Yesterday, while thrifting at Goodwill, I picked up this adorable pink clock for my sister, who collects them. Her collection is growing and I think this pink one will be a cute addition. I excitedly called her from my cell phone to tell her about it while in the store. But now there is a problem. I LOVE THE CLOCK. It even "spoke" to me and told me that it wants to stay here. Uh oh... what to do, what to do?? Maybe she will forget about this little clock. Maybe she will decide that pink doesn't work in her kitchen. Think there is any hope for me?
edited to say that the clock is now with its' "rightful" owner ~ my sister is very happy.
That is adorable-I had one that was similar when I was a teen in the 60's. Those and Princess phones were "the thing" back then.
Posted by: Chris | January 12, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Oh, that is a nice little pink clock. I love those old clocks too. Hope you can keep it. Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | January 12, 2007 at 10:03 AM
I adore your blog! I grew up in central Florida, born in Lakeland but lived in Aubrundale. Your cottage is absolutely gorgeous!! Hope you don't mind if I link to you from my blog (just opened my blog a few days ago). :0)
Posted by: Betty Jo | January 12, 2007 at 10:10 AM
Oh no! If only you hadn't said anything to her.How could she not like that sweet little clock? Sounds like me-something I would do.Don't get too attached lol
Poor You!
Posted by: Carol | January 12, 2007 at 10:24 AM
I love it! Your images of by-gone relics bring back wonderful (and vivid) childhood memories. Like your red 'hand bag', this clock is perfect! Lucky you to find such treasures!!
Posted by: Dorothy | January 12, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Oh WHAT a dilemma! To keep or not to keep...
Posted by: Jill | January 12, 2007 at 10:57 AM
I love the "pink" clock. Growing up as a teenager in the late 60's and early 70's I had the coolest Pink Bedroom! Dark & Light Pink Shag carpeting, white French Provincial furniture and Pink wallpaper and Pink Gingham bedspread and curtains. I loved it! I wasn't even a "girlie girl" but that bedroom made me feel so good with all the pink and pink accessories. I had a pink clock, a pink phone and a pink TV. I wish more than anything that I had pictures of all my stuff from back then.
Thanks for sharing!
Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | January 12, 2007 at 11:34 AM
You have GOT to keep this little pink clock!
OR you and your sister could have shared custody of the pink clock!
You could have it for a time (pardon the pun) and then your sister has it for a time (I did it again).
Good luck!
Posted by: Linda Thompson | January 12, 2007 at 11:47 AM
One time my sister & I had a similar situation, only it was over a cake plate. We resolved it by finding another just like it on ebay. :)
Posted by: Kim | January 12, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Such a cute clock. I'm not surprised you love it yourself. Maybe if you tell her how much you love it and look out for another nice clock for her instead, she'll be happy for you to keep it.
Posted by: Nonnie | January 12, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Mmmmm...I wish I could find a lovely pink clock like yours to put on my dresser!!!
Posted by: Beata | January 12, 2007 at 01:40 PM
Kim, I don't know why I wrote "dresser", I meant my pink desk that I just painted!! By the way I love the photo...
Posted by: Beata | January 12, 2007 at 01:49 PM
I'm coming to get MY clock. Get over it, its mine!
Posted by: That Jill | January 12, 2007 at 02:04 PM
Oh, I thought I landed in the wrong blog...I love the new design and I love that pink clock! Very cute! Blessings!
Posted by: Ashley | January 12, 2007 at 02:42 PM
Maybe your sister will let you keep it for a while, then when you feel ready to part with it you could then pass it on.
It is really very cute.
Racheal x
Posted by: Racheal | January 12, 2007 at 02:44 PM
Utterly adorable! With your knack for finding wonderful things, you *know* you'll find something else wonderful on your next trip. Jill wants it, and you know it will give you double the pleasure to give it to her since you'll know how happy you've made her! It's a win-win for the wonderful pink clock!
Posted by: Rose | January 12, 2007 at 03:20 PM
Love Jill's comments! I want to know how this one plays out! Vicky
Posted by: Vicky Gransee | January 12, 2007 at 03:59 PM
I would want to keep the pretty pink clock too!
Glad I only have a brother to buy presents for! Mens presents aren't so interesting!
Posted by: niki | January 12, 2007 at 05:32 PM
So so sweet! Love it to bits!! Vintage pink clocks and pink radios are right up my alley!! : )
Your blog looks fabulous!! Loving your banner!! So bright and cheerful!! Like a page froma story book!
Happy New Year!
