Thursday, February 18, 2010

gather 'round





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 comments:

  1. Tuxedo Black Cashmere PinkFebruary 18, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    I love these pictures!

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  2. SallyFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    So cool!! I love these!

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  3. Sidewalk ChicFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:17 PM

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

    - JoAnn, Sidewalk Chalk

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  4. Lightning HeartFebruary 18, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    ohh i love these pictures, thanks for sharing!

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  5. Taylor Kitto / The Little DeerFebruary 18, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    oh how lovely!
    they are so whimsical!

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  6. DianeFebruary 18, 2010 at 6:58 PM

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

    kiss

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  7. MartheFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    I love hot air balloons!

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

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  8. Blue Eyed Night OwlFebruary 18, 2010 at 8:10 PM

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

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  9. My Passport to StyleFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:26 PM

    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

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  10. daisychainFebruary 18, 2010 at 10:32 PM

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

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  11. Laura DemetriouFebruary 19, 2010 at 12:41 AM

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

    They're great pictures though!

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  12. Emily, Resplendent TranquilityFebruary 19, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    These are charming! ♥

    P.S. Congrats to your giveaway winner!

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  13. Punctuation MarkFebruary 19, 2010 at 3:42 PM

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

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  14. Katie February 20, 2010 at 7:57 AM

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

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  15. SamFebruary 20, 2010 at 3:49 PM

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

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