Old Cabinet Photographs of Sisters & Regency Paintings With Red Coral Necklaces.

 Coral jewellery has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials,^[3] and continues to be made to the present day. It was especially popular during the Victorian age

                                               

Two mystery family members. One of the girls is wearing a little coral necklace that was popular in the late 1700-1800's

Fun Free Digital Ephemera! Victorian Advertising Trade Cards and Greeting Cards ~ Cute Bunnies ~ Pretty Horses ~ Dancing Ladies

Hi everyone and welcome!

This is a fun silly post! It just happened. The first picture, from an antique Easter greeting card, started it all. For some reason I just love this picture! It makes me happy every time I see it.  I don't know what to call the theme for today. Ladies preforming, juggling, dancing on flowers, spinning on a top and training rabbits. All very whimsical and oddly have a common thread.  So have fun making cards, embellishing journals and creating mixed media projects!

Much love to you all, Louise

 

Children's clothing 1910 to 1923 From Antique Photographs Free Images for Artists and Crafts.

Hi Everyone and Welcome!

Thank you for all your comments. It makes me very happy to know that you like what I post.

The post on April 26 was liked by so many of you.

My new little laptop computer has been working great but I am still learning about it.

Life is good at the moment.  How grateful I am. I always wonder how you all are doing. There is so much happening around the world. I hope all is well with you.

Now lets see what should I post today? Cruising through my files I came up with these pictures. I like them because they are grainy and not in sharp focus. The originals may have been but these have gone from an original film negative to photographic print to printed page in a magazine, scanned by the online library and then click and saved by me. Quite a journey for an image.
Family photos even if you did not have any from your real family. I love the big bows and the clothing. This is an unusual post but I am sure one of you crafty ones came come up with something.

 The pictures come from  Kodakery magazines circa 1919-1920s. from   Archive.org.. Wonder who came up with that tittle!

Daisy - The Birth Flower For The Month of April- Free Daisy Images and Art

Hi everyone and welcome!

It is the start of a new month. The first image I have for you is a calendar page done by the artist Eugene Grasset. 

 I have wanted to do a post featuring daises for awhile. There are tons of pictures, graphics and paintings featuring daises. When I found out that the daisy was the birth flower for April it was the perfect time to share those images.

The daisy is a symbol or motif  used by P.E.O., an organisation that my mom belonged to. As a little girl I wondered what the initials stood for and what the ladies were up to. I just had to find out more! I snooped and one day found a box in mom's closet that contained P.E.O. things! Before I could really see much of the contents my mom walked in! Today all one has to do is go to their website to learn about P.E.O.

 http://www.peointernational.org/about-peo

Another connection to daises is through the Girl Scouts. I loved being a scout and in collage I was a Browne troop leader. The founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliet Gordon Low was nicknamed "Daisy" by her family. The troop for the youngest girl scouts is the Daises. This is the beautiful portrait done Edward Hughes of Juliet Gordon Lowe in 1887. 

Wikipedia had these fun facts; The flower name comes from the English word dægeseage, meaning "day's eye."^[1] The name Daisy is therefore ultimately derived from this source -- a synonym for the Sun. Daisy is also a nickname for Margaret, used because Marguerite, the Frenchversion of that name, is also a French name for the oxeye daisy

This is a favorite of mine.

This could be used for a wedding invitation or menu.

A turn of the century greeting card.

Thought this would make a nice place card for your next luncheon or wedding.

 Images are from TuckDB Postcards, Wikipedia and other on line libraries. 

Images are for your enjoyment and personal use.

Antique Tinted Photographic Postcards Sweet Children and Women Sledding Free for Greeting Cards,Collage

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Old postcards from the early 1900's are often so cute and whimsical. These photographic postcards are both. The young ladies in the sleighs would make the best Christmas cards and tags ever. I love the Edwardian clothing. When ever I see pictures with fur muffs I can't help but wonder does anyone use them anymore?  Not long ago a child's vintage white rabbit hat and matching muff were donated. I don't remember having one when I was a child but maybe it will trigger one of your memories.

 I am so glad you came for a visit. It is nice to be up and blogging again!

Stay warm and create something beautiful!

Much love as always, Louise

                                                                         

Free Back to School Clip Art from 19th and early 20th Century Paintings, Illustrations 2 John George Brown Paintings

Is it to late for a back to school theme? The clip board and pads of writing paper are from a very old catalog.When I found them I knew they would make excellent clip art. If anything else they are just fun to share. Love the red tape one. I feel in love with the little girl painting. Hopefully a search for more illustrations by the artist goes well.The signature is hard to read so if any one has any information about the artist please let me know.

I want to thank all of you for the wonderful comments. They inspire me.

  Much love to you all, Louise

'A breezy morning' 1876 by John George Brown

Preschool

'School Bound' John George Brown 1873

Buying Hats in Paris Salon in 1910. Free Edwardian Photographs for instant art, ATC, Greeting cards

 Hello and welcome to all of you.

Today I have photographs from 1910 of elegant women buying hats. A real Paris salon for fashionable Edwardian women. The men delievering the BIG boxes is my favorite. All are for your personal use and enjoyment.

Thank you for your kind comments. That is what inspires me to find fun things to post.

 Welcome to the many new followers.

Have a wonderful day creating something beautiful, Louise

Merry Christmas to you all!

Seasons Greetings to you all. It is Christmas day!

I hope you are all warm and have had a peaceful day.

The following Christmas list was on a card from my dearest friend.  

• mend a quarrel
• seek out a forgotten friend
• write a love letter
• share some treasure
• give a soft answer
• encourage youth
• keep a promise
• find the time
• forgive an enemy
• listen
• apologise if you were wrong
• think first of someone else
• be kind and gentle
• express your gratitude
• gladden the heart of a child
• take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth
• speak your love
• speak it again and still once again.

Thank you to all of you who have contributed and enjoyed visiting my blog.

 Much love to each and everyone one of you,  Louise

P.S. yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and yes, Louise will get back to blogging!!!