I love old letters and postcards.
I love the flowing script and handwriting that has become
such a lost art.
In an age when people write like a computer program,
such as using “ur” for your, and “b4” for before…
it is so wonderful to see how people communicated in
a time before there were computers and cell phones and
Facebook…and blogging.
I have a shoebox full of old letters from The Hubb’s
Grandmother and Grandfather, written during WWII.
I displayed a few of them on the drop-front desk in my
Formal Living Room. Did you miss the Living Room
Reveal? If so, its HERE.
They are sitting on a vintage glass cake stand and silver tray.
As a military family, the letters touch my heart immensely.
Can you imagine not having any other course of
Can you imagine not having any other course of
communication, not even a phone call or anything,
for months on end – accept a letter?
Can you imagine writing letters day end and day out,
and not even knowing if your loved one was reading them –
or was even alive?
This envelope is dated March 2, 1945.
I love the Red Cross War Fund stamp.
I love the Red Cross War Fund stamp.
I have a few vintage postcards I picked up when we lived
in Belgium. I love the old postmarks.
This one is dated 1929.
Look at that beautiful writing.
Do you have some vintage letters and postcards?
I would love to hear about them.
Hope you’re having a blessed week, Barb
Hope you’re having a blessed week, Barb
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Oh Barb…I love those letters from your hubby’s grandparents…Yes, the art of letter writing is slowly going away…I truly hate that…gone are the days that people truly cared about the handwritten word…the beautiful art of script…it’s too easy nowadays to tap on the keys and hit send….oh yes, I am guilty of that like many people…
I am really making an effort to write more…I still send out many cards and notes…I feel people who receive them tend to smile more rather than reading something on a screen…
My granddaughter loves getting mail…so I take the opportunity to send her cards as often as possible..
Great post…great thoughts to ponder…
View CommentLynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) says
Hi Barb, what treasures you have. I have a collection of letters I’ve received from Mr. P’s aunt and uncle over the last 34 years. The art of hand writing a personal letter or note is quickly disappearing. What a beautiful post. hugs ~lynne~
View CommentPam~ Virginia Retro says
I love vintage postcards too! My first one’s were St. Patrick’s Day & I used them in a tablescape, then I had to get some Easter postcards, and then..well you know the rest 🙂
It’s wonderful to read the sentiments written 100 yrs. ago, and to hold that card in your hand. Love your post today!
View CommentKathysue says
I have all the love letters from my sweetie and he has mine, I think we are pretty close to being Vintage!! I love reading old vintage post cards in Antique shops but have never purchased any. Love the way you have yours displayed, xo Kathysue
View CommentAntiqueChase says
I have kept every letter my grandmother has written me since I was about 12 years old… she still writes to me… I adore this piece of history!
View CommentNanaDiana says
I love those old letters, too! They are just so wonderful. The way penmanship was taught in those early years is something to behold. xo Diana
View Commentdesignchic says
What a treasure…love a handwritten note, and it’s such a dying art in this day of technology. Thrilled to find and follow your blog!!
View CommentJust Stuff From a Boomer says
A handwritten letter (and the postacards) are such a very dear gift that keeps on giving. Look what they gave each other and now what they have given you.
I have bought old postcards in antique stores, just to hold a bit of history. I did put some on a canvas I painted along with a atring of pearls, to look like an old dresser top.
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