Thursday, September 6, 2012

Aged Beauty


Feeling a bit melancholy ...
...I am sure it has to do with the time of year...
...and perhaps having to say goodbye to sister Lynn who I won't get to play with for a few months.


Recently, I found this beautiful antique diploma 
from Casenovia Seminary school.






Another aged beauty...
...an antique sampler in sepia tones...
...it resides in a bedroom at the lake house.


...and a sweet painting by a member of my Nana's family...

Sister Mary Beth just called...
It's time to snap out of my moment of melancholy
 and gear up for some fun!
I must be the luckiest girl alive to have two amazing sisters!

Heading to Connecticut to see my dear friend
 and junking buddy Paula and then on to Brimfield, MA.
Hoping to find a few more aged beauties!
:)
Hope you all are adjusting to new schedules
 and the changing time of year.

24 comments:

Ariadne said...

Have a great time in Connecticut!AriadnefromGreece!

Pura Vida said...

I think old documents are so pretty. Connecticut is one of my favorites!

Brenda said...

That diploma is BEAUTIFUL!

LaPouyette said...

This is more than lively! Memorable!

And, dear Laura, nothing better than 'aged beauty'! It's the real one!

Which you a lovely, sunny and cheered-up September!

Greetings from the Périgord,
k

LaPouyette said...

Sorry - I mean LOVELY! But - as I made typing mistake - all your images/souveniers are lively as well.k

Bleudelavande said...

I wish you a great time in Connecticut my dear Laura.

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

Have fun in CT!!! And in Brimfield!!! Lots of goodies to be had:)
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens

Karena said...

Laura have a wonderful time at Brimfield! I love the sampler especially!

It is still very hot here; so ready for the colors and crispness of Autumn!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

Kate said...

Beautiful Images Laura!

Hope that you have a great time visiting with your loved ones.

Have a wonderful week

xoxo
Kate

Kristie said...

I so envy you getting to go to Brimfield! How FUN that will be. I am looking forward to photos of your trip.

We are still in the depths of summer in Texas with temperatures well over the mid 100's so it's hard for me to feel melancholy with it being so hot but, I AM looking forward to much cooler temperatures next week in the high 80's. At this point, I'd take anything less than 100!!

Enjoy your trip!

Sarah said...

Sister time is always fun! Enjoy the adventure and bring back lots of vintage treasures.

Curtains in My Tree said...

GOOD finds and I have always wanted to go to Brimifield BOO HOO I even put on facebb0ok , will somebody go with me ? No comments back so i'm still in Missouri LOL

I love old samplers have 2

mary pernula said...

Have fun with Paula, I will be thinking of you both. Hugs Mary

It's me said...

Sweet things....love Ria...xxx...

Anne said...

Have a great time! Love that paint by number.I think that is the prettiest one I have ever seen!
xx
Anne

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

I get the autumn blues this time of year, too, but I'm getting together with "my" girls for Junk Bonanza next weekend and that's sure to cure what ails me! Beautiful old finds you've posted today! Have fun shakin' off the blues!

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

I get the autumn blues this time of year, too, but I'm getting together with "my" girls for Junk Bonanza next weekend and that's sure to cure what ails me! Beautiful old finds you've posted today! Have fun shakin' off the blues!

Woodside Park said...

I will have to share this post with a good friend of mine who grew up in Casenovia. I love the kitty painting....the Greek key frame is exquisite. Enjoy Brimfields!
xo
Loi

Judy said...

The diploma is so lovely. The paper appears to have a satin-lie quality. Have a wonderful time in CT. Enjoy time spent with your good friend.

Lilla Blanka said...

Hi sweet Laura,

Oh the diploma is really beautiful!!!

What a wonderful flea you have been to with your sister, sooo many beautiful things!

Wishing you a fantastic weekend.... :))
xoxo
Mia

Anonymous said...

What is it about things of old that tug at our heartstrings? Is it the lives of the hands that held them? The story of their journey? I am not sure what it is, but I do know that my heart skips a beat when I see them.

Carol said...

Have a wonderful time. Take lots of photos to share with us, please.

Oh my goodness, May is such a long time to wait until we get to visit Massachusetts again. It's so nice to have your blog to enjoy in the meantime.

Smiles,
Carol

1 said...

OOOOHHHH have fun! So jealous, so jealous, so jealous.....
Simone

Unknown said...

That diploma is beautiful!! Love your blog :)!