We are
selling my mom's house, and last week I went home to help clear things out. I purposely didn't drive the 1,000 plus miles so that I wouldn't load up on a bunch of stuff I don't really need. But I did decide to ship a few vintage goodies home, much to the dismay of my ever-patient husband. Here are a few of them:
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| Awesome green glass cookie jar with original label |
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| Enamelware from my mom |
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| and maternal grandmother |
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| Metal basket |
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| Two rag rugs made by my maternal grandmother over 60+ years ago |
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| The colors are still vibrant! |
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| Old coal scuttle and shovel from my paternal grandmother's house |
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| Love the blue paint on the handle |
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| Wavy glass bottle from my uncle's wine-making ventures... |
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| which coordinates with this huge (1969!) bottle I scored for free earlier this year |
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| Two vases: White hobnail milk glass... |
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| and cream art pottery from the 1940's--LOVE! |
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| Original oil painting by my aunt (8x10 inches) |
I'll miss my old home, but having these reminders of people I loved and days gone by cushions the blow a little. I love using things that my ancestors cherished. I hope that future generations feel the same way about some of my earthly treasures.
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11 comments:
Hi Vicki,
This is a difficult process and it really is difficult not to keep a ton of things...at least it was for me. You chose some really nice items with lots of history and that's always important I think. Amazing that those rag rugs are still so pretty! Enjoy your treasures ~
xo
Pat
OOO, if we lived close, I would so ARM WRESTLE you for that amazing Depression glass cookie jar.
All the treasures you chose are awesome.
xo bj
You have more will power than me!! I would have driven with a trailer!!! Your keepsakes are wonderful!
Smiles!
Jami
www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
Oh so luck you! LOOOOOOVE the cookie jar!
Sue
xo
That cookie jar is great. Nice that you brought home a few things to remind you of the past. Thanks for linking up at Mod Mix Monday!
Oh these are wonderful finds! And even better that they belonged to your family.
I love vintage things...you have so many beautiful treasures!
:) Jen
Hi Vicki, how bittersweet all of this is, saying goodbye and yet remembering a thousand wonderful memories........... How fun for you to have these sweet reminders!
That's such a tough thing to do. The things that you chose though will surely be full of treasured memories. I love the enamelware especially- It reminds me of my grandmother. :)
Those are wonderful items on their own, but knowing they belonged to family members makes them priceless. I'm glad you were able to keep them.
I love the hobnail milk glass vase and that depression glass cookie jar! I have so much fun collecting vintage/anitique items for the home. Especially bakeware I love any of the milk glass or any jadeite pieces I find here and there.
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