My sister framed our uncle's work shirt (with framebridge) and the lines of it looks like abstract art. My parents made a gallery wall in their closet of family photos and Momentos they otherwise wouldn't hang. Both are subtle enough and are still beautiful.
I always say, "in use, on display, or put away" and absolutely agree that the most precious things should be in use or on display.
I inherited some kitchen towels when my grandma died, and I remembered lots of special times with her in the kitchen but some of them quickly started to fall apart. :/ They were actual rags. Couldn’t preserve them as “whole,” so I cut a small strip or two off of each one, and saved them in my shed to use as plant ties in my container garden. Her and my granddad were vegetable gardeners, so it seemed fitting. Now every spring and summer I get to pull from my stash of homemade cloth plant ties made of her dish rags. :)
I love this idea of keeping the most special close by. Like you, my one bin of keepsakes is down under the house. I appreciate the suggestion to pick a few (or one) favorite- my dad passed when I was 19 so the notes from him with his writing I treasure.
That is a beautiful way to honor your dad!
My sister framed our uncle's work shirt (with framebridge) and the lines of it looks like abstract art. My parents made a gallery wall in their closet of family photos and Momentos they otherwise wouldn't hang. Both are subtle enough and are still beautiful.
I always say, "in use, on display, or put away" and absolutely agree that the most precious things should be in use or on display.
Love these ideas! Thanks for reading (and sharing). xoxo
I inherited some kitchen towels when my grandma died, and I remembered lots of special times with her in the kitchen but some of them quickly started to fall apart. :/ They were actual rags. Couldn’t preserve them as “whole,” so I cut a small strip or two off of each one, and saved them in my shed to use as plant ties in my container garden. Her and my granddad were vegetable gardeners, so it seemed fitting. Now every spring and summer I get to pull from my stash of homemade cloth plant ties made of her dish rags. :)
This is so lovely. I love how you found a way to give them a second life! x
Oh my gosh, that note is absolutely beautiful, both the sentiment and the artistry. Totally going to copy you.
Thank you so much. It feels so perfect and deeply meaningful. xoxo
I love this idea of keeping the most special close by. Like you, my one bin of keepsakes is down under the house. I appreciate the suggestion to pick a few (or one) favorite- my dad passed when I was 19 so the notes from him with his writing I treasure.