This is new to me. I saw a movie card online, which I rather sneakily printed off and put in a frame. I loved the bright saturated colours, wonderful costumes and fake easternness of the poster. Paulette Goddard has never really been on my radar: my only knowledge of her was that she was married to Charlie Chaplin. And I've never heard of this film, but I think I would like to see it. Look who else was in it. Gypsy Rose Lee.
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| I keep trying to curb my acquisitive nature, but with limited success. On the right below, another new Alpine picture to add to my collection. It's a hand-tinted photo. I couldn't resist. |
I've mentioned my favourite poet before and my favourite writer. Now it's time for my favourite cars.
There's four of them: Morris Traveller, Fiat 500 estate, Nissan Figaro and Austin 7. None of them practical I know, but undeniably cute.
How about you, have you got a favourite motor?
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Pic 1: http://www.dedwards.id.au/David/Cars/Traveller/Traveller.jpg
Pic 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrick_castelli/5912313306/
Pic 3: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=1186366&d=11918.07191&nmt=
Pic 4: http://www.flickr.com/photos/austin7nut/galleries/72157623126203685/
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14 comments:
I like the figaros, preferably in that retro dusty pistachio colour. Failing that I'd quite like a big bad ass truck with a massive stereo system!
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Man o man. I LIVE in car land. Southern California has more cars than people. I don't think much about them unless they're trying to hit me! Tho these are very cute as far as cars go...
I love Chrysanthemums, they are deliciously over the top and showy and seem to last for ages.
I love that Babes In Bagdad picture, isn't it sad to think it was once a glamorous place on the tourist trail? I'll have to track that down.
I can't drive but am a complete vintage car whore. When I was a toddler my Dad drove an AC Cobra and I was mortified when he traded it in for a Ford Anglia, they look cute now but seemed to big & clunky back then! Jon's had a Morris Minor, Triumph Herald, numerous Beetles and campervans and he's currently respraying our Variant. Nothing ever works when we need it to but they look great! xxxxxx
Hi Tania, I love Mum's too. They remind me of succulents in a way...very structural. And there are so many varieties. They definitely don't deserve their reputation of being a flower you give your Granny (although there's nothing wrong with that) I have seen them beautifully arranged in retro Japanese Ikebana arrangements in some of my old design books.
On cars, I'm not really a car person (we have a Honda) I do like those old Fiat Bambinos though - for the cuteness factor. I love the orange vanny thing in your pics.
weird, I was just looking at classic and impractical cars I could never afford and this is exactly the type of thing I was looking at! I love Figaros! But too expensive. They're all gorgeous. The film looks really interesting, I bet Vix loves the picture. and more lovely Alpine kitsch, wonderful! xxx
Ooh, those chrysanthemum photos are wonderful! And your description is very poetic. I like displaying my faded glory at dusk too.
Babes in Bagdad looks interesting, in exotic colour too. I had no idea Gypsy Rose Lee was in any films. I think an acquisitive nature is fine, if you have the money and the space. Another picture can't possibly hurt, can it....?
I am another non-driver but unlike Vix, I cannot raise even the slightest interest in vehicles of any kind! I couldn't tell one make of car from another anyway!
Have a great weekend! xxxxxx
Figaros are so cool! So is your blog
I just learn lots about you!
I love the pink car and your photos of the chrysanthemums, just like all living creatures the outside beauty fades.
I love the Nissan Figaro ( in blue nat). i keep seeing them everywhere and may have to put my thumb out next time for a ride in one . They are so stylish xx
I love BIG vintage cars! American cars or old Holdens for me please!
Sarah xxx
love the vintage cars! xoxo
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Those cars are seriously cool!!! My all time favorite is the vintage Mustang 65-68, preferably convertible. A girl can dream! :)
This is my favorite post of yours thus far :)
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