A Little Bit Vintage










































A Little  Bit Vintage


I'm in the mood for 'A Little Bit Of Vintage'


Napoleon and his friend here [a painting by Palma Vecchio] live on some vintage postcards I found on my travels last year. They have become a constant source of inspiration for me. So much so, I decided to make a few of my own.. Just bits and pieces from around my home, roses from the garden and the dusty faded hues that lend themselves to that vintage feel. The roses are actually pink and lavender.. but my mood today is soft pinks and browns with a good dash of white .. so lavender will have to wait till another post..




Happy St Patrick's Day Everyone



This post was meant to go up yesterday.... but I seem to be having 'The Luck of The Irish'.  Internet issues, keyboard not working and now mouse not working..  So if this post makes it up I'll be a happy camper.




Hope you are having better luck!!!




Julie b




IMAGE SOURCE & CREDITS
All Photography, text and artwork [beingRUBY.blogspot©]

Images of Napoleon &  Palma Vecchio [Man with gloved hand] photographed from vintage postcards





30 comments:

Claudia Lane said...

Hi Julie, this images are stunning, I love the vintage look, it's serene and sophisticated...just brilliant :))
Thanks for your msg on my blog I hope you are having a nice St. Pat's day
xo

Design Elements said...

beutiful, beautiful, beautiful! I'm sure the lavender will be too :-) hugs

Styling by Coty Farquhar said...

Beautiful,Beautiful,Beautiful,Beautiful,Beautiful, each photograph is Beautiful Julie.
You know I love roses, especially vintage ones.

Missed you.....sorry I haven't been over much, no excuses...just busy.

Sending hugs,
xxxxxxx Coty

Life love, clutter and other beautiful things. said...

Oh wow!! I love your vintage inspired posts. So beautiful

I hope the 'luck of the irish' has left. lol have a good rest of the week! xox

The Moerks said...

My fav is the forth one but they are all beautiful

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Well your beautiful world made it my way dearest, and with full measure...these images are stunning and your touch is unique and all yours...How I love your vision of beauty!!! Stay well and remember, YOU ARE LOVED, Anita

Giulia said...

:) + xoxo from us.

Gloria said...

Hola Julie! Muy hermosas tus imágenes, y nostalgiosas tus rosas sin color... y la pintura de Napoleón, me encantaron estos aires antiguos. Gracias por tu visita, y sí las rosas de mi portada son fragmentos de una pintura mía...Te invito a conocer mis obras en mi site web! Yo también adoro las rosas! Un beso enorme, Gloria.

mermaid gallery said...

ooh! I love the faded dusty rose.....looks like something from another time. Still snowing here.....can't wait for the roses to bloom....(so glad you avoided the green thing on paddy's day!)

Jen Beaudet said...

Gorgeous photos! You did a great job giving them a vintage feel. Thanks for reminding me it's St Pats Day. I think I would have gotten pinched today if not! Have a great day Julie! Jennifer:)

Teresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sass said...

Loe your new look! Fabulous!
These images are so beautiful, Julie.
Love, love the roses and frames.
Have a wonderful St. Patricks day!
Teresa
xoxo

June said...

Well Julie, I am thrilled that it posted, because these images are gorgeous, and just that hues that sooth the spirit. Thank you for all your beautiful posts that feed my need for beauty in my life. The more carnage there is in the world, the more I seek out the lovely things in life. I think we see so much ugly, that we need to be reminded that the world is still an amazing place to be. And you do that here!
Sending hugs to you from here...

Blondie's Journal said...

The roses are gorgeous...you have made them even more so.

Happy St. Paddy's Day!

XO,
Jane

Stephanie said...

These are beautiful! I love how you make each image truly your own. Lovely.
And Happy St Pat's to you!

Loree said...

You certainly conveyed the vintage feel. Lovely images.

Rhônya Holman said...

Gorgeous all of it ... Have a nice St Patrick's Day Julie! (-:
Cheers and smiles!

Ann said...

The whole blog looks stunning!

I have actually worked with a rose that looks like the largest rose in your first photo. Darn if I can think of the name, though!

Just lovely!

Karena said...

Julie each and every one of these images is gorgeous, very special post!

Come and enter to win my Spring “Green" Gift.

Xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

buyaionaccount said...

Love looking at those pictures specially the old looking ones its a passion of people with old souls. Hah, I just sound creepy but hey the photos rock. Happy St. Patrick's.

Bree Oliver said...

I know all about those technical issues. I wish I was more tech savvy. Thanks for the great pics.

rjerdee said...

Just saw Napoleon in the flesh...:) Yep, at the Potter's Wax Museum in St. Augustine, Florida. Josephine was there too...ancient looking...small people. At least she wasn't taller than he :)

Jeanne Henriques said...

I love your vintage series Julie...you have the magic touch...these are lovely!
Best wishes for a wonderful weekend :)

Jeanne xx

Thea said...

Genius! Your rose images are divine. Hope you have a lovely weekend. xx

La Petite Gallery said...

OH now I have to say that photo of Napoleon Bonaparte is a good one. Great effects.. Wishing you a fantastic spring..yvonne

Sue said...

Would you guess that the first picture would make my heart beat a little faster? I love it! I hope you are having a good week. We have had moments of sunshine...thankfully. It is so good for the soul.

the old boathouse said...

Hey Julie, Hope you are having a lovely start to the weekend. I have been having issues with my router thingy so you type a comment etc and then when you hit the pubish button it goes off the iternet and you have to start again........aargh. Technology I love/hate it most days. I love the tranquil colours of your roses...are you going to do a silver sunday post, it reminds me of them somehow. cheers Katherine

lila Braga said...

simply gorgeous!!!!!

desde my ventana said...

Hello Julie,
In this moment I' thinking of you....we have a GREAT and so so beautiful full moon in Spain,

Have a happy sunday,

HUgs

Cecilia

Leovi said...

Very interesting these beautiful compositions of delicate shades, my favorite is the flowers and wrought iron. Greetings.

Sarah Klassen said...

Vintage pieces, especially postcards, are simply the best! Lovely images and inspiration...