Hello! I’m glad you dropped by because I’ve been waiting for the opportunity to say THANK YOU. For all of the wonderful birthday wishes you left for me here and on Facebook, thank you. I was touched and tickled pink – you sure made my day!
Now speaking of pink, I’d love to show you how I spent my b-day. My husband took the day off of work and together with our oldest and our youngest sons, we took a trip to nearby Leesburg (yes, again!). A stop in On a Whim (a barn-turned antiques mall), turned in to one of the highlights. And wait til you see what we found next door in the milk house…… we took a step back in time. Transported back to the 50’s, I think I could hear The Satins singing “In the Still of the Night” . I don’t know about you, but those R&B/doo-wop songs bring me chills. I adore the sweet harmony of songs such as Donna by Ritchie Valens and Earth Angel by The Penguins.
With a house full of boys, the sea of pink in the milk house was a welcome sight. I really enjoyed this room, and my husband didn’t complain one bit that we lingered so long inside. I left with a vintage jewelry box to add to my collection, an unusually small ivory piece. I’m kicking myself though for not picking up the pale blue one shown in the final picture.
Earth angel, earth angel
Will you be mine?
My darling dear
Love you all the time
I’m just a fool
A fool in love with you
By the way, to see the most popular prom songs through the decades – the 1920’s to the present! – visit right here.
Thank you for joining me on a little nostalgic journey.
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Wow, what a wonderful way to spend your birthday! How sweet of your husband to make it a really special day for you. Just look at all that pink tulle!
Hope you share a pic of your newest treasure…
What a fun way to spend your birthday. I am glad you had a great day.
Oh how cool is that pink room!!! I love it!! And I want one of those dress, I don’t care which one, just as long as it fits, I will wear it. Lauren has that EXACT jewelry box in pale pink. Did you already know that? It even has the same scroll work!!
Oh how cool is that pink room!!! I love it!! And I want one of those dresses, I don’t care which one, just as long as it fits, I will wear it. Lauren has that EXACT jewelry box in pale pink. Did you already know that? It even has the same scroll work!!
Oh yes! I want to go here. I have a pink box like the pictured blue one, it has lots of shimmery vintage jewelry ,I have collected ,inside. The prom dresses are fantastic I wish I could find one for my dress form, I have looked but they are all out of my price range. Looks like you had a fantastic day!
Makes me wanna head that way. . .I’ll check on the blue – you would look lovely at the prom in it. . .;) So glad you had such a great b’day and have such a wonderful hubby/family!
Wow! It was like you were surrounded by pink foam! It sounds like a wonderful day … one you’ll remember for a long time!
I’m glad you had such a specal day for your birthday! What a fun place to go. I am drooling over those pictures! I love pink & froufrou!
Im glad you had a great Birthday. All that pink, just lke walking down the Barbie isle in the toy store. So much fun!
what a pleasure to see all that pink!! thank you for sharing .. What a friend i am?? i didn’t wish you a fabulous birthday.. so you are really twins , nikki and you??
Romizous ma douce!!
Looks like you had a blue skies and cotton candy day! Love the pink planter bikes out in front of the barn and I agree about the blue jewelry box, I’ll bet if you call they’d ship 😉
Oh! It took my breath away. Such a wonderful find. Did you wander slowly through and look and touch everything? I would have gotten lost. Sounds like a wonderful way to spend your birthday. Happy Day.
I could absolutely see you in that pink prom dress as a 50s era femme fatale! You are truly an “Earth Angel”!!! Happy Birthday and many, many more!
What a wonderful birthday you had!!! I’d love to roll around in those frothy pink dresses.
The kids get out of school early today so I might just have to drive back to Leesburg to get that blue jewelry box! I have one similar but I’d love to add to my creme and blue colored box collection. I have no idea why I’m so drawn to them…maybe it’s the velvet inside and how they are the prettiest way to store vintage jewelry! 🙂 Besides, my sister is riding today in Leesburg, maybe we’ll go visit Deuce too…..
Fantastic pics of a fantastic day Cindy!Those soft pinks and blues are beautiful, and so much to swoon over ! Glad your day was all you wanted it to be!
That is a flash back for sure! I love all the prom dresses. So adorable and girly. I think it would have been a fun time to be in. Thanks for sharing your special day. How sweet that they spent it with you.
Enjoy the day, Cindy!
Erin
I LOVE! We have to go there together!
What a sweet shop….and the pink is so wonderful! Such a great way to spend your special day. I too have been drawn to the vintage boxes, I think they would make a perfect display for shows.
Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed it!
Happy happy birthday all week long, Miss Cindy! Isn’t it fun when something tugs at you? Then you have another story to add to your birthday memories.
Cindy the adventures you get up to!
Just lovely trip I know you had a great time!
Life sure is for the grabbibg lol!
Your birthday day sounds smashing! Wonderful pictures as always…and OMG, all that pink. No matter your age it’s always great to do something special on your birthday!
fun, fun, fun!
Oh wowie!
What an awesome way to spend the day! I think I would have passed out with glee over all the vintage goodness. I just love all the pink. and oh… and I am right with you about the classic love songs! We just don’t have songs like that anymore.
I wouldn’t blame you one bit for driving back (i hope you did) and getting the blue box It is lovely!
Have a great weekend!
Hey Cindy, I hope you were able to find the jewelry box today. It’s amazing what you come across in your travels..and the images to photograph. Are you sure you didn’t stage this???!! 🙂
Jeanette
What a cool place! I just keep thinking of Pretty In Pink.
Wow what a great blog? You know I was living in Earth Texas when EARTH ANGLE came out. Love it Be Blessed
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Oh Cindy, belated wishes for your birthday! Sorry I missed the day. Thank you so much for your kind words. It was kind of scary sharing my stuff, but hoped it might comfort others to know they aren’t alone. Seems that is exactly the case. I hope your birthday was amazing, and LOVE the pink dresses. Hugs, Riki
Oh man, that’s definitely a way I’d like to spend a birthday–Lost in a sea of vintage and antique xD
What gorgeous pictures! I’m glad that you had a wonderful day 🙂
Wow…that was really really pink! How beautiful to step into a room full of vintage prom dresses! Yes, Cindy, I hope you get the blue one too. I have the very same one, with the slide out bottom (hidden) drawer….but mine is cream colored =)) I love it!
I think I have been in that shop! Fun, fun!