Pink Saturday

When a ballerina-to-be has a mommy who frequents thrift shops searching for treasure, it's a perfect day when a pair of brand new, still in the box, pink satin Capezio toe shoes are discovered!

What does it matter if they are too big right now. A tiny ballerina's feet will soon grow and, while waiting, what's prettier hanging from satin ribbons in a little dancer's pink bedroom than a pair of real ballet slippers.

Vanessa and Luna

Vanessa of Vanilla Lavender and I went shopping at Pennies for Change - a great thrift shop in Durham, NC where the proceeds from sales help victims of domestic violence. Besides the ballet slippers, we found several other neat things, and felt good knowing even the small amount we spent was going to help local women and children.

Fast forward to Thursday____________

Vanessa and I met for coffee at Starbucks then headed to SuzAnna's Antiques.

Vanessa's pretty headband creation.

Vanessa loves creating very feminine treasures from fabric, vintage jewels and buttons. I enjoy sharing my stash of fabrics such as this vintage cotton which she used to make the sweetest rose adorned headband. It's now at my house and will be a gift for some lucky girl!

She'll be restocking her online Etsy shop this weekend with some beautiful new pieces....................be sure to stop by Vanilla Lavender to see her latest creations.

Another local friend was also at the shop Thursday, Jeannie from Uniquitiques her precious cottage shop in Hillsborough, NC and where she too is selling Vanessa's creations. Her booth at SuzAnna's is looking gorgeous as always. We all sighed over the pink porch swing and this unusual 'crinoline' planter. She finds such unique items!

This was a very busy week with DH away in Florida, me getting jabbed with several nasty needles ready for my African adventure, lovely Susie of SuzAnna's Antiques scaring the you know what out of us at the hospital (see my previous post), locking myself out of the house and car so unable to pick up my granddaughter from school - had to get my daughter to leave work and come rescue me. Yes, I know, hiding a key somewhere in the garden is a good idea!!

Anyway dear blog friends, here's wishing you all a happy PINK SATURDAY and a great weekend. Stop by to see Beverly at How Sweet The Sound for her long list of participants today, and to wish her continued recovery from her recent surgery.

P.S. Don't forget to leave a comment on my Feb. 18 post to be entered in my anniversary giveaway!