1909

Meet my new living room pillow.
Did I get your attention with "new" and "pillow?" This is obviously an old painting, right? You are actually looking at a postcard from 1909. I bought it at an antique store and I think you'll get a kick out of the message.

"Dear Sister, Received postal. Was glad to hear from you. I am coming to Sparta (Michigan) Saturday. Ma said Ellen Wilson has a white sweater jacket. Answer soon. From, WS"

Ah, girls haven't changed so much in 100 years. We still love clothes and want to talk about what's in style. However, it was the beautiful pastoral scene on the front that grabbed me. I have scanned this postcard and printed it on a piece of 8.5 x 11 ink jet fabric. By tonight, I'll have a small pillow with velvet backing in my living room. It is a modern way to have a vintage touch.

Postcards from the Heart

Every once in a while I come across an old postcard suitable for framing. I'm not looking at the vintage artwork on the front, but the heartfelt message on the back. This one begins "My dear Mark, It is so lonely without you..." Now who wouldn't want to receive that! It was written in 1908. Email is fantastic, but just because it is quick doesn't mean it has to be abbreviated. Before you launch into the who/what/where, tell them how you feel.