Cherished memories........Old photographs, yellowed with age; Dad's pocket watch, the hands of time still ticking, maybe slower than before; a delicate needlepoint, not quite completed, wrapped in tissue and waiting to be rediscovered on the bottom of a hope chest.
Pieces of the past, your most cherished memories, seeking a place in the present. The faces in the photo may have grown up or passed on. The fingers that wound the watch and pulled the needle now lie still. But these memories remain, and ask to live again. Much loved tablecloths, used for special family occasions; Grandma's rhinestone brooch, tarnished with years, but twinkling with the possibility of renewed life; scented letters bound with a faded ribbon, tucked away for a granddaughter to read of a great love. Cherished memories that make your lips smile and your eyes shine!
Maybe you'll set the table with your mother's cloth, and tell everyone about your favorite family Christmas when you were a child. You could brighten up the dulled brooch and pin it on your favorite church dress. Perhaps it's not the right time to share your letters with your granddaughter, but tonight could be a good night to tell her a story about when you were young.
Old French perfume bottles lining a bedroom shelf; antique silver spoons with intricate designs, soon to be polished and re-purposed into delicate silver jewelry; cozy quilts stitched from well-loved clothing. Your most cherished memories, much too precious to remain hidden. You feel a little flutter as each is carefully uncovered and made new. Everyone will wonder what great secret lies behind your sudden sparkle, but the feeling is too powerful for words!
Please join us for shopping with a twist on Friday May 22, 2009 as we present "Cherished Memories"
Written by:
Joyce Lucas, Founder
Make Mine Pink
Photo Contributions:
1: Rose Blossom Cottage
2: Rose Petals and Blooms
Create new memories with found treasures from the Make Mine Pink Boutiques!!
Happy treasure hunting....
3 comments:
Love the teaspoon bracelets. You have a beautiful shop. TTFN ~ Marydon
What a beautiful post, well done.
Lyn xxx
Georgia, what a beautiful post, you surely made me think about "Cherished Moments!
I love the spoon bracelet.
Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend.
Oh, I am having a sale on everthing on the website, 35% OFF until Monday at midnight.
Cheers,
Mimi
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