Birds

Be like the bird that, passing on her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing that she hath wings. ~Victor Hugo


This beautiful collage from Dollfacedesign features vintage ledger paper, a tin-type frame, lush flowers, and sweet little bird. So nostalgic and romantic, this is a must-have for a Victorian home!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/49945191/forget-me-not-vintage-ledger-paper


Porcelain is such a wonderful medium, and this lovely necklace by Roundrabbit utilizes it exquisitely. It features a graceful little bird glazed in turquoise, the perfect accessory for summer!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51145057/porcelain-necklace-summer-bird


mmmm, sachets filled with French lavender from Victorianstation. They feature beautiful French bird postcard motifs. Her entire store is absolutely wonderful, please check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/49074725/bird-sacs-filled-with-lavendervintage

It's moving week!

In honor of my upcoming move, today we're featuring some Victorian travel inspired finds!


I love this collage by BananaStrudel because it makes you want to put on your Sunday best and do a little sight seeing. Check out the original listing because I love her description of this one!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/35463606/1882-texas-map-and-1880-hand-coloured


When I think of Victorian travel, the first thing that comes to mind is the great old suitcases plastered with stamps and memorabilia that traversed the world with their owners. This traveling salesman pocketbook from the aptly named TheSteampunktrunk encapsulates that nostalgic feeling perfectly, right down to the brass hardware.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/28454407/the-traveling-salesman-steampunk


If there was one thing that fascinated and delighted Victorians, it was getting from Point A to Point B in as ridiculous a fashion as possible. Be it hot air balloons, those new-fangled "horseless carriages", or the contraption the above gentleman is riding in this key-chain from BarkerBell.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/46541433/bicycle-steampunk-vintage-image-keychain