gather 'round

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Vintage photos of big balloons and the crowds they never fail to amuse. Source (from top): 1 2 3 4

Speaking of which, the winner of the vintage Aviatrix scarf from {twin set} is Ducks Like Tea. Congratulations! I'll be in touch with you shortly.

15 little notes:

Tuxedo Black Cashmere Pink said...

I love these pictures!

Sally said...

So cool!! I love these!

Sidewalk Chic said...

I love old photos of hot-air balloons -- these are great!

- JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk

Lightning Heart said...

ohh i love these pictures, thanks for sharing!

Taylor Kitto / The Little Deer said...

oh how lovely!
they are so whimsical!

Diane said...

Wow, how fun can this pictures be?
I wish we could still be so happy today when we see a balloon :P

kiss

Marthe said...

I love hot air balloons!

I've always wanted to fly in one, but never gotten the opportunity..

Blue Eyed Night Owl said...

I would have never thought of that myself, but they are amusing!

My Passport to Style said...

Hi sweetie, adore these black and white shots! Let me know if you want to trade buttons over @ My Passport to Style?Sharon (UK)XX

daisychain said...

these are amazing, we have a balloon fiesta here every August and this reminds me so much of that.

Laura Demetriou said...

There's something about balloons that unsettles me. No idea why, I'm just strange I suppose!

They're great pictures though!

Emily, Resplendent Tranquility said...

These are charming! ♥

P.S. Congrats to your giveaway winner!

Punctuation Mark said...

love them as I've never been in one... have a nice weekend

Katie said...

Yay! I emailed you back :).
Love these photos too.

Sam said...

Oh these are glorioous Anna! Love the first one especially!