Children's Book Inspiration

Taking a break from all the Christmas hubbub, this is what's inspiring me right now--vintage children's book illustrations:

Love the geometry, colors, and beauty:

I might save this one to frame for Easter. It's just right, yes?



You can't tell from the picture, but the these ornate illustrations are printed with shiny metallic inks:
Who wouldn't want a rickety mansion of a treehouse like this?

This page is currently being used as a page divider in my personal journal. In fact, it's the first page I see, because I love looking at it:

A treehouse city? Yes, please.

Each of these books was carefully thrifted for its beautiful use of color, imaginative designs, charm and aptly-drawn childlike quality. Love love love!