Thursday, June 22, 2017
Homesick in Texas
I have neglected my Riverside Studios blog for several years...guess it was so easy to just check in to catch what was going on with Facebook. After all, everything was on my phone...pictures, email, Facebook...anyway, I drifted away from my original social media site. Now I have become so impatient with Facebook pop ups and the constant negative political climate and the constant ads that I have grown homesick for the likes of Pink Saturday where loveliness and pretty things and ladies with manners prevail. I may not always Pink the Color to post, but I always have Pink the Attitude to share. So this Saturday I want to visit with Beverly and see what's blooming.
I'm going to play with layout again and retrain and reteach myself how to use blogspot, but it will be worth reconnecting with my blog friends.
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Limping Deer and the Twins
They are still spotted at this time.
Milk Glass Collection
Who knew that a 25 cent flea market find would unleash such a collecting frenzy? I never pay more than a dollar unless it's a really nice piece. They are great grouped with a single daisy in each.
These used to be inexpensive florist vases in the 50's and 60's. Everyone's Grandmother had bunches.
Mexicana Dishes
My sister found these for me at Bussy's Flea Market in San Antonio, Texas. I had seen pictures in her Fiesta reference book. Mexicana was also made by Homer Laughlin in the 30's. I had been looking for several years without ever finding even a single piece when she found the set...with a promise to hold it for us, she came running to find me and I bought the entire set...60+ pieces for $50.
Mexicana
I've added to the set over the years, but the price and experience will never match that first amazing find.
Vintage Kitchen Hutch
When my hubby found this hutch it was Pepto pink and I was not 100% sure about it. But with a new red back and fresh white paint and refurbished hardware, it became one of my favorite pieces.
Nancy made me save the vine
The vine and flowers painted on the inside were in such bad shape that I was ready to remove it all. Nancy -My Crafty Little Page convinced me to keep it and after some touch-up work, I'm glad I listened to her. My husband restores vintage Cushman motorscooters and he tries to make everything "mint" condition again. The Shabby Chic movement came along just in time to keep me from making some terrible mistakes.
