I'm celebrating Pink Saturday with Beverly at How Sweet The Sound with a rosey post. I have enjoyed picking "bouquets" of roses wherever I can find them "growing". They help to make my house feel pretty even when it is messy and stinky.
These two old paint-by-number arrangements were found growing at a little antique store in Batesville, Arkansas. I was delighted to discover they were priced $5.00 for the pair! I am intrigued by vintage paint-by-number, as I don't think I have the personality to follow the directions to completion...I'm not a color-inside-the-lines, or follow-the-recipe kind of girl. So, thank you to the mysterious and patient artist from the past for these lovely bouquets.
I enjoy finding sweet plates to decorate a little wall space. Usually my plates are mismatched, but when I spied these little roses sweetly growing on a Goodwill shelf, I had to snatch them up and run...after paying of course.
The beautiful colors in the old print below attracted my attention. My eyes drink in the soft blend of rich colors. I hope to use this picture soon as an inspiration jumping off place to completely redo my living room. My yellow paint is getting tired and old. Oh....okay...I'm getting old...and I'm tired of looking at it! lol! I would really like to live in the little cottage behind the pretty lady. Isn't it dreamy?
Below is another little cheapy thrift store picture that called to me from its shelf, "Melony, come buy me. You know you love bouquets in muted soft colors!" For $2.00, I answered the call and surely, someday, maybe, eventually, perhaps, if I get around to it, I might paint the frame...or maybe not. sigh.
Oh my, there are lots more bouquets on the walls of my humble abode, but that is enough for one Pink Saturday! Thanks for stopping by, and how about stopping by for a minute at Pam's Treasures-n-Textures Blog? She is a fabric artist and has a very interesting and creative blog that is worth a peek!
Who knew paint by number could be so pretty?These are lovely,as are your pretty plates:)
Posted by: The Happy Homemaker | March 02, 2010 at 06:28 AM
melony, you were with me when i got that same picture at Helping Hands! You may not remember...it's in my dining room. I love it. I paid $3. Love your sister Jill
Posted by: jil | March 01, 2010 at 08:13 AM
Oooh, I LOVE the cottage girl print !! I have a small collection of vintage cottages and like you, I want to hop into the picture and live there :) Happy Pink Saturday !!!
Posted by: Miss Rhea | February 27, 2010 at 09:22 PM
What wonderful pinks..and I wish that cottage was mine as well. Love the vintage paint by numbers..do they still make them? I haven't done anything like that in years..Happy Pinks and have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: CC | February 27, 2010 at 08:48 PM
What pretty roses you shared today. Thank you for all the pinkness.
Sherry @ A Happy Valentine
Posted by: Sherry | February 27, 2010 at 06:34 PM
Really cool!! I love all the Pink and your rose plates!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hugs, Lisa
Posted by: Lisa | February 27, 2010 at 06:30 PM
Vintage paint by number? I never knew such a thing existed but these are really good- wow!
And I love the plates with the flowers on them! so pretty!
Happy PS!
Maggie Mae
"Do these shoes match this purse?"
Posted by: Maggie | February 27, 2010 at 05:41 PM
I love your rosey artwork! Make me think and wish for spring!
.... Freesia
Posted by: quiltworks | February 27, 2010 at 11:40 AM
The vintage paint by numbers are lovely and the plates are just beautiful! Happy Pink Saturday
hugz:)
Posted by: Candi Harris | February 27, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Love vintage paint by numbers! Thank you for sharing!!
Posted by: Sandi Fruci | February 27, 2010 at 09:33 AM
I love those old paint by number pictures. They really are very pretty. I haven't seen any of those kits in years. Do you live in Batesville, AR or close to it? I ask because I live in AR and for about 12 years lived in Mt. View, AR.
Happy Pink Saturday to you!
In case you are interested I am having a special giveaway at my blog for a Vintage Moss Rose perfume bottle.
Posted by: Treasia | February 27, 2010 at 08:57 AM
Everything in your post is just so pretty!! I used to do the paint by numbers as a kid but of course, mine did not look that good! I adore the painting of that gorgeous lady!!
Debbie-dabble
Posted by: Debbie | February 27, 2010 at 07:48 AM
I love those old paint-by-numbers, and that print is just gorgeous! I can see why you would be inspired by it to redo your living room!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | February 27, 2010 at 07:29 AM
lovely post and i love the plates happy ps. Hugs Sara
Posted by: sara collins | February 27, 2010 at 05:04 AM