Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Twyla on Tuesday


Hello Ladies!
It is hard to believe another Tuesday has rolled around.  Does it seem like time is flying
or is it just me?!
This week I wanted to share with you some of my latest antique and flea market finds.
This wall pocket is just so adorable!

As many of you know I collect the motto prints and the theme of many of these are 'Mother'. 
This is a very small one that is made as though it were a locket.  On the back it said, 'From Jimmie,
Mother's Day 1926.'


I fell in love with the colors of this one, pink, blue and silver.


A close-up of the graphic.


I love these swing frames but many times they are just empty frames.  This one had a
beautiful print inside.


I have a passion for collecting old prints.  I think it started with the motto prints and now I just love
beautiful old prints in antique frames.  This is a small grouping that I have on one wall in our living room.


Thank you for spending some time with me today!
I hope that you all have a lovely day!
Twyla

26 comments:

Sarita Boyette said...

You really found some beautiful things last week. Love the wall pocket and the unusual locket like frame.I would love to visit your home and see all your pretties in person!

Mrs Twins said...

You have a knack for finding the most beautiful of things! Really beautiful. Your wall looks great too. Hope things are good with you both.
Love Suex

Victoria - Florence and Mary said...

More lovely things you're sharing with us.

Victoria xx

Home and Heart said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Mother motto's. Sentimental to the core, they remind me of childhood joys! You have a collection after my own heart!!

Kathleen said...

You lucky girl! These are the types of prints I am alwyas on the look out for.....at auctions, yard sales, flea markets. They are hugely popular. You have a geat collection.

Huggs, Kathleen

Linens Lace and Lattes said...

I have seen these Mother prints but did not know what to call them...but thanks to you now I know they are MOTTO prints. Love what you find. deb

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful finds!! You have a great "eye" for the beautiful things!!
Have a Great Day!!
Love,
Marilyn
xxoo

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Morning Twyla!!
Your collection of old prints is lovely! Of course the dark haired little girl "speaks" to me! Love you new finds.
Happy Tuesday! Going to have "lunch" with Kailee today at school ~ Grandparents day~
Warmly,
Deb :)

Simply Shelley said...

The days do seem to be flying by...I can't keep up...love your sweet finds....blessings

Brynwood Needleworks said...

Hi Twyla:
They really are lovely. Thanks for sharing the images. Hope you have a great day!
xoxo
Donna

Karen said...

Hi Twyla.
Love the Motto Prints! They are both fabulous but the one with the picture of the mother and children . . . that is just too sweet.
Question! What is a wall pocket? You mention there is one in the first picture . . . but I must be blind. I guess that might be because I'm not sure what one looks like.I just love looking through your blog. ALways a new idea or something new to learn. Thank you for that!
Have a great day! Karen

Happy@Home said...

You always find such cute things and have displayed them so nicely. I really like the wall pocket and that locket sized motto print is simply adorable and the message from Jimmy in 1926 makes it even more special.

★Carol★ said...

Wonderful finds, Twyla! Those Mother prints are such great additions to your collection, and I just love that flower cart wall pocket!

Heidi Ann said...

Oh, my, Twyla - you seem to find the most wonderful things!! That framed Mother print is SO beautiful!! I'd have fallen in love with it myself.
Thank you for sharing your lovely finds with us - I always enjoy seeing them!

Hearts Turned said...

These are beautiful, Twyla! I love the mottos...gorgeous!

Thanks, as always, for all you share! Hope you both have a lovely day!

Unknown said...

Hi Twyla, I am catching up so as not to miss a thing. I thoroughly enjoyed Lindsey's Barbie post and can imagine her having a room with shelves filled to the brim with her collection. Her tag was amazing! When the paper comes to my town, I will be sure and give it a try. I always enjoy your Mother's prints posts and now always keep an eye out for them when I am out and about - Victorian postcards as well. I just don't come across them her in Ohio. Thank you for the pink Scottie card! A real treat! I hope spring finds you walking to your friend's house again. I am trying to get enough steps together to make it to the edge of my neighborhood! Tuesdays are my visiting days because of you! I wouldn't miss one! Elizabeth

Melinda said...

Cut finds. Love the swinging frame.

Enjoy your evening!

Melinda

Pellie / Penny said...

Such wonderful finds. I love the picture in the swinging frame.

Hugs,
Penny

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Very nice! Love the little flower cart and doll! Enjoy your evening, sweet friend! ♥

Cathy/Ally Scraps said...

I just found your beautiful blog! Love all the tutorials

Cora said...

I love old swing frames too...and have found a couple of them. Love the old graphics and prints too.
Yours are gorgeous! Great finds!

Anonymous said...

I love seeing what other people collect, although next time I see something similar I, too, will think maybe I NEED to bring it home.

Anonymous said...

I love seeing what other people collect, although next time I see something similar I, too, will think maybe I NEED to bring it home.

Anonymous said...

Good morning, Twyla! that wallpocket *is* adorable!

Here I am in a motel 6 in Wall SD and I'm typing on my lap top! Seems like we've been on the road forever but this is only the 6th day. :) We hope to be in Idaho by tomorrow night. ♥

GardenOfDaisies said...

the flower cart wall pocket is so sweet! and I love the little mother plaques. You have quite a wonderful collection of those now.

Queenie's Vintage Finds said...

Your collection is awesome!
Big Hugs,
Queenie