I’ve always liked old things, whether they qualify as genuine antiques or not.  My grandmother had a house full of vintage furniture and glassware, and I inherited her appreciation for old things.   I have some of her furniture in my home now, and it makes me feel connected with her.

Her Victorian love seat is in my living room, and after Christmas as I was putting away decorations,  I remembered how we were never allowed to sit on it.  She had three straw hats that she would place across the seat to keep us from sitting  – I’m not sure if that was just for the summer when my sister and I would visit, or if she kept them there year round – but I’m sure that she was convinced they looked chic sitting there.  Of course, we weren’t fooled, but the memory makes me smile either way.

These hearts have nothing to do with those hats, but the kraft card base and the softer shades of red and pink give this card a look of comfortable age:

• I {Heart} Hearts, Bella Toile and Always stamp sets
• Sahara Sand, Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa and Pretty in Pink Classic ink pads
• Kraft, Ruby Red, Close to Cocoa and Naturals Ivory card stock
• Stampin’ Sponges, Heart to Heart  and Scallop Trim punches and Kraft Taffeta ribbon

I think my grandmother would have liked this card.