Those that know me know that I have a romantic and sentimental heart.
So when I came across this little red leather bound book at an estate sale I had to have it. The book was published in 1884. It's in poor condition, but I didn't mind.
I love the old handwriting inside the cover. It looks like Eloise gifted this book to W.L. Prinney the day after Christmas 1888. Were they sweethearts? I would like to imagine they were. Maybe they even read this book aloud to each other, reflecting on the words of the poem they were reading.
I was delighted to find the velvet heart brooch at the thrift store this year.
I say that was a good $1.99 for the heart and the book well spent.
xo,
Danielle
20 comments:
It´s a beautiful book! I love old books ,Well, I love ALL THE BOOKS !!
Hugs from Spain, muy friend
Liliana
Love, love, love the book and the inscription on the inside cover is wonderful. What a great photo of the brooch, book, and key.❤
Love the inside inscription from the book. Your photos are wonderful.
I love this vignette ! Yes, wouldn't it be nice if they were in love and read the poems together -Oh us forever hopeful romantics :-)
Oh Danielle, this is so lovely! I am a romantic at heart to and just love daydreaming about them as star crossed lovers. *sigh* How special! Thanks for sharing it!
I love finding sentimental things like this. Like you, I would be wondering if Eloise & W.L. Prinney were sweethearts. Such a sweet find.
Love the penmanship people had back then. I think 1.99 was a steal!
x
carole
reminded me of the notebook, best love story EVER!!!
hope your having a wonderful weekend!!
I'm so excited about this for you! This was just meant to be yours. I love the whole idea of the love poems - story, all of it. Enjoy!
What beautiful finds!
The well loved book is quite a bargain, and the message inside makes that much more special.
Hello Danielle... what an absolutely priceless book... oooh, I too can just picture in my mind the beautiful couple from days~gone~by reading it aloud to each other... xoxo Julie Marie
I love finds like that! They give me chills..but, chills of joy.
Forgive me if I haven't been stopping by that often as I would like. I have 2 deadlines I'm working on plus you know everything else.
Thanks Friend for stopping by..
xxx Liz
What a wonderful old book. I love how much YOU love it! And the heart is very sweet~ xo Diana
Both are fabulous finds, Danielle. Thank you for sharing!
Blessings,
Donna
Oh the book is so precious. I am sure you could sit and day dream as to what might have been. thank you ever so much for sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
Beautiful old book, wouldn't you just love to know their story!!
It's so fun to imagine the story behind the book! I'm with you, they had to be sweethearts. The brooch was a good find too.
Following now...i just love opening your blog and being greeted by your heavenly banner up there! So ,so pretty!!
♥Linsey
Love old books What a find!
Hugs Lynn
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