Fine Details

One of the reasons I love vintage items is because they are a preservation of pieces of the past. Currently listed in my etsy shop is a vintage postcard souvenir folder of some gorgeous illustrations of New Orleans. I was looking through them I wondered what still stands and what has been ravaged by floods.
The ironwork and architecture in these 2 particular illustrations caught my eye - such charm and intricate detail! Perhaps I should add New Orleans to the ever-growing list of places that I need to visit!

Exotic Wildlife

With this combination of Vintage Zoological Postcards from my etsy shop and these Organic Animal Print Jacquard Towels from West Elm, you won't have to leave home to feel like you're in an exotic locale! With the variation of colors in the towels, the postcards would look great framed in a natural wood color (to complement the giraffe towel) or a dark espresso color (to complement the snow leopard towel). Just replace your towels, hang up the postcards and add a few accessories for an instant retreat!

Newly Listed

Growing up in the desert Southwest, I have an appreciation for its beauty. These Vintage Postcards with illustrations of the Yucca plant and Saguaro cactus would look simply perfect framed and hung on a wall. These Southwest beauties can be purchased in my etsy shop.

Autumnal Colors

As I start to feel a slight cool-down in our weather, I'm reminded that autumn is right around the corner. The cool blue-gray color of the bird on the top branch reminds of a crisp, cool Halloween-type evening where ghoulish colors abound. The warm golden color on the belly of the bird on the bottom branch reminds me of a harvest moon on such a night.
This vintage illustration is available in my etsy shop and would coordinate perfectly with these Chinoiserie Placemats as featured on Hostess with the Mostess.

Too Sweet

Aaahhh...the simple things in life!
© 1971 - A little before my time! I have 2 of these vintage illustrations available in my etsy shop.

Marco? Polo...

Fish Out Of Water?
This is how my belly felt after we went boogie boarding on Labor Day! The poor fish - how did he get to the top of those stairs, anyway? This charming vintage book is now available in my etsy shop. Click here to purchase this book or to view some of the illustrated pages.

Fantasy Land

Newly listed in my shop are these vintage illustrations just perfect for framing and hanging up in a little girl's room. I have named this collection of 3 illustrations, Fantasy. Sailor, My Pony and The Fountain are all available in my etsy shop. And while you're there, be sure to check out my Labor Day sale:
10% discount if you purchase 1 item
20% discount if you purchase 2 items
30% discount if you purchase 3 items
40% discount if you purchase 4 items
50% discount if you purchase 5 or more items
*Update - these prints are sold*

Another look back

I just love these designs!
Wedding Congratulations card available here.

They Just Don't Make Them Like They Used To!

An incredibly detailed drawing of a floral bouquet in gorgeous colors accented with gold and embossing accompanied by a sweet sentiment.
I don't know the date of this little gift tag, but I'm positive it was part of a special gift! This piece of vintage ephemera (just a fancy word for vintage paper items) is now available for purchase in my etsy shop.