Hello and welcome to Thursday. I've been up all night. Just when I thought I had skirted my way around jet lag, it has descended and I'm an insomniac lurking around in the dark. Bill and I both woke up so we came downstairs, sat in our old green chairs, had our coffee and a wonderful chat. Then we went back up to bed and before long I could hear Bill doing the sleepy breathe and as snugly as the bed is, I couldn't drift off to sleep. Now I'm looking out the window wishing for light. One thing I learned is that our milk man comes at 1:30 in the morning. Yikes! Our milk would spoil if we weren't such early birds! I graded ten or so papers and now I'll be tired when I have curtains to sew and MORE papers to grade. Oh no!
Enough of that story. Yesterday I was craving some story book images and I found all these pretty pictures for you. The top image can be purchased on a t-shirt! I'm going to order it.
Enough of that story. Yesterday I was craving some story book images and I found all these pretty pictures for you. The top image can be purchased on a t-shirt! I'm going to order it.
Eloise Wilkin was a heart-y artist, if you ask me. She drew such dreams. I remember studying these illustrations when I was a child and wanting to jump into the book! Even as a young mom, I SO enjoyed studying her portrayals of hearth and home, mother love and family fun. Do any of the pictures here bring forth some "feel good" nostalgia for you?
Easter bonnet! Do you have one yet?
Jane Dyer draws and paints gorgeous images. Look at the colors, the hair, the face, and the flowers. Doesn't it satisfy your hunger for pretty?
I had to include this image below. I remember looking at my little Hansel and Gretel Golden Book over and over and over again. I loved the cold shivers that the picture of the witch brought to my little self. Her fingers creeped me out in such a delicious way!
I had to include this image below. I remember looking at my little Hansel and Gretel Golden Book over and over and over again. I loved the cold shivers that the picture of the witch brought to my little self. Her fingers creeped me out in such a delicious way!
More Jane Dyer. Don't you love her use of color? The yellow and orange polka dot dress makes this bear look so beautiful!
She somehow finds the perfect shade of blue for overalls!
Isn't this little slumber party scene scrumptious? I wish it made me a little more sleepy. I'm going outside to signal the sunrise. I see the light moving in now and I'm happy to hear a bird singing. I foresee a cozy reading induced nap on my schedule.
I hope you have some heart warming surges of contentment today.
I hope you have some heart warming surges of contentment today.
