Valentine Lilacs -Postcard Friendship Friday #253

I apologize for missing the past two weeks.  This has been an extremely hard time for my family and me.  May God bless and keep you, as He has done with us, as we walk this path of grief together.

Here is another postcard from my "cyber" collection. I've posted this before, but because I love this postcard so much, I am putting it up again.  I adore the drape of the lilacs and the way they frame the delightful countenance of this lovely young woman. I can almost smell the aroma of the lilac trees. Ah--how we all long for spring. I can hardly wait for the lilacs.

Have a lovely week and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday.

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I'll Camp Near You -Guest Heart Thursday

This perky young lady has a moveable arm. Movement is allowed by a tiny metal fitting, which you can see if you look closely. That arm of hers is quite muscular!  lol  This Valentine Card is made of thick cardboard, and was probably published around World War One.

 If anyone out there has any information about this card, I would love to hear from you!

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

Best Lovin' -Guest Heart Thursday

I have a ton of wonderful old Valentine cards in my collection.  I love looking at them, and sharing them here.  Though I believe I have posted this card before, I do so again today because looking at this one made me smile--and it 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.

My Heart's Best Gift - Guest Heart Thursday

I adore the idea of a heart's "best gift."  I think the clothing this young fellow is wearing is so much fun--can you imagine him trying to jump a mud puddle with those bloomers and shoes?  The hearts, so gracefully draping from that arrow are gorgeous.  Happy 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!

 

Heart Arch - Guest Heart Thursday

This wonderful old card was sent to our Dad when he was in the fourth Grade.  As you can see, the card is a pop-out.  The background rested on the flap you see, so that the children stood on their own, as did the basket of violets.  So pretty.

I'm so glad Sissy scanned it so I can share it here.  I adore this card--not only because it was sent to Dad and was from Great Uncle George and Great Aunt Pearl, but because of the exquisite artwork.  What a lovely lovely old card!

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

Lots of Fun - Guest Heart thursday

My love for Valentines started when I was very young.  I think I've saved every Valentine card I've received.  In my early 20's at a local estate sale, I bought an entire notebook full of Valentines from the 20's, 30's and 40's.  Since then my collection of cards and Valentines Cards has burgeoned.  I adore them!  It is so great to have a place to share them with you.   Have a lovely day!

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

A Feller Needs a Valentine - Guest Heart Thursday

This has to be one of my favorite Valentines.  This young fellow's face is full of pathos--as is the whiskered pup, as he sits at his master's feet.  Don't you just love his patchwork coat and untied shoe?  What a dear young man.  Just 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!

To My Valentine - Postcard Friendship Friday #100

Though Valentine's Day had been around a LONG time before, it was 498 AD, when Pope Gelasius officially declared February 14th to be St. Valentine's Day.

The oldest known Valentine still in existence today is a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London. The greeting, written in 1415, is part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England.

Several years later, it is believed King Henry V actually hired a writer to compose a Valentine note to the lovely Catherine of Valois.  He eventually won her heart.

Today Valentine's Day is second only to Christmas in the flood of cards sent through snail mail to friends and loved ones!  An admirer of cards and postcards vintage, or otherwise, I am extremely grateful for this sweet tradition.

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Pop Flop - Guest Heart Thursday

This is from my Valentine's Day Card collection.  I have a bunch of these very thick cardboard valentines,  made to fit onto the stick part of a "pop."  This one was extra cute!

I'm Humpty dumpty on a wall,

Heart and all about to fall

Now, if you don't accept this pop

My live will be in an awful flop.

Just 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!

Get the Point? - Guest Heart Thursday

This one is for Sissy--and also for all you wonderful heart lovers out there!  Isn't this just the sweetest Valentine?  Get the point?!  I thought this perfect for today's 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!

Crazy 'Boutcha - Guest Heart Thursday

Here is another Valentine's Day card from my collection.  I've been told this card was probably produced in the 1940's in the USA.  I adore this little pig-tailed cutie--her canoe is darling, too.  Would a canoe with hearts be just the thing?  With all this warm weather, a canoe trip also seems just fine to me.  A wonderful way to beat the heat.

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

I'll Chews YOU Every Time - Guest Heart Thursday

Made in the USA, this Valentine's Day Card was made to stand, by folding down one side.  This card was probably printed in the 1940's.  Notice the gum in her bag and how much she is enjoying stretching the gum from mouth to fingers.  What kid wouldn't?!  I also love her shoes, hat, dress--and that little duck is just adorable.

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

My Ears are Smokin' - Guest Heart Thursday

Does anyone out there remember pogs?  I managed to save a few Pog Valentines Day cards from the 1980's.  My kids loved them and collected quite a few.  This Valentine Card particularly hit my funny bone.  Enjoy!

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

 

Still my Valentine? - Guest Heart Thursday

I believe this card is from my darling Sister Clytie's collection of "Ivar cards."  I just LOVE this funny missive.  It's 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!

Right on Deck - Guest Heart Thursday

I love this old valentine.  His sailor suit is just wonderful!  When I was perusing through my card collection this morning, I had a flash of memory.  I remember when I was very young--four or five years old,  my adored Uncle Jody came to visit.  He wore a sailor suit, hat and all.  I thought he was (next to my Daddy) the most handsome fellow I'd ever seen.  Uncle Joe loved all of us so much.  I do miss him.  I can still see his smile and hear his voice.

This Sailor also reminds me of Tweety Bird from Looney Tunes.  I think I'd sail along with this dapper chick any time.

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

Count on Me - Guest Heart Thursday

I love these cuties!  They are in perfect step with one another--although as a Mom, I would not ever have put my children in WHITE shoes!! 

Did you notice the hearts in their cheeks?  Also, the black and white designs around the big heart are quite unusual for that time, probably sometime during the early 1930's.  I thought this Valentine Card as 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.

I'm a Fan - Guest Heart Thursday

This is a more recent Valentine Card--probably from the 1990's.  I love these character's faces--those glasses are just darling.  Those hats seem like they'd be just perfect in all this rain!!!

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

You're a Good Skate! - Guest Heart Thursday

This is another Valentine's Day Card made in the USA, sometime in the late 1930's.  It seems to have been well-loved.  I love the  outfit the little girl wears--short dress, bloomers, matching anklets and Mary Jane skates.  I'm sure that little boy with his sailor shirt, blue shorts and matching socks, is showing off a bit for his small lady love.

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

Come On Over - Guest Heart Thursday

This is another Valentine from my card collection.  I love this little girl's dress--reminds me of the 1950's, though I believe this card is a great deal older than that.  This card was printed in the USA, most likely in the late 1940's.

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

I shan't Stir - Guest Heart Thursday

This card was made in the USA in the late 1930's.  I love the little fellow in the cup and the clever saying, too.

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