Irrisistable Iris.18th century Botanical prints,early 1900's antique postcards and photographs. Free clip art

Hi everyone,Welcome to my blog.

My thoughts and wishes for recovery 

 go out to everyone who have been affected by hurricane Irene. Not the happiest start for a post but it just had to be mentioned.

One of the good things today are the images in my post. My search for Iris pictures turned up some lovely ones. The antique botanical prints are always a favorite of mine. Several of these come in large sizes for framing. Just click on the image. Instant art for decorating!

A bee just came in my window! Jazzy, my cat already has her eye on it. Hope I get too it before she does!

This antique postcard was my inspiration for today's theme - Iris

I just love this one! A 18th century botanical print.

Probable from the late 1890's to early 1900's.

Antique tinted or painted french postcard.

As always these images are free clip art for your personal use. For altered art,collage and scrap booking.

Much love to you all, Louise

Victorian vegtable and floral garden free clip art scraps for collage and other creations

The warm days of August remind me of vegtable gardens. The smell of the tomato plants and eating crisp pea pods is a favorite.  The Victorian seed books and scraps just had to be in todays post.

                              

Beautiful Cozy English Country Cottages and Gardens Free Images for your ATC,Scrap booking and creating

Are you all snug in your own cottage? I just need some hot tea and my cozy socks on and I will be comfy. It is cool and has rained. No air conditioner for awhile now. Wondering if the sun will be out today. Both my kitties have found a warm spot and do not want to get out of bed.

First I Love your comments thank you, thank you.This blogging continues to be so fun. 

A little bird told me that Cathie Holden from "Just Something I Made " payed a visit to The Legacy!!! If I had been there I would have embarrassed myself and made such a fuss. After all She is a very special blogger indeed. Today I have cozy cottages for you. All the pictures of English cottages I have at the moment. So make good use of them until more turn up.

I am happy now, today and am gratefully so. Hope you are too.

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Much love as always, Louise

Victorian Angels,Pussy Willows, Antique Tinted Photographs of Little Girls Free clip art for collage,craft, ATC

Welcome  everyone, Welcome Springtime!

An antique Victorian postcard of pussy willows is a good start for the day. I have always adored the fuzzy little buds since I was a child. Doesn't everyone love them? A sure sign of spring and new growth.

All my images are for your use in your collage, craft, ATC, scrap booking and enjoyment. All for free!

How about some lovely and sweet little angels to cherish and share.

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Easter angel or maybe a fairy.

Lovely late 1890's Angel from an antique Easter postcard.

Dressed in white eyelet and lace, this little gal is holding her doll who is also dressed in white. Who can resist such a playful smile.

Lightly tinted painted antique  photograph.

Sometimes I wonder what you (my readers)are doing and what your day is like. With visitors from all over the world, it is easy to imagine  cottages, modern apartments, and any possible home where you are reading this posting. Is your home safe and peaceful? Is there a garden?do you live with a family, pet or on your own? Are your needs being meet? 
This is a little rambling but I care about you all. In your quick visits and kind comments and the ongoing interest of my followers has pulled me into this new "community". A unique form of friendship with dear people from all over the world.
May there be some kindness, a bit of beauty, a bit of relief from troubles and a hug that finds you today.  Much love to you all, Louise

Bicycling Cats, Roses,Basket of Violets,White dove Early 1900 Vintage postcards Free clip art for you!

Roses and sweet little ladies. This seems to be what I am drawn to this week.

This is one of my favorites! Cute little angel.

As I am sipping my orange juice in California, came across this one so it just had to be posted. remember driving through grove after grove of orange trees when I was a little girl.

Bicycle riding cats. What can I say! Just sorta silly and cute. Early 1900's postcard.

I have also been into the frame/label mood. The leaf and grape border is from the turn of the century.

Everyday checking my blogs "stats" is addicting and rewarding. It is hard to imagine how bumble button has continued to grow. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that a blog would be a way to share all my stuff with the world. And world it really is! I have lost count of how many different countries you are all from. Thank you for your visits. Much love to you all, Louise

Free clip art images from a Victorian 1851 Goody's Lady's Book

    Welcome followers and visitors. I really love your comments. It makes me so happy that you appreciate the pictures and are using them in your art work and crafts.
    Today I carefully copied many many images from this huge collection of magazines "Goody's Lady's Book". This book is 2 1/2" thick and was printed in 1851! Some article titles; The secret of a charming manner,Two ways of keeping a wife and The schoolmaster of Braintree. I am actually going to read some of these. All the pictures are line drawings or engravings with a few being hand colored or painted. If this is your era it is a treasure trove. Perfect for anyone who likes Victoriana period clothing.The fashion plates are instant art and beautifully done. Much love to you all and enjoy the new images, Louise