Pink Saturday -- Me!

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You know I never participate in Pink Saturday, but I noticed this morning that I have a beautiful new, old pink bedspread that I wanted to show you.  I got it at an estate sale a few weeks ago:
Isn't it gorgeous?  It's the most lovely shade of shell pink, with white thread woven into a motif with leaves.
I'm guessing it's from around the 1950's.   It's made by Burlington.  I even love the edges, where the threads end as stripes.
You'll see it often as a background for my photos!

I'm joining in, for once!, at Pink Saturday!

Comments

Donnie said…
That is just lovely and Burlington makes very sturdy items.
February 19, 2011 at 4:25 PM
RachelD said…
How very beautiful!! It seems it should be on one of those elegant beds in an all-white bedroom in a glamorous movie.

Will you be using it actually ON a bed? It looks exquisite enough for a tablecloth, if you choose.

Just lovely.

rachel
February 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM
Anonymous said…
Very pretty!
February 20, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Anonymous said…
Gorgeous bedspread!
February 20, 2011 at 10:40 AM
barb cabot said…
I love this shade of pink. It looks like it should be in a castle. I don't wear pink very much but there are certain shades that touch me in a very nice way. This color you have posted today does just that. Pretty in pink I say.
February 20, 2011 at 7:02 PM
BrushedByAnAngel said…
It's very pretty, a lovely shade of pink. HPS,
Brenda
February 21, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Beverly said…
Welcome to your first Pink Saturday, Laurie. I am so glad you joined us, and I hope you will continue.

The spread is gorgeous, and I can imagine just how thrilled you were to find it.

Your blog is wonderful, and it looks like you have plenty of pinks you can share. I love the pink polka-dot edging in your blog design.
February 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM
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