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Friday, January 27, 2012

Nostalgic Charm


The watercolor drawings of Edith Holden's book Nature Notes, published long after she had passsed on, have been described as having "the nostalgic charm of a vanished world." I suppose I am guilty of always pursuing that world. But how can one be nostalgic for a past one never experienced?



There are a lot of pretty things to be had in our own time. But charm is a quality beyond mere prettiness. Charm can't be mass produced. Sometimes it has to emerge from an object after a period of time has passed. And sometimes it's only a state of mind.





Charm has an idea of enchantment about it, as in something that takes us under it's spell, at least for a moment. It is the sober person's intoxicant.




Charm often requires looking for, or being creatively made. It can be practiced like the student in charm school (speaking of a vanished world), or cultivated like a garden. And it can be gathered up, piece by fragile piece, from the reaches of the past . . . .



















































Wishing you a weekend full of charm!

Jacqueline






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23 comments:

  1. Cat-arzynaJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    I like your filings!

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    What lovely thoughts. And, the transferware is so pretty.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Perfectly stated.

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  4. SarahJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Lovely, lovely, lovely! Your posts are full of inspiration, Jacqueline. ~ Sarah

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  5. JenJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Really nice thoughts about "charm". Love the brown transferware.

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  6. Laura @ 52 FLEAJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    Charming post! :)
    Love all that beautiful brown transferware. Gorgeous images as always!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    i absolutely ADORE her work! i just LOVE the brown transferware...so pretty...

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  8. cindyJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    You had me at brown ironstone. I love it sooo much. I only have a few pieces and a couple repros, but I never stop loving the look. *sigh*

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Beautiful photos, beautiful and thought-provoking words...love your blog!

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  10. Michele M./ Finch RestJanuary 27, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Oh, Jacqueline.

    I can just sigh.

    You have such a way with words and pictures, it just brings me to a big giant SIGH.

    Thank you, very well done, m'lady.

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  11. Antiques And TeacupsJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:05 PM

    Your brown transferware is a perfect complement to the sepia ink. I love Edith Holden's Country Diary Of An Edwardian Lady.
    Ruth

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  12. Heirloom treasuresJanuary 28, 2012 at 1:16 AM

    Jaqueline again just beautiful words and photo's. The brown transferware with white is stunning. I was just telling my daughter about your beautiful blog today, she is going to come over for a look
    x jeanetteann

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  13. achter de 2lindenJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    oohhh, i love your photo's!
    I'm gonna follow you!
    greetings from the Netherlands
    Heidi

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  14. JacquelineJanuary 28, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Beautifully written!

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  15. Betty SneeringerJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    You and your things are so very charming!

    Betty

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  16. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful post as always, and showing your beautiful transferware.

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  17. KayJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, such a charming post, from a girl living a beautiful, charmed life! And I went to charm school with my best friend oh so long ago! ha ha. Don't think it stuck! Kay

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  18. DianeJanuary 28, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Well I just happen to think your blog is charming! Love this post. Diane

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  19. Victorian1885January 28, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Positively charming as usual! I love the transferware too!

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  20. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 28, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    OH I love the beautiful transferware...down to the fine crazing all over the bowl...lovely eye candy!

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  21. JuneJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Hi Jacqueline,
    I always love it when friends come over to my house and say it's charming. I take that as such a compliment.
    What a pretty post.
    hugs...

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  22. Maggie AnnJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    You have charmed us indeed with such beautiful thoughts and pictures! Charm comes into my life in small pieces...as you said. But oh, so many of them. Thank you Lord...

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  23. A Cozy Cottage in the CityJanuary 28, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Hi Jacqueline,

    You always have the most beautiful transferware!!! I quite enjoyed this post. :) Wishing you a lovely weekend.


    Hugs,
    Jessie

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