tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post8051579111282213890..comments2024-03-22T18:15:57.909-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: Grandma's AtticVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-62714921896471946712015-11-13T15:23:23.910-05:002015-11-13T15:23:23.910-05:00LOL! Someone has to be the 'self-appointed...LOL! Someone has to be the 'self-appointed' keeper of stuff! I see a few treasures there that would fit quite nicely in my decor. I love your stairwell photo wall! Now I'm trying to recall where your stairwell was. I missed that, right? I'm guessing the stairs went up near the front of the house.Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-73888352567643443662015-11-12T22:24:21.525-05:002015-11-12T22:24:21.525-05:00Hahahahahaha!!!! I LOVE your wall and you will so ...Hahahahahaha!!!! I LOVE your wall and you will so enjoy seeing all your treasures! I remember back a few years ago when I was visiting you and spied a vintage letter or envelope on a wall above whatever subject or object you were talking about in your post that day. You said I had a good eye to spot that! I absolutely LOVE interesting walls!!! You will be surprised how much others will enjoy them too! They may not want them for their own - but they will love to come over and see them! That's the way my family is! Good JOB!!! Do you know how to tell when your wall is finished?? When there's no more room!! Haha! By the way - those hinges are wonderful additions! Makes the wall even more interesting!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-19015771632100823712015-11-12T19:21:45.141-05:002015-11-12T19:21:45.141-05:00I really don't know how to label what my house...I really don't know how to label what my house style is. It's kind of a conglomeration of a few styles. I have very few keepsakes from my parents as they arrived to the U.S. with hardly anything. Anything olden in our house is probably from Dear's parents and grandparents. <br />I might just be adding some artwork to my stairwell walls now that I see yours. I love that English countryside piece...ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-88433374990315331802015-11-11T22:56:36.476-05:002015-11-11T22:56:36.476-05:00You know, if you ever want to part with your thing...You know, if you ever want to part with your things, I'd be happy to take them on, Vee ;)<br /><br />I see Catherine saw what I did. I knew it was her work immediately.<br /><br />My style? I would say it's English/American 1930s cottage if I really had to pinpoint it (although, I don't think it does lol), but it's really just things passed onto me from my family and things I collected over the years. I'm in the same position you're in. I'm the keeper of history in my family and I love it. I will say this.... I don't like new things and you'll never see me in home goods or the like. There's nothing wrong with it, but it's just not me. <br /><br />Oh and I live in the mountains of Arizona. I did a post on it awhile back.<br /><br />xoRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-49232807511492881962015-11-11T12:12:35.737-05:002015-11-11T12:12:35.737-05:00To the last sentence, let me add, "and a lot ...To the last sentence, let me add, "and a lot on nature".Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-41189351536638938882015-11-10T11:03:46.174-05:002015-11-10T11:03:46.174-05:00I was so honored to see my print hanging on your s...I was so honored to see my print hanging on your stairway wall with all the other treasures! We are about to go through this with my father in law's things soon. Hang on to those beautiful memories!Catherine Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177333835151082088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-17346085866354506412015-11-10T05:06:46.835-05:002015-11-10T05:06:46.835-05:00What a treasure to glimpse into the little nooks o...What a treasure to glimpse into the little nooks of your home Vee. I thoroughly enjoyed this post. As for the Christmas decorations, I visited a friend's home and she is totally decorated for Christmas, full blown. My style? You've seen my home, what do you think? Definitely not contemporary, probably more country/farmhouse? I have some coastal touches, since I love on the coast. Hard to say. <br />You have a lovely day my friend. ~ AbbyLittle Birdie Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673752124765885843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-20224304152883991322015-11-10T01:19:18.567-05:002015-11-10T01:19:18.567-05:00Wish there were an edit option. Meant *very much ...Wish there were an edit option. Meant *very much just a toddler...<br /><br />Jane Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-39620071221460861092015-11-10T01:17:14.179-05:002015-11-10T01:17:14.179-05:00Vee, I think you have accomplished one of the very...Vee, I think you have accomplished one of the very elusive things we collectors discover...organized chaos. Pat yourself on the back. It looks beautiful as well as interesting. I might add that my grandparents passed when I was very just a toddler, I so envy those that have memories and treasures passed down.<br /><br />My style? Ever changing!