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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Add a little pink!

I love to collect old ornaments.
But did you ever notice how many of them are pink?
Not exactly the easiest color to work with at Christmas.



This is the buffet in my dining room. It's a dresser I found at a barn sale. I searched a long time for the perfect piece. I knew the moment I saw it that this was the one! It holds all my linens and is the ideal size for serving dessert. And the perfect spot for a little pink!




I found that by adding some chartreuse green into the mix, the pink works really well. Chartreuse Santas to the rescue!












Ornaments are gathered in a bowl and scattered on the buffet.



And a little candlelight and mercury glass add a nice glow!






I'll have a fabulous recipe for this later.







Dangling keys started with a wedding.
Now they're a sentimental favorite!









So, are you ready to add a little pink to your holiday?



I'm linking to...

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61 comments:

  1. gail@My Repurposed LifeDecember 2, 2010 at 6:21 PM

    Beautiful! I love it. I didn't really think about it till you brought it up. The vintage ornaments, being PINK! They were, I remember that.
    I love how you pulled it all together.
    gail

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  2. Megandvd@Beauty in the AttemptDecember 2, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Ohhh...so pretty! I remember helping my grandmother with her tree....and LOTS of pink. Love all the shimmer and sparkle. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  3. Cassie BustamanteDecember 2, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    it looks beautiful!!!! i also have TONS of pink vintage ornies. it all looks so soft and pretty together!

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  4. NanaDianaDecember 2, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    It looks wonderful. I think PINK must have been a big color choice...maybe it reminded people of softer, gentler times. Yours are beautiful and I love how you have displayed them. Hugs-Diana

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  5. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyDecember 2, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    The chartreuse Santas are so pretty and sparkly! We've been collecting our share of pink ornaments, too ~ but only because that is what little Maya has to have from the thrift store! :) The buffet is gorgeous, and I can see why you kept it! I'm looking forward to seeing the piece you finished up today!

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  6. My Grama's SoulDecember 2, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    What a pretty collection you have....you know pink and green are really in this year for Christmas trimmings...you are right in the "pink"!! (O:(O:

    Xo

    Jo

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  7. Courtney @ Sweeter Than CupcakesDecember 2, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Pink is perfect at Christmas (well anytime really)!!!

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  8. UnknownDecember 2, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    The pink and green look so pretty together, these would look pretty in my little girls, pink and green bedroom, but they wouldn't last long- might have to wait a couple of years!

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  9. Chris at Red Gate FarmDecember 2, 2010 at 11:38 PM

    I love the combo of pink and chartreuse green! The green is one of my favorite colors! I love the glittery goodness and the mercury glass too.

    Chris

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  10. Natasha in OzDecember 3, 2010 at 12:41 AM

    I have lots of pink decorations and love using them at Christmas. Your vintage decorations are so pretty - what a stunning collection.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  11. CheriDecember 3, 2010 at 1:08 AM

    Love the pink and green, so pretty. New follower, btw!

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  12. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityDecember 3, 2010 at 1:39 AM

    Oh,I love the pink! You're right about those old ornaments, lots of them were pink. What a great look with the green and mercury glass. So pretty! Thanks for linking up!

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  13. Hootin AnniDecember 3, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    My daughter would LOVE all the pinks you've used!!!! It's so bright and beautiful.

    My Show n Tell is a Holiday post. Something my Husband made and I painted; Last Year! Here is the Link for you. Do stop by if you get a chance.

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  14. Julie MarieDecember 3, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    So pretty, I LOVE my vintage ornaments that are pink... the precious memories they hold mean so much to me... yours look just gorgeous... xoxo Julie Marie

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  15. hilary@oldhousetrueloveDecember 3, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    your buffet looks so pretty! I love the pinks. ;)

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  16. Everlasting BloomsDecember 3, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Adorable! I bet its fun to walk through your house :)

    ~ Glad I stopped by!

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesDecember 3, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    This is just a beautiful display...and the view out the window is lovely, too!

