Vintage Japanese Paper Backgrounds Blossoms Bamboo Birds

These beautiful papers are

made from real wood.  Sliced micro thin

and applied on to a paper back

then painted.

I do not know what the wood is

but it has a lovely sheen

I found them in my late Aunt's hope chest 

along with their envelopes.

They print out really nice

or you can use them as digital

backgrounds.

Clip Art Jewelry Ads From 1889 Harper's Magazine

Some fantastic Silver and jewelry ads to

share with you this Friday

from my Harper's Magazine Collection

And

From Little Pictures Of Japan

These two fantastic poems

That  brought to my mind how spring has

been here this year.

I found this fantastic book two days

ago when Jill and I went to

one of my favorite used book stores

Saint Vincent De Paul

Have a fantastic Friday everyone!!!

The Flowers And Gardens Of Japan

Yesterday...While I was out running a couple of errands

my travels took me past my favorite book store

in Eugene.

Saint Vincent DePaul

I don't know if they do this in every city..but here in Eugene

they are book central.  One whole section of their

resale stores are devoted to books...Sigh

I always tell myself..No!!!! You have to stay away from the books!

But it never works...You all know it.

Yesterday's treasure was...

The Flowers And Gardens Of Japan

Painted By Ella Du-Cane

Described by Florence Du-Cane

I can not find a publication date in it except that there is

a name inside and the date 1917

Not only are there the most beautiful illustrations of the gardens and flowers

but Florence's writing makes you feel as if you

are strolling beside her as she walks the gardens..Telling you stories

and the history of Japan and her flowers

I love it.

In my own garden..Iris are blooming..Wisteria too.  So I had to share

these images with you today.