~ A Study in Black & White ~

Old black and white photos.

There's just something so special about them.

They speak of history.

Of good times past.

Of memories held close to the heart.

When I came across some vacation photos of this past spring, I knew I wanted to use them around the house someway.

But I wanted that vintage look to them.

No color.

Just let the textures and images on the paper speak for themselves.

A little photo editing later,

that beloved aged look was born.

Vintage flower frogs acquired on Etsy from Jeannie at Old Ohio Farm Finds hold them perfectly.

The patina on them gently worn from some florist's hands from long ago.

The inspiring saying on this card I made came from Kerrie's blog, Sea Cottage. 

It held my heart the first time my eyes swept across it.

Kerrie has a gift of word.  

Beautiful words.

Flowing prose.

She has a gentle and loving spirit like her words.

The mantel piece on my new headboard was another perfect place for more black and white treasures.

My favorite one of Hubby with his childhood dog Sandy. 

He was such a farm boy....and still is.

And me....always the princess.

A little city girl....always craving the beach.

And still am.

Sweet, treasured memories

in

 black and white ~

never to be forgotten...

{ Hugs } 

~ laurie

(Oh, and I'm linking to Faded Charm today!)