Happy Valentine's Day 2016!

Nostalgic greetings friends!

I have been "missing in action" lately on this blog (too busy!) but since I collect vintage valentines, I couldn't miss an opportunity to post some of my amazing valentines on Valentine's Day. Hopefully I will find time to post more of my amazing valentine collection before February is over. I went antiquing with my wonderful husband yesterday (we hadn't been in a long time!) and I hit the mother lode with valentines. I actually found 14! I think that is symbolic since it is the fourteenth so I am going to share them all.  Enjoy!

          Isn't this one adorable?

This one is hand-dated 1944. I love it! 

This is hand-dated 1936

     This one is mechanical

     This is hand-dated 1941

This one is from American Greetings

This is a Hallmark card, dated 1948

Stay nostalgic and remember to tell someone you love them today...the world needs more of that!

Mary

Merry Christmas 2015!

Nostalgic greetings my friends!

I have been on hiatus from blogging for the past few months but the good news is that even though I was not actively blogging, I did not stop acquiring new cards. Antiquing season was very good to me this year and I have a number of new greeting cards and valentines to share soon.

I didn't want to let Christmas go by without sharing a few special Christmas cards, so here goes.

This first one is special to me because it has been in our family quite awhile and it reminds me of both my mom and the "swellest" boy ever--my little brother Greg (who is now in his 40s). That is one thing that makes Christmas special---family.

The next 3 cards were sent to me by my dear friend Gwen recently. I was so excited to get mail AND antique greeting cards too. That brings me to another special part of Christmas--good friends. And of course, the last card shares scripture from Luke that shares the reason for the whole season and the most important aspect of Christmas...the birth of Christ!

The next card  reminds me of those who are serving in the military and are away from their families at Christmas. Thanks to all of them for their unwavering service and please keep them safe.

Lastly, I share this card that I was given last year. It commemorates a baby's first Christmas. I know several family and friends who will soon be celebrating new babies or who are enjoying their first Christmas with little ones. Little ones make the holidays special. Enjoy those special moments-they grow up so quickly.

 

God bless you all and for those who have loved ones who are sick, or for those that have a tough time around the holidays...I hope that good memories from the past brighten your days.

 

Until next year...stay nostalgic!

Mary

Happy Father's Day!!

Nostalgic greetings!

 

It has been quite awhile since I have posted to the blog. Even though I have been on a bit of a hiatus from posting, I am happy to say that I have been on a few antiquing trips where I have gotten some nice cards that will be featured in the future!

 

I recently ran across these sweet Father's Day cards, so I wanted to share them. I also want to wish a Hapoy Father's Day to all the fathers out there. My dad passed away in 1985, but I still have great memories. I also am blessed to be married to a wonderful man who has been a great dad to our daughter and I have a really great father in law. I hope you enjoy these cards!

 

Stay nostalgic!

Mary

 

Other assorted valentines!

Nostalgic greetings!

There are still more to see...but this is the last of them...at least for now!

Stay nostalgic,
Mary