The Many Colors of Pink

Recently we went on a treasure hunt in a field full of antique dealers and collectors.

I've shown my finds the past few weeks but today I'm highlighting all the items with PINK!
I didn't realize how many different colors of pink I had selected. But then again, why wouldn't I? It is my favorite color!

At first glance this is not really pink, but light purple. Maybe even freesia.
But look at the florals and then see that the muted pink highlights this piece perfectly!

A wonderful example of a vintage petite point... multi colors of pinks,

including a deep pink.

A touch of salmon pink.

I like to think of these as shabby chic pinks.

But I don't suppose that is a color.
Or is it?

This moustache cup is brimming with rosey pinks.

Maybe her dress is a lovely carnation pink?

Just the most beautiful soft pink glow on this little gal's cheeks. Lovely!

Who needs red and green for Christmas? Not I. For the past few years I have removed all of my red ornaments in favor of pinks and pastels. It makes a yummy glow all over the tree.
This glass beaded garland features a hot pink that is sure to capture a happy mood.

Definitely a pink but maybe with just a touch of lavender.

One of my favorite pinks. Back in the days I was a young ballet student we referred to this as "Theatre pink" or "ballet pink." I guess really it was just a baby pink, afterall.

Available of course, in my online store, BellaRosaAntiques.com

Today I'm linking to Pink Saturday.

Join the other fans to see what color of pink is in their palette this weekend!

Fleamarket Finds Worth Waiting For: Antique German Seashore Puzzle, Vintage Film Reels, Souvenir of Buffalo China, Tuck's Postcards & More

Summer may be behind us... but it is certainly not forgotten! This week, more finds from our fun day at a local antique flearmarket: (Click here to go straight to the website)

I really really really really REALLY like this puzzle. I secretly hope no one buys it. LOL!


A Tuck's Thanksgiving Day postcard. We sold another one recently but this version has a gold edge around it.

Sweet vintage sweater guard.

Very interesting! Antique shoe decor. Gorgeous marcasite "buckles"

You can see on the reverse side where they had been stitched to the shoe.

Nice heavy quality to them.

Beautiful rosey china!

Ut oh! Look who's coming to town next month!

I listed a couple of Tuck's Halloween postcards on EBAY here.

Let's see how this spooky gal with a RED gown does.
Halloween postcards are usually more desirable than other holidays.

A couple of vintage glass beaded Christmas tree garlands.

This one is great if you are "GOING GREEN" this year.

Recyled trim! Yay!

Antique children's book from about 1892.

Given to two daughters by their father for Christmas.

Amazing illustrations on EVERY page.

Another Halloween postcard, listed on ebay instead of Bella Rosa.
I know, just the right person would have to find this Souvenir of Buffalo NY china cup appealing... but I have found a new owner for other souvenir pieces and I'm going to try again.

So pale and pretty, these three postcards just seemed so

Rachel Ashwell, don't you think?

My nicest piece of vintage beaded garland... 8 feet long!

How sweet...get a puppy for your birthday, by Tuck's of course.

All these and more, JUST LISTED!

I was fine until I saw this...

We reached another milestone in Bebe's life.

Pre - School!


Here she is about to go in... new backpack and a big grin.

New teacher and new friends... but she had no trouble at all and made the transition without any problems.

No crying, no fears or tears.

Mommy was fine too until I opened my "Parents Survival Kit" on the way out to my car.

Inside was this note and a few little goodies:

Your child is beginning a new journey today.
Enjoy some TEA while they're away.

If the tears should come when you say good-byes
Here are some TISSUES for your eyes.

If their presence you should miss,
Here's a special little KISS.

This first day of preschool will be over soon,
Celebrate the day...here's a BALLOON!





I'll be taking pictures of some extra goodies I found... things may appear on the website tonight or maybe tomorrow morning. Stop over and see the JUST LISTED page when you can!

Here's hoping for a nice boring week

It has been crazy around here. One week we have an earthquake, the next a hurricane. Then a flood!

