Wednesday, August 18, 2010

the cheerful cherub...

I have two new treasures that I think will be the beginning of a lovely holiday vignette for my nest. I scored this little cherub mirror on Etsy...


Then my friend found me this sweet book (thank you Martha!)...

I must admit that I just put the two together on a shelf in my craft room saving it for a White Wednesday post then creating a vignette around it for the holidays. I actually opened the book today and it is full of the sweetest little poems! The author, Rebecca McCann used her little musings and illustrations to land her first job at The Chicago Evening Post. The book is a first edition from 1927 and is in wonderful condition. While the poems are short and sweet they make you stop and think... Reading through was a great reminder to stop and enjoy life's simple pleasures... This little book is my new favorite find right now! There are so many more wonderful pages to brighten a day or lighten a load. Do not be surprised if I add a few here and there on future posts. I am sharing this today for White Wednesday over at Faded Charm. Thanks for hosting Kathleen and thank you all for visiting. Here is one more, just for you...



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27 comments:

  1. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresAugust 18, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    HI Sandi, that is the sweetest book ever and goes so perfectly with your lovely cherub mirror. I love the simplicity of the poems in the book, along with the drawings. So precious indeed. And blue and white are always a fab combination. Best wishes for a beautiful day. :) Tammy

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  2. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderAugust 18, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Dearest Sandi,

    This is really a treasure! The 1927 book is a treasure with lots of old/new wisdom inside! It would be great if more people would read into it for learning something very valuable in life!

    Thanks for sharing this!

    Greetings from Georgia,

    MariettesBacktoBasics

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  3. CrystalAugust 18, 2010 at 10:18 AM

    What a sweet little book! I love the mirror!!!

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  4. SandiAugust 18, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Lovely cherub mirror and adorable book too. I haven't even thought about the holidays, but it will be here before we know it!
    Happy WW!
    Blessings~

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  5. UnknownAugust 18, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    lovely WW post. can't wait ti see your vignette "unfold."

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  6. hilary@oldhousetrueloveAugust 18, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Thank you for becoming a follower... I have been following you for awhile!!! What a sweet book. ;)

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  7. EileenAugust 18, 2010 at 10:32 AM

    What an adorable little book. I hope you do use it again, the sayings are so cute. Life's lessons. and what a great cherub mirror. I love all your gorgeous photos.

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  8. SueAugust 18, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    LOVE the mirror and the little quotes from the book. It is too cute. Have a wonderful WW!

    Take care, Sue

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  9. Blue Ridge Altered ArtAugust 18, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Oh my gosh. I use to have that book and cannot imagine what happened to it. It is precious and so is the mirror. ~~Sherry~~

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  10. The Swedish RoomAugust 18, 2010 at 11:05 AM

    Hi Sandi, I love the cherub mirror. You scored well. I should look for one. Have a great White Wednesday.
    The Swedish Room

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  11. One Cheap B*tchAugust 18, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    What a great pairing! I love that little mirror - so precious!

    Jeanine

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  12. Sweet SageAugust 18, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    so, sooooo sweet!
    xo

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  13. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 18, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    A sweet little book. Can you imagine that book being published today? Cute illustrations too! It does make a good vignette with your mirror. Always looking for inspiration--Jacqueline

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  14. MarieAugust 18, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Love, love, love your new treasures! Especially the mirror with cherubs. Stopping by from White Wed.
    -marie

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  15. Patti @ Pandoras BoxAugust 18, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    This just brightened my day - love the poems and especially the mirror!

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  16. Nice and Easy AntiquesAugust 18, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Sooo sweet! The perfect companion for that adorable mirror!

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  17. AnthonyRose'sShabHomeAugust 18, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Hey Sandi you are so good with your posts always finding time im slacking as you can see and with my Etsy hopefully when the kids go back to school I can get back to it all> Love the cherub!

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  18. VictoriaAugust 18, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    Oh Sandi, you have totally made me drool with that mirror!!! It is GORGEOUS!!! I've seen that cherub book on Etsy, so cute:)

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  19. AnonymousAugust 18, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    What a nice friend to give you such a charming inspirational book...lucky you! Love the mirror too. Missed your postings lately...Pam

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  20. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 18, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    I love the cherub mirror and the book, such cute poems and I do hope you will share more!

    Rondell

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  21. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydAugust 18, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Your Cherub mirror is beautiful.... Perfect W.W. Post~

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  22. Missy @ Chateau Chic BoutiqueAugust 18, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    Hi Sandi! I love your esty score! I like cherubs as well. And what a sweet little poem book. Happy White Wednesday!

    Blessings,
    Missy

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  23. AnonymousAugust 18, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Sandi,
    I absolutely love that gorgeous mirror. It looks beautiful sitting on top of that vintage blue book.
    Lovely post!
    Have a great night.
    Sincerely,
    Melinda

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  24. RebeccaAugust 19, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    I love how you paired the book and the mirror together to make a statement!

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  25. RebeccaAugust 19, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    I love how you paired the mirror and the book!

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  26. AnonymousAugust 19, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    What a lovely mirror, and that book is sooo sweet! Love the illustrations... too cute!
    Have a great day,
    ~ Jo :)

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  27. VirginiaAugust 19, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Lovely cherub mirror and wonderful sweet book.
    Joy & Blessings,
    Virginia

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