Sunday, July 18, 2010

Missing Mr. Flea



Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow...



Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder...



I am a firm believer of short good byes...
...and long hellos...

Looking forward to saying hello and seeing Mr. Flea again in a few more days!


All the old shaving brushes and straight razors are part of a collection housed up at the lake house....
...we have to have a few manly things amidst all the feminine and girly stuff!
:)

22 comments:

Unknown said...

Hey Laura. I know you'll be so glad to have him home again! Yes, they need things to. Lucky for you, you get to chose the ones for him too.

Hugs...Tracy :)

Anonymous said...

Laura, I love those old shaving brushes. Can't find them around here for less than $10. Am I cheap or what? ;-)

My hubby collects little models of 50s cars.

What's fair is fair! ;-)
Diane

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

What a great collection. I always remember the one my granddad used and how he'd lather it up, sweet memories. Hope you've had a great weekend, T

Mary said...

My dad bought a Bakelite shaving brush when he was in the army in 1955. I used it to brush his neck clean after I give him a hair cut last month. When I was little I would sit and watch him lather up his face using the brush. He'd always put a dollop of shaving cream on my nose just for laughs.
When the time comes, that little green brush is all the inheritance I'll need.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Love the old shaving items. We have a small collection of old brushes and soap mugs.

Evi said...

Laura, I am with you on that, short good byes
and long hellos!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to see you again!
Thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers,
love Evi

My name WAS Female, I shit you not! said...

This isn't the same......but can remember my mom telling me how her grandfather would let her comb his hair while he sat & read the paper.
She was only 2 or 3 and he had no clue she was't tall enough to reach the sink.
The water she used was from the commode.
:0)
My memory is his clay pipes.
Always gave me a new one to go on the porch & blow handmade bubbles my nana made for me. :0)

debi lynn mattingly said...

These bring back great memories of my Papa!! Hope you see your honey soon. Xo deb

Mitt hvite hus said...

Hello...long time...

lovely old shaving items... I`m looking for theese old Items.. but I have not found it yet..

Take care and have a wonderful day..

Hugs Kerstin

Theresa said...

Oh Laura, I know you miss your Honey... but he'll be home soon:) Love those vintage shaving brushes! Have a blessed day my friend! HUGS!

DEBBIE said...

What a darling collection!
Hopefully your sweet hubby will be home very soon!

DEBBIE MOSS

*The Beautiful Life* said...

Hi Laura,
This is just such a sweet post. No doubt you'd love to have Mr. Flea by your side now. Still thinking about you so much and wishing I could give you a big hug. :)

XOXO

Ruth

Anonymous said...

Being the wife of a long distance trucker I know all about the loneliness. I can't wait until retirement!!
Love the shaving brushes! I remember my Grandpa using them.
Have a Wonderful Week!
Love,
Marilyn

Rosemary said...

I know what you mean Laura!!
Love the collection!!
Have a great week!
xo,
Rosemary

The Rustic Victorian said...

We are always glad to have the men back home safe and sound with arms all around.
Mine has started collecting the mugs and brushes. I have given him a special shelf in the bathroom. I love it.
Marcie

Knitting Out Loud said...

Love the brushes!

Kateyed said...

What an outstanding picture you have taken again, Laura.
Manly, for sure!!!
xo,
Laura

La Brocanteuse said...

Hello Laura,
there is a lovely little book you may enjoy..all about razors, shaving and the ritual...it is called :
RASE DE PRES ... ou la perfection quotidienne au masculin by Wallace G.Pinfold or the English version: A Closer shave.Man's daily search for perfection. Published by Konemann Verlagsgesellschaft mbH Cologne...
thank you for lovely images. warm wishes Colette x

Les Cotrions said...

Hello my sweet friend! It's so nice you're missing Rob so much and I'm sure it's the same for him!!!!
Beatiful collection..I wonder...how many old suff have you???? You could open a gorgeous antique shop!!!
Have a nice Summer week!
Vale

Loppe said...

Fantastic collection

Every day you are apart will add a month to your marriage ,;o)

Dar said...

My Bill used his Dad's bakelite shaving brush for years when we first married. Now it is safely housed with my antique dresser set that was handed down from my Great Aunt Clara, to my Mom, to me. I treasure these mementos.
BlessYourHearts and may the jump for joy when reunited.

clustres said...

So cute!