Vintage Pink Rose Russian Tea Set: The Provenance Weaves Our Live Together

If you've been watching the Sochi winter Olympics in Russia like we have, you've probably been seeing lots of video depicting the beauty of a country that is rich in history.

From architecture to dress to government to lifestyles... there are many things that show how different things are on the other side of the world.

Distance and culture may separate us, but there are also many things that can weave our lifestyles together.... like this pretty Russian tea set found in our vintage china category.

With the beautiful hand painted roses and smooth, soft lines this set of china is absolutely charming. We acquired it from a woman who said it was given as payment to her Father after doing work for an elderly Russian woman. I love hearing stories like that!

Another example of what makes this business of antiques so much fun. The real history and details behind each piece, the "provenance," to use a fancy word for it. I love to share it with you if I happen to know the story.

And sitting down to enjoy tea, sharing with a friend, is something that we all have in common!

Enjoy your day....share what you think of the Olympics so far, if you have a moment. I'd love to hear from you!

Linking to

  

What's It Wednesday

with Ivy and Elephants

Springing Ahead

I know, I know.

 

It is waaaayyyy too early to

think about Spring.

 

And everyone else is writing

Valentine posts.

 

I know.

 

But...

A girl can try, can't she?

 

I'm already thinking about daffodils....

 

 

Easter egg dye and

pretty decorated tables...

While there is still too much

(in my humble opinion) snow

on the ground...

it is thoughts

like these that get me through!

 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

Linking with Pink Saturday...

 

Just Simply Frozen: Can We Fast Forward to Spring?

This is the view outside of our windows.

 

First we had snow the night of

the Super Bowl.

 

No school! Yay!

 

 

Then we had freezing rain

during the night last night.

No school!

Again?

 

Oh dear....

 

I've lost count of how

many snow days we've had

already. We're going to have

school until the Fourth of July!

 

I'm feeling a little bit like

the new Disney movie, Frozen!

 

This is our pretty dogwood

tree out front.

 

Before a huge branch broke off.

 

It sounds like a war zone outside

 when the branches snap and go down.

 

Trying to keep busy and to

keep Bebe occupied.

 

Movies, baking, games.

Coloring. Crafts.

We need more crafts!

 

Ahhhhhhh!

 

Will be busy for awhile

because yet again....another

storm is coming this weekend.

 

Praying for others to stay safe

out there on the roads.

I know this latest storm affected

many, many states.

 

Hang in there!

 

 

New Arrivals! Vintage Hour Glass, Pink French Style Ewers, Cobbler's Shoe Form, Jewelry and More!

Just listed on BellaRosaAntiques.com

 

Child Size Cobbler's Shoe Form

Beautiful Green "Emerald" Pendant

Vintage Hour Glass

Dollhouse Furniture

Pink French Style Ewers

China Milk Jar

Shabby Ornaments

and More!

 

 

Some of these latest arrivals are from a local auction,

and some are from inventory that had been packed

away from estate sales last year...

Excited to be bringing them out for you now!

 

Sit back, relax and have fun!

CLICK HERE for either window

shopping or for treating yourself

 to something vintage.

 

Enjoy your weekend!

 

Linking with Pink Saturday.

Seeing Red in My Pink World

You would think a gal with a shop called Bella Rosa Antiques would have lots of red stuff to share....

But, since I am partial to pink...you are likely to find the much softer version of red, instead.

When challenged to come up with a post about RED by the Etsy Cottage Style group, I decided to take a look and see how many red things I have had for sale in the past:

I even surprised myself! It was actually fun looking through a file I save on my computer of all of my favorite items that have sold. (I like a lot of the things I buy for the shop! Can you tell?)

So, if you're seeing red, like red, or just want to check out what others are sharing today.... just click here for Red Wednesday at Etsy Cottage Style and wait, come back because I am also linking with Ivy and Elephants for "What's It Wednesday!"


If you are dealing with the FRIGID temps, I hope these "red" posts help to warm you up!

Looking forward to a February thaw ....

Enjoy the day!

A Skip In My Step: What a Thrifty Dresser Can Do

Last week I mentioned a newly

acquired piece of furniture that

we found at a local auction.

 

It is amazing what a little

organization can do for a girl.

 

 

Now that you see the photo of the dresser,

I have to explain a few things....

and why it looks like a

hutch, uh, sort of.

 

 

 

This photo above shows how it appeared

to me, online, while it was still at the auction.

 

It looked really white and the

nightstand that came with it looked

like an off white color.

 

 

But when we brought it home
it looked an antiquey off white/yellow
while the nightstand looks more like green!

I'll have to paint the dresser

when the weather gets warmer. 

 

 

But it is amazing how motivated I feel now!

 

I have everything I need in one place,

at my fingertips. The task of packing  up

items and getting them ready for

shipping will be easier now.

 

 

 

I have my ribbons in this neat organizer.
(Ballard Designs, I think,
 several years ago?)

 

Then I stashed the packing materials,

sharpies, tape, pens and postcards, 

all in the drawers and I just love it!

 

And it has been fun decorating the top,

the shelves, and the front.

 

Oh and by the way, the "hutch" piece

is from my old desk that was

purchased in 1996. Last summer

I spray painted the top

hoping to find some kind of

white dresser or buffet,

which we just accomplished!

