tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post6645798392940906069..comments2024-03-22T18:15:57.909-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: From Oxford to LondonVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-80898373501066118902012-07-08T14:58:04.419-04:002012-07-08T14:58:04.419-04:00I think it is wonderful to have so many family tre...I think it is wonderful to have so many family treasures.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-22096619433256061272012-07-07T21:39:53.421-04:002012-07-07T21:39:53.421-04:00I have never seen a piece like that before but it ...I have never seen a piece like that before but it sure is interesting. I know how hard it is to part with such things......I have a hard time parting with some of my mom's things and they are not worth much monetarily. <br /><br />I'm gonna have to look up isinglass now.Debra from Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07539362962804034595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-68732756725812703962012-07-07T09:39:04.807-04:002012-07-07T09:39:04.807-04:00What an interesting piece...so glad you decided to...What an interesting piece...so glad you decided to embrace itJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-89531664386189493192012-07-07T05:35:08.695-04:002012-07-07T05:35:08.695-04:00I know you said you didn't love it, but it rea...I know you said you didn't love it, but it really is a beautiful piece and looks really lovely the way you have it displayed. <br /><br />And I love that flylady quote.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-19468200097612128652012-07-06T23:56:56.613-04:002012-07-06T23:56:56.613-04:00This is such an interesting story Vee and you are ...This is such an interesting story Vee and you are right to find a spot for such a lovely treasure. I would never part with the things that have been passed down to me from my family. rotating displays on my buffet is the way I showcase my treasures. As a teacher, i enjoyed creating new bulletin board displays and now I change my buffet as the seasons change or when the mood strikes me. Please keep the coach forever!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17747219456841194840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-28978487266361468142012-07-06T23:27:12.502-04:002012-07-06T23:27:12.502-04:00It is a real treasure, Vee. Simply beautiful and y...It is a real treasure, Vee. Simply beautiful and you've displayed it so well.<br /><br />LaTeaDah<br /><br />PS: Don't worry about the Fly Lady one little bit!La Tea Dahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138624485398178242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-14991779990895284892012-07-06T22:35:25.674-04:002012-07-06T22:35:25.674-04:00Your Grandmother's night light is lovely !Your Grandmother's night light is lovely !Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049996909414471501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-38026189032438090672012-07-06T21:43:18.557-04:002012-07-06T21:43:18.557-04:00What an interesting piece. Have you thought of se...What an interesting piece. Have you thought of sending a photo to Country Living Magazine? They have a monthly column that highlights two or three pages of old and unusual items and I think yours qualifies!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-79529636571111561102012-07-06T21:32:26.893-04:002012-07-06T21:32:26.893-04:00It is an unusual keepsake that I would want to kee...It is an unusual keepsake that I would want to keep, but I understand being overwhelmed with two houses of memorabilia. Big decisions about what to keep, I'll bet!Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-52774439635028621532012-07-06T21:18:55.758-04:002012-07-06T21:18:55.758-04:00What a wonderful keepsake. I hope you can find a p...What a wonderful keepsake. I hope you can find a place to enjoy it. I spend a lot of time rearranging clutter. At least it gets dusted! lol~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-50643708715444832272012-07-06T21:05:28.609-04:002012-07-06T21:05:28.609-04:00Just looked up isinglass. How interesting!
It is ...Just looked up isinglass. How interesting!<br />It is a treasure, but then being decluttered is wonderful too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-30887427988716894512012-07-06T20:56:33.920-04:002012-07-06T20:56:33.920-04:00Sympatico, Vee!
