Drawing inspiration from the past

Been playing around with, vintage patterns & old images from books I have, I like the colours, & textures of them....
Reminiscing of times gone by perhaps...?

High street.... & Handmade.......

I know, I know,.... I like all things handmade too... blah, blah, blah.... but occasionally you can find some really nice things out there......

However... this came in the post today, which is HANDMADE.., a lovely folder cover, to keep all my ideas in...
I met Louise of 'Looby Lou's at this year's Spring County Living Fair, Louise had, I think the tiniest stand..., where she sat all on her own, selling her handmade goodies..
Here is her email address: [email protected]

Recent finds.......

Ladies in waiting....

Sepia cabinet cards, & postcards......

Lovely bottles, which I've customized....

Pretty bottles

Another lovely find at a recent car boot... amazing what a little lace, & vintage style labeling can do eh...?

Innocent times....?

I Just love these old images, I've had time to make some new pieces recently, these lovely images fill me with nostalgia,.... were times more innocent then...?

Self indulgence ........

We're just lovin' the the Alfie Dog right now...... Happy Easter days people.....

Look What I Found.....

Aren't these great........?

Found them strolling about a recent car boot sale

Can't wait to play around with them....

Now lots of ideas buzzing about in my head.....

Inspirational treats.... From Somerset Life Magazine...

Curled up (hopefully eating Chocolate... Please James would really..... really... like, one pleeeeese...)
With my favourite & inspirational magazine..... thank you ladies for sharing your ideas, talents, & creations....
Only wish I was brave enough to send my work in.... Thanks Gals now take a bow....