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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Hi Vicki,
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteAll 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!
ReplyDeleteSmiles!
Jami
www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com
Oh so luck you! LOOOOOOVE the cookie jar!
ReplyDeleteSue
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!
ReplyDeleteOh these are wonderful finds! And even better that they belonged to your family.
ReplyDeleteI love vintage things...you have so many beautiful treasures!
ReplyDelete:) 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!
ReplyDeleteThat'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. :)
ReplyDeleteThose 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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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