July 13, 2017 5 min read 9 Comments
July 13, 2017
My Mother had so many items in boxes ,it was like Christmas when I opened them, I now have then displayed all over my home, she had them all so tucked away now they are used and talked about and I imagine the past homes they have adorned.
July 13, 2017
Love the idea of framing long ago relatives. Have to dig mine out.
July 13, 2017
I should have reviewed my prior post for spelling . I do apologize .
July 13, 2017
I agreed now with Lisa about buying lines you love even if it is not your monogram. I can’t wait to see the napkins I just bought from French garden house. I will at them to the other linens I have purchased here. The displays are beautiful. They help you imagine the people that used the items inf their everyday life.
Lidy thank you again for the inspiration to display more of those items I have put away.
July 13, 2017
I love to scroll through your posts and see revealed all the decor ‘tips’ you offer. Sometimes I think I must be a bore to my friends as when they ask me where did I obtain a specific piece, I immediately launch into a story about where or who it came from. Why shouldn’t our possessions be interesting and have a history??? Although I do feel in most cases I am merely a steward who will eventually pass these objects on to others who will hopefully savor and enjoy them.
Love to collect old letters and other monogrammed pieces. No matter if it is not my initial…..
July 13, 2017
All of the vignettes using your antiques are simply stunning, Lidy! I also love to use trays to display groupings of "treasures ". Thank you for another inspiring post.
XO, Ginger
July 13, 2017
I am always in awe whenever you show us your exquisite collections. I am so like you in that I am drawn to the smaller pretties always trying to imagine the story behind it. I have very few things from my “ancestors” Maybe that is why I have always loved antiques. After my father passed away, I came across a copy of a letter that my dad sent to my grandfather during the War … I quickly had copies made and framed it with a photo of him with my grandfather and gifted to my siblings. I love how you so beautifully display your collections and find myself scrolling up and down your post taking in every gorgeous detail!
July 13, 2017
After my children were grown and married and after the loss of two daughters and my husband, My children convinced me that I needed to sell the house and move. It was one of the hardest things I had to do, but my children were scattered all over the states and I knew the house was too big and the snow and growing grass too much for me to handle, so I did what I had to do.
Leaving all my treasures that told so many stories and made so many memories behind nearly broke my heart. I remember where I had lovingly placed each one. Fond memories. Those I can keep and begin again!
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I love the presentations you make with the heirlooms and treasures. . .although I do not have very many pieces inherited, I have done as you suggest and acquire things that have a past and which remind me of family. Carl has many mementos and photographs of his ancestors, and even some Christmas ornaments, and what fun it is every year to put these out on display!