This is a photo of the front gates in Hershey Park last week.

Even the county I live in had some bad flooding. An old historic covered bridge was washed away. Built in 1885.

But now we are starting a new week... one we hope is well, very boring!

I'll be listing some more things found at our local antique fleamarket on Labor Day.

Stay tuned!

Just Listed: Victorian Advertising Cards, Antique Moustache Cup, Mini Mannequins, Pink Rose Plates, French Fan, Antique Porcelain Ink Well

Just listed to BellaRosaAntiques.com

Victorian Basket of Roses Advertising Card....

A nice pairing: Cherub porcelain pin dish with a "Forget Me Not" antique post card from 1908.

Satin baby bonnet. Adorable!

I just loved this and picked it up as soon as I saw it. The dealer told me she put the picture on herself. I think she did a great job! Reminds me of the girl from "Les Miserables"

Milk glass slipper in the Daisy Buttons and Bows pattern.

Beautifully posed woman, nicely framed... a lovely piece to hang in a group or by herself!

Great pair of vintage Sarah Coventry earrings for fall!

This is one of the two vintage candy tins we are offering this week... the other is a Schrafts.

So unique... use them for displaying doll clothes or just display them as art!

A gorgeous old "Beauties of Tennyson" book, gold gilded pages. Twenty beautiful illustrations inside.

These are the ultimate "shabby chic" plates but look at them closer and you can see just how yummy they are! Embossed and ornately edged, just delicious!

Old porcelain ink well. These are rare and hard to find! Gorgeous ornate design.

Lovely old moustache cup.

Advertising fan with a French scene... ooh la la.

My favorite find of the day. Love this German print from Berlin in 1901. Signed W. Unger.

A needlepoint chair cover....use it for a footstool or make a pillow!

Showing some wear but this little evening purse with it's back belt loop makes me nostalgic all over. The roses are lovely....teeny little needlepoint stitches. The clasp has black crystals adorning it. Sweet!

All available in my JUST LISTED category on BellaRosaAntiques.com

Labor Day = Antique Fleamarket

A long weekend... a return this week to the normal schedule of life. We bid summer adieu but went out with a hurrah!

Yesterday we attended an annual antique fleamarket in the park. They have it every year... in fact TWICE a year. How does a vintage gal like myself get so lucky? The funny thing is, I just started going to it on a regular basis a few years ago.

It did not disappoint. Found all kinds of great old things!

There were things I just LOVED, but couldn't purchase because the prices were out of my range.

Like the man who had a whole table of vintage Christmas pieces. Oh how I would have liked to fill my HOLIDAY category with it all.

But it is fun to browse.

Stay tuned as I get my haul into the "photo studio" and uploaded to Bella Rosa.

I think you're going to like what I found!

A Little Vintage History: Givenchy L'Interdit Perfume & Audrey Hepburn

Givenchy. A well known name in perfume and fashion. Thought to be the "Ultimate Chic."

I decided to take a closer look at the history behind the name and the perfume we have in the shop below, L'Interdit. I find unique pieces and then wonder about their origin. It is part of why I love what I do!








It all started with Hubert de Givenchy. Here is an excerpt from the Givenchy website:

As soon as Parfums Givenchy was founded in 1957, it became identified with what is now a legendary story: the meeting of Hubert de Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn, a charming young star of American cinema. Together, they invented the "Givenchy style", in which French elegance meets American glamour, a combination of light-hearted sophistication and dazzling modernity.

Hubert de Givenchy created his first fragrance, L’Interdit, in homage to the delicate, romantic, big-hearted femininity of Audrey Hepburn.


Over time as an antique dealer I've discovered there are collectors of perfumes. Vintage bottles, unique scents, French perfumes, you name it. And the girly girl in me thinks it is a lot of fun!

Our purse sized, collectible Givenchy L'Interdit perfume is available in our

"La Donna Bella" category, here.