<br /><br />Jane xBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-86364209684685278702015-11-09T22:38:14.276-05:002015-11-09T22:38:14.276-05:00I'm not sure what my style is. I do know that...I'm not sure what my style is. I do know that I am a LOVER of old things and I'm VERY sentimental when it comes to family heirlooms of sorts. And maybe you can understand how I felt when I saved those old photos of my parents from being tossed in the garbage by my sister (who has not one sentimental bone in her body) and the HORROR I felt when she revealed to me that she tossed my mothers beloved bible in the garbage. I was beyond speechless and had to leave before you would see me on the evening news wanted for a horrific crime I had inflicted on my sister....GRRR.Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/07886053115520735923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-44523399168372546712015-11-09T21:57:29.281-05:002015-11-09T21:57:29.281-05:00My house on the outside is Arts and Crafts, I thin...My house on the outside is Arts and Crafts, I think, due to the way our builder made the front porch posts, etc. I like it.<br /><br />The inside of my house is country, although not as "busy" as it was in our last house. I miss I don't like making so many nail holes in this new house, and those Command hooks, as great as they are, don't work for everything.<br /><br />You've got some pretty interesting stuff in your "attic" style.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389829595981028640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-83110602795806704762015-11-09T21:50:10.852-05:002015-11-09T21:50:10.852-05:00I LOVE how you're embracing your treasures and...I LOVE how you're embracing your treasures and displaying them gallery-style!! (I love the hinges in the gallery!) <br /><br />My decorating style? I call it colonial farmhouse. (With a touch of Queen Anne highboy in the mix. ~wink~)Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-3845899017534204832015-11-09T18:58:15.690-05:002015-11-09T18:58:15.690-05:00I'm a little bit farmhouse/cottage and a lot g...I'm a little bit farmhouse/cottage and a lot grammie's attic in style. I have antiques and collectibles and new all mixed in. I've inherited a lot of things from my side and Murray's and I hate to part with it. I have boxes of old family photos from the 1800's and bits and bobs that I don't want to toss out or sell. What do you 'do' with that stuff?? No one wants it and it will end up in the garbage or a thrift store when we're done with it. I am glad you are interested in keeping the family 'heirlooms' Vee and I like how you've displayed them on the stairwell wall. And nothing wrong with hanging old hinges or whatever there too. I have a rusty foot long hinge on my 'gallery wall' over the sofa and a wrought iron trivet and a ring of old keys there too. I guess that is eclectic eh? I love the painting by the Moncton artist, CK Cowan. I wonder who he was? I knew some Cowans in school. What'll ever become of it all when we're gone. Makes me sad but I guess our ancestors probably thought the same thing. Ours may be the last generation to hang on to these things.Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-69364250566781396362015-11-09T18:41:50.547-05:002015-11-09T18:41:50.547-05:00I read this post this morning before dashing off a...I read this post this morning before dashing off and now I'm back to comment. Love the idea of your stairway gallery. Defining one's style is a difficult thing - I've thought about it and have come up with "Swedish by the Sea with a Touch of French Country". How's that for a mouthful? I regret that I have very few items from my grandparents. My parents are still living (thanks be to God) but they've not been the kind to accumulate stuff from the past. We have a few things from Tim's family that I treasure. Your bits and pieces are wonderful reminders of the past. I'm glad you're keeping them.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-29958536387232377122015-11-09T18:13:22.243-05:002015-11-09T18:13:22.243-05:00I think I'm also eclectic, but I do love a cou...I think I'm also eclectic, but I do love a country and farmhouse style. My home is decorated in a traditional style, however, as that what worked best with its 1990's style. <br />I am the younger daughter in my family, but I am the keeper of photos, letters and some nick knacks as I was the one who had the job of clearing out my Mom's house of 60+ years. I transported it all west with me and hope to one day organize it all. I do have many vintage framed photos on display. I like your stairwell wall and agree that walls like this look very attractive when they are covered with interesting framed photos and memorabilia--like a gallery. It's a wonderful way to enjoy all those treasures, Vee.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-50476282335647327282015-11-09T18:06:31.745-05:002015-11-09T18:06:31.745-05:00My style is Thrift Store Eclectic. I'm sure so...My style is Thrift Store Eclectic. I'm sure someone would be confused as to put a label on my tastes. *lol* Your style is tasteful, refreshing and lovely. Good enough to hang in a Country Club or anywhere classy.