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  18. Kim D.December 3, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Very nice display, I love the pink and lime green together. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Sandi~A Cottage MuseDecember 3, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    I love that shade of green ~ perfect with pink!!

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  20. Mrs. Cherry HeartDecember 3, 2010 at 7:58 PM

    BEEEEEEEautiful!
    I use pink for christmas....no traditional reds and greens here! :-)

    hugs, Dolly

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  21. suzyqDecember 3, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Wow, I am in pink heaven!! I decorate with pink and green in my family room but as yet haven't quite finished. Pop over during the week to see what I have done with mine.
    Loved your blog,
    Suzyq

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  22. AnonymousDecember 4, 2010 at 1:42 AM

    Very soft and pretty greens! The old time Santa's are so charming! Looks beautiful!

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  23. Courtney ~ French Country CottageDecember 4, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    I love the pink ornaments- they are so pretty- and the belsnickles and mercury glass are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  24. Ann @ makethebestofthingsDecember 4, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    Love your pink display, and those Santas sure are the perfect green to set this whole scene perfectly. Love it, love it all!

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  25. UnknownDecember 4, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    What a beautiful collection. Loves those glass ornaments and those dangling keys!

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  26. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydDecember 4, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Very Pretty ~ I Love the Pink & the Green... Love the collection on the Buffet
    Cheryl

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  27. sugar CreekDecember 4, 2010 at 3:57 PM

    I love pink and green together! So beautiful!

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  28. Leslie @ Farm Fresh FunDecember 4, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Pretty, pretty ~ LOVE your display! I have oodles n oodles of those old ornaments I collected BEFORE having kids. Now I've just stacked many in a hurricane to keep 'em safe from busy little hands. Am trying to get up the nerve (and find time) to make a wreath outta some. Seeing yours displayed inspires me!
    hugs,
    Leslie

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  29. KatDecember 4, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Gorgeous!!! I love pink and green!

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  30. ArabellaDecember 5, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    Your displays are so lovely and beautiful!

    Happy Holidays :O)

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  31. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 5, 2010 at 1:44 AM

    LOVE that dresser! You're right, I've never thought about why so many of the old ornaments are pink?? But I love the color combination of the pink and green, thanks for linking up with VIF!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  32. foreverdecoratingDecember 5, 2010 at 5:09 AM

    It works, so wonderfully. Terry

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  33. Leo December 5, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    I love your Santa's!! And the pink ornaments are so pretty. I love vintage bulb ornaments.

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  34. UnknownDecember 5, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    This is beautiful! I love the mercury glass trees and the Santas. The colors are just gorgeous!
    Visiting from BNOTP. Merry Christmas!
    Blessings,
    Becky C

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  35. Red Door HomeDecember 5, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Love your vintage ornaments. I bought a few this summer and now am on thehunt for more!

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  36. AnonymousDecember 5, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    All your touches are so nice. I love the green Santa and the jar with the green bow and berries.

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  37. UnknownDecember 6, 2010 at 2:03 AM

    Just beautiful! I LOVE the pink!!! Your decorations are wonderful!

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  38. julie millerDecember 6, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    I love your soft pastel holiday collection!! I love pink and try to work it into some of my vignettes too! Thanks for sharing, Julie

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  39. Susan Nowell @ My Place to YoursDecember 7, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Nicely done, Sharon. I love your vintage ornaments! The pink and green are a favorite combination of mine. My study is done in those colors, and I once put up a coordinating tree in there. It was beautiful...but I don't have an open house every year, so I don't take the time to put up that tree too! Gotta stop somewhere.

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  40. KimMalkDecember 7, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    What a pretty vignette - I really love the chartreuse.

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  41. Holly LefevreDecember 8, 2010 at 3:51 AM

    PINK! YEAH PINK! It look fabulous and with the green...amazing. What a pretty display you have set up.

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  42. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}December 8, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I LOVE it! It is so pretty. Love the green with the green. Works so well together! Love all your other decor as well!
    Thanks for linking this up as well to my Holiday Open House.

