a valentine’s ode to my grandmother

I created a Valentines vignette with some cherished items I inherited from my grandmother.

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I remember as a little girl always admiring her artwork and decorative artifacts and although they might not match my current “style” they still hold a dear spot in my heart.

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This porcelain pitcher from Clementson Bros, England was sent with my cousin when she traveled from Uruguay to my wedding in NJ / NY  by my grandmother.  She remembered how I always loved it and wanted me to have it in my new home as a new bride.
Since I was just entering my shabby chic phase this fit in perfectly and I loved the thoughtfulness and meaning behind it.

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The rose & lily still life painting came home with me when I closed out my parents’ estate in Uruguay over a decade ago.  It totally reminds me of her house when I was a young girl.

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I also brought home the rose chassis that I use as a votive holder when I bring it out.

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All these items have a romantic feel to them and I included a few hearts I have to bring the valentines theme full circle.

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Makes me smile and I can feel her looking down at me and it warms my heart.

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“It is at the edge of a petal that love awaits.” 

sharing @:

inspire me tuesday @ a stroll thru life

talk of the town @ knick of time

tuesdays with a twist @ stone cottage adventures  

winter blues @ diy by design

wonderful wed @ oh my heartsie girl

wow @ savvy southern style

waste not wed @ gratefully vintage

vintage charm @ charm bracelet diva

home & garden @ a delightsome life

syc @ have a daily cup of mrs. olson

share your style @ 21 rosemary lane

home sweet home @ the charm of home

the inspiration gallery@ craftberrybush

feathered nest friday @ french country cottage

morning cup joe @ the cottage market 

fridays five features @ diy vintage chic

 pinworthy projects @ my suburban kitchen

craft frenzy friday @ craft dictator 

 creative collection @ the crafted sparrow

  funtastic friday @ olives n okra

saturday sparks @ pieced pastimes

bouquet of talent @ life on lake shore drive 

sundays at home @ love of home

dishing it digging it @ rustic & refined 

 amaze me monday @ dwellings-the heart of your home

show & share @ coastal charm

met monday @ between naps on the porch

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3 Comments

  1. Jann Olson says:

    How wonderful that you have these precious things that keep you close to your grandmother! You’ve displayed them beautifully Mary Jo! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  2. Sherry says:

    Beautiful! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

  3. Sherry says:

    What a lovely post. Beautifully written. This is a post that I hope you will share so our newer generations can see the significance of those older things and memories. I hope you’ll come over to the new Fabulous Party. This weeks theme is ‘Warm Heart’. Your post is perfect to share! The party is over here:
    http://ourholidayjourney.blogspot.com/2017/02/fabulous-warm-heart-week.html
    Enjoy your week!

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