Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day



I 'm enjoying 2 lovely bunches of flowers this autumn morning in bed with a Nespresso
 
 
Sadly my Mother is a long way in Melbourne and I hope she is enjoying the parcel of pretty things I sent her
 
Our house sold straight away so I have started packing away  unused things.....although we have not found another house yet!!
 
My most precious items which have moved to so many places now are my much loved books from my mother. My love of books started from her collection of books she won as prizes for always being top of her class at school and attendance at Sunday School. They were read hundreds of times by me and then my children
 
 
 
 
 
One precious book from belonging to my Grandmother who I never got to meet
 
 
 
 
Charcoal Biscuits ????????? 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2 books from my Mother's Grandmother to her
 
 
 
 
 
And my most precious of all ....the Anne of Green Gables set my mother received from her mother every Christmas and birthday,which I  read every year of my childhood
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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28 comments:

  1. My Garden DiariesMay 12, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Anne of Green Gables was a favorite in my home too! Your books are outstanding and your flowers are stunning! Best wishes in finding a new home! I hope you have a fantastic day!

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  2. paisleysummerMay 12, 2013 at 4:40 PM

    Happy Mother's Day Meg.
    I loved Anne when I was a kid too and have most of the set x

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    1. MegMay 13, 2013 at 6:57 AM

      Thank you Penny. My Mum's books are getting sooo fragile now

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  3. ZaraMay 12, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    Your mothers day flowers are beautiful.
    My book collection is one of my favourites. The history of them is amazing.
    x

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  4. Evangelines Jumble of ideasMay 13, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Your Mothers day flowers are beautiful I hope you had a wonderful day. I love your books, takes me back to my childhood :)

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  5. Donna WilkesMay 13, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    I love to find vintage books especially presentation books. I have a set of Sunday School books from my childhood and collect textbooks. Your collection is awesome.

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  6. Gina @ VictorianWannaBeMay 13, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Pretty flowers and those old books are such treasures, especially those Anne of Green Gables books! Wow! Have a great week!
    Gina

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  7. momto8May 14, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    what treasures!!!!

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  8. AlisonMay 14, 2013 at 6:05 PM

    What precious books you have, I only have one Enid Blyton that was given to me from my mum when I was seven. I now have a large collection for my children as I want them to have what I didn't.
    Hope the journey of finding a home is not a long and labour some one.

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  9. MegMay 14, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Thanks Alison....we have still not found a home yet!

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  10. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com May 15, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    True treasures! :)

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  11. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseMay 15, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Your books are amazing. I love the Winnie the Pooh and the Anne of Green Gables with their pretty dusty blue cover. Your flowers are very pretty as well.

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  12. Ivy and ElephantsMay 16, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Gorgeous flowers! But those treasured books just make the day!
    No girl can resist Anne of Green Gables!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  13. LVMay 17, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    A great collection of vintage goodies.

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  14. MegMay 17, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Thank you LV

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  15. Linda @ A La CarteMay 17, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Not only are these some amazing books, they are great treasures from you family! Thanks for joining Diann and I for TTF!

    Linda

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  16. MaxMay 17, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    how wonderful, to get one a series each year, and of such a great book! and to think that beautiful patina of wear, is all by her's and your hands. now they are real treasure!

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  17. DianeMay 19, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Love the vintage books and the illustrations and what lovely flowers. I'm visiting from Country Whites weekend party and new GFC follower. Hope you'll visit!

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  18. MelanieMay 20, 2013 at 5:03 AM

    You have a great collection, Anne of Green Gables was a favorite of mine and my daughter! Enjoyed my visit!

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  19. The Farmers DaughterMay 20, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    I love vintage books, too! There's just something special about them. Thanks you so much for sharing with us at Country Whites Weekend! Hope you'll come back next month, too.
    Blessings from the Farmhouse,
    Dru

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  20. Old Time CindyMay 21, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Thank you kindly for embracing your country whites and sharing your wonderful old books at Country Whites Weekend. I have a small collection of children's books, but I truly wish they had a family connection like yours.
    Farmhouse hugs,
    Cindy

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I love to hear from you and appreciate your messages. Meg xx

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