Ghosts in the other room
I am really in love with these two vintage photos right now. The one on the left was sent to me by my pal Anja of the lovely Etsy shop Clever Nettle. She noticed that the little girl was clearly an applet, and sent her to me as a surprise!
I'm so crazy for the children's expressions...I think I'm going to do a painting inspired by the one on the right. ;)
Great pix.
Posted by: WendyB | December 01, 2007 at 10:20 PM
can't wait to see what you come up with! they look so grumpy!
Posted by: Amanda | December 01, 2007 at 11:46 PM
The little girl in the photo on the left really reminds me of my mom when she was little. So cute. My mom and sister make children's pinafores and many other kids things. You should check out their blog and shop. www.42ndandorange.typepad.com
Posted by: Jessicafied | December 02, 2007 at 01:34 AM
Looking forward to your painting!
Posted by: Jane | December 02, 2007 at 03:37 AM
They are the sweetest children and the costumes are so cute!!!
Melissa xxxx
Posted by: Melissa | December 02, 2007 at 07:33 AM
They are the sweetest children and the costumes are so cute!!!
Melissa xxxx
Posted by: Melissa | December 02, 2007 at 07:33 AM
ooooooooooooooh! i cant wait!
Posted by: kim* | December 02, 2007 at 07:47 AM
They are both adorable, but oh man, I've already made up about four million stories about the little one on the left. And that plaid skirt! Ahhh!
Also, the little girl on the right, if she were grown up and living right now and were famous, would totally get Fugged for that bow. However, because she is wee and the picture is vintage, she is nothing short of completely charming.
And, out of all three children, the serious little soldier boy is the one who is killing me the most. He is just way, way too cute for words.
Posted by: Ky Eliza | December 02, 2007 at 10:28 AM
Awww they look like they participated in an early version of career day...haha
Posted by: www.projectblancoyd.typepad.com | December 02, 2007 at 11:12 AM
These are beautiful . I have some old photographs of my ancestors I will try to find them and scan and send you the images. I think you would love them. Have a great sunday emily.
Posted by: Margie Oomen | December 02, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Oh yay! I'm glad you like the photo. I think it's just so sweet, right down to the neat little border!
Posted by: anja | December 02, 2007 at 03:45 PM
looking forward to the new painting! i love the photo- and the only thing that could REALLY make it better would be you animating and apple-fying those cute little faces!
Posted by: Carley | December 02, 2007 at 07:16 PM
Oh my goodness!! Those two photos are such gems! I really adore collecting antique and vintage photos and am just starting to branch out from ladies in pretty frocks to children as well (and a few interesting-looking gents!). :)
Posted by: Casey | December 03, 2007 at 02:06 PM
I loooove vintage photos! I just started posting my ancestor photos on my blog, and there are so many applets in them. Check out last Friday's post for a perfect little boy!
Posted by: Victory | December 03, 2007 at 08:23 PM
Can't wait to see the finished painting!!! I think those two are darling!
Posted by: tiffany | December 03, 2007 at 10:33 PM
Hi there! I'm enjoying your blog, which I only just found through Decor8. I think you SHOULD do a painting from the couple of kids. In a way it reminds me of Michael Sowa's artwork which blends the surreal and whimsical with the style of old fashioned portraiture and is somehow gleefully dark yet so charming. Cheers!
Posted by: Lalla Lydia | December 05, 2007 at 01:10 PM
Hi there! I'm enjoying your blog, which I only just found through Decor8. I think you SHOULD do a painting from the couple of kids. In a way it reminds me of Michael Sowa's artwork which blends the surreal and whimsical with the style of old fashioned portraiture and is somehow gleefully dark yet so charming. Cheers!
Posted by: Lalla Lydia | December 05, 2007 at 01:22 PM