Trailer Treasures

 A few months back I picked up this vintage post card from the 1940's for $1.00. I was immediately drawn to it because it depicts a very glamorous young women in a distinctly Florida natural setting.
The Nature Coast is really filled with wonderful scenery like this with Cypress trees and Palm trees growing right out of saltwater coastline. I could just imagine someone receiving this little jem in their mailbox one afternoon and thinking how exotic Florida must be. There really is something magical about living here and I am blessed every day to wake up and have a similar view.

Not quite the same pose, but similar setting

 Psalms 104 & 148

Trailer Treasures

I wanted to share one of my best finds since moving to Florida. I really enjoy going to thrift stores, antique shops, and garage sales. You never know what you will come across and someone else's junk can be a real treasure. I found this 1950 copy of Audubon's Birds of America for $2.00 at an antique shop a few months back. I love the green binding and graphic pattern of feathers on the cover. The illustrations are beautiful and the book has been great reference in identifying birds for the girls and I. On December 6 2010, a first edition copy of Birds of America was sold at a Sotheby's auction for $11.5 million, a record price for a single printed book. My copy does not have the original dust jacket and is worn in places. I found a few online for around $50.00. I am pleased with my discovery and love that I am using it all the time. Here are some shots of my treasure and some of birds that frequent our backyard.

Binding

Front Cover

Title Page

Swallow-Tailed Kite

Sandhill Crane

Ibis

Little Blue Heron