It seems to me that alot of folks
Hmmm...
Here's a page from a 1939 Issue of Popular Science magazine. I was fascinated with their creative ideas for Easter Egg decorating. And equally fascinated with their illustrated instructions. Perhaps you'll find a "Strictly Fresh Idea" to add to your To-Do Craft List!
Wouldn't this Rooster look terrific in an Easter Basket?
Add some flowers to her hat, and a whisper of blush on her cheeks and she'd be ready for any Easter Parade!
Did Native American Indian Chiefs wear earrings? At anyrate, some stunning war paint would complete his look!
I just love this "Stratosphere Balloon"... imagine a fuzzy yellow chick taking a ride... of course, you'd most likely want to add flowers, ribbon and glitter to make this even more enchanting!
Hmmm... I'm thinking that this tropical fish is mad about something... perhaps he's not pleased with the suggestion of using "gaudy colors" on him!
Ahhh... my most favorite of the designs... an Egg Trailer! How fun would it be do create one of these?! I'd have to have flowers, bling and glitter!
Who would've known that "timely and judicious" use of this product would "cure", "regulate", and "enable" someone to the brink of good health?! Not only that, it's "elegant" too!
I've long had a passion for Vintage Advertising and Art... it simply fascinates me... I love how folks "talked" back then... they were true Wordsmiths! Enlarge the images to read the interesting and entertaining text in these old ads.
Look at the fine detail the artists used in their illustrations... I find them to be oddly creative and whimsical... What kind of mind dreams up a child riding and medicating a duck while a fish swims below with a bottle sucked to its mouth?! I suppose it's no more odd than much of what is seen in modern advertising.
A simple ad... too bad it doesn't tell us what this amazing crushable pill is for...
Perhaps it was so popular in its time that there was no need to explain what it was used for... but obviously felt a need to inform folks that it could be crushed under their thumbs... no other way mind you, thumbs only!!
This must have been a very popular brand of Seltzer... I'm amused by how they describe, in detail, their packaging... color advertising wasn't an option so they spelled it out for their consumers... how thoughtful.
I like their claim to "not fail to effectively cure" ailments!
Just imagine... for only 35 cents and a few sprinkles a day, folks could firmly and comfortably wear their false teeth!
This illustration isn't quite as imaginative as others...
Another Tarrant's Seltzer ad, promoting the "celebrated seltzer spring of Germany" ... They say it's "pleasant to the taste, gentle in its action", and "invaluable for both sexes and all ages" ...
This illustration speaks more directly to the consumer with its "real life" depiction of folks gathering around to purchase the seltzer.
What is with that?! ... Fleshy People ... Ohhhh my! This ad was supposedly written by a "regular practicing physician", however, nowhere in the ad is this Dr.'s name mentioned... there are plenty of claims made, though... no "bandages or tight lacing" are needed in order to "reduce your flesh"...
I wonder how many people ended up sending off for this amazing treatment?! The weight-loss business has existed longer than I'd imagined... and most likely will exist for some time to come.
I wonder how many packages of these Oodles-of-Noodles we've purchased during our marriage?! More than I'd care to think of, I'm sure. We're still stocking our pantry with them... Beef and Chicken seem to be the most requested flavor when the grocery list is being made. The boys love them!
Sunday evenings my Husband usually works, but this Sunday work was slow and he was given the night off. He wanted soup for supper. We decided to make a big pot of veggie soup together. One thing that we've done for a long time is to save any left-over veggies from our meals... we usually put them in a recycled plastic ice cream tub and then freeze it... adding to it as the left-overs appear. We are big veggie lovers in this house, so it's often quite a wild mix in our left-over container!
My Husband put our gigantic stainless soup pot on the stove and opened a big can of tomato juice and a big container of chicken broth... in they went, followed by water and spices. Next came the veggies... lima beans, corn, peas, string beans, field peas, and cabbage... We tasted the broth and felt it needed "something" else... Hmmmm, what to do?
Ahhhh... reach for the good old standbye, Ramen Chicken Noodles! I opened 8 packages and then emptied the flavor pouches into the soup pot... more stirring and tasting... Ohhh yeah! Just right! While the soup was coming to a boil, I sat and visited with my Husband while he did some cleaning... Soon it was time to add the noodles and then enjoy our supper...
Another thing we've collected over the years of our marriage, besides Ramen Noodles, have been Campbell Soup mugs... We love the sweet faces of the kids featured on them... We served our soup in the big mugs and agreed that things just taste "better" from them!
After supper, I had my coffee in my Vintage soup mug... it was a gift from my Mother-in-Law a long time ago... I wish we had a set of them, but we only have one... I'm so thankful to God for providing for us, and extremely thankful for being married to my best friend... His loving heart and kind soul help me get through each day... I cannot imagine my life without him in it...
Welcome... and, Happy Valentine's Day! I have the pleasure of joining a Valentine's Day Blog Party today.. This beautiful event... Romancing the Blog... is being hosted by Lesley, of Flatwoods Folk Art. Cupid's arrow has struck over 50 Blogs for this Enchanting Party... please be sure to visit Lesley's blog and check her left sidebar under the heading "Valentine's Day Blog Party Participants" and start visiting the blogs listed. You will find decoration inspiration, recipes, free downloads, perhaps some give~aways, gorgeous photographs and amazing artwork. Almost sounds too good to be true! Please grab a handful of Conversation Hearts and sit back to enjoy all of the small tokens of Love that I have for you... as always at my blog, please remember to click and enlarge the images for your full viewing pleasure...
Let's begin with a small collection of Vintage Valentine Post Cards featuring umbrellas...
Aren't they adorable?! For those of you who may be first-time visitors... I often post Vintage Post Card images, and I'd like to encourage you to see the other Valentine collections that have already been shared. To see Cupid as a Blacksmith, go here... His talents don't end with that, see these... And who could turn down Vintage Love Letters? To see this collection of Love Letter inspired Vintage Post Cards, go here... This collection is, in my opinion, simply beautiful... see for yourself!
Wouldn't it be fun to enjoy some sweet treats on these cute Conversation Heart Plates? To get your own set of these whimsical plates, go here.
Perhaps you'd rather have your sweets with a Romantic Fondue Set... This lovely set can be found here.
I just found out about these pretty Heart Donuts! Krispy Kreme stores will be giving away a dozen Valentine's Day cards, featuring a coupon for one free doughnut, to all customers who purchase a dozen doughnuts through Valentine's Day. Read more about it here.
I thought it would be nice to end this with the Four~Leaf Clover Valentine, since St. Patrick's Day is the next Holiday... Thank you for visiting with me, and I hope that your time was well spent... I'd love to know if you found a favorite Valentine! My thanks to Lesley for hosting this Romantic Party... I join her in inviting you to follow Cupid's glitter laced trails from treat-to-treat filled blog. May this special day of Love find your hearts filled with countless blessings to the point of overflowing...
HAPPY
I hope Cupid's arrow found your
