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A collection of five beautiful fig botanical vintage illustrations wall art. These fig botanical illustrations are sure to add classic style with a touch of farmhouse charm to your home decor. I became interested in figs when I ran across these beautiful vintage illustrations of figs on the New York Public Library Digital Collections website. Aren’t these illustrations just amazing? I know, I say that
Learn how to age galvanized metal to create that beautiful aged patina look with just bathroom cleaner, sunlight and a little bit of baking soda! Do you love the look of aged galvanized metal? I just love the look and I’ve discovered the best way to age galvanized metal to get that perfect farmhouse look! I first tried this technique a few years ago when
Everything you ever wanted to know about Figs. Not only are figs a super food, but they’re high in fiber and naturally sweet. I became interested in figs when I ran across these beautiful vintage illustrations of figs on the New York Public Library Digital Collections website. Aren’t these illustrations just amazing? I know, I say that about all the vintage illustrations I share with
These thoughtful gardening gift ideas are perfect for Mother’s Day gift giving for the mom who loves gardening. Gardener and gardening gift ideas. These gardening gift ideas are perfect for not only Mother’s Day, but for gift giving for anyone who loves gardening and are perfect for just about any occasion. For the first time in many years, I started some flower and herb seeds
Learn how to stencil a galvanized pail using an SVG file, your Cricut and paint to create a French flower market inspired stenciled pail. I’m sure you’ve seen the beautiful aged patina on these French flower market inspired pails. I just fell in love with the look of them and decided to create my own. There’s something almost nostalgic about the look of patina. Often
Use this free 2019 printable monthly calendar with vintage botanical art to record your important dates. Use as a wall calendar or desk calendar. Last year, I shared my very first vintage illustration printable calendar. I actually have that calendar hanging on my wall at work. When I started thinking and planning what calendar I would like to share this year, I knew I wanted
Download this set of 3 free printable acorns & oak leaves vintage illustrations. These vintage illustrations are perfect for your fall decor! Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you’re enjoying the day with your family and friends. If you happen to visit The Birch Cottage blog today, I think you’ll love this set of fall prints I have for you today! If you’re a fan of Fixer
These 12 vintage china plate illustrations feature 6 floral plate designs and 6 fruit plate designs. Frame these 8×8 prints for a lovely grouping! I ran across these vintage china plate illustrations when I was looking for some vintage winter illustrations from my favorite online source – the NYPL’s Digital Collection. “Louis Prang (1824-1909) was one of the most prolific and influential print publishers of
25 ideas for using vintage botanical prints and illustrations in your home. Add touches of color to your home with vintage botanical prints! I love the look of and use of vintage botanical illustrations and prints as wall art in our home décor. I used to think I was the only one drawn to these beautiful illustrations. I just knew they’d make beautiful prints for our
Download these three free printable Ohio Buckeye Vintage Illustrations. It’s no secret by now that my family resides in Ohio. What you may not know, is that we’re all big Buckeye fans (some of us more than others)! Actually, it’s hard to live in Ohio and not be an Ohio State Buckeye fan. As fall is quickly approaching, my mind can’t help but think about
Download these 14 free printable vintage cactus illustrations – perfect for your Southwest decor! A few years ago, my husband and I took several weeks to travel from Ohio to California and back. It was quite the road trip and we absolutely loved every minute of it. Our daughter was stationed on the USS Essex and they had been underway in preparation for going on
I think these vintage airplane illustrations would just make the perfect wall decor for a boy’s bedroom or even your husband’s den. My dad’s birthday is May 8th, so in celebration of his birthday, I’ve put together this collection of free printable vintage illustrations. I’ve been intentionally trying to create and share more prints that are a little more masculine, such as these masculine art
