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A Vintage Valentine's Day Greeting!

Happy Valentine's Day from Still Woods Farmhouse!  Did you know that Valentine's Day is the second most card giving time of the year?  Grab a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy these Valentines from times gone by.

Do you think she is thinking of him? Love the dress!
I don't think his English teacher would approve but I love it!
Do you remember the great debate over who gets what card?  I would lay all my cards out and decide which were the ones for the guys and which were the ones for the girls. Pressure at the age of 5!
This one is just plain ole sweet! I think I am going to say this to my husband today!

Here is one from long ago.  She doesn't seem to have a problem with insecurity or is it the sender who is sure of himself?
Here is one for our aerospace engineering son!  He was always wanting to make an "airoplane" when he was little!
Our youngest son loved "dally" dogs when he was little and had an extensive collection of stuffed dallies (dalmatians). One even was allowed to go into surgery with him!  This one is for you Derek!
Another one from many years ago, although is this being sent to a love lost? "Keep the one I once called mine"...
Okay, on to a happy one.  I bet Mrs. Jack Schwatrz was a happy girl when she received this on Valentine's Day in 1948.  So sweet!
A career education Valentine's Day card!  Hmmm . . . what if you hit "thief"?  I declare a do-over!
Tennis anyone?
Sure . . .
Don't forget your favorite teacher!
Wonder how much this stamp cost?
 Too cute!
For my tea loving friends!
Who could resist this cute fellow?

Wishing you a day filled with sweetness and love!  Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse
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  1. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    OMG!! Now how cute are these!! I love the Victorian style ones.... you know me!!

    Beautiful!!

    Have a great day!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:26 PM

      Thanks Deb! There are tons of Victorian cards to choose from on the web. They are all beautiful. Thanks for dropping by!
      Blessings from Still Woods

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I just love these olden Valentine cards, especially the retro ones as they remind me of my childhood! Thanks for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:27 PM

      I also like the retro ones. I can remember these cards from my own youth. Thanks for visiting!
      Blessings from Still Woods

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  3. AngelFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I love these vintage cards - so very sweet! Thank you for sharing (and for visiting my blog today too.)

    Happy Valentines Day!

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:28 PM

      It was my pleasure! Have a happy day!
      Blessings from Still Woods

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  4. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    I love these! I especially love our grandson's cards that you dedicated to them. Our engineer grandson really wanted to build an "aeroplane" in your front yard and who could ever forget the extensive collection of "dallies" for the soon to be engineer. Thanks for sharing these wonderful valentines. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY. Mom

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 1:41 PM

      Thank you Mom! I knew you would like the ones for our guys!
      Happy Valentine's Day to you too!

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  5. SuzanFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    All the Valentine Cards are lovely and cute! Some I rmeember from my day in elementary at the end of the 50s and early 60s!! Quite a collection!
    Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!! Neat that your Mom posts!! Mine reads my blogs, but won't reply!!

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:47 PM

      Yes, my mom is my earliest reader although she didn't want to post a comment for fear the entire world would find out all her codes etc! Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. ElizabethFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Love these cards and yes I do remember laying them out trying to decide who gets which one and just watched my Granddaughter do that!

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:47 PM

      It did bring back memories! You didn't want anyone to get the wrong impression, especially the boys!

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  7. DianeFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Wow! What a collection! Each one is special! Thanks for sharing and have a super-duper Valentine's Day. Thanks for the blog visit too!

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  8. Chenille CottageFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    What a delightful collection of timeless Valentines! I love each one. A telegram...Oh, what a wonderful keepsake!
    Have a Happy Valentine's Day and thanks so much for sharing!
    Smiles on this sunny day!
    Carolynn xoxo

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:49 PM

      I know, I loved the telegram. I tried to find more, but to no avail.
      Thanks for visiting today!

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  9. SImple and Serene LivingFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Thanks for sharing all of these wonderful old cards. Happy Valentine's Day.
    hugs,
    Laura

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:50 PM

      I figured the vintage girl in you would like the cards. Have a great evening!

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  10. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:53 PM

    Hi Shannon,
    I am so happy that you enjoyed the cards. There were so many out there in internet land that I had a hard time selecting these. I am partial to the last one!

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  11. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    These bring so many memories. Valentine's Day was one of my favorite holidays as a child. I loved picking out who got which valentine.

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:46 PM

      It brought back many memories for me as well. Thanks for dropping by!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Love the vintage valentines!

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  13. DonnaFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Those are a hoot!!! The spinning wheel one is hilarious! Thanks for stopping by!

    Donna @ An Encahnted Cottage

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:00 PM

      I thought that one was a hoot! Kind of like a vintage dating game! Thank you for visiting Still Woods

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  14. Just JennFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Oh I loved looking at these- the suit me to a tea is my favorite. I loved these because i just got my grandparents cards to eachother. I posted Pricless are our Memories back in October with pics.... Come check it out.

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog and taking time to comment :)

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:01 PM

      Thank you for visiting me. I am going to have to look at your October post. Have a great evening!

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  15. PoppyFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Love these charming and nostalgic cards! Yes, they bring back sweet memories of innocent times; times gone by! Thanks for sharing.

    Poppy

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:09 AM

      You are welcome! I enjoyed the search and selecting which ones to share.
      Have a Fabulous Friday!

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  16. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    What sweet cards...some of them look a little familiar to me...guess I'm giving away my age! Thank you for sharing them and for stopping by 21 Rosemary Lane. Wishing you a very happy Valentine's day!!
    XO Barbara

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:10 AM

      I actually googled Valentine's from the 1960's since that was my "familiar" time. Thanks for stopping by! Come back soon.
      Blessings from Still Woods

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  17. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    Those are the cutest cards! The fourth one and the tennis one are my favourite!

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:12 AM

      I like the 4th one down as well. I actually called my husband and read the lines from the card to him. He said, "huh?"!!! Thanks for visiting me and come back soon!

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  18. Ruthie MillerFebruary 15, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    These cards are so darling and so nostalgice I see for many of us. I wish I hung on to mine from my youth. ha. I have the one "you suit me to a tea" I bought on ebay. I am always looking for tea images and I put them in a photo album.
    Come on over and visit us at: http://www.ladybstimefortea.blogspot.com
    Ruthie

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      You actually have that card?! I thought it was so cute. I would love to come and visit you. See you soon.
      Blessings from Still Woods

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  19. Leslie Anne TarabellaFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    I love the "To A Fine Boy" card the best!

    Hope you had a lovely holiday.

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

      That one is a sweet one. I did have a lovely holiday. Hope you did as well. Thanks for visiting me!

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  20. Blondie's JournalFebruary 15, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    These are just wonderful! I love the telegram! Doesn't it make you think how long valentines have been around? And more than ever, we need a day to spread around love!

    Thanks so much for stopping by...I'm going to take some time now to have a peek at some of your posts. Happy Weekend! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:43 AM

      I am so glad you could visit me! I hope you enjoyed looking at some of my other posts. Come back soon!

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  21. Glenda/MidSouthFebruary 16, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    I so enjoyed seeing all these old Valentines - the antique/vintage ones have the greatest graphics on them. Is this a collection of yours?
    Thanks for stopping by and nice comment.
    Hope you are enjoying the weekend.

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    1. Life at Still WoodsFebruary 17, 2013 at 11:46 AM

      Oh, I wish these were all mine. I do have a few vintage Easter cards, but sadly no Valentine's Day cards. I agree, the vintage cards have the most beautiful graphics. So glad you visited Still Woods!

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  22. must love junkFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    How fun! I really like the 2nd card-ha!
    Susan

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