Nasturtium the jolly,
O ho, O ho!
He holds up his brolly
Just so, just so!

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The Rose Hip / Crab-Apple Fairy Cicely Mary Barker Flower Fairies of the Autumn Vintage book page Nursery Decor https://t.co/PNeTfXUpF7

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Celebrating the highly talented illustrator Cicely Mary Barker (1895-1973) this Although very commercial now Barker's meticulous depictions of flowers surely deserve a second look, aligning with PRB attention to detail & the legacy of Victorian Fairy Painting.

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There are so many of these wee rascals in my garden just now! Happy 😀💜🕊

The Dandelion Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker

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Thinking abt Cicely Mary Barker's flower fairies.....

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The strawberry is Venus-ruled, the nasturtium is ruled by Mars. The perfect summer pairing. by Cicely Mary Barker.

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Born OTD, artist Cicely Mary Barker (1895-1973). She designed fairy costumes for children, then painted them alongside her accurate depictions of plants which she had supplied by In Park Hill park, south London, is the flower fairy garden which is dedicated to her.

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English illustrator Cicely Mary Barker, who is best known for her depictions of fairies & flowers, was born in 1895. Kate Greenaway and the Pre Raphaelites (John Everett Millais & Edward Burne-Jones in particular) were huge influences on her style.

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in 1895 Cicely Mary Barker was born, an English illustrator best known for her charming, fantasy illustrations depicting fairies & flowers. Here are some of her other illustrations, not as popular as The Flower Fairies series but equally as delightful.

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Each fairy breath of summer, as it blows with loveliness, inspires the blushing rose. unknown

The Rose Fairy by Cicely Mary Barker

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The Snowdrop Fairy Cicely Mary Barker Flower Fairies of the Spring Vintage book page Nursery Decor https://t.co/vMW1MV5pWo

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In A Midsummer Night’s Dream Oberon places the juice of the flower love-in-idleness (heart’s-ease) on sleeping Titania’s eyelids, so that she “will madly dote upon the next live creature that she sees.”
Img: The heart’s-ease flower fairy by Cicely Mary Barker

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Morning all, eggs and dippy soldiers for breakfast methinks. Have a lovely day 😀💜🕊

🎨 Cicely Mary Barker

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Honeysuckle (woodbine) is the birth flower for June, along with the rose. Twined around the front door it will protect your house from harm, & placed in a vase it will attract money. To Chaucer “wodebyne” symbolised steadfastness in love. Img: Cicely Barker

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As a child I loved the Cicely Mary Barker illustrations and today put me in mind of the bluebell. We walked amongst a carpet of them at Emsworthy Farm. 1951 petal dress fits the bill beautifully as well

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Some flower fairies that don’t get out much! Meet foxglove, snapdragon, eyebright & Canterbury bell. by Cicely Mary Barker.

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In Park Hill park, south London is the secret flower fairy garden dedicated to artist Cicely Mary Barker (1895-1973).

She designed fairy costumes for children, then painted them alongside her accurate depictions of plants which she had supplied by

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💛 Iris Fairy 💛

Art by Cicely Mary Barker

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Born in Croydon, Surrey ~ English illustrator and devout Anglican, best known for her series of fairies and flowers illustrations ~ attended evening classes at the Croydon School of Art for many years and also taught there ~

Cicely Mary Barker ~ 1895-1973

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