My Grandmother's Garden ~ Nasturtiums & Walks With my Grandparents~Montecito before Prince Harry and Meghan

Along the lane where my grandparents lived was a stream. In one section the banks were covered in cheerful yellow nasturtiums. When I was a little girl walking every afternoon with my grandfather it was a favorite stop. The sunlight filtered through the trees and the little seasonal creek was so pretty. My grandparents lived in Montecito, California. This was years ago before it became so popular with celebrities. Before Oprah, Meghan and Prince Harry. Movie stars were not pursued by paparazzi. Back then it was a quiet little village where I walked on the beach, roamed Manning park and was treated to ice cream in the little drugstore. My love for Montecito came from my grandparents love.  

 

Gorgeous Victorian Ephemera & Paintings in Blues & Pinks. Pretty Women, Charming Little Girls & Lots of Flowers! Free Graphics

Sweet Peas the Second Birth flower for April ~ Free Digital Printies Antique Seed Catalogs & Ephemera

Hi and welcome to one and all! 

This is a second welcome April post.  That's because the month of April has two birth flowers. The daisy and the sweet pea. Today I have pictures of sweet pea flowers to add to the ones of daisies listed on the 1st of April. They have such different qualities! Sweet peas can smell so delightful and there is nothing more cheerful than a daisy. Near my house there is a little patch of wild growing sweet peas that are extra fragrant! I need to see how they are doing this year. Sweet Peas represent; blissful pleasure, kindness and greetings.I send you kindness and greetings. I hope you can blissfully take pleasure in creating something pretty from the pictures!

Much love to you all, 

Louise 

Playing Hide and Seek in the Garden~ Beautiful Paintings by Charles Curran, James Tissot and James Hayllar

Good afternoon and welcome to my little blog!  

Gardens are blooming. The flowers and sunshine make it hard to stay inside. The painting 'Peonies' by Charles Curran is my inspiration today. The girls expression pulls me right in. What is she thinking? Paintings that spark my curiosity and positive emotions are usually my favorites. So engaging. The sunlight on her hair, cheek and the flowers reminds me of warm lovely days I have spent in my and grandmother's gardens.

Be safe. Be kind. 

Much love to each of you, Louise

by James Hayllar

Peonies by Charles Curran 

Chrysanthemum by James Tissot

Sunshine and Flowers by Charles Curran

by James Fredrick Lewis

Finally something new!

Hi everyone!

    Today I actually have some new pictures for you. One of the good things that has come out of my computer problems is I can organise new images. It has also been fun searching for new material. The updated Picasa and the new computer have more options for editing pictures. Also I will be able to access things on my old computer once I purchase a new cord. So things are looking up.

    Other exciting news is that the Legacy is setting up an Ebay account!!! Finally you will have a chance to purchase buttons and trim/lace that I mention in future postings. As soon as I get the info I will let you know. We get some amazing vintage and antique items that we don't sell in the shop. And it will soon be on Ebay for any of you.

     So many new followers!! The number of page views has gone up so fast. I think it is because of pintrest. Welcome to all of you. You make blogging fun. Enjoy the paintings, Louise

Victorian vegetable and floral garden free clip art scraps for collage and other creations.

The warm days of August remind me of vegetable gardens. The smell of the tomato plants and eating crisp pea pods is a favorite.  The Victorian seed books and scraps just had to be in todays post.

                              

Beautiful Cozy English Country Cottages and Gardens Free Images for your ATC,Scrap booking and creating

Are you all snug in your own cottage? I just need some hot tea and my cozy socks on and I will be comfy. It is cool and has rained. No air conditioner for awhile now. Wondering if the sun will be out today. Both my kitties have found a warm spot and do not want to get out of bed.

First I Love your comments thank you, thank you.This blogging continues to be so fun. 

A little bird told me that Cathie Holden from "Just Something I Made " payed a visit to The Legacy!!! If I had been there I would have embarrassed myself and made such a fuss. After all She is a very special blogger indeed. Today I have cozy cottages for you. All the pictures of English cottages I have at the moment. So make good use of them until more turn up.

I am happy now, today and am gratefully so. Hope you are too.

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Much love as always, Louise