Showing posts with label Valentines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentines. Show all posts

Valentine's Day is For Everyone

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A heart-shaped spatterware baking dish I got at a tag sale.

A walnut shell photographed in my birdbath. I never knew there was a heart shape inside.

I still can't believe this picture I took of a wildflower with heart shaped stamens. This is real...not photoshop trickery.

A heart shaped leaf on one of my wild vines.

Happy Day of Hearts via Thresca back in 2009. 
All of the photos are mine.

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A Return to Loveliness

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Love Letters
After my parent’s death, my siblings and I went through the things stored in my parent’s attic. In an old black military trunk alongside my Dad’s Navy uniform were bundles of letters tied with ribbon. During the several months my Dad was out to sea my parents would keep in touch through letters.


When I saw these letters, to me they seemed sacred. These were private thoughts and wishes shared between two lovers.


Someday, I am sure we’ll get together to read these letters. 
But, for a while, we’ll hold them dear.


For Centuries, correspondence bearing a familiar handwriting and perhaps perfumed with a signature fragrance were anticipated sending the receiver to a private corner to take in the words from the heart of another.


One of my favorite books is a compilation of love letters from Stonewall Jackson to his wife Anna. 'Beloved Bride', shows the tender side to a man known for his ‘iron will and stern self discipline’. Stonewall Jackson was a man of deep abiding faith in God and maintained tremendous integrity.


Despite being in the deep throes of war, Stonewall Jackson made time to write long, tender letters of his love and devotion to his wife, Anna.


This would be a lovely tea time read and a wonderful book to share with sons as an example of a strong, Christian husband.


I too have kept all the cards and letters my husband has given me over the years. They’re stored in boxes and tins in my wardrobe. Perhaps someday, my children will go through these letters and see the deep abiding faith in my husband and be comforted by the deep love we share for one another.

'43-2001


'39-1997

To Mom and Dad – I miss you very much.
To my Dearest, I thank God for you and love you deeply.





A Return to Loveliness 
is a blog party I host celebrating
bringing loveliness into our lives and into our homes
as well as celebrating Tea Time
To Join
simply publish a post, copy the URL specific to this post
and apply to the LINKY provided below.

I am joining these Delightsome Tea Parties:






Thank you for visiting and participating,
Wishing you a very Delightsome Valentines,




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Shell Art Heart

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There is still time to make a more permanent version for your sweetheart on Valentine's Day if you are a shell collector. No sweetheart? Make one for yourself. This was a popular motif in sailor art valentines that are sought after folk art antiques now. via

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A Return to Loveliness

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I'll Take Romance
A Return to Loveliness


The pages of the February issues of Victoria Magazine
are among the most romantic.


Romantically composed, the issues invite you
to be their Valentine.



Then you're swept away to 
beautiful scenery of
romantic flowers, lace, table settings
and romantic dining.


February issues are among the most treasured
next to the Christmas issues.



I think Nancy Lindemeyer said it
so well in her "Dear Friends letter
in the 1999 issue. 


"Yes, I do hear a waltz and seek out a slipper moon,
so slim and delicate, and make wishes. I keep close to my heart.
I tarry outside flower-shop windows and gaze at the 
bouquets of roses wrapped in white paper and tied with
luscious red ribbons. I sip champagne and indulge my fancy 
for chocolate. In short, the happiness in my heart
knows no bounds in this month of love and joy.
What better time to admire a glowing bride or a child
with a tiny gold heart around her sweet neck? We romantics
are members of a secret society, and know each other by the 
way our eyes shine on a starry night and how we sway ever
so gently to a band playing old-fashoined love songs."
Nancy Lindemeyer




 Beautiful covers depicting the most romantic of flowers
Roses

There is much to find to love in the February issues of Victoria Magazine
I am thrilled with the newest issue, of which I shared a little bit here.
What a glorious month - filled with love, joy and promises.
I hope you find as much loveliness in the issues of Victoria as I do
both past and present.
Happy Valentines,


A Return to Loveliness
Is a blog party I host each week. I celebrate the inspiration
of the classic and current issues of Victoria Magazine.
They're timeless.
This is an opportunity for you to share how
you bring loveliness into your life and home.

To Join

Simply create a post linking back to A Delightsome Life.
Copy the URL specific to your post - and follow the 3 step Linky
provided below.
Come, celebrate with us - YOU are always welcome and make it special!

and
Winner to the Valentine's
$75 CSN 
Giveaway is

Faith Hope & Cherrytea


Congratulations!







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