small wonders and delights through vintage and found items
January is almost over, and while it’s still gloomy, there is room for some optimism – I very much hope that you feel the same. So my thoughts are turning to some lighter stuff and with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, here is a selection of cards you might want to send or receive. Starting with […]
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vintage Christmas cards mainly from the 1950s and 1960s sending greetings ‘From our House to your House’ – and a special treat
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a selection of 1950s and 1960s Christmas cards from couples or families
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potential travel destinations – real and imaginary
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Rabbits riding coaches- enjoy đ – have a good Easter đŁ
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a selection of Invitations to tempt you out of the house – when lockdown is over.
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Wonderful examples of deers on christmas cards; including the most famous of them all
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christmas cards from the good old days: sent by companies to customers.
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Der FlĂŒgelflagel gaustertdurchs Wiruwaruwolz,die rote Fingur plaustertund grausig gutzt der Golz. Christian Morgenstern: “Gruselett” – from Galgenlieder (Gallows Songs), 1905 The Winglewangle phluttersthrough widowadowood,the crimson Fingoor spluttersand scary screaks the Scrood. Scariboo: The Gallows Songs: Christian Morgenstern’s Galgenlieder ;A Selection; Translated, with an Introduction, by Max Knight University of California Press 1964.© 1963 by Max E. Knight […]
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As the nights draw in and Halloween is nigh’; my thoughts turned to owls – they can be seen as wise but also as menacing, they can be harbingers of lucky news, good health or of death. And here are some examples illustrating these different views – I hope you like them. and if you […]
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