Maybe it's the warmer than average weather here at the Jersey Shore, or maybe it is a deep desire to skip winter all together. I did something really weird this week...I started Spring cleaning! The "stuff" in the basement had gotten so out of hand that I went through container after container, organizing and tidying.
Treasure!! Yes, I found treasures galore. Like a big stack of holiday decorations that I bought from the estate sale of a teacher. I remembered her because she was easily in her 80's when I met her.
She taught at the local elementary school in town in the 60's and 70's. Retired for a very long time, she was selling her house and moving on. I honestly forgot that I had these safely tucked away.
Oh, the rewards of cleaning out a messy basement!! All of these fun and nostalgic decorations are being offered for sale on Etsy ...all in one group! Now, if this didn't make you smile, than you didn't grow up in the 60's or 70's!!
One other holiday picture that I wanted to share with you is a store window that I saw today... The sun was shining on the window so it was hard to get a really good shot, but look at this pink doily heart made of heart shaped doilies...not to mention the pink sequin jacket right next to it....an over the top girlie valentine for sure!
This post is being linked to How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday.
♥, Susan
Oh, what lovely vintage finds!! I love the giant heart doily!! Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday!! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥
Posted by: Lorraine | January 20, 2012 at 02:54 PM
The Spring Cleaning Bug has struck me too, Susan. I can't believe the "finds" I have stacked away. I have a feeling yard sale season is right around the corner!
GREAT Stuff, thanks for sharing...
Posted by: Louise | January 20, 2012 at 06:24 PM
I am so ready for Spring Susan!! I know that is has been warm but not today! lol I figure tomorrow we are expecting a little snow (hoping our weather people are wrong yet again)and I will create some swaps and clean a little. Love the doily heart...too cute. Happy Pnk Saturday. Grace
Posted by: Grace P | January 20, 2012 at 06:28 PM
What nice treasures :) But by now you know you can kiss that warm weather goodbye, we have snow!
Posted by: Carol @There's Always Thyme to Cook | January 21, 2012 at 11:37 AM
Good morning Susan, A day late but life has been busy here with company for the past two weeks.
Wow, your Easter treasures are awesome. I love pastels on your post as well.
I am busy working on my journal. I like the new facebook connection. A great idea.
Have a wonderful Sunday and everyday.
Hugs, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | January 22, 2012 at 07:07 AM
Happy Pink Saturday, Susan. I know it is Tuesday, but I finally made it by for a visit.
All of your holiday stash really gave me a big smile. My mother had so many of those pieces in her stash - and from the same era.
Posted by: Beverly | January 24, 2012 at 06:13 AM
What beautiful vintage decorations!
I love window shopping. I see a cute pink sweater in that window that I love too!
I'm so very late with my Pink Saturday visits but I hope you had a great one!
Posted by: Sherry @ A Happy Valentine | January 25, 2012 at 08:38 AM
Wow! I didn't know we had any of that stuff in the basement, but they're very cool.
I love the pink sequin jacket, too! How flashy! Is that in the consignment shop?
Posted by: Jenna Ericson | January 25, 2012 at 01:04 PM