~ Vintage Strawberry Pin Cushions~

It's must be that time again with many strawberry stands here in this part of So.Cal filled with plump and juicy strawberries for pies and fresh jam.

With all those stands up I decided to set up a vignette to share with a collection of vintage strawberry pincushions That we have found throughout our travels here in So. Cal at some of our favorite shops.

I also used this antique oil painting of strawberries as a backdrop and some vintage gardening tools from the yard to dress it up a bit.

Thank You all for stopping by for a visit and have a good week treasure hunting at your local shops...............Tallulah Today I will be linking up to ~COLORADO LADY~

~ FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE~ ~ COMMON GROUND~ ~SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY~

~ ST.VALENTINES FANCY CARDS~

St.Valentines Day just around the corner. I decided to bring out our collection of Victorian 3-D cards. You can still find these wonderful cards at various antique shops and flea markets.

These were all made in Germany and date from 189Os-1915.

The ship and the little cherub riding the bike are my favorites. And I guess the fan, also. Lol

I also decided to use a couple of our rose oil painting's as a back drop for the vignettes of cards.

Theses lovey German die cuts on the fan are decorated with beautiful Victorian women and some pretty cool little heart faces.

This little guy standing is on carriage full of flowers, being pulled by two sweet turtle doves. What a beautiful card!

This little guy is taking a cart full of flowers to his little sweet heart. He is a busy little man. lol
And the card on the bottom has a little sister and brother with a dove cote full on doves in it. With some vintage heart shaped cookie cutters.

Thanks for stopping by today, and checking out our cards! For me Valentines comes everyday as I look in our cabinet where these wonderful cards are displayed through out the year for me to remember LOVE comes everyday. I would like to wish you and your love ones a "Happy Valentines Day"..............TALLULAH

Linking up to OPEN HOUSE PARTY ~VINTAGE THINGIE THURSDAY VINTAGE INSPIRATION FRIDAY FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE And SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY

~ ST. Valentines Cards~

With Valentines coming up in a couple of weeks I wanted to share some Victorian cards and a couple trinkets that we have come across during our little road trips here in California.

I just luv theses little delicate hand painted broaches. That women had painted as a hobby many years ago. I can just see a group of ladies painting theses little treasures and trying to figure out what color roses they were going to paint that day.

This little tin heart shaped box was a fun little find that I couldn't pass up. Lol I just adore that cute little face on the cherub. He looks like he is up to something. lol

I added theses Victorian perfume bottles with their red color and the delicate silver overlay for the vignette since the color was right for the occasion.

The vintage cards were made in Germany and England. They date from 1906-1910. some of them are from local towns here in Southern California and the notes in the back are cute.

I used theses little heart shaped pins and locket for this little vignette.

Well I guess Its time to get ready for before I'm late. lol Thank You all for stopping by today and hope you all have a beautiful weekend......................Tallulah Today I will be linking up to ~FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE~

~COMMON GROUND~ ~SHOW AND TELL FRIDAY~

~Primitive Valentine Pin Cushions~

Hello friends nice to see you all once again. With Valentines approaching once again. We decided to bring a some hearts. This French wire heart was once used to hold sales receipts I believe. I luv the way the wire has been braided and made into the shape of a heart. I wonder if it was hand made.

This heart shaped pincushion looks like it was once part of a crazy quilt. But this is how I found it when I rescued it from the thrift store.And here is a collection of primitive pin cushions made long ago. To help women with there sewing need by holding sharp needles. This one is dated 1907 and has glass beads.

I am very happy you all stopped by today. Until next time we wish you a beautiful week................Tallulah Tonight I will be linking up to ~COLORADO LADY ~ ~ VINTAGE INSPIRATION FRIDAY~ ~ FRENCH COUNTRY COTTAGE~

~ Wintiers Whites Creams & Silvers ~

We are finally getting some rain for our garden here in So Cal. this morning and expecting some more this weekend which I am so happy about. Since I can't play in the garden today. I decided to share some antique perfume bottles and a couple of our wonderful little bust this morning.A couple of the bottles have some silver overlay and look as if they could use a bit of polishing. But I enjoy the patina of aged silver. Maybe a little rub here and there to bring out a little shine. Lol

The silver overlay bottles are made in France and are from the late 19Th century and the other two smaller ones are English.

I also included these bust from the Victorian period since they had some creams and white for winter. The larger one of the two was hand carved and from Italy. In the front of the bust there is a encryption that reads " Beatrice" and the smaller one is a French lady wearing hear beautiful hat. Oh how I look forward to seeing some of our roses blooming once again. I see some new growth on the ones we had pruned earlier this month already.

Thank You all for visiting us today Tallulah and I enjoy your company and comments, hope to see you at the local flea markets here in Calif. Have a beautiful day friends.............Today, Tallulah will be linking up to A STROLL THROUGH LIFE

A DELIGHTSOME LIFE
~ WHITE WEDNESDAY~

~~ COMMON GROUND~

~ January Whites In The Garden ~

Happy Monday friends it's been a pretty nice Winter so far but we have not been getting much rain. So now I must water by hand which can be a little work but fun. That way I visit every plant to see how they are doing. This is Tallulah relaxing in the garden on a January late afternoon just as the sunset begins to set on the hill behind our home.

Well the only things that might resemble snow for us are the white painted antique garden furniture, and of course Tallulah and her sister Missy. Missy was to shy to have her picture taken today. lol

Most of theses garden treasures pictured here on this post today. Were found at various flea markets and shops for really good prices. Sometimes when a treasure is to heavy and the dealer doesn't want to load it up to their truck or van and drag it back home. That is the best time to ask for a better price. And this will most likely work in your favor. Lol

The painted whites on the cast iron and cement statuary seem to work well with the different shades of green in the garden.

This urn below has some Spanish moss that has survived the cold weather so far. I guess it is safe from the frost since the branches of the trees shield it from the frost.

This little girl who watches over the Venetian garden in the other side of the back garden is waiting patiently for the blooms of Spring to awaken so she can enjoy the aroma of the roses and cat mint. Thank You so much for stopping by today and would like to wish you a blessed and beautiful week ahead...........Tallulah Today I will be linking up to ~ Common Ground ~ and also for ~ French Country Cottage ~ and last but least ~ Show And Tell Friday~

~The Hands Of Time~

As the hands of time approach the New year with new hopes and dreams. Tallulah and us would like to wish you all a healthy and prosperous New Years to come.

I thought the vintage French ladies watches and the other two are German makers. Would look great to use for this special occasion along with a rose from the garden on this warm winters day. With the weather being so nice and warm theses past couple of days the roses decided to give us a late Christmas gift.

Just a small collection of vintage ladies watches found on our travels and flea markets here in So Cal.

I wonder what stories they have from first dates and marriages and as gifts from a loving family member. What beautiful mementos of a time gone by.

Some of them have the ladies name engraved on the back of them. Such as "Helen" "Constance" and a real old fashioned name as " Mary Rose".

The pocket watch is dated 1921 on the inside of the case. I sure do enjoy and treasure theses beautiful keepsakes of the past.

Thank You all for stopping by this evening and wishing you and your family a joyous New Year to come.................Tallulah

Today I will be linking and also for ~ Vintage Inspiration Friday ~ ~ French Country Cottage ~ and also for ~ Show And Tell Friday ~