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on November 12, 2010

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Congratulations to Alison & Rob on the birth of baby Lewis, born this morning at 9.03 and weighing 7lb 12oz.

Picture by Ida Waugh from 'Mammy's baby', 1890.

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Beautiful Art Nouveau Designs

I call these designs Art Nouveau in the title although really they're a little late to be truly Art Nouveau. These wonderful pictures come from a 1917 design book and they're truly scrumptious - and, as far as I can tell, out of copyright. The central illustration in this last picture looks like something out of Dr. Who! I'll have to try and think of how to use these - and there are loads more too including some nice posters (I just LOVE vintage posters!).

Remember by Christini Rossetti

When my mum died in 1992, one of her friends gave my step-father a sympathy card that contained a poem by Christina Rossetti. At the time I'd never heard it before and although my step-father couldn't bring himself to read it at the time, I've always been touched by it and have given it in cards to others who have lost someone, just as my mum's friend did. Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) was a prolific poet and lyricist and is best known for not only this poem but also writing the the Christmas Carol 'In the Bleak Midwinter'. One of the books that I hanker after (and that would probably be way too expensive for me!) is a Christina Rossetti poetry book that was illustrated by Florence Harrison. It contains absolutely loads of Art Nouveau style colour illustrations that are just beautiful! Here are some of them:- When this book comes up on Ebay, it's usually at least £200.00. You never know, Christmas is only next week......

Beautiful Rose Frames for Valentine's Day

As it's Valentine's Day it seemed only right to put out some graphics with a romantic theme. These two rose frames are by Harrison Fisher (1877-1934) from a 1909 book called American Beauties. I've stripped out the text that was originally in the frames so they're ready to put your owns words into. Happy Valentine's Day!

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