This Nerium Oleander is a shrub or small tree in the dogbane family. It is most commonly known as nerium or oleander, from its superficial resemblance to the unrelated olive Olea. This image was extracted from a vintage garden magazine. The image has been recolored and repaired. There is a few spots that I could … Continue reading Vintage Living
Tag: Travel
Strawberry Shortcake Paper
With the upcoming holiday and attending our neighborhood beach party next Saturday, my mind has been on summer treats. There is nothing better than whip cream, fresh picked strawberries, and cake . I could not resist adding a side of flowers and ephemera. This is set as a 4 x 6 card. Strawberry Shortcake Paper … Continue reading Strawberry Shortcake Paper
Haunted
I adore Halloween. This time of year, I often am taken back to my first job. It was seasonal, just for the month of October. My high school had an advertisement to work the haunted house located in the Holly Hotel, it was the next city over from where I lived. My friend and I … Continue reading Haunted
The Blogger Recognition Award
Thank you to Roda from Growing Self, https://growingself.blog/, for the Blogger Recognition Award. I was lucky enough to discover her site through one of my followers. Roda's talent and passion jumps off the page through her photography, gardening, farm life, recipes, and oh the critter connection, it's amazing. I could go on and on about … Continue reading The Blogger Recognition Award
Art of Arrangement
A few fun summer arrangements I wanted to share. With every roadside and garden in full bloom, it's fun to incorporate the flowers with everyday items. I hope your summer adventures have been spectacular! With much love, Lisa
Happy Mother’s Day – Free Printable
Happy Mother's Day! I hope everyone had a wonderful day 🙂 Today I am offering free vintage paper made with vintage images and original watercolors. Great for arts and crafts and framed art. Carte Postale Rabbit 8.5 x 11 With much love, Lisa
Meadowbrook Hall
I remember distinctly my first visit to Meadowbrook Hall. I was just shy of twelve years old when my parents told me we were going on a tour of a mansion about thirty minutes away. I remember thinking it couldn't be that bad, and I was quite sure, we would be stopping by Dairy Queen … Continue reading Meadowbrook Hall
Free Steampunk Travel Digital Paper
Happy Saturday! I wanted to share my Steampunk Travel digital paper that I have created. Great for scrapbooking, travel notes, or to use as paper. Perhaps even for pillows or whatever craft that you love. Click on the link to save to your computer, print out, and enjoy! Voyage paper Steampunk w lady Travel … Continue reading Free Steampunk Travel Digital Paper
Hunting and Gathering
There is nothing like gathering up inspiration to make your soul smile. Pretty things and capturing those little moments in time offer us reflection and glimmers of hope when we need a pick me up. It reminds us how beautiful life can be and what a blessing it is to be alive. Here are a … Continue reading Hunting and Gathering
It Makes Scents
There is just something about a scent so heavenly you can't help but close your eyes and inhale a little deeper. Some scents trigger happy memories, loved ones, and even a moment when every planet seems to align. Breathing is life. So breathing in a heavenly scent just adds the extra goodness to the days … Continue reading It Makes Scents