I was fortunate enough to win this lovely old book published 1910-1912 with its deep rose coloured cover on Ebay for £1.04...along with my dried roses from the garden i give you 'Every Woman's Encyclopedia' ....
The seller had added a few pictures of inside to their listing but nothing could prepare for me the vast information of these times gone by and beautiful images i was to find inside.......
Think of this book as original Blogging where you would learn how to hand make beautiful crafts,the latest fashions,hairstyles and see pictures of beautiful and amazing things you didn't see at home....
It reads that Marie Antoinette's dressmaker described her as possessing a dazzling fair complexion,in which the tints of the earliest summer roses are blended:large,prominent eyes of azure blue:a forehead crowned with luxuriant fair hair,her figure shapely,her neck and bust perfect,her hands beautiful,her legs and feet worthy of the Venus de Medici's....imagine a young lady reading that statement in 1910.......
How to make 'Home-made coiffure decorations' to wear with the latest hair styles.....
I love this picture of Lady Angela Forbes...One of the beautiful daughters of the late Earl of Rosslyn and sister of the Countess of Warwick.A keen sportswoman and a brilliant member of society.Lady Angela has recently opened a florist's shop in George Street,Portman Square......i can't help thinking of Downton Abbey looking at her portrait and so i wish i could see her flower shop.....
Such a beautiful little girl,The Honorable Victoria Bruce,daughter of Lord Balfour of Burleigh from the painting titled 'A Little Lady Of Quality' 'by Mrs.Waller....
Dried roses to hold onto Summer as the dark nights creep in......wrapped in a vintage crochet edged doily and fastened with an old brooch...
A Favour by E.Blair Leighton...A lady over looking the sea is about to throw a rose to the gentleman below,he holds out his hat to catch the favour or token of love.....
'Roses Of Summer By ShabbilyByTheSea.......
Mrs Norton,one of the brilliant and dazzling granddaughters of Richard Brinsley Sheridan,her beauty was enhanced by her lovely eyes and by her manner of using them,she had a habit of letting her long eyelashes drop when talking and was a past- mistress in all emotional expressions......such a wonderful picture......
'On Ruffled Linen' By ShabbilyByTheSea'..........
A gift from my beautiful Mother.......
My Grand Mother's........
Borrowed from a beautiful cushion i have handmade by Niki at Nostalgia At The Stonehouse
'The Brooch Rose' By ShabbilyByTheSea'......
'A Purse Full Of Roses By ShabbilyByTheSea'.........
Tones of soft cranberry,pale pinks and deep rose......
Gather the rose of love whilst yet is time,Edmund Spencer...........
I have dear Edmund.....i have......
The End x
I have joined.......
Vintage Thingie Thursday
20 comments:
What a beautiful post and what a great book you now possess! I have never seen anything quite like it! That old pin is lovely and what a treasure to have handed down- xo Diana
What a find. The little book is quite a treasure with lessons for today's modern women too. Such beautiful photos of your treasures along with a wonderful narrative.
What a fabulous book...I love books like this that show the more social side and etiquette of a time gone by...(and when its a bargain, so much the better! ;-))
Your photos are beautiful and reflect the age of the book very well. Thank you for the mention!
Niki :)
You have found a treasure. What beautiful inspiration for you timeless photographs. Your blog is lovely.
~Emily
the French Hutch
I love these old illustrations, old ideals...!
Thanks for sharing, dear.
xo
Sandy
A book to treasure filled with great treasures.
What a treasure your book is. Thank you for sharing it with us. Your photos and blog are so lovely and romantic. Best way to start the day
Thank you so mcuh for your visit!
*hugs*deb
You know these are all of my favorite things and colors.
The deep cranberry earring is divine so are the dried roses wrapped in lace.
Just breathtaking.
*hugs*
mo
Beautiful. And thank you for visiting ;)
Deb @ Garden Party
Stunning vignettes. I am going to follow you just to make sure I visit often. Love your blog. Thanks.
- Joy
Thank you for stopping by today.....it's always so lovely to find new blogs and I'll be back for another visit soon...xo, Janet
Such a lovely post! I don't know which I loved more, the gorgeous pictures or the beautiful words.A real treasure. Thanks so much for sharing!
Patti
What a lovely post! I envy those brooches, they are so gorgeous!
Thanks for stopping by today, and for sharing your creativity with all of us too. It's inspiring!
Looks like a fabulous read! Enjoy the beautiful weekend, Kellie xx
The book is fantastic and the display is so sweet and dainty looking. Really nice. Happy VTT!
What a brilliant book. Lucky you, thanks for sharing.
Ruth x
I was going to say what a treasure you'd found, but everyone else is using the same word! That would be SO much fun to read through.
Wouldn't it be amazing if we could travel back in time? The book is a lovely find and for £1.04! I love the beautiful pink shades in your photography Kristina. x
What a beautiful book something to really treasure, a fabulous keepsake
Hi Kristina, lovely to see you this morning.
I love your book only wish I could over for a cuppa and have a little myself.
Your fading roses in the frame are gorgeous.
I have tried to leave this message before but as I have been away too long things have changed on blogger. I will have another go!
Hugs to you.
Carol xxx
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