Old-fashioned

I am an old-fashioned girl at heart.

I grew up completely infatuated and in love with all things Little House on the Prairie.

I loved to dress "back then."

I contemplated things "back then."

I wish I lived "back then."

I pretended to live "back then."

I read, played, ate..."back then."

Maybe I am somewhat of an Old Soul.

I have been told that.

I think it's true.

I still love old-fashioned things....especially old school books!    I have several to use for homeschooling- readers, poetry books, and penmanship.   It's pretty special to be able to pick out things like this to use for schooling.   I LOVE it.

More of me that is old-fashioned.....I love music that takes you back.   Especially soundtracks of period films.  Specifically- Last of the Mohicans and Pride and Prejudice.

And, can you believe, that with a Barnes and Noble gift card, I was able to order today the PIANO SOLO BOOK that PLAYS ALONG WITH ORCHESTRATION----from the American movie version of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE!   Can you see me jumping up and down for joy, and crying with love for this book!?!?! I am so excited...oh, soooo excited. I have some friends that love Pride and Prejudice...maybe someday I'll give them a concert.  

I get excited about little things....and I think that could be classified as "old-fashioned."

Many of the little things I like are scrapbook, vintage, or sewing related. For instance...

ledger paper

old jar with buttons

a rare (and cheap!) book

pretty piece of paper

a simple idea seen in a book or online

and some of the little things I like are ones that can be voiced...

encouragement

love

kindness

gentleness

respect

truth

And some big things are...

order at home

love for God

strong family relationships

I just love old-fashioned everything.    I even picked names for my children that are of that nature....

Ella

Philip

Will David

Rich and I play music often that is old-fashioned.

I'd rather go to a festival celebrating pioneer days, or go to the Great Trail festival.

Here is a photograph that reminds me of bygone days....it's of the Christmas brunch table at my brother and sister-in-law's house....

and a vintage JOY wreath my sister in law, Lisa, made!

and guess who wants to learn how to play the "fiddle?"  You bet- my sweetie. Here he is playing my niece's violin that has been passed down to her.

well, i hope you have enjoyed this highly themed blog post....blessings!
 
 

 

Comments

[LTTS]

I guess you can count me in the "back then" group...does Civil War Reenacting count?
LTTS

[Kimmy]

I'm a big fan of "old fashioned" too! Love it! I adore Little House and always wished to live in it! Of course...I might want to take my computer with me...I guess I have a little modern in me too;-)

The fiddle is awesome! I hope he does learn and I want to hear it. Also, sign me up for the P&P concert!!

[Trish Preston]

I'm with ya...love the old stuff. Simplicity is best. Happy New Year.