To My Love -Postcard Friendship Friday #152

I adore the colors in this unusually elegant Valentines Day postcard. The costuming and colors used in that day and age are something I would love to see in today's world.  As far as artwork?  Well, they just don't make 'em like they used to!  Have a beautiful weekend everyone. 

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Cowboy Romance -Guest Heart Thursday

I love this wonderful old Valentine.  I love the over sized hats they are wearing.  And could you imagine riding a horse in that skirt?  Looks like that cowgirl is about to lasso herself a fine Valentine!  He doesn't seem like the type to run.  I love their faces--the artwork, for a vintage Valentine, seems unusual.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

Valentine Roses

I was out walking a yesterday and happened upon a bevy of roses.  Roses in January have a special significance for me and my family.  For birthdays, rather than decorating with frosting, my family used real flowers.

Daddy's birthday came in mid-January--to find flowers that time of year was a true challenge.  Since Dad's nickname was "Bud," it became a tradition to seek out a January rosebud for his birthday cake.  I can't remember a year when we didn't find one.

When I saw those roses, so crisp and pretty, tears came to my eyes.  Happy Birthday, dearest Daddy and Happy Valentine's Day in heaven.

Heart for Lunch

I don't know why--but this postcard is disturbing--I can't put my finger on exactly what bothers me about it.  I've never seen one like it before.  Maybe it is that the heart-shaped pots over the flames don't look like they especially like the idea of Cupid's having that heart for lunch.  (grin)

However, I do very much like how the bow and arrow and tree frame the postcard.

Have a great week everyone!  Valentine's Day is less than a month away. 

Valentine Greeting -Postcard Friendship Friday #151

I love this young fellow's extraordinary hat and scarf.  The delicate designs surrounding him are entrancing.  I wonder what he is thinking?  What will he write?  Who is his lady-love?  I really like his sweet face.

Happy Postcard Friendship Friday everyone!

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Hearts in a Basket -Guest Heart Thursday

 

I adore the hearts in a basket, along with the lovely maiden and those wonderful blue forgetmenot flowers.  When I was a girl, we would find them growing wild next to where the creek swirled and bubbled.  This lovely postcard seemed perfect for Guest Heart Thursday.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

Captured Hearts

Looks like Cupid has been busy--he and his friends look pretty proud of themselves.  I believe, from the expression on their faces, that Cupid is in the middle--obviously the ringleader and full of mischief.

I wonder who lost their hearts to this band of cherubs.  And where are they taking them?  One can only speculate.

Happy Valentines Day!

Oh, Fairest of Creation

What a lovely postcard.  That little cherub looks like he's going to kiss this beautiful sleeping beauty.  Milton said it best, "O fairest of creation, last and best!" 

She looks like one of the Gibson Girls in style and profile.  There is such grace and beauty to be found in the art of that time period.

Heart Hunt -Postcard Friendship Friday #150

I love Valentine's Day.  It is one of my favorite holidays--rich in history, romance, art, song and stories.  My collection of Valentine's Day cards started years ago, when I was at an estate sale in my home town and bought an old catalog into which a child had pasted all the Valentines he had received over the years.  What a find!  Since then my collection has grown to include many beautiful vintage cards covering all kinds of holidays and sentiments. 

I especially loved this postcard with these cute little cherubic heart hunters.  I wonder what kind of bird laid this amazing clutch of heart shaped eggs?   What do you think?

Have a lovely day everyone.

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Stand and Deliver Your Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

This little fellow sure looks like he means business--watch out ladies, he's after your heart!  What a cutie!

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.
 

Isn't She Pretty?

Here is another postcard with those same three children.  The card is from Germany and says Warm Christmas Greetings.  I adore their outfits--especially the girl's buttoned boots--just perfect for a walk in the snow.  It's a good thing there's plenty of mistletoe in that bouquet she's holding, otherwise the holly would be quite prickly!

I'm not sure what is going on here, but it seems the little boy holding the girl's hand is saying, "Isn't she pretty?"  Perhaps the smaller fellow putting up such a fuss, is her brother and he is objecting. What do you think?

Have a lovely day!

To Kiss the Girl

This card is from Germany and says Warm Christmas Greetings.  I adore this postcard. 

What tickles me is that the boy holding the mistletoe over the little girl's head is trying to kiss her!  She doesn't seem too adverse to the idea either.  The fellow behind him seems to be getting quite a kick out of the whole thing.   Ah, childhood.

What a wonderfully whimsical picture. 

The Lilac Tree -Postcard Friendship Friday #149

The New Year is past and soon Winter will give way to Spring.  I have always loved  lilac trees--this pretty lady seems to have the same feeling I do when I come across a lilac tree heavy with blooms, sending its heady fragrance into the air.  Ah, sweet Springtime!

Have a wonderful Winter--just remember Spring is just around the corner.

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New Year's Greetings -Guest Heart Thursday

I looked and looked for another New Year's Day postcard with a heart--I finally found this one.  It is a wonderful vintage postcard from the early 1900's.  But something about that snowman hit my funny bone.   The winter scene is idyllic, but that snowman seems to be lurking lurking--and from the look on his face he's up to no good.  I have a feeling he wants to whack 'em good with that four leaf clover!!! At any rate, they'd have a great snowball fight.

Happy New  Year everyone.

For more heart art, photography and altogether fabulous heart stuff from around the world, visit Clytie at Random Hearts for Guest Heart Thursday.