First Grade.  Mrs. Rivas’ class.   The far right of the “base” of the “U” of buildings at Flory Elementary school in Moorpark California.  I only remember learning the Spanish words cat (gato), house (casa), and dog (perro- it was hard because we had a boy Pedro in the class.  Confusing to a gringo from Oklahoma, I’ll tell you!  But, I remember art.  We made “stained glass” out of colored hard candy and we did silhouettes.  1976.  That’s definitely vintage.  I love silhouettes

The other day Dell and I were talking and she showed me this marvelous Etsy store, Le Papier Studio.  To me, these are a perfect example of the old melded with the now.  Look at the exquisite choices!  This one is going to have a home in my girls’ new bedroom.

 

 

Isn’t that just charming?  I love how the children are the right age and gender for mine!  Oldest two are Jenna and Andra (girls) then the boy (Ethan) and then the little girl at the end is Lorna!  It’s perfect!    I know I’ll want three of them in there so I’m also considering  this one,

 

 

and this one

 

 

 

And look how they can be utilized in a photo grouping!

 

 

She also sells stationary which I consider to be just delightful.  I’m seriously considering it for my “signature style.”  I’ve always wanted one of those…   Should I use these…

 

 

Or stick with more traditional like these…

 

 

I have a profile picture of lorna as a new toddler… just the face… it’s precious.  I could special order…

 

Silhouettes.  They’re timeless, beautiful, and, if on a notecard, reach across the miles and add beauty to more than just your own life.  If you’re going to take the time to share your heart with a friend or any loved one (and shouldn’t we all do that from time to time?), why not give your written art a beautiful canvas on which to brighten someone’s day?

 

Images used in this post are used by the gracious permission of the owner, Vana and I recommend you check out her blog- the drawings of Santa Barbara she’s sharing right now are stunning.  Makes me think of my own days wandering that city with my parents.