<br />Hope your day is blessed. ~:)Sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531515666554867421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-44587529964672171522015-11-09T17:24:38.370-05:002015-11-09T17:24:38.370-05:00HI Vee, I guess I'm eclectic, liking tradition...HI Vee, I guess I'm eclectic, liking traditional, shabby chic, English, etc.,...you get the picture. I just don't like modern or ultra chic. Somehow it all works when you love certain things. I like that you're the keeper of the family treasures, and I especially love that you cover the nail holes with leaves! Great idea!!!kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803962513834013589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-55988884883298026982015-11-09T15:58:40.705-05:002015-11-09T15:58:40.705-05:00No idea what my style would be called! As I am su...No idea what my style would be called! As I am sure that you have heard me say before I am a hoarder chucker which means that I keep things for a while and then have regular clear outs, I shred old papers and burn them and never have any regrets, it is very freeing for me, although not right for everyone I realise. I am sure that you style is absolutely right for you and you arrange things very prettily indeed! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-52840158613478871692015-11-09T15:49:19.954-05:002015-11-09T15:49:19.954-05:00I love what you're doing! Putting the family ...I love what you're doing! Putting the family treasures out for all too see! I'm glad that someone is keeping these family treasures.<br />I don't think your bill holder is too full, its just filled with floppy papers. I think it is interesting to group paintings, photos, hinges etc, together.<br /><br />My style is eclectic. I like English Country, Farmhouse, cottage. My house is what it is because we've just gathered stuff that we liked or inherited over the years. <br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-60059859355912949762015-11-09T14:47:33.268-05:002015-11-09T14:47:33.268-05:00You guessed it! Interesting point and I have never...You guessed it! Interesting point and I have never thought of it before. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-66504444820786156772015-11-09T14:09:10.813-05:002015-11-09T14:09:10.813-05:00Eclectic. . .treasures from his side of the family...Eclectic. . .treasures from his side of the family and treasures from mine thrown in with what we love and have collected. That was the great thing about downsizing ~ realizing what is important.<br /><br />Your wall of family heirlooms is priceless.<br /><br />I keep meaning to tell you that I love your new header. Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397087180636686873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-57370578643193170472015-11-09T13:56:43.833-05:002015-11-09T13:56:43.833-05:00Vee, I'm glad to see you are the keeper of fam...Vee, I'm glad to see you are the keeper of family treasures! I too hate seeing old photos in antique shops--It's just not right!! My style?--Ummm--traditional, grandma's attic!!! Are you the eldest girl in your family? I am and I think the keeper is usually given to her. I love having my family's things all around our home--it's part of who I am! ♥<br /><br />The Joy of Home with Martha Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912198511168813613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-91264124724802531772015-11-09T12:45:37.463-05:002015-11-09T12:45:37.463-05:00Hi Vee loved seeing how you are displaying your t...Hi Vee loved seeing how you are displaying your treasures. I love all the family stuff of years gone by. I think my style might be country, french. I love yellows and some oranges. But things that hold a memory are treasures. Hugs, Roxy living from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-51106866541150512382015-11-09T12:28:44.062-05:002015-11-09T12:28:44.062-05:00I enjoyed this post so much Vee. I am very sentim...I enjoyed this post so much Vee. I am very sentimental...my older brother and sis never wanted any of mom and dad's or my grandparents' photos, china, jewelry etc. I have several glassed cabinets with treasures stored where I can see them and yet keep them safe from cats! lol I don't know what my style is - these days I don't want anything new but I do cherish the old and the memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-15818212468592690142015-11-09T11:29:11.151-05:002015-11-09T11:29:11.151-05:00Absolutely loved this post Vee! Your treasures are...Absolutely loved this post Vee! Your treasures are priceless! As I was reading I was thinking of all the treasures,(stuff) stored in the room over our garage and of all those in our barns, that once belonged to grandparents, treasures that I can't seem to part with either, and I might add plans to do as you have done,share with my family by displaying them! I agree they have no place in stored boxes!<br /><br />I live in a farmhouse, but I call my style "eclectic"! It fits me to a tee, I have never followed the rules in decorating, because it just isn't me!~smile~ When I see all the decorating blogs I swoon, salivate, but also know I have to be "Me"!<br />I really swoon every time you share your home there is so much warmth and love, and this is what I have always wanted folks to say about mine, "This feels just like home"!<br /><br />I love that you have started decorating for Christmas, I took time this weekend to do some decorating too, as I will be having eye surgery over the next few weeks!<br />Thanks for sharing,<br /><br />Hugs from me to you,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.com