G'day lovelies, hope you all enjoyed the weekend. Mine included sport. More Sport. And Sport.
Including me and can I just tell you that I could barely get out of bed this morning – you know that feeling when you exercise properly after a bit of a break and then the next day you feel like someone went over you with a steam roller. Yep that was me, I had to lift my leg with my hands to put the foot brake on the car…
But back to old pink dressers that have not been morphed and seeing as so many got in touch to see whether it had been shipped off to the dump I thought I'd show you where we were at.
Hmmm, are you surprised to see it still pink?
Well I don't know if you've noticed but I've got a bit of a colour thing going on here lately, inspired by a new interior/decorating book that blends using vintage thrifty things with white and simple elegance and it's got me all revved up for a bit of nostalgia in the cottage.
And, to be utterly truthful, after the message from the reader Susheela Myers, (you can read what she said here) I just couldn't stomach painting her white to have her 'slumped in the corner' and then dismally regretting it. And besides that's how this whole journey started using old vintage chippy furniture with a faded patina against a backdrop of white and neutrals with a few nautical inspired things thrown in for good measure (and go here for more).
Recently we had a move around…this got me to thinking about the lack of storage all around in the kitchen and how, though I love open shelving, this can look somewhat messy unless you are sergeant major-like in your putting-away and seeing as three kids have chores of dishwasher putting away while I lie idly around on the sofa, this is not the best recipe for ummm, aesthetically pleasing style.
Soooo, I saw a dresser in a magazine article on kitchens, right next to some very modern units, used to store tea towels and napery, it said. So I thought I would give mine a go in the breakfast room, to store napery and my much thumbed, some looking a bit daggy cookbooks and those oh-so-annoying plastic things that you seem to accumulate and not use until one day when you desperately need a plastic storage container and then realise that you threw them out in a de-cluttering fit.
And so I'm thinking it's not too bad – a decorating storage solution for 20 odd bucks?
What about you, and seeing as a whole load of you lovely gals took the time to let me know last time (some even coming out of lurkdom, woot woot) what you thought and had me in absolute quandaries over what to do, I'd love to hear what you think?? But more importantly, are its pink days numbered? wink*
oh and remember the burlap sack love I experienced, well go and visit Petit Coterie where you will find these lovely oh-so-rustic pillows for your beach cottage, all expertly hand stitched – I came across these in blogland this weekend and don't know anywhere in Australia where I might find such beautiful hand crafted real French delights…but these are spot on, the Ampersand ones are maybe even better, if, of course, that is possible
…and no I am in no way affiliated , just sharing the positive love, as per the powerful post at French Essence,
blogged to participate in Rhodas thrifty event at Southern Hopsitality and taking part in Susans Metamorphosis link up
* MY “happy guess”, Sarah, is that VERRRY SHORTLY (if not ALREADY), you won’t know how you ever got along WITHOUT that terriffic piece~ and specifically, where it is & how USEFUL it’s proving to be!!!
I find it not only uber-charming, but the color itself is sooooo soft & understated, that it shouldn’t “compete” with anything~~~~ I think it’s a lovely “marriage” with your home!
Warmest,
Linda in AZ *
I love the pink dresser. I’m glad you didn’t paint it. Sometimes things are better left the way they are. Love the pillows and keep on sharing. Happy Thrifty Monday.
I’m undecided about the colour but do love where you have put it. Now it has a use and will be treasured no matter what colour it is.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
I love that she’s still pink and what a great storage idea for the kitchen! Hope you’re keeping warm in this freezing cold sydney weather. xx
hi there down under! i just arrived here, thank you for visiting my blog!
i’ve been reading about your story and i am amazed and inspired! i love it when people do things that make them utterly happy, if it means moving to another place, so be it. i myself moved from finland to sweden as a 19 year old, not too big of a leap but challenge for me anyway since my safety net, family and friends, were in finland. 2006 i moved to shanghai, loved it, but stayed only about a year. i am so inspired about your story and will be returning here to read some more! your house is beautiful too so i just add you to my blogroll and keep me updated on your budget finds. best of wishes from rainy and cold stockholm!
passed by from sits, liked the dresser…i love vintge furniture
My vote…definitely pink. It compliments the muted tones with a subtle addition of color. Very elegant.
Tina
Wow, reminds me of those we see in decorating magazines.
Have a terrific week, from a SITSta.
I am not really a ‘pink person’ but I totally love this piece! I think it is subtle enough that it works and it’s orginal-even better!
I really think you did an excellent job in pink. It looks really great. What great photos too!
As usual – beautiful and inspiring! Love the pink.
Sarah, it looks great tucked in that corner. I knew you’d make the right choice for it!
Hugs,
Gina
Not sure if my other comment went through or not. But I’ll try again. I really loved this blog as I stumbled upon it. I think your work in doing this pink dresser is wonderful. It looks very well done. I checked your other blog..inspiration..you have some wonderful talent. I’m really impressed. I have always loved thinking about living by the ocean. I’ve visited it a few times here in the States, but to have a beach cottage must be wonderful. Your pictures make it look like we’re really there with you. Well done!
Sarah, you know that is such a lovely shade of pink, so I’m glad you decided to keep it. It actually looks quite at home there in your beach cottage & I just think it’s fun to mix it all up and not get too predictable. Good decision on this one! Love that piece.
Sarah – love little “pinky’s” new home. And I’m happy she kept her coat. Great idea to house some of your kitchen things.
Blessings,
Marie
GOrgeous = simply beautiful! Your styling, the ambience, the rooms – it’s just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing !
don’t mess with perfection!!
Oh please don’t mess with it! The soft pink provides just enough contrast to your slip covered chairs and it is chipped to perfection! It’s beautiful and functional. How great is that!
I forgot to ask in my last comment. May I add your wonderful blog to my blog list “take me away blogs to read”?
Absolutely perfect as always! Your cottage is delightful. And, you’ve a wicked sense of humor. I always laugh out loud when I read about the pain you feel after having exercised ~ me too!
I vote yes! to pink…
I like the pink dresser! It’s so sweet!
I love the pink! Also, first time visiting your blog….and your beach cottage is my dream cottage. I love it! The colors, furniture, accessories are perfect. Well done!
Ashley
Please leave it pink. I love it.
I love the dresser and the pink. It’s different, you know. You could have a white dresser anytime!
Sorry I’m not loving the pink. I do love the piece itself though.
I think it looks great! You’ll get a lot of function using it near the kitchen! Really pretty!
Please, please, please….s t e p a w a y from your can of w h i t e p a i n t!!! Please leave her pink…she is so pretty sitting there in all her faded glory…let her continue to grow old gracefully. Like the beauty of an older woman’s gray hair and smile wrinkles (I should know)…let her be. Thanks for letting me vent…whew!!!!
You can’t imagine how thrilled I was to see my burlap pillow on your fabulous blog. Thank you for the kind words. Alison from sotreadsoftly sent me a wonderful note as I am having a giveaway and she wanted to enter you.
I love the soft pink and I think it looks wonderful right where it’s at.
Merci
I love the dresser! It’s just great! Pink is the only way!
Hugs,Lisa
Hi Sarah!
I think the pink it utterly Perfect!!
She’s the perfect aged pink! Keep it! Toni
it is just perfect, when will you come out with your own book or magazine…better then any home and garden…if I went to your home for a visit, my eyes would never shut, I love this pink dresser, so amazing….~janice
Where did you find that lovely French grain sack motif pillow?