January 18, 2013

Flickr Favourites: January 18, 2013



{Milk for warmth, WPA Poster, 1941 ~ trialsanderrors}



{Fiestaware ~ L.Jacobson}

 


{Red Bird ~ MEaves}

 

{Electrolux Users Manual 1954 ~ saltycotton}
 


{Green Glitter Eyeshadow ~ jordan23queen}
 


{Redpath sugar cookies ~ sweetopia*}
 


{1950s rare trench coat ~ Pernille Lassen}
 


{Interlude ~ dovima_is_devine_II} 

 

{January 2012 ~ lily_whitebear}
 


{Popular Photography 1945 ~ Captain Geoffrey Spaulding}
 


{All images above are from Flickr. To learn more about a specific image, please click on its title to be taken to its respective Flickr page.}


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Now half a month into January, the hustle and bustle, the cheer and the roar of the holiday season is behind us once again. I will miss the unmistakable magic of December, but am also eager to watch a new year progress and to watch the ways in which I hope my life will further develop throughout 2013.

After the whirlwind of activity in 2012, I suspect this may be a calmer year, which is perfectly okay with me, as it means more time to focus on certain areas of my life, projects and plans I have in the works, and to continue (I hope) to create a greater sense of balance on a day-to-day basis (a topic I wrote about here last October).

So while the twinkling lights, huge feasts, ornament bedazzled trees, and festive tunes of the holiday season have come and gone, that certainly doesn't mean that January is devoid of reasons to celebrate.

Whether you're all about resolutions, find yourself embracing the return of serenity, are hard at work mapping out the next twelve months, or are simply unwinding and letting life come at you one moment at a time, in the midst of the bone chilling temperatures and pale sunlight, there's no need to let the upbeat spirit of December vanish entirely quite yet.

Instead celebrate the little things, the world of creativity, and the moments that made you smile. Start a new inspiration board, read those books you've been yearning to get to for ages, try some of those recipes you've been tucking away for longer than you can remember.

Wear bright hues to counterbalance nature's often pale January palette, clink glasses over small milestones and achievements, and stay in touch with all those people you mailed out holiday cards throughout the coming months, instead of just touching base through the post at the end of the year.

I'm eager, joyful, and optimistic about 2013, and hope that - even when those unexpected curve balls that life is so fond of tossing our way come along - I'll be able to find a different reason to celebrate every day this month, and throughout the whole beautiful year, too. Just as I hope the very same rings true for you as well, sweet friends.

21 comments:

  1. I love glitter eye make up. Well not really wearing it, just watchimg it!

    Let's see what 2013 will bring us. Hopefully a lot of beautiful and joyful things!

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  2. I try to start each morning by checking out my favorite blogs and seeing if anyone has posted something new and inspiring. I have to say, this post is so positive and uplifting that I can't help but have an excitement about today (and nothing really exciting is happening, as far as I can tell). Your positive attitude is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

    Deborah
    Hellcat Vintage

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    1. Hello dear Deborah, what a tremendously lovely comment (compliment!), thank you very much. I hope that your day proved to be exciting and that the weekend holds much in store for you to smile about as well, just as your wonderful comment brought a warm smile my way.

      ♥ Jessica

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  3. Dear Jessica,

    Thank you for your visit, today. You are so kind. I truly appreciate you. Tuesday was an emotional day for us; However,we had just returned from a great visit with my husband's father, so all is well with us. God has us in His hands; Christ Jesus is our salvation. There truly is peace and goodwill; you are part of that, dear Jessica. (*Smiles*)

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    Oh how I love that Fiestaware; it brings back great childhood memories.

    I so delight in the new year, as you point out, a whole year of wonderful things of which to look forward to, seek out, and simply enjoy every blessed, happy moment.


    ♥Hope

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  4. I love Flickr, and I love the fact you share your Flickr Favorites on your blog! I really like bloggers who do that (maybe I start doing it as well?). I have just created a new Flickr account and I hope that this one will be my last, for this year I am really willing to improve my skills in photography!

    I hope 2013 ends up being a wonderful year for all of us!

    have a nice day

    xoxo
    Marcela

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  5. Great set of photos! I love the green glitter eyeshadow and the vacuum manual. I love how vintage ads were always happy and colorful. he holiday season was super crazy this year and happened way too quickly. I like the hectic days but once they're over it takes a while to bonce back.

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    1. Thank you very much, Mariela. I know precisely what you mean about taking a while to bounce back. It didn't hit me initially at the start of the month, but I've been feeling a touch drained post Christmas and 2012 for the past few days, too. I'm planning on resting for most of the weekend in an effort to recharge my batteries and set abount planning more of the year ahead. I hope that you're able to relax this weekend as well, dear gal.

      ♥ Jessica

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  6. :D I love the Cardinal. It's our state bird. And they are so lovely against the freshly fallen snow.

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  7. I love your attitude regarding the coming year. I think it is important to celecrate those small milestones and simple pleasures. I love the Electrolux manual, if only vacuums were that exciting...and I love how the husband ids so proud of buying it for the 'littlé' wife.
    xx Shauna

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  8. I love all these! Especially little Lily Whitebear. She adorable, and very vintage stylish. :)

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  9. Red Cardinal birds were a great favourite of my Grandmother.

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    1. They are so wonderfully lovely, cheerful in their vibrancy, and innately elegant, I can completely see why your grandmother adored them.

      ♥ Jessica

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  10. Beautiful post!! :D I hope that 2013 is a wonderful year for all of us!!

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  11. Lovely upbeat post! I always hibernate in January and February and spend my time reading, knitting and cross-stitching as well as doing family history research. That green glitter eyeshadow is incredible!

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    1. Hello dear Rowan, thank you very much for your comment. I think we would have a thoroughly splendid time spending a winter's day together, as I'm a huge fan of reading, cross stitch, and genealogy research as well - and if we were in the mood to really party, we could track down some of that sparkling eye shadow! :)

      ♥ Jessica

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  12. Love this post :)
    Happy new year too :)
    Jen

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    1. Thank you very much, Jen. Happiest wishes for 2013 to you as well!

      ♥ Jessica

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  13. woooah do you know where i can get this absolutely amazing green glitter eyeshadow? i feel like i have to have it! how glamourous it is!
    wish you a great weekend darling!
    kiss,mary

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    1. Hello dear Mary, I'm afraid that I do not. Perhaps you could try contacting the person who posted the photo on Flickr to see if they could tell you.

      Wishing you a fantastic weekend, too!
      ♥ Jessica

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  14. You have such an eye, such a sophisticated visual sense. These are marvelous images. Visiting your blog is like going to a candy store of art.

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  15. I'm in love with your blog! You are an inspiration for the other pin-up girls around the world :) xo, darling

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