My husband and I were the ones wh...Sympatico, Vee!<br /><br />My husband and I were the ones who had to clear out my mother's house for sale ..a tremendous job and we were under the stress of a deadline as the house sold quickly. I had to let a lot of things go to the recycle truck or charities but I had the hardest time giving up vintage books. So many of them now are stacked in my basement. I'm still sorting through photos and my Father's Army days memorabilia.<br /><br />It is a very emotional job isn't it?<br /><br />Your grandmother's night light is very unique and looks pretty where you've placed it!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-1270803109943529632012-07-06T20:52:17.241-04:002012-07-06T20:52:17.241-04:00That nightlight is incredible...I've never see...That nightlight is incredible...I've never seen anything like it! And so cool that it is a family piece. <br /><br /><i>But</i>...I can relate to the obligation that sometimes accompanies such treasures. I once decorated a bedroom around a washbowl and pitcher set that was a family heirloom...but one that wasn't "me" and that I didn't particularly like. Years later I decided that I would not let an heirloom <i>own me</i> (instead of the other way around), and freed myself to put the washbowl and pitcher up in the attic and decorate the room as I pleased. (I offered the set to other family members who all declined.) <br /><br />Anyway, if I have other things from a particular branch of the family, or from an individual, I don't feel obligated to "treasure" every little thing. <br /><br />On an entirely different note...thanks for introducing me to PicMonkey!! Good stuff! :DCheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-63163375004875333722012-07-06T18:05:46.220-04:002012-07-06T18:05:46.220-04:00I made the trip from Oxford to London once, in a r...I made the trip from Oxford to London once, in a rental car on the wrong side of the road. I think I would have rather been in this fine carriage.larainydayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729238864057667317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-56936575058154314182012-07-06T17:22:46.127-04:002012-07-06T17:22:46.127-04:00It's a neat piece, Vee. I know nothing about t...It's a neat piece, Vee. I know nothing about that kind of thing. You should go on Antiques Roadshow I guess! :)<br /><br />Now I'm liking this blog look - nice and cool and even a stream to stick my hot nasty feet in. That sure looks nice. ahhh.......<br /><br />I still haven't had time to check out PicMonkey. I like your frames - mine don't have them and they are pretty boring... hmmmm - note to self - check out PicMonkey...Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741431727993692456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-37442883673981808602012-07-06T16:51:13.756-04:002012-07-06T16:51:13.756-04:00That night light is so interesting!
I love the qu...That night light is so interesting!<br /><br />I love the quote from FlyLady - it's true....<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-59892668614058815062012-07-06T16:37:44.380-04:002012-07-06T16:37:44.380-04:00You are amazing. Yes, I too inherited too much and...You are amazing. Yes, I too inherited too much and most people didn't care about the treasures from our family. And believe me, there were treasures, including samplers from the early 1800s. (I KEPT THEM FOR MY GRANDDAUGHTER).<br /><br />You CANNOT organize clutter or make it attractive. I want to be a minimalist, deep inside I am, but right now I have too much STUFF.<br /><br />Love to you and yours,<br /><br />SSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-65781584605189140022012-07-06T15:23:50.302-04:002012-07-06T15:23:50.302-04:00Nan's night light is so interesting. I have n...Nan's night light is so interesting. I have never seen one like it. It seems a shame to give it away after being part of the family for 81 years. I wonder if the owner of one of your local antique shops might be able to shed some light on it's value.<br />Your new blog look is delightful. Beautiful colors for summertime.Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-1368372319986492202012-07-06T15:21:38.641-04:002012-07-06T15:21:38.641-04:00What a wonderful treasure you have Vee, I am so gl...What a wonderful treasure you have Vee, I am so glad you decided to embrace it. <br /><br />I absolutely adored your 4th of July post! I might add,it brought back wonderful memories of times past for us! Just keep right on making and sharing them, always makes me smile.<br />Our 4th was fairly quiet!<br />Hugs,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-61753686482445085272012-07-06T14:35:51.399-04:002012-07-06T14:35:51.399-04:00I love your vignette with the old window and how y...I love your vignette with the old window and how you change it up. The old coach is a keeper I think. It's unique and it works and looks great in that spot. Did you try to google it? Your blog page looks beautiful! Have a lovely weekend!Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-50469101715352286512012-07-06T12:56:45.996-04:002012-07-06T12:56:45.996-04:00That is such a lovely piece that I suggest you kee...That is such a lovely piece that I suggest you keep it. One day it will be 100 years old, a real antique, and maybe a family member will want it.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-78334971683519195412012-07-06T11:53:56.908-04:002012-07-06T11:53:56.908-04:00It's a lovely piece and looks perfectly in pla...It's a lovely piece and looks perfectly in place in your vignette. But I know that sometimes the things we inherit, and can't dispose of for sentimental or other reasons, can weigh upon our minds.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-81610921594888638322012-07-06T11:48:08.385-04:002012-07-06T11:48:08.385-04:00I think it's lovely! You could send a photo i...I think it's lovely! You could send a photo into Country Living to there "What's It Worth" they may be able to help you!Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-71277380157248748582012-07-06T11:41:07.727-04:002012-07-06T11:41:07.727-04:00Personally I am so glad you have chosen to embrace...Personally I am so glad you have chosen to embrace it! What a delightful piece of family treasure to have. =) It looks quite lovely on your cupboard top as well. <br /><br />Have a lovely weekend!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14645900268226972218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-51080225944460594612012-07-06T11:18:39.837-04:002012-07-06T11:18:39.837-04:00I'm liking your monkey frames, and they seem t...I'm liking your monkey frames, and they seem to add new things regularly there. As to your piece, I find it quite interesting and it looks nice where you have tucked it. I would find it very cozy looking in the evening or on a rainy day, to see the light behind the little windows. I wonder if it is of any value. Maybe not with parts missing.podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.com