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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Love Story



People were wiser younger in a former time. The reflection of that is found in vintage photos, and is part of the appeal for me.



Picture taking was once a special occasion, and most often, a happy one.



The early portraits are all so sober, but get into the Brownie camera era and it's all about fun. And who doesn't imagine stories to go along with the photo? This pair of shots were found together, and I'm keeping them that way and making them about LOVE. The oldest story ever told.



There were letters.



And romantic music.



"If music be the food of love, play on . . ."
Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Act 1



Vintage things are so full of that music of romance. 
















Now I'm off to hear your stories.

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Ciao! for now!

Jacqueline

I'm linked to
 Debra's Vintage Inspiration party at Common Ground
Courtney's Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
and Cindy's Show and Tell at My Romantic Home
Sherry's The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home
How Sweet the Sound for Pink Saturday








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38 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    love the photographs, especially of the guy in the hat! your displays with the pics are wonderful- in the old mat?

    Karen

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  2. vignette designFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I love old photos too. Makes you wonder about what the lives were like of the subjects. A beautiful thought provoking post.

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  3. Blondie's JournalFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    The photos are full of nostalgia...they look like they are from the '50's. Love how you have made little vignettes with them!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Bella's Rose CottageFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Hi J,
    Wonderful post, I always marvel at the raw beauty of women in old photos.
    I am sorry you feel yucky! I have been missing you, thinking about anniveries I have been peaking at your beginning posts, very nice right from the start.. I'll have to keep peeking.
    I have an amoire in my hall, like your Gentlemens cupboard, I never knew what it was... I always susspected the top space was for a hat though:-) Thanks for clueing me in:-)
    Hope you feel better soon,
    Bella

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  5. The Charm of HomeFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    What a wonderful vignette! Love the page from the album with the palm trees on it, very pretty album. The pictures do look like they go together, very fun post! I have seen old albums like that at shows and I love to peak inside. Thank you so much for joining me Jacqueline! I am honored.:)
    Sherry

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  6. bikimFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    those old photos are gorgeous!
    and yours' too!
    Rosa

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  7. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I absolutely love the photos!!

    http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com

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  8. Robin JohnsonFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    beautiful post. I really enjoyed it. Love the two old photographs. The lovely lady looks like she has a secret!

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  9. JacquiFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Lovely post, I am sure more fun was had in the 1950's and 1960's! We had the freedom, the music, but not the drugs and drink. Loved it! You photos and you displays are marvellous

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  10. SarahFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Jacqueline, what a beautiful way to share a love story. Beautiful vignettes. ~ Sarah

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  11. PamelaFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Lovely romantic post!!!
    I am having my first giveaway
    come on over!
    Pamela :)

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  12. La Vie QuotidienneFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    What a lovely, romantic post and beautifully photographed and designed. Exquisite.

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  13. SylviaFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I love this Love Story , full of romance , nostalgia, beauty , hope ...Thank you for sharing these treasures !

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  14. Tallulah's Antique ClosetFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    That is a very pretty post and the vignettes are done so well! Thank You for sharing them today........Julian

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  15. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    You just have some of the prettiest things. Great photos as usual.

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  16. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I always wonder about the story behind old photos when I find them also..Yours are great my friend...and that tea cup is to die 4 beautiful..Hope you have a great weekend..Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  17. Olga PoltavaFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful love story and such a pretty vignette. There is something special about the people in those old photos.

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  18. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    What a sweet couple...love the vintage photos!

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  19. Bluggi buggi bloggFebruary 11, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Old photos are so beautiful, theese two as well. They look romantick in a way.
    Trude :)

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  20. MaryFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    You have such a flair for putting your collections together.... It's nice to think your photo couple is still together and have a story to tell :-)

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  21. Tammy@Beatrice BanksFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Beautiful and romantic post!

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  22. Decor To AdoreFebruary 11, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh how beautiful! I am visiting via the Valentine linky.
    I wanted to invite you to the two linky parties I am planning. The first will be on February 23~ High Tea Tablescapes. Details can be found on my Wednesday posts. There will be PRIZES!

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  23. My Cottage DiaryFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    What a great love story as told through your pretty photos. And who knows? Your imaginings might be spot on! Bess

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  24. akaber9598February 11, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I love your idea of lining the frame with lace! I have an itty bitty picture of my dad playing with me when I was a baby and it will work perfectly finished that way! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  25. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 11, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    What a cute couple they were! I have always loved old photos. LOVE the way you used the old album insert and lace. such a great romantic collage! Thank you, JQ for linking up for the party, you always make it special!
    love ya bunches!
    Debra

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  26. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresFebruary 11, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful post!
    I just realized I'm not a follower of yours!
    You are on my daily list but some how I missed that!
    I love your blog and now I am a follower!

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  27. DonnieFebruary 11, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    That was a sweet romantic post for Valentine's Day and Pink Saturday.

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  28. AmandaFebruary 11, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    What a gorgeous post! I really enjoyed it and am excited to follow you! Happy Pink Saturday!
    Best Wishes,
    Amanda

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  29. Light and VoicesFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Vintage photographs you posted...I love them. Happy Valentine's Day.
    Joyce M

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  30. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 11, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I love old photographs - they really do have such a great charm! The vignettes you created are beautiful- thank you for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  31. Natasha in OzFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    What a lovely post; full of love, nostalgia and beautiful words and images. Love is definitely in the air this weekend!

    Best Valentine's wishes,
    Natasha.

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  32. bjFebruary 12, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Isn't he precious in that tall hat!! I love how you have the two photos in that frame. Very pretty.

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  33. Gabriela Delworth - Instructional DesignerFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    What a wonderful and so romantic post, love the vintage photos and the old handwriting...


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  34. KathyFebruary 12, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Hello Jacqueline! Lovely post! I love old photos and the slower pace of earlier times - There is definitely something sweet there!
    Hope you have a great weekend,
    Kathy

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  35. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Lovely post
    visiting via Pink Saturday
    Happy Valentines Day =)
    ~victoria~

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  36. Marguerite (Tina) Smith HartFebruary 12, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Loved this post Jacqueline! The pictures were so sweet and reminded me of all the old family photos I still have from my mother. Maybe for Valentine's I will get them out and browse through...
    Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
    Tina xo

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  37. saltbox
    treasures    February 13, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    So fun to take a step back in time with old letters, notes and photos. Thanks for sharing this one.
    ~ Julie

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  38. LynnFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Stunning romantic photography. Thank you! Blessings

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