While rambling through some boxes stored in our basement, I came across some old books. They formerly belonged to my Mother in Law. I took them from the box and began looking through them. One of them was written in 1928, and my MIL had dated one of them when she got it in 1942. The one from 1928 is really ragged, but has such beautiful character. I immediately brought the books upstairs, wiped off some of their mustiness, tied them up with twine and inserted them into my decor.
She often referred to the Natural Home Remedies book.
The book farthest to the right is Selected Words of Stephen Vincent Benet-Poetry. It has the handwritten date of 1942 inside the cover.
The book beside it with the ragged spine is the book copyrighted in 1928, and is also a book of poetry. The other book is A Treasury of Good Mysteries.
Don't they add character to this vignette?
The box in the vignette is one I bought at an antique store for $4.99, I think.
It has a yellow hue, and warms up the vignette.
I just adore these books!!
Look at this tiny treasure I found in one of the books!
It has patina that only age can give! I can only imagine how old this is.
It reminded me of an old house key I have that belonged to my first MIL. (I've had two).
It found a place in this vignette too.
Aren't they just precious?
I think this is one of my all time favorite vignettes.
Love, love. I absolutely love vintage when it means something. Just lovely and wonderful to remember!
ReplyDeleteIn this throw away society nowdays I love finding little trinkets like the key and bookmark!
ReplyDeleteOh the books are wonderful! Just the right amount of ragged charm. So fun to find a treasure inside. Love the box and key added to the vignette.
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Jann
Oh I love the books and the heirlooms from your MIL's. How beautiful. Makes the vignette. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteYour Shadymont header is gorgeous sweet lady. I love this pretty vignette you did. Those books are so charming and such a treasure. I love my heirlooms from my Mil as I'm sure you do too. Happy Sunday.
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a Memory table. thats so perfect for fall. I too love items from relatives and always wonder if they smile when they see them displayed in my home.
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Sonny
I adore your vignette. The books are a great find. I would love the mysteries! I'm visiting through Sunny Simple Sundays
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful vignette! I have a lifelong love of books, and vintage books are so special. My MIL brought me a vintage child's communion book from one of the street markets in France. It has the most beautiful gold tooling on it, and it always resides on our foyer table.
ReplyDeleteYou're doing a great job of making your home lovely. Have a wonderful weekend!
Denise
Meaningful and vintage.....a winner!!! Love the books and the bookmark, what a surprize to find that!!! Very special....
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovey vignette, especially as it includes such dear family treasures :o)
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Such a pretty vignette...I love books included in decor and how special that they are from your family.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of tying the vintage books together with twine!! Thanks for the great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteYour vignette is beautiful Kathy! I love the fact that you brought the books out of the basement and tied them up to make this really special. I do love old books! How many hands have held and read the pages?
ReplyDeleteYour little box is a great addition too!
Your sweet comment was a gift today!
hugs from here...
They are precious indeed...I love old books!
ReplyDeleteAdore your old books and the character they add to your lovely vignette!
ReplyDeleteI just love old books - even the way they smell - and they look perfect in your home.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes! The books and little found artifacts add such a wonderful dimension to your vignette. I do so love an old cloth bound book. I'm always on the look out. And I wouldn't be against finding a little treasure inside either! Very nice.
ReplyDeleteLiz
Such precious treasures and they look lovely in your vignette. My mom (who is nearing 90) is a book lover also, and her favorites are mysteries(she reads two to three a week!) - so your MIL's mystery book gave me an extra smile. Jane
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