A few peeks from a cigar and candy box insect collection found in the attic-we are guessing they are about 70 years old. We felt like we needed to hold our breath every time we lifted a lid, partly from pure excitement and partly for fear that we would inhale the dusty wings. Lots of emotion tied to these little boxes, as if the excited hands that pinched these paper wings was just there, placing the prize in it's box tomb. 
I love these! Every time you post something from your attic I can't help but think you live in the most fantastic place! These treasures are so amazing and you are the perfect person to discover them!
ReplyDeleteOh! Pretty treasures and I like those boxes a lot!
ReplyDeleteoh my. that is precious.
ReplyDelete-jocee <3
beautiful. almost a reason for tears. x
ReplyDeletewow. she must have been a lovely lady
ReplyDeleteMAGIC.
ReplyDeleteYou two seem to find magic everywhere you look- these are just treasures. I recently found a flurry of pressed wildflowers I put in a book when I was about 12 or 13, and I immediately recalled that summer in Montana, the boy I had a crush on, my grandmother's old field guide I used to identify pasque flowers and wild geranium- the whole thing was such a beautiful little flood of memories.
Happy New Year to you and hubs, my favorite interwebbers out there. xo
oh my! they are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteyou have such a lovely way with words. what a magical find!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. I used to collect insects when I was little. I wonder where those boxes are now?
ReplyDeleteI've just found your lovely blog, via lobster & swan. beautiful butterflies. x
ReplyDeletebeautiful pictures! so glad I found your blog today :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad I stumbled upon you! (im sure you get that a ton)
ReplyDelete