August Rose -Postcard Friendship Friday #518

I love Roses--they are particularly lovely in August.  This postcard celebrates birthdays in August.  The flower is wild rose, the stone is a moonstone, those born in August are said to show felicity.  Felicity gives the idea of happiness, joy, rapture, bliss, delight, cheerfulness, contentedness and good cheer.

My younger brother was born in August.  Though he was younger, he was my hero.  Have a lovely summer...I know it is hard with all the awful things going on these days, but if you look hard, there is beauty and sweetness to be found.

Blessings and peace to all.  Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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To My Best Love -Postcard Friendship Friday #487

It is hard to describe the emotions touching my heart this afternoon. The New Year is here and memories of moments gone by mingle with the flow of what is yet to come.  I am filled with a certain melancholy, yet somehow joyful sense of the great adventure ahead. How I long to see what's around the next corner.

Already Valentine's Day is only a little over a month away!  So here is this year's first Valentine's Day postcard!  I love vintage vintage Valentine Cards--they are sometimes fun, but can be exquisite and elegant.

Have a beautiful weekend! What's left of it, that is--and don't forget to watch for those sparkles which God tucks into each day.

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Thanksgiving Rose -Postcard Friendship Friday #246

God bless you dear ones.  Count your blessings, sweet Friends.  Even when hard times happen--there are still blessings to be found.

Thank you so much for your sweet comments last week.  Thank you for your prayers, my family and I have felt them.  Thank you. 

I have not been able to communicate as normal, but when I am able, I'll be writing back to thank you for your kindness, and clicking in to see your wonderful postcards.

Blessings to you, my Friends.

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My Fair Lady Rose -Postcard Friendship Friday #240

 

I apologize for the lateness of this post. We had a chimney fire some time back.  Repairs are finally underway.  The chimney is gone now and the noise of the work they've been doing is deafening!  I don't mind--it is the sound of progress.  I hope you will still join us today--even though I'm a bit late in posting. 

It has been so warm in our part of the world, the roses are still in full bloom.  This lovely Lady Rose seemed a perfect tribute to today's beautiful sunshine and balmy temperatures. 

The past five years or so, the rain started mid-September and didn't stop until late Spring.  Grandpa used to call bright and warm October weather an "Indian  Summer."  I loved his quaint phrases--things such as calling an ice storm, a "silver thaw."

If you are here in the Pacific Northwest, enjoy the sun whilst you can and Happy Postcard Friendship Friday!

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A Gift of Love -Guest Heart Thursday

 
I love this postcard--I was looking for a heart in the rose, just so I could post it for PFF!  I found one, too--right where the fairy is sitting, there's a perfect petal heart.  I would LOVE to play inside a rose the way this little fellow is--wouldn't that be fun?!  

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.

The Waiting Heart -Guest Heart Thursday

Isn't this young woman beautiful?  Her complexion rivals the rose.  I do love the way the artist painted that rose.   And with the lovely maiden portrayed inside the enfolding heart, I thought this postcard 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.

Girl in Rose -Guest Heart Thursday

With hearts to be found in face, lips, leaves and petals--this vintage postcard seemed 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.

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.

Spilled Roses -Guest Heart Thursday

Today I am getting used to the news we received Tuesday.  My husband has cancer.  How amazing those words are as I type them.   One never thinks it will happen so close--to someone so dear.  Monday we go together to the doctor to discover what options we have.  Cancer doesn't just happen to the one who has it, but it affects everyone else around that person. 

I would appreciate your prayers, especially for my darling husband Alan.  He has been my light and inspiration throughout the years.  We have laughed, wept, fought, made up, dreamed and inspired one another for almost 30 years.  I am hoping and praying for the best.  How grateful I am for our God who Loves and strengthens us.

There is a heart in that basket of roses.  It's just a bit lop sided.  Have a blessed week, dear Friends.

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

The Happy Rose - Postcard Friendship Friday #98

Valentine's Day is just a little over a month away.  I adore this holiday.  It gives me another chance to celebrate the love of my dear husband.  I have been married to a wonderful man for over 28 years.  What a delightful adventure our life has been! 
The poem on this postcard is quite lovely.

I wish I were the happy rose,

That nestles near your cheek.

And breathes against its sister rose,

The love I dare not speak.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

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Going Fishing?! - Pink Saturday

I love these old embossed postcards.  This one, though a tad worn, is still lovely.  At first glance I imagined the little cherub looked a bit like Agent Dana Scully on the old television show called the X-Files.

I laughed at the idea of this  faery child fishing from atop a posy of roses. What do you suppose she thinks she'll catch?  I wondered about the protective head gear--since this cherub, as with most cherubs--isn't wearing much of anything else.  Then I thought of how uncomfortable it might be sitting there with er, no underpants.

Happy Pink Saturday to all.  For more wonderful things in pink, visit Beverly at  How Sweet The Sound!

Thanksgiving Rose - Pink Saturday

 I fell in love with this little Thanksgiving Rose.  It reminds me of some of the things I draw and appeals to my whimsical nature.  I have never seen another thanksgiving postcard quite like this one.

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Roses - Pink Saturday

This wonderful old card came from Gramma Jenny's collection.  I am not sure of its age--but it looks to me to be from the 1960's.  I love the artist's rendition of this pink wind blown rose--utterly lovely and perfect for Pink Saturday!  For more wonderful things in pink, visit Bev at Pink Saturday!