New Year greetings fellow bloggers, wherever you may be. As I get so many lovely people around the world visiting my Flutterby Patch I wanted to post a picture representing different nations. I'm afraid this illustration from an old children's encyclopedia isn't at all appropriate as so many flags have changed in the last few decades.
My daughter remembered that we have a vintage card game that depicts national costumes of the world. Perhaps that would be more suitable. A trip into the attic unearthed a couple of boxes of children's games that hadn't seen the light of day for quite a while.
Husband and son made a beeline for one of their favourite jigsaw puzzles ...a map of mountain terrain.
Not my idea of fun but it kept them busy for hours.
Meanwhile my daughter and I had a great time reminiscing about the familiar vintage games we had found.
You might recognise some of these cards. They date from the 1950s, 60s and 70s .
Ah...success at last. 'Tops and Tails' the game depicting national costumes that we were looking for. An elderly lady gave it to us many years ago. It dates from the 1930s and I think its quite charming.
What can I wish you this New Year's Day?
Virtue to guide you on your way.
Happiness, comfort, sufficient wealth;
Constant affection and rosy health.
Happy New Year to you all
Hi Eli
Happy new year to you too. I love all your vintage cards and games. The artwork on them is so interesting.
Hugs, Rhondi
Posted by: Rhondi | 01 January 2009 at 12:56 PM
Happy new years Eli, what I would give to be able to snoop around your home. Wonderful collection Clarice
Posted by: clarice | 01 January 2009 at 04:05 PM
Happy New Year to you dear Eli!
I love all the vintage games, puzzle and illustration. What treasures you have in your attic and the best thing is the happy memories they hold. Thank you so much for sharing!
I wish you the very same this New Year's Day!
Love, Paula
Posted by: Paula | 01 January 2009 at 09:06 PM
Happy, happy New Year to YOU!♥
I love the illustrations on all the vintage cards and games. What treasures your attic holds.
Posted by: Miss VanDroo | 02 January 2009 at 12:53 PM
Good Gracious Me!!!!!
That is just the cutest banner EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Is that enough exclamation points?)
♥
Posted by: Miss VanDroo | 02 January 2009 at 07:45 PM
Happy New Year to you too!Love your Christmas photos-so cosy!
Best Wishes,
Carolyn
Posted by: Carolyn | 03 January 2009 at 02:06 AM
What fun to see all of those vintage cards and games! Happy New Year to you, Eli! Warmly, Cathy
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | 03 January 2009 at 11:32 PM
OH! And I adore your new banner!
Posted by: Cathy Santarsiero | 03 January 2009 at 11:34 PM