Worn and Weathered

I just bought this book For The Love of Old.
This beautiful coffee table book by Mary Randoph Carter contains precious photos of home treasures. She confesses that she worships everything tarnished, chipped, rusty, faded, patched or peeling.
Every colorful page looks yellowed and stained like a loved novel. The nostalgia of her pieces are documented and include darling anecdotes.
She states right off the bat:

"In an era that is desperate to be young and new and hip and cool, I choose old. This book is not an apology nor a revolt , but a celebration of things that endure, not only the worn and weathered things in our houses, but those of the heart, including love, emotion, character, and integrity."

She also recalls how a spider web can spin romance and rekindle a childhood tale.
And tis true that spider webs get a bad rap. Good thing that Charlotte's Web has somewhat changed that old perception, huh?

Comments

[jessie frances gottlieb]

hi.. i'm a friend of miss cynthia's.. this post is great and reminds me of why i started making stuff with the old and tattered.. check it out on Etsy.com..search vinnyandvernelle...i'd love to know what you think.. your blog is fantastic.. i read it every day (and not only to see pretty pictures of cindy)

[Melissa Ann Chadburn]

I have been desperately combing the internet for some sign or signal of Jessie. If anyone knows how I can reach her I'd be forever indebted to you. Oh and your stuff looks swell also.