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  43. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 8, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    Love those vintage ornaments...guess I would...I have some of the same ones:) Thanks for coming to my OPEN HOUSE!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  44. ShannonDecember 9, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    So pretty! I love the pink!

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  45. VanessaDecember 9, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Gorgeous Sharon! The combo of pink and green is perfect and it is amazing how you worked in those vintage ornaments and gave them new life!
    Vanessa

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  46. Honey at 2805December 9, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    You are really "Pretty in Pink" with your vintage ornaments, mercury glass and santas. It's a great look.

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  47. UnknownDecember 10, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    Hi-coming over from Inspiration Friday.
    How brave you are with your Christmas colors! They look fabulous. Especially with the mercury glass.
    xo
    lynn

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  48. The Creative BohemianDecember 11, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Is it possible that the pink is just faded red? Maybe that is why there are so many pink vintage Christmas ornaments. In any case, I think you did a wonderful job incorporating them into your decor. It looks great!

    Diane

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  49. LisascraftiquesDecember 12, 2010 at 4:31 PM

    I LOVE vintage ornaments. Pink and aqua ones are my favorite! Merry Christmas!

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  50. Sylvia Cook PhotographyDecember 14, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Absolutely LOVE the pink ornaments!! I went on a collecting spree a few years ago, and found quite a few. My current blog post has some pics of them. Love all of yours, and the Santas add just the right touch!
    http://sylviacook-inspirations.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-star-bokeh-free-texture-layer.html

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  51. AnnesphamilyDecember 31, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    This is a gorgeous post! Those vintage ornaments are simply divine! I am so glad I could stop by/ Happy New Year to you! Anne

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  52. HollyDecember 31, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Love pink and green~ Love the shabby look and love how you put it together!
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  53. Jil~Say It With RosesDecember 31, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    Love pink and love it with touches of green...everything looks lovely!
    Happy New Year!
    Jil

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  54. AnonymousDecember 31, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    What a lovely display of pink ornaments. Love the mercury glass ornaments as well. I have always loved the vintage ornaments and their colors. Happy New Year.
    CareyAnn

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  55. Country Wings in PhoenixDecember 31, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Hi Sharon Sweetie...
    I found you through Pink Saturday and what a beautiful share. I love, love your buffet. What a beautiful piece and the vignette is SO delightful. I love the mixture of the pinks with the greens. It is eye candy gorgeous.

    The old pink Christmas balls looks so pretty in the bowl with the green Christmas Santa's scattered amongst. The light from the candles gives it such a beautiful ambiance. I love it.

    I love the little skeleton keys that dangle from the knob. I hope you will post a story about them. You have me curious now.

    I also love the glass liquid container. Can't wait for the recipe share.

    I am Country Wings in Phoenix, your newest follower. I have so enjoyed my visit. What a wonderful way to bring 2010 to a close, finding a new friend. Please stop by and say hello. I would be thrilled to have you as a follower as well. Love meeting new friends and sharing along the way.

    Many country hugs sweetie, and Happy New Year, Sherry

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  56. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasDecember 31, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    What a fantastic table and a great vignette too! Love those ornaments and Santas!!

    Happy New Year!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  57. Sherry from AlabamaJanuary 1, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Your dresser is so elegant and I love the way you decorated the top!

    Wishing you a blessed and happy New Year!

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  58. DruJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Love your buffet, your beautiful vignette and of course your beautiful vintage ornaments. Happy New Year and Happy Pink Saturday!

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    What beautiful photos. Your Santa's are just lovely too. Happy Pink New Year.

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  60. Catlyn Berry (Cizz)January 1, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    The vignette is just gorgeous! I love the dresser as buffet, absolutely charming! Happy New Year!

    Hugs'
    Catlyn

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  61. UnknownJanuary 1, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    I love your ornaments and Santas and your buffet. I understand when you say "you knew when you saw it". I'm still looking for my perfect piece. Have a wonderful 2011 and I look forward to your future PS posts.
    Hugs, LisaKay

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