http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/ bohemian modern style from a san francisco girl. Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:50:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.4 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-65577 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:40:21 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-65577 They are amazing…they remind me of the traditional “lenços de namorados” (lovers’ hankerchiefs?) that we have in Portugal and that originated in northern Portugal during the 19th century.
Just google images for “lenços namorados”.
If you want to know more about them, and how they were used by girls in the 19th century to send love messages to the boys they liked check http://www.algarvebuzz.com/lencos-de-namorados-lovers-squares/ (in english).

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-64453 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:43:13 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-64453 these are fantastic!

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-64451 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 23:38:20 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-64451 Very cool, love her work.

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-64392 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:37:35 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-64392 totally thrillingly amazing! thanks for hipping us to this!

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-64277 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:48:08 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-64277 Beautiful!! I want them ALL!! :)
I’m off to etsy to do some shopping! ;)

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-64178 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:16:40 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-64178 these are so breathtaking! her creativity is astounding.

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-64112 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:31:47 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-64112 These are incredible!!!

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-64062 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:34:18 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-64062 Holy cow – wow these are amazing! Thanks for posting – I looooove finding new Etsy sellers that are Awesome!!

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-64054 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:02:02 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-64054 “be strong” is my favorite in her shop. Brilliant, years ago I was a vintage textile dealer. It is wonderful to see these enter the 21 century with new life. Bravo!!!!!

]]> http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/2010/08/26/vintage-finds-for-a-modern-world-bird-and-bear/#comment-64041 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:58:51 +0000 http://www.sfgirlbybay.com/?p=24654#comment-64041 What a lovely, amazing discovery! Thanks for the inspiration!

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