Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Hello, Bella Rosa? I need a job.


Not too long ago I was in the car with Dear Bebe about to leave for the grocery store.


My cell phone rang. I looked at the number and didn't recognize it...and the area code was from another state. (For some reason, I tend to get a lot of wrong number calls.)


Since it is the number I use for my website, I answered it anyway.


The young man's voice on the other end said: "Hello, Bella Rosa? Are you hiring?"


I giggled and said "I'm sorry but this is a one man band."


He sounded desperate ... as though he had been calling a long list of phone numbers and this had just become routine. He sort of laughed and said "OK!" And quickly remembered to ask my name before hanging up. I guess when collecting unemployment you need to show who you called.


I felt bad for him but I also remembered a time when I was fresh out of college and couldn't find a job in my field. I had to work two jobs in retail to pay my bills until the real thing came along. Which took awhile.


If he adopts the same "can do" attitude, he'll be okay too.


In the meantime I'm going to keep my "can do" attitude, as well!

Maybe someday I'll have a big enough business I can hire a caller who says "Hello, Bella Rosa? I need a job!"

Friday, November 6, 2009

Pink, A Pink, A Bottle of Pink

It is unbelievable to me how fast the weeks fly by anymore. Tempus Fugit!

Anyway, it is PINK Saturday ... and it is time to show our pink!

These little bobble head snowmen tricked me. I bought them in an antique mall for Bella Rosa, but when I got them home I decided they were made to look old. I think I'll list them anyway as they are cuuuuuuuute! Note the pink one, of course..the reason for buying them at all.

This bowl is fantastic. Small size, not the big serving bowl you would think. But not small like a berry bowl either. Maybe a soup size. Too pretty for minestrone!
The rose on this tin has different pinks... it was done very well because it is so eye catching. This ruffly dresser box is sweet. Someone has already claimed it. I'll be packing it up today. At least I got to admire it for a little while.

And I have shown this set before but here is a better picture. Is this bottle of pink vintage bath crystals amazing or what? The whole thing would look great on an antique tray in the perfect boudoir setting. (Ahhhh...I'm working on that. Sigh. Unfortunately our house was built in the 70's. This could take me some time. )

For more pinks today visit Beverly at How Sweet the Sound.














Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Coming Up... Rhinestone Buttons, Wine Stopper, Pink Shabby Rose Bowl, Rose Tin

Just a few of my recent finds that I'll be listing soon.

Giving credit where credit is due... my Dear Mother in Law found these buttons for the website. Is she good or what? Love these!


While this is not an antique... it is definitely unique and great for the wedding category...


Didn't get a chance to list these pretty postcards last time... they're going to be listed very soon!


Love how the rose design is simple but yet goes so well with the fancy design of the lid on this tin.


And some vintage Christmas hankies! Can't believe it is almost time to decorate... FUN!

Check out our website.... going to be listing very soon and announcing a special sale idea I have.

Stay tuned!

Friday, October 30, 2009

Pink Saturday - Perfectly Pink

The following items are from my recent vintage finds... most are listed already on the website but some haven't made it yet.

They all have one thing in common: they share my favorite shade of pink. The cotton candy light pink, the perfect of all pinks in my pinky opinion, of course.

This dispenser is a great "go along" for the LuRay Pastels dinnerware I collect. Caught my eye, had to have it. If it doesn't sell, I get to keep it. See how this works out?

The pretty pale pink rose ....perfect!


This antique Jack Rose perfume set is amazing. The pink bath crystals are still a .... can you guess.... a PERFECT PINK!


A ruffled, foofy, girly girl doily. Trimmed in a pink, too! And I not only found one, but two! Double pink bonus.


Now I know these are not real... but they make me hungry just the same. I think pink icing is a perfect idea!

For more celebrations of the perfect pinks (whatever shade it may be) pop on over to Beverly's blog at How Sweet the Sound.






Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Latest Listings: French Books, Mother of Pearl Caligraphy Pen, Roses on Porcelain, Vintage Collar Pin, Christmas Hankies, Ephemera for Christmas

Here are just a few of my latest finds... I had a ball the other day pouring over things at an antique mall near our area.

See what I couldn't leave without:


Rhinestone horsehoe pin.... for a little vintage good luck!


French play book...


Pretty in pink ruffled doily...

Gorgeous Mother of Pearl writing pen from the late 1800's... with the red velvet case!


I love the stripes in the Christmas postcard...


A little romance for your vanity...



Pinky dispenser for that retro vintage kitchen.... goes great with my LuRay dinnerware!

A little pair of shabby cupcake salt and pepper shakers. They look yummy to me!


French dictionary for when you just NEED TO KNOW...








Sassy collar pin....



Catherine Klein roses postcard...post marked 1908.


Little cuite Christms hanky...



Sweet small (child size?) cup and saucer set...

All in my just listed category on the website here.



Monday, October 26, 2009

Oh! Bella!

Sunday was a gorgeous day... perfect weather and the leaves on the trees were at their peak of color.

I took a few hours of "me" time and went antiquing for my shop.

There were quite a few little goodies I found but this one made me smile:


Is that what I think it says on there?

It is just the sweetest old mug and I thought it perfectly BELLA!


I wonder who made painted it and for whom? What are the chances of me finding this one for my store...Bella Rosa Antiques. Wow! Neat.

It is also one of those....do I sell it ....do I keep it?


I'll be back after mulling that one over! There are more things to show you from my antiquing afternoon.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Pink Saturday - What the heck are these....

Last weekend I cleaned out my closet. It was time to change out my wardrobe from summer to winter.

I reached up to a shelf where I keep my handbags....and lo and behold...

I pulled down this container.... of PINK TENNIS BALLS! Whaaaaaaaaaaa!

How fun for me to discover I had purchased these a long time ago on a whim. . . and now can show them on Pink Saturday. What a giggle I had out of it!

So then it was only appropriate for me to buy these pink swoosh Nike sneakers the next day.

Really...I went with my Dear Hubby to look for new shoes and we were in the Nike store. He was wondering why I wasn't looking for pink sneakers. I told him they didn't have a pretty pink in the women's section.... just the girls. As I'm showing him this I realize maybe they come in my size! And you know what .... I discovered a girls youth Nike can be dropped a size and a half to the right fit!

And about a size and a half lower in price, too!

So, these came home with me.

Happy pinks today, my pinky friends.

Now go hop on over to Beverly's blog, for more fabulous pinks!