Cards

I love cards very much :: greetings cards and postcards that is, not the ones you play games with. I have a long standing habit of buying and hoarding cards, I think I could be a little addicted actually.

I have an old shoebox full (yes, I mean full) of postcards which I've collected over the past twenty odd years since my art school days. And I keep Little Piles of pretty cards around the house, cards bought on a whim because the artwork appealed to me or inspired me in some way. Some in the bedroom, some in the attic, some in the downstairs cupboard which quite frankly is not for the faint hearted (cards stay in there a long time cos it's so hazzardous getting anything out). I also keep cards which've been sent or given :: cards which remind me of people, places and occasions, cards that have feelings attached to them.

I do really like to have cards about the house :: I prop them up around the place, on bookshelves, on the fireplace, next to my bed. I stick them up on the walls too, in unexpected places so that they catch my eye as I walk past. Every so often I change them about and put new ones up, it does really please me to do this, to think about which images I'd like to surround myself with and where to display them.

The three cards I'm showing you today are on display around the house at the moment, they are my current Cards Of Choice. And looking at them now, it occurs to me how apt they are, how they pretty much sum up my life at this time.

The top card was sent to me by a very close friend on my 40th Birthday. The illustration is by artist Jenny Muncaster and I love everything about it. It really does make my heart flutter. I mean, whats not to like? Fresh flowers in a pretty jug, a plate of cakes and tea in a  favourite cup :: the makings of a little moment of Daily Bliss. A reminder to take a moment each day to stop and rest and enjoy a little bit of Pretty Refreshment. Ahhhhhhhh yes indeed! This card is currently propped up against a small pile of books on my bedside table. 

The middle card was one of many cards we received when Little B arrived on the scene, and as soon as I saw the image I was smitten. Love that cute little baby with his rosy cheeks! Love the Mummy's funky flowery dress! Funny enough, my hair has grown quite a bit during the past year and I often wear it in two bunches (although not quite on top of my head like that, I'm not that eccentric. Not yet anyways, although could very well be heading that way.) This card is currently on the mantel at the dining room end of my living space :: one of my favoiurite places for displaying cards.

The bottom card has been with me for a long time. Can't remember where I got it from, but I've had it since my arty student days (eh-hem, that'll be ooooo about twenty long years then, gawd I do suddenly feel very ancient indeed). I remember having it pinned onto my little Inspiration Board at college, and I remember having it stuck up on various walls of various rooms that I lived in at various times in my long-ago past. I just adore the image sooooooo much. Love, love, love the patchwork cover with a passion. And oh-oh-oh I'm having a major love affair with all things Bed at the moment, I can't tell you how much I dream and fantasize about being cosied up in bed these days.

Speaking of which :: time check :: 8:28pm :: about time for me to go and bliss myself out under my puffy feather duvet in it's crisp pure cotton cover, with my head resting on Cath Kidston Rosy pillows and my luscious Big Blanket keeping me warm and snug.......

Right-oh, thats IT, I can't stay away any more, I'm off to bed.....see you again soon

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Comments

[sumea]

Hellooooo

Am catching up on some of Your lovely colourful posts :o) They are so good to read and You have definitely improved the wheely square..I Love it lots.
I'm not blogging due to having a nasty lupus flare, but I am finding at this moment that visiting Attic24 is very marvelous medicine indeed :o)
You are a very sweet and magical person and You just radiate good feeling.

Many Warm ThankYou Hugs xxx

Sumea

[Sally]

Well there's a funny coincidence - I was just going through my large collection of cards to look for one to send to a friend to say thank you. It's a large collection because I can't bear to part with most of them because they are inspirational, beautiful, colourful etc. The card I picked out had a little machine stitched applique picture of a boat with red sails on an azure sea. It was really pretty... it went back in the collection beacause I couldn't bear to part with it... and it was by YOU!

(I found another card and sent that instead!)

[Ryan]

I love cards too. I have the closet doors in my home office almost completely covered with cards, postcards, and other art. Right where I can see it everyday for inspiration.

