alabaster rose lifestyle

27 May 2010

**Show And Tell Friday**

Hey everyone, I hope you are all having a wonderful week! I'm a bit under the weather and my computer is still acting up, so I'm hoping I can get this post done without a glitch. I wanted so much to participate in Show And Tell Friday hosted by Cindy at My Romantic Home. Also, my husband was home for a couple of days, and since he can't be with me next week on my birthday, he took me shopping!! Yea, my favorite thing to do! Here are some of my treasures that I picked up...
 


If you follow my blog you know I am obsessed with vintage white ironstone, so I got this lovely ironstone pitcher to add to my growing collection. I don't think it is super old, but I love it anyway!


I got these pretty vintage books. I love the cover on the top book, it is just fabulous!


This is on the inside of the bottom book above, The Mother Mary.
Just beautiful!


My new books went perfectly with my other 2 vintage books I already owned. I guess there is a color theme going on here, sage green and cream.


And my favorite gift of all, this great old green chippy trunk. It's actually on casters and has tons of storage space on the inside. It is perfect for my coffee table or maybe at the end of my bed for blankets. We'll see.


Finally, I just finished a new design. It is made with turquoise nuggets and vintage gold pearls.
For some reason, I just have not been motivated to make any new designs lately. This is the first new design in a month that I have finished! I hope I can find some more inspiration soon!

Thank you so much for visiting me today, it really means so much for me to read your lovely comments!!
Please make sure and visit the other participants at My Romantic Home for Show And Tell Friday!
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
~Melinda

15 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday!!!
    What a sweetie to take you shopping.
    And such beautiful pictures that you are sharing.
    Love the new necklace
    just beautiful

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  2. Oh my goodness what beautiful finds and more importantly HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Wowee I love the necklace....the colors are breathtaking! Have a good one and stop by when you are not busy,
    hugs,
    olivia

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  3. Happy Birthday!
    You found some wonderful gifts! Love the new coffee table and those books are special! Your necklace is lovely...inspiration will come again soon...not to worry!
    :)

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  4. happy birthday melinda! I am happy you got to spend some time with your hubby. all of your finds are magnifique! I especially love the stack of vintage books! i hope you and your computer are feeling better! :)

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  5. Melinda, You picked out some great birthday gifts. I love the chest, pitcher and of course the vintage books. I have to say your new jewelry
    design is fabulous! I hope you have a wonderful birthday.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  6. Happy Birthday to you! What a wonderful gift your husband got for you, shopping! I love the trunk, happy show and tell Friday.

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  7. what a gorgeous blog you have...I love the trunk!!! perfect color

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  8. Lovely photos....thanks for sharing.
    Fell better!!

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  9. Malinda Dear,
    Thank you soooooo! much for your visit.
    You have the nicest things to say.
    I just love your passion and your postings are amazing.

    see you soon,
    xx
    Dore

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  10. Happy Birthday for next week Melinda! You are a lucky girl to have such a wonderful husband and to have bought those lovely treasures! I love the box as well! Looks great. Have a lovely weekend. xx

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  11. Happy Early Birthday!! Wonderful treasures and I love the color on that box!!! Have a fun weekend!

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  12. Again I have lots to say today. First of all I hope that you are feeling better and will be able to enjoy the long weekend. Secondly, as always I drool over your ironstone. I just love it. Last but not least, Happy Early Birthday. Have a fun weekend.

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  13. I just became your 100th follower!! Congratulations!! And, I have to say, your blog is gorgeous!! I would rank it in the top 10 of fabulous blogs! I'm definitely adding you to my blog list, too. :)
    I'm so glad you visited my blog, and thanks for all your generous compliments!! I may have never found your blog, so I'm so glad you visited. I would hate to miss out on all this shabby chicness!! :) ~ Jo

    P.S. I'm two away from 100 followers, too! :)

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  14. Oh, one more thing...I absolutely LOVE your chippy green trunk!! It's perfect as a coffee table. Love the white ironstone plates and pitcher, too! :) ~ Jo

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  15. Love your hydrangeas, baskets, white ironstone--girl after my own heart.

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