Pink Roses Heaven Part II

As many of you may remember, last spring, I had the pleasure of meeting a lovely 91 years young lady named Irene Marshall who hand paints china and porcelain. I remembered on this visit to bring a good camera, rather than trying to snap shots with my cell phone. I had so many pics, I decided to create a slide show. I wish all of my blogger friends had the opportunity to visit her studio in Salem, Oregon. Truly a remarkable lady. I walked away with a large box of her beauties that I will be listing on my website soon. I hope you enjoy her lovely hand painted treasures as much as I do!

Tagged by a friend!

I was tagged today by my friend Carol from Etsy Cottage Style ning! I have to tell all of you 10 things about myself--some that you may or may not know already--hummm, this might take a while!

1. For starters--the above banner for Carol's blog--I designed for her!

2. I work a day time job for a grocery marketing company and have a website and 3 etsy shops

3.I have a wonderful hubby Jim, 2 grown children and a 21 month granddaughter Lynsie

4.I love David Austin and old garden pink roses and grow several in my cottage garden.

5. I love vintage textiles and it is a thrill to create beautiful home decor that can become new treasures.

6.. I collect vintage German porcelain (of course it has to have pink roses!) preferably the MZ Austria or Leuchtenburg marks

7. I am a Star Trek fan! Loved all the series!

8. I enjoy camping in the mountain forests of Western Oregon

9. I have a passion for traveling to Kona, Hawaii (the Big Island) I think I lived there in another life, it feels like home to me. Andmy dream is that some day we will have a second home there

10. I am a Christian and believe that we are all saved by God's grace

I am going to tag 4 of of my Shabby Lane Shops Friends today!

Janet at Graceful Rose

Theresa at Cottage Violets

Mimi at Mimi's Rose Chenille Boutique

Lynn at The Vintage Nest

New Friday Flea market items!

Check out my latest finds on my Friday Flea Market blog! I have also added lots of new inventory to my website from pretty cottage tags to gorgeous guest towels designed for the summer cottage decor!

Rose eye candy

I thought I may have died and went to pink roses heaven today! I went to visit a 92 years young lady that paints china. I made a connection with a neighbor of hers at a small local craft show before Christmas. There were just a few pieces displayed, but the intricacy was incredible. So I took her business card and finally made a point to drive over to her house--and this is what I saw!
I only wish I had my regular camera--I was snapping pics with my cell phone!! There were 3 long tables of all of this beautiful hand painted china--that doesnt include the 2 tables of Victorian lamps!

Full sets of China--service for TWELVE on one set-- wow--coffee and tea sets, canister sets, vases, bathroom accessories and so much more! Again, my cell phone photos do not show the incredible work Irene has done over the last 60+ years! She has won many awards and even painted China for Gerald Ford.
I snapped the above pic of this sign, I figured it had been used for quite some time. You see, Irene is originally from Whittier, California. She moved to Oregon 4 years ago to be closer to her only son and his family. She lives on 1.5 acres with this HUGE studio and still paints almost everyday. She does not look like she is 90+ years. I can only wish I have her good health at that age.
I ended up spending way more than I planned, but what girl could resist such beauty? I got a couple of her pieces that she painted in 1945--she signs and dates all her pieces as well as whether they were painted in California or Oregon. This is truly one remarkable lady, and I hope to go back to her studio soon and buy more! Irene does not sell on the internet, much less have a computer or email. Her sales are all word of mouth. I feel so lucky to have met her. If anyone has any interest in her pieces, please contact me and I can put you in contact with her.