Saturday, April 11, 2009

Pink Saturday in Wimberley, Texas























Wimberly's Market Day, held the first Saturday of the month, is well known in central Texas for its variety of shops and vendor booths. "Something for everyone" and "Everything you didn't know you had to have" are the claims. It's sponsored by the local Lion's Club and used to fund their local projects. For those of us in Texas it's a mini version of Canton or Round Top with shade and nice restrooms. And just look at all the pink in our neighbor's shop...There are pink roses everywhere...ond on nearly everything...on the glass of framed pictures...inside faded suitcases...on the outside of banged up vintage luggage...lovely old dresser sets...and if an item didn't start out pink, she'll add a rose or two...or she'll gather and display things with pink neighbors to give them an "in-the-pink" attitude. And I found a vintage photo perfect for the next Paper Cowgirl Retreat in June!...see...it's true, I didn't know I had to have it until I saw it...and then there it was something I couldn't live without! Happy Pink Saturday...think Pink...It's a State of Mind and Wimberley is the capital...Thanks to Beverly for hosting.

5 comments:

Glennis said...

Oh, I'd sure love to go browsing there with you!! What a fun place!

Hope your enjoying your Pink Saturday. I'm looking forward to checking out the Paper Cowgirls!

♥Mimi♥ said...

♥A lovely and purr-fect Pink Saturday blog post. During this most holy time of the year I am wishing you rainbows, gracious days, dewdrop nights and the love of friends and family to comfort you and hold you close.♥

Char said...

Sometimes you are just in the right place at the right time. Lovely pictures and looks like a great place to be, Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Easter too, Char

Jennifer said...

I am so in Love with the little Pink Drawers! It i s too cute! What great shops! Happy Easter!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Jennifer

Lisa said...

Oh what great stuff! We don't have anything like this around here! I just LOVE going to markets!Happy Pink Saturday!
Happy Easter!
Hugs, Lisa



Limping Deer and the Twins

Limping Deer and the Twins
They are still spotted at this time.

Show and Tell Sunday June 15

Flea Market Finds...sounds like my whole house and yard...

Milk Glass Collection

Milk Glass Collection
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These used to be inexpensive florist vases in the 50's and 60's. Everyone's Grandmother had bunches.

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Mexicana Dishes
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Mexicana

Mexicana
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Vintage Kitchen Hutch

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