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May 11, 2012 • If you forgot to put that card in the mail, here are a few last minute ways to help you celebrate the day! Ecards don’t have to be cheesy. These are lovely! With everything from modern typography to classic florals, I know you’ll be able to find one that suits your style! Red Stamp is...
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May 4, 2012 • I ran across this post at Apartment Therapy today. Contributing writer Julia Brenner does a wonderful job honoring her heirlooms! Although she states these aren’t family heirlooms, they’ve become her personal heirlooms and I’m so glad she wrote about them! The afghan blanket, bronze figurine, poster of Miles Davis and Vintage Pitcher not only transport...
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Apr 18, 2012 • I love exploring the concept of change over time. These images, from world-renowned photographer, Thomas Hussey are stunning! To me, Reflections depicts lives well led. While our outward appearances may change, who we truly are remains the same. I love the joy and contentment these photos show, especially the graduation photo. Enjoy these images...
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Apr 2, 2012 • FDR was President and the first peacetime draft had gone into effect. A gallon of milk cost you $0.51 and gas only $0.18 a gallon! Minimum wage was $0.30 an hour and the average income just $1,906 a year. Fantasia, The Grapes of Wrath, and Pinocchio were in theaters and the Lindy Hop and Zoot...
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Mar 28, 2012 • It's hard to let go of our children's childhood, but honoring our heirlooms can make it easier.
The Swingset:
It's his earliest memory....peering out the family room window of our Charlotte home on a sunny morning in March, watching the men build a swingset right in his very own backyard! “That's for you my love from your...
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Mar 9, 2012 • Don’t keep your memories locked up in an old storage box or file drawer! Framing your favorite sentimental items adds warmth and meaning to your home, instantly personalizing your space. While the possibilities are endless, here’s just 5 of my favorite things to frame: Music Frame the lyrics to your favorite song or the song...
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Mar 6, 2012 • Precious Objects invited 170 participants to reflect on the “stuff” in their lives to discover the stories that link the objects to who they are today. Chuck Mintz, of Cleveland, Ohio, is the creator and photographer of this wonderful project collection. Mintz defines “precious objects” as things that people have had a long time that...
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Feb 23, 2012 • While Pinterest is quickly becoming the go-to site for crafting, decor inspiration and party planning, it’s also a great tool to help you organize your memories. If you’re not familiar with Pinterest, it’s a virtual pinboard that lets you “pin” pictures of things you love, or just find interesting. Pinning pieces of your personal story...
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Feb 16, 2012 • Mary, a mom in Michigan, reports that her favorite keepsake is a jar of rocks. While it may not seem very valuable to you or me, it means the world to her. THE STORY: Every Sunday morning, Mary would drive her three small children to the shores of Lake Michigan to take a walk on...
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Feb 8, 2012 • Vintage pins are popping up everywhere! Ever since Miranda Lambert walked down the aisle carrying that beautiful bouquet of vintage brooches, I can’t get enough of them. Don’t leave your vintage bling just sitting in the attic turning into sentimental clutter. Get your family pins out of that old, dusty jewelry box and give them...
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Feb 1, 2012 • Heirlooms are never about the “thing” itself but what that “thing” represents. In searching for stories to share about our stuff, I was taken by Anne Kreamer’s tale of the very thoughtful anniversary gift she received from her husband that appeared in Real Simple Magazine. Check out the full series of 5 Surprising Objects with...
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Jan 19, 2012 • I'm so excited to announce a new series on Life's Collections:
Honor your Heirlooms: Share the stories of your stuff
Our "things" can tell the story of our life - what we love and what is most meaningful to us. Instead of keeping these mementos boxed up in the attic or basement, it's important to document these...