[Val]

I pop in most days to The Attic, if you're not there I just mooch around and remember old times! Cards are one of my little passions too, I have them propped up in odd places - in some ways they are "just the minute" art that a little spot in the house needs. :0)
Blessings, Val

[Jody]

I thought you meant Food, Baby and Bed. I've been there and I would love the energy to go back! It's a rewarding time but very tiring. Love you Tulips. I did the same thing with Daffodils the other day. The winter is too long. Thanks for your ever sunny blog!

[Beth]

Beautous!
I love cards too. My most recent finds were postcards from the Cleveland Art Caravaggio, Monet, whoever else. They are small,but beautiful and inspiring bits of life that talk to me and tell me stories.

[Girl from Mozambique]

Lovely... Sleep away!!

[Joanne]

Congratulations Lucy!!! You've won the Handmade Olympics!!!!
You deserve it hun XO

[Jennifer]

We can't seem to help ourselves ... we like pretty things... all kinds of things! I have matted, framed, and hung cards that I couldn't resist. Does that make me the mayor of crazytown?

[Nathalie]

Hey Lucy I totally understand your card addiction, have the same problem here.

But the reason for this comment is to CONGRATULATE you as you won with the Handmadeolympics -as if anyone else had a chance ; )-

ENJOY!

Have a nice weekend

Nath

[Jo]

What did you study at Art school and what did you work as before having your children? I'm very nosey!! I love your blog, your home, baking and projects are very inspiring, enjoy this time with your little one x

[Ivana]

Lucy, I've read several times that you received one card for your 40th birthday! You look apsolutely fabulous!!! Thank you for your beautiful pics.
Hugs
Ivana

[Kimbles]

I too love cards, as you say they can be inspirational and so cheery. I hope you manage to get some much deserved sleep! **Kim**x

[Jude]

Love the cards...I'm working nights at the moment and love the idea of bed in the morning but have so much to do....maybe a afternoon zzzzzz

[Mariette Stevens]

This is such a comforting place to come. Beautiful things to look at. Life shines from your writing. Prettiness from all the colours in all the delicious blankets and other creations. I am making a blanket for a new grandchild arriving in september . . . using your small, three colour squares. They are so good to carry around and create while waiting. Life has enough ''waiting'' to make squares for a baby blanket. I stumbled upon this lovely site of yours Lucy, when searching for crochet squares! Thanks for sharing bits of your life with us! Happy snoozing! Bye for now, Mariette.

[Fran]

I too have a collection of cards/postcards, either bought or given, collected over the past 15 or so years. Some in frames dotted about the house some on my inspiration board. I love how they can capture a moment and transport you somewhere else........

[jaydubblah]

How nice to nknow I am not the only one. I have an old wooden card index drawer full of postcards and two big shoe boxes of old cards - like you, they act as inspiration sometimes so that's a bit of an excuse!

[Claire Hilton]

I keep my special cards & ones I love the look of on a display board in my sewing room..... makes my heart sing everytime I look at them...have a good sleep.... wont be long till I join you (the eyelids are drooping)

[Ruth]

I collect cards too - I think they are a great way of owning beautiful works of art - especially when you cant afford to buy the real thing (like me!) I have decorated my ancient and very dull kitchen with cards and plants and now its almost my favourite room in the house. It's like walking into a little gallery.

[Dominique from France]

Hello Lucy ! I also keep all sorts of cards, mainly cards about music.
Sure that flowers, tea and cakes are nice for a quiet moment.
Enjoy them.

[Jane]

Loving your cards most of ours end up on the sideboard or the fridge. sometimes if I find a favourite picture on a card i'll put it in a frame and on the wall. sweet dreams Jane

[Petit Filoux]

What lovely cards!!! I especially love the first one! I keep all my cards too! I've got a box at my mum's and a pile here too!! I love going through them occasionally, gets me all sentimental!

[Anja]

I hope you had a long sleep...
I collect cards as well. Your post was like reading my thoughts... except for the little baby... hugs, Anja

[Mandy]

Good morning Lucy!
Hope you slept well! Fantastic cards!
As always, your post is so uplifting.

[nicoletta]

♥ nice