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Saturday, July 3, 2010
Smell the Flowers - Pink Saturday
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Be sure to visit Bev's post for more Pink Saturday beauties!
Hearts and Flowers
I have collected vintage cards, fairytale books, postcards, old photos and art pieces since I was a small girl.
Even before I could read, I spent hours looking at old cards, coloring books and illustrations in my fairytale story books. I am sure my love for art and even my own drawing stylings came from my fascination with them.
Mail was so rare, I saved every card and letter I received as a child. Some of those nostalgic items will be shared on this blog.
Quite a few of the vintage pieces I have collected reflect the life and times of history itself. The cards, postcards, antique photos and art from my collection are dated from the late 1800's, through WW2. Many of these old cards come from our darling little Grandmother Jenny. I have also included some items from the early 1950's which were given to me by my precious Gramma Gladys and dearest Nita.
In a very real way, this Blog is my way of honoring these marvelous inspiring artists and the ongoing influence they've had in my life.
I hope you will enjoy the beauty, tremendous skill and sometimes whimsical work of these long-gone artists as much as I have over the years.
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If you know any historical information concerning these cards, photos and postcards, I would LOVE to hear from you.
Some of the images in my "Cyber" collection are from CardCow. A big Thank you to Eric Larson for his permission to use them!
Even before I could read, I spent hours looking at old cards, coloring books and illustrations in my fairytale story books. I am sure my love for art and even my own drawing stylings came from my fascination with them.
Mail was so rare, I saved every card and letter I received as a child. Some of those nostalgic items will be shared on this blog.
Quite a few of the vintage pieces I have collected reflect the life and times of history itself. The cards, postcards, antique photos and art from my collection are dated from the late 1800's, through WW2. Many of these old cards come from our darling little Grandmother Jenny. I have also included some items from the early 1950's which were given to me by my precious Gramma Gladys and dearest Nita.
In a very real way, this Blog is my way of honoring these marvelous inspiring artists and the ongoing influence they've had in my life.
I hope you will enjoy the beauty, tremendous skill and sometimes whimsical work of these long-gone artists as much as I have over the years.
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If you know any historical information concerning these cards, photos and postcards, I would LOVE to hear from you.
Some of the images in my "Cyber" collection are from CardCow. A big Thank you to Eric Larson for his permission to use them!
A Fairytale Mind
This is a link to my favorite book reviewer. Rena Lanyon gives a well-written review from a youthful perspective.
Thank you dear Paula
Magic Moonlight Free Images
7 comments:
What a beautiful card . . . L-U-V those colors . . . a perfect match for my bedroom . . . thanks for sharing . . .
Everything I love is in that card!!!
thanks for showing it!!
Happy Saturday, Beth. I'm flattered beyond words that you like one of my images enough to use on your Pink Saturday post! This one is a beauty, isn't she?
Enjoy the sunshine and the fragrance of flowers!!! :)
It really is a beautiful card!
Happy Pink Saturday!
Wishing you a belated Happy Pink Saturday and I hope you had a wonderful 4th ;0)
I love this card it looks to be by Alphonse Mucha one of my favorite artists...it is lovely and so are you. Love you.
Very nice CARD, reminds me of Art Deco.
Sounds like you had a wonderful Fourth, nice you and Clytie could be together. My sister went out of town for the 4th so I had no family to be with...thankful for my hubby though.
To have the love and companionship of family is a treasured gift. I always wanted to have a large , extended family but in my case it just wasn't meant to be. I always admire you Beth for the closeness you and your family have. I guess it has been two years now that your Dad had his horrible wreck? I think it was around July 4th ?? Hope he is doing much much better and your Mom too. THANKING YOU FOR BEING SUCH A AWESOME FRIEND .
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