My dear friend Zita from Mlle Magpie brought these wonderful French blue vintage books all the way from Montreal to give to me at Silver Bella.
I love this one with the marbleized paper cover...
...and this lesson book with rows of hearts across the front!
...and isn't the soft blue color dreamy on this one?
This is one of a series that Zita has been collecting over time and now has shared with not only me but all the girls at our table in Colette Copeland's class!
Colette, who is from Toronto remembered reading this series in school.
Isn't Zita a doll?
Thank you so much!
Next week is not only Thanksgiving, but also my birthday!
To celebrate and because unbelievably my 600th post is almost here...
...it is time for a Give Back!
Time for me to give back to all of you!
Check back tomorrow for details!
:)
Those books are beautiful! The last one is so striking!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful blues.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful books, I love the blue!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful books, Laura. I wish I would have met Zita. I just love Colette!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful Books!
ReplyDeleteold books are charming as are these blue beauties. love the whole experience of an old book, the printing, language and even, or i should say especially, the musty smell. recently had some old french cahiers on etsy and they flew out so we are not alone in our delight...
ReplyDeleteDear Laura, so beautiful books! The blue covers are so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend,
Yvonne
I love old books, just because the way they look :) Why do not new books look like that?
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of sweet books from your friend! How very thoughtful! Have a blessed day with your new blues:) HUGS!
ReplyDeleteOh Laura,
ReplyDeleteAll of that blue.....you must be in 7th heaven and how kind of Zita. I LOVE old books. I have a few myself....... but not as many as you I'll wager !!!!
....and, nearly 600 posts....that it amazing.
Enjoy the weekend Laura. XXXX
Thank you Laura, and Kisses to you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBig Hugs,
Yvonne
An early happy birthday to you!!! How sweet of her to give you those books!! Aren't blogging friends the best ever??? :)
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Ruth
What a sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Colours!
ReplyDeleteMy Cid says hello to your Cid! I have the exact same book. It's a classic so we had to study it in high school.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy we met!
Colette xo
Your books are so pretty. I like the one with the little L's in the corners. Goodness, you are a November baby, too!! Happy Birthday...when is it? Mine is tomorrow. Glad to be celebrating it but not so happy to be older...just applied for Social Sec.
ReplyDeleteAnnette
Tes livres bleus français sont un beau cadeau.
ReplyDeleteJe pense que tu as vraiment du te régaler cette semaine.
Bonne soirée
Manon
Oh, I'm way behind on my visits here. I've had such fun scrolling down throught these recent posts that I had missed. Looks like the Bella Market was a wonderful experience. Thanks for sharing all the photos. These blue books especially make my heart sing. What a terrific gift!
ReplyDeleteCelebrating 600 posts. Wow! Congratulations!!!
~ Sarah
What a great gift. You have a beautiful collection for sure of blue books.
ReplyDeleteJanice
Beautiful hues of blue!!
ReplyDeleteJem xXx
So glad you're enjoying the books, lovely Laura!
ReplyDeleteOh, beautiful books! What a dear friend! I met her, too -- she was so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThose books are sooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love those blue vintage books! I'm really into this kind of things. Think you might like those enamel signs that can be found at http://www.ramsign.com by the way, they are also very classic.
ReplyDeleteBlue books...I believe we share a kindred spirit.
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