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Friday, May 27, 2011

Celebrating: 3 Years of Bella Rosa & Pink Saturday



We're celebrating this weekend... it has been three years since I opened my online antique store!



If you had asked me if I thought I was going to make it past a year, I probably would have said "unlikely!"

You see, just as I started my shop, I found out I was pregnant.

But we made it work! And here is a lovely cake I whipped up, just for today:

Won't you have a slice?





It is also the third birthday for pinkies in blogland!



Happy Birthday to one and all!


To celebrate both events, I'm showing my favorite pink things from my shop, sold over the past three years:

























































A special thank you to my followers and to my customers...

I couldn't have done it without you. And to show my appreciation... email me this weekend and you may take 20 percent off of anything pink in my shop. (BellaRosaAntiques(at)verizon(dot)net)

Here's to many more years of vintage beautiful!





And thank you Beverly, for knowing how to cheer us on, for cheering us up, and for your dedication to our favorite color.




And wouldn't you know, Oprah herself wore pink for her last show!






***Sidenote: We are having family and company for Memorial Day weekend so I do apologize as I will not be able to return comments this weekend...but I enjoy every visit and message left for me. I will try to respond to you if I can. ENJOY THE WEEKEND!
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37 comments:

  1. Lynne MoncrieffMay 27, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday and
    Congratulations for your own celebrations.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  2. Susan FreemanMay 27, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Lovely post. Happy PS!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  3. danaMay 27, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I feel so lucky to have gotten to know you, Jillian, through Pink Saturday!!! I recall you kept us in the dark about that Bebe....til you announced she was here. Ya could've knocked my socks off!!!

    You always have the sweetest shares each week and I love how you've incorporated your love of antiques in with your posts, too.!!!

    Have a great Pink Sat. and a terrific Memorial Day weekend. L, dana

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  4. LynnMay 27, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Love the lady with the poodles! Happy Memorial Day Weekend-enjoy your company:@)

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  5. Denise@alloverrosesMay 27, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Beautiful pinks! Love the figurine with the precious poodles. It reminds me of one my mother used to have. Gorgeous pink evening bag. Oh yes I would love a slice of that gorgeous cake!

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Denise

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  6. Jennifer ScullMay 27, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    oh that purse is fantastic!!!! so many amazing pics! thank you!

    have a fun time for Memorial Day and Happy Pink Saturday! :)

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  7. Country Wings in PhoenixMay 27, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Jillian Sweetie...
    What a gorgeous pink share today. An anniversary (birthday) for not only Ms Beverly but your shop as well. So does that mean that your little one is 3 as well?

    Thank you for the wonderful slice of cake. It is so yummy. I will take some time to browse in your shop as well.

    Have a glorious weekend. Many hugs and much love, Sherry

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  8. BeverlyMay 27, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Birthday - and a Big Congratulations on your business success.

    You always have such lovely things. I would love to have had that little lady with the poodles. Please let me know if you ever find another one.

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  9. Gabriela Delworth - Instructional DesignerMay 27, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday!


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  10. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 27, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Jillian! Love the beaded bag and the double handled tea cup! Thanks for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  11. HollyMay 27, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Hi Jillian~
    Love all of your vintage goodies - so beautiful and congratulations on your success! Your story about how Bella Rosa came into being is just wonderful! Red hair is my favorite!
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  12. LVMay 27, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    You made a lot people happy with those pretty pink purchases. Very nicely done.

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  13. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 27, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Beautiful pink and wonderful pictures.

    Dee

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  14. CharoMay 27, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Great pinks!
    Let's celebrate!
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  15. LorraineMay 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    I'm going to have to visit your shop!! I love the little girl with parasol and poodles! And the deep pink rhinestoner pin! Happy Pink Saturday!!

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  16. mypinkprettiesaboutmeMay 27, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I just love your past pinks. Thx for sharing.

    HBdayPS
    LL

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  17. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Congratulations on three years for your store!! I've been wanting to take the leap into Etsy Land but gotta overcome that fear of: "Who will buy from me???" :) One of these days...

    HaPpY pInK sAtUrDaY!
    Sarah

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  18. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Happy pink Saturday!

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  19. MJMay 27, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Happy anniversaries/birthdays! Enjoy your Memorial Day celebrations too!

    PS: I missed this week of Oprah. I will miss that show altho I rarely watched it!

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  20. ~Lavender Dreamer~May 27, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    It's a fun post this week! I've enjoyed seeing all of your vintage items...all lovely! ♥

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  21. Joyce - Quilted NestMay 27, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    you made that cake? naa... Happy Birthday to your Bella store! You've done a great fantabulous job!

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  22. LorettaMay 27, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    What lovely pink things! And I adored Oprah's pink dress. Happy PS!

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  23. Melissa/Piney RoseMay 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Gorgeous pinks! I have some rhinestone buttons just like those, and that floral bowl is to die for!

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  24. LADY JANEMay 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Happy PS to you!

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  25. The Artful DivaMay 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Happy PS 3rd Birthday - there's a lot to celebrate! On-line store, babies and more!

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  26. NancyMay 28, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Congratulations to you, too, Jillian! I loved all the items you shared from your shop. May you have many more years of success.

    And, Happy Pink Saturday!

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  27. AnnesphamilyMay 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I wish you a beautiful Pink Saturday birthday wish as well as congrats on your shop. What a fun rise it must be for you. Enjoy the company. Love and Hugs to you and all your pinkness. Anne

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  28. Tammy@Beatrice BanksMay 28, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Congratulations on 3 years! Hope you have many more years of success! Have a wonderful and blessed time with your company this weekend.

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  29. GlennisMay 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    What a treasure-trove of pinkies. I think I love the balloon photos the most, though - so festive and perfect.

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  30. AnonymousMay 28, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Hope you had a lovely weekend. HaPpY Pink Saturday and Congratulations on your one year anniversary of your shop! Lots of lovely pink goodies! I must poke around! I'm having a giveaway on my blog this weekend. I'm last on the list.

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  31. Kaye SwainMay 28, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    How fun and mega congrats to you! It looks like 2008 was a big year for a lot of us as I started SandwichINK in August of that year! ;) happy Pink Saturday!

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  32. Kaye SwainMay 28, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    How fun and mega congrats to you! It looks like 2008 was a big year for a lot of us as I started SandwichINK in August of that year! ;) happy Pink Saturday!

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  33. ClaudiaMay 28, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Jillian!

    xo
    Claudia

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  34. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday, Enjoy your weekend, you can always catch up during the week! Hugs Marilou

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  35. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    It has been a wonderful Pink Saturday celebration hasn't it, Jillian? I love all your pink items -- especially tea cups!
    Hope you have a wonderful time with your family this memorial Day!

    Hugs, Pat

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  36. LisaMay 30, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    I missed Pink Saturday's Birthday! Love all your pinks!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  37. roseroomnz.comMay 31, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Congratulations Jillian and what beautiful pinkness! Rachaelxo

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