Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Black and White and Red, and Read

Hi, Hope y'all are having a good week.
 I don't normally decorate a lot for Valentine's Day, just a few pops of red here and there, and maybe a pic or two of the grands wearing something red. 

Last week, I was thrilled to find these vintage books at the antique/decor shop, and, I knew they were just what I needed to make a little vignette on the secretary.
Sonnets from the Portuguese, by Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Each page has sweet silhouettes to accompany her poems.
Sweet silhouettes, and sweet treats...

Black and white shortbread hearts from Costco. 
You didn't think I made them did you?  :)

Wishing all of you a Happy Valentine's Day!
xo Babs
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17 comments:

  1. Katherines CornerFebruary 10, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Beautiful. The book is such a wonderful find. Hugs. P.S. I invite you to share at my Thursday hop this week. xo

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  2. SarahFebruary 10, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    Babs, the little books are treasures and the perfect touch of red. Love the silhouettes!
    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  3. MarigeneFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    Of course, we thought you baked the heart shaped cookies for your sweetie, Babs!
    Lovely vignette, books, flowers, and photos of loved one, can't get much better than that.
    Have a great week!

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  4. Blondie's JournalFebruary 11, 2015 at 1:51 AM

    Beautiful! Red becomes your home and February is the month to whip it out! Pretty vignette!

    Jane xx

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  5. SylviaFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Beautiful. I love the book!

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  6. RonFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    I love your newest books and red touches. Happy V- Day!

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    Babs, I love the books! What a great find. Those cookies look so yummy!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  8. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeFebruary 11, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    Everything looks so pretty! I do love your silhouettes.
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  9. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRFebruary 11, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Love the books and the touches of red, Babs! Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day!

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  10. Alycia NicholsFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    I pinned your secretary vignette. I really like it. I've been reluctant to add a small lamp to mine, but seeing yours gives me confidence that I'm making the right choice. I love the vintage books, too. Great score!

    Happy Valentine's Day, dearest Babs!!!!!

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  11. LindaFebruary 11, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    I love the oh so elegant silhouette illustrations of your book. What a find! The lamp is pretty with those grands in red! visitng from The Scoop at Stonegables. Linda @bushelandapickle.com

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  12. KellyFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    Oh those cookies look good. I love the tulips too. Hope you have a nice Valentines Day.

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    So pretty Babs! I always love seeing your secretary...love that lamp too!

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  14. Leslie Anne TarabellaFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Beautiful book! Happy Valentine's Day to you too!

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  15. Ivy and ElephantsFebruary 14, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Perfect touches of Valentine's love.
    Love the vintage books and pops of red.
    Happy Valentine's Day!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  16. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonFebruary 17, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    Love the silhouettes Babs! Perfect for Valentines indeed. I haven't been to Costco for some time. Love shortbread cookies. Costco here I come! lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  17. DeniseFebruary 20, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    These are beautiful vignettes, Babs -- I especially love the first picture. What a wonderful find on the Elizabeth Barrett Browning book; those silhouettes are perfect for her poetry. Great ideas for Valentine's decor, and I love your pretty tulips, too. :) Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a good weekend.

    Hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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