Tea on Tuesday::Texture Tuesday::Tuesday with the "Kims"

It's Tea on Tuesday and Texture Tuesday, again? so soon?

I thought our dining room table would give you a good idea of a "day in the life" so to speak. I decided though to just show you the little pile of rocks I found here yesterday, dirt and all. I suppose when my little gals watched me take pictures on the table of these beauties, they thought they would have something to add. :) These little findings make my day. I will probably put them in a bowl. In fact, they brought me the twigs and branches which led to this display.

For more tea (and coffee) please visit Kimmie at Art in Red Wagons.

Kim issued a theme for this week's Texture Tuesday...anything "vintage"...I could do that! This very pretty book is out in our garage yet because it has quite a bit of mildew on it. Sad. Not really sure what I'll do with it for sure. I think a few days in the sun will help.

I added two of Kim's textures, Lightpaper4 and Autumn2 to this diptych. I wish I could say that I would love to read this when I have the time, but to be honest, I think it would be a hard read. I'm certainly not accustomed to reading this kind of poetry. Now, give me a Dr. Seuss book....

There will be some great vintage themed textured photos over at the cafe, so head on over!

19 comments

UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 9:07 AM
I have some old poetry books too! In good condition even. You're right- the language is "hard". Like slogging through mud. But I feel so intelligent just HOLDING one of the books and the words look so romantic. Reason enough for me to keep them. ha! You can keep your Kindles and iPads.

I like rocks and natural things too, but space becomes an issue after awhile, eh? Or do you do "catch amd release"? (put them back into "the wild" when you are done enjoying them? ;)
Bleubeard and ElizabethMay 17, 2011 at 9:26 AM
I never read Dr. Seuss, but I also don't read poetry that I have trouble understanding. Love the mug, coffee, and rocks, though. Really clever use of filters.

I hope the sun helps the mildew. It does nothing for books that tried to live through my flood this winter.
Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.May 17, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Both your images invite one to pause and reflect. Lovely work!
HalleMay 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Love the old book! Great photos once again.
Linda JoMay 17, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Beautiful images! Love the rocks... I meant to bring some back from the river...but I forgot. I think baking soda is good for mildewed books.
LindaMay 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Gorgeous vintage feeling.... beautiful texture!
deb christensenMay 17, 2011 at 10:28 AM
beautiful~
helenaMay 17, 2011 at 11:11 AM
love the table shot - so much character and a lovely story in a simple shot
~*~Patty SMay 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM
your tea post is so warm ad lovely in so many ways dear Jill!

My Dad was a civil war buff and collected many books...he would wipe down the covers with ammonia and water on a wrung out rag...I have tried trapping musty books with fresh crushed Lavender in plastic bins with a snap on lid?

Happy May!
oxo
AniaMay 17, 2011 at 11:51 AM
love the tones in both of your images... beautiful!
oldgreymareMay 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Gorgeous girlie. I have been off radar helping folks past 4 days.
How will I ever manage with a new job, maybe job? ARGH!

These shots are perfection again, as always...sigh
z is depressed.... : D
xx
JudyMay 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM
I missed the vintage challenge but surely enjoyed yours...more the the book I love the rocks. They speak love clearly.

Happy tday.

oxo
chasityMay 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM
yay...it's nice to find a fellow rock collector
:)
i can't resist.
Laura lokMay 17, 2011 at 2:46 PM
love to see rocks in a picture anything natural actually
Renee HowellMay 17, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Hi Jill - love the shadows! Visting you from Kim of Tea on Tuesdays and Kim of Texture Tuesday! Hmmm - all those Kim's on Tuesday!
AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 4:27 PM
That is quite the lovely display you made for Spring! really neat. I wouldn't dare show you what my tables (plural) around here look like. Five guys and a girl. You get the picture.
Happy T on T
Peace~
Dawn
UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 7:44 PM
I know what you mean about rocks and gifts from a child's hand ... Some of my favorite treasures are like that. Your textured shots are so beautiful and peaceful ... A lovely combo of tea on Tuesday and the studies in texture. I love it!
JaneMay 19, 2011 at 8:16 AM
What a sweet little gift of the rocks. They would look lovely in a bowl!
I always love your photos. Love the shadows cast by the tea cup and the rocks in the first one.
Jane
AnonymousMay 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM
Oh, I miss those days of being handed clumps of sweetness from little hands...even when they have the roots attached and they came from {gasp} your own garden! So interesting to read all the advice on dealing with musty books.