 

And the price?

 Just 50 bucks!

 

Now that's the kind of deal

that can put a spring in my step!

 

But, I'm going to have to paint the

remaining desk white as well, which

is why I haven't shown it yet.

    Patience, I keep telling myself.

 It will all be done by July!

Then I can do my reveal.

 

Can't wait!

 

Vintage Pinks and New Acquisitions

This week I have been sorting...

Going through bins and boxes

in my office. It is amazing

how many things I don't list

each week (for various reasons.)

 

 

Two items in this pink collage were newly acquired this week.

(Hint: They are already listed in my shop and on Etsy.)

 

Can you  guess which two?

 

I'm joining up this week with

The Friday Flea

 

and Pink Saturday

at How Sweet the Sound.

 

 

I'll be listing the rest of my

"New" arrivals early next week...

PLUS...another new arrival for
my office/studio! A vintage white
dresser! My hubby was at the
auction this week while I was
looking at the items online.
So, texting back and forth,
we both thought the dresser
would work in here as a credenza
as well as for great storage space! 

He is bringing it home tonight.
Can't wait to see how it will fit...
Another office/redo update next week!
 

Enjoy your weekend!

The Winter Blues: Olympic Ice Skating Is A Great Distraction!

We are in the thick of winter now.

Today schools were closed,

dance studio lessons cancelled.

 

And I'm getting very tired of

the cold days stuck inside.

 

BUT, there is something

coming up that will help

pass the days:

 

THE WINTER OLYMPICS!

 

We did watch some of the

championships to

see who would be going to Sochi.

 

 

(Photo Credit:  The Washington Post)

 

Amazing, amazing talent!

 

 

Today I'm linking up with BLOG SHOP

at How Sweet the Sound.

 

One of the items I am sharing

 from my shop there

is this fantastic piece of

Olympic Memorabilia:

 

 

 

A 1924 US Figure Skating Association

program.

 

Remember, there was no TV.

 

This was how fans collected information

and could keep the results and photos

all in a nicely made booklet.

 

Just look at that pose!

 

 

Enjoy your day...

Keep warm and keep busy

my East Coast readers!

Antiquing Locally: Digging up Memories From Antique Typewriters to Retro Toys

 

We live in a great area for antiques.

Central Pennsylvania.

The East Coast.

 

We're not that far from Philadelphia

where it is rich in history

 as well as in antiques.

 

 

 

 

I don't have to travel very far to find

all kinds of neat vintage pieces.

 

The collage above and the following photos

are from an antique mall nearby.

 

And my Dear Hubby has an antique

booth on the lower level of this same mall.

 

So while I was waiting for Hubby

to finish stocking his booth,

I was looking around at other booths.

 

I was excited when I spotted this vintage/retro

MERLIN game from my pre teen and

teenage years. (Early 1980's)

 

Wow! What a fun find.

 

Then out of the corner

of my eye I see a

teenager tapping away

 on the keys of this

antique typewriter when

he exclaims really loud.....

"THIS IS BAD A**!!!!!!!

 

After I was done laughing, 

I suddenly felt really old.

I learned how to type in

TYPEWRITING class!

 

Our typewriters were not as old

as this Smith & Corona 

model  of course, but still...

It was a reminder!

 

 

 

 

 I was happy to find some

really unique pieces...antique ice cream sign

 apothecary cabinet, old telephone sign,

and an antique card catalog.

 

Unfortunately, none of these items

 will be bought for the online shop....

So far, I'm only shipping small items.

Maybe someday if I open my

own "Brick and Mortar" storefront.

 

 

 

We do have a slightly larger booth

that can fit furniture, but the

prices are usually too high

to find any room to make a profit.

 

I just loved the Italian style

 vintage chandelier in

 the collage above. And

someone had a really unique

booth filled with all kinds

of retro items from our childhood.

 

There were too many things I liked!

 

But, that is the fun of

going antiquing...

 

Enjoy your week!

I'll be sifting through

some of my older inventory,

things that have never made

it into the shop.

 

Stay tuned!

Linking with Market Monday
at Common Ground.

 

These are a few of my favorite Pinks...

Well it is Friday already.

How did that happen?

 

I must be having fun...

because time is flying by!

 

I'm joining the other pinkies

for Pink Saturday

(which starts on Friday...stick with me folks!)

 

 

These are just a few of my favorite pinks that

I've sold over the years.

I made a collage on Pic Monkey.

They are so much fun to make.

 

And a couple of my latest finds in pink.

A very antiquey pink.

 

 

 

In the ballet world (and I'm going to be

referring to ballet a lot now that I had my

second class today!)

 

Anyway, in the ballet world,

the ribbon work on this glass

hanky box would be called "Ballet Pink"

or "Theatre Pink."

 

Bet you didn't know that, did ya?

 

 

The pinks in this newly acquired

child's hanky would be

called "Baby Pink," maybe?

 

And lastly on my pink list today

are the three newly acquired teacups -

but guess what? They sold already!

This is the kind of problem I like to have!

(Thank you to the buyer... you know who you are!)

 

ENJOY your weekend!

 

Hopefully I will get a chance to scout

out some more vintage pinks.

 

Stay tuned!

 

I will leave you with a funny item I found...

called "Pink Friday"... a perfume

set put out by Nicki Minaj