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | January 12, 2007 at 06:10 PM
Oh it is a cute clock, I would want to keep it too. Completely understandable.
Posted by: Renee | January 12, 2007 at 06:28 PM
Pink does not go with yellow and red. :) Maybe you can share it?
Posted by: kim in Camas | January 12, 2007 at 06:43 PM
I LOVE your pink clock. I don't have one but that is going to be next on my list in my Treasure Hunt. I found a turquoise Western Bell Princess telephone a few years ago and it is so much fun to decorate with! Isn't it fun to use old things? I like Goodwill and St Vinny's much better than the main stream new stores! Keep up the good work and the fab blogs!
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | January 12, 2007 at 08:08 PM
THAT is a FIND! and probably worth a small fortune on ebay:) oh that's right you are not keeping it! :( love that!
Posted by: berrie | January 12, 2007 at 08:09 PM
No way would I be giving that baby away!
Posted by: Peta | January 12, 2007 at 08:14 PM
HaHaHa, Kim!
My sister did the same thing. She called me and told me she had a walking cane for my collection but she never did give it to me. One day I was at her house and saw it and asked her if it was the one she got for me and she said "Well, yes, but it doesn't want to go home with you yet".... She kept it for a year or two and then finally gave it to me.
I didn't know your sis lives so close to you. I imagine since you two trade things back and forth, she'll understand if "her" pink CLOCK will be taking it's TIME getting to her house...: )
Mary (Blossomcottage)
Posted by: Mary | January 12, 2007 at 08:20 PM
my grandmother has that clock :)
Posted by: bethy | January 12, 2007 at 09:35 PM
absolutely divine!
Posted by: sarah | January 13, 2007 at 05:42 AM
Well, that's a toughie! Pink works for me if you need to give it to an innocent bystander. :)
Posted by: paintergal | January 13, 2007 at 08:55 AM
I see your pink clock has drawn a lot of attention here. If it speaks to you then it's yours....thats my rule.
Posted by: Gardengirl | January 13, 2007 at 09:25 AM
What a sweet pink clock!
Posted by: annewithane65(Kim) | January 13, 2007 at 10:21 AM
My sister and I have the same "custody" decisions to wrangle through -- some things just seem to migrate back and forth from our homes!
LOVE the pink-and-perfect clock!
Posted by: Teacats | January 13, 2007 at 01:15 PM
Ooh Kim, that clock is too adorable - I love it! It would look perfect in my bedrom!!! Perhaps you could keep it and find something else for her?! What a coincidence by the way - there's a major pink theme running through several blogs at the moment! Clare x
Posted by: Clare | January 13, 2007 at 04:12 PM
Oh Kim! I had one just like it...it sat next to my princess phone. Right on my night stand..in my teenage bedroom. All yellow and pink.
Well, it DID speak to YOU...hmmm...if it called your name than I say it is YOURS. *smile* But then...maybe your sis will understand! I would...: )
Hugs,
Sue
Posted by: Sue | January 13, 2007 at 05:44 PM
What a beautiful shade of pink!
Posted by: katherine | January 13, 2007 at 09:33 PM
Kim, that is such a sweet little clock! You are too cute:) I have the same problem...I buy some things with the purpose of giving away or perhaps reselling in the future, but often I have such a hard time parting with my finds! I understand completely!
Also, I wanted to tell you that I always enjoy checking out the links of others that comment on your site. I'm finding a lot of great blogs that way!
Posted by: Kim | January 13, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Thank you everyone! I'm glad you liked the little clock ~ it is now where it belongs ~ with it's rightful owner! ;-) Maybe someday I'll find another perfectly pink clock. Sniff..Sniff...
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | January 14, 2007 at 05:31 PM
Hi Kim!
Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your blog and what a chuckle I got over your "sister's" clock! Hmmmm, what a delimma you have!
I also couldn't help but smile at all your decorating books; many of the same ones can be found in my collection, too!
Have a good week, Kim!
Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | January 15, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Love the clock. I see it landed in your sister's house. LOL Can't wait to see your Goodwill store. My DH and I hope to leave next month around the 15th for Flordia. I told him I wanted to see Kim's house and her Goodwill store. LOL
Posted by: Connie | January 15, 2007 at 06:43 PM
It would be much to my husband's dismay, but you are inspiring me to go thrift shopping! I love your new pink clock!
Posted by: LaTeaDah | January 15, 2007 at 11:16 PM
Adore that pink beauty!!
Posted by: Crystal T | January 17, 2007 at 09:02 AM