemary and ThymeJune 3, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Such pretty glasses. The shade of pink is perfect. I don't know how you let them go.. I love the tranferware too. Very lovely pattern. I also have a very similar silver tray which I use often. I have to make sure to visit youe Etsy shop. Lovely vignette.. And thanks for coming to visit my blog. I do appreciate it.

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  21. Jenny's HeartJune 3, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    I love the glasses, they are an addiction for me too.

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  22. thepaintedapron.comJune 4, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    How did you ever let those beautiful glasses go, you are a strong woman! They are so pretty with your silver tray~just think Karma, some form of them will be back!
    Jenna

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  23. HomeFor4June 4, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    aren't you just glad to know where your silvers are going...i bet it made you feel better letting go knowing where they will go..

    thank for stopping by at my blog! huggies♥
    rea

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  24. Red Rose AlleyJune 4, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I know what you mean, Karen, I don't have much pink decor in my home, but I LOVE THE COLOR! I can see why it is hard for you to part with that silver tray - it's beautiful. I think I would hold on to it. The pink glasses are so pretty, and I'm glad they went to someone who appreciates them as much as you did.

    Have a great week.

    Love,
    ~Sheri

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  25. Patty June 4, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Those depression glasses are simply beautiful. I imagine they will be enjoyed immensely by their new owner.

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  26. camp and cottage livingJune 4, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I can see why it would be hard to let go of those beauties, for sure. I love the swirls!

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  27. Katie @ Creatively LivingJune 5, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Beautiful! I love all those different dishes! Thanks for sharing it at MOnday Funday!

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  28. Carlene @ Organized ClutterJune 5, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    I would not make money as an antiques dealer. Everything that I run across that would make money, I want to keep for myself. Beautiful china, glasses and tray.

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  29. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJune 5, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Oh I have to agree about how hard it is to let some things go. How fun that sweet Michele got the pink glasses! That is such a pretty stack of china too. Thanks for following my Tumblr! I love it. I'm now following you too! Happy June!

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  30. SuzyJune 27, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Oooh - I just love these pink glasses. They are to die for!

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