Good day ladies I hope the sun is shining on you today. In these parts of the world it is promising to be a nice Spring day. Although I must say that Spring is particularly cold around here this year. Can I say that we still have the heating on in the evening, and that I have only just put away my winter clothes….
Not because I didn’t need them anymore, but only because I couldn’t stand them anymore. I figured if I had to be cold anyway I might as well do it in cheerful colors.
Anyway, on to the topic of today’s post. Seeing that I recently shared some memories about my mother it only seemed fair I’d tell you guys a bit about my father too. Especially since he was the one who did most of the caring for my mom when she got sick. They were together for almost 50 years and after my mom died, life just lost its glow for my dad. The last years of his life he just spent waiting for the time he could join my mother again.
I have had this particular vignette in my craft room forever now, without showing it to you all here on my little ole blog, I thought I might as well snap some pictures of it and reminisce about my dad with you. And if you love to see more vignettes, you can join us at Marty’s place for Table Top Tuesday
I gathered some cake stands and cheese domes and put various little objects underneath that not only look good but somehow remind me of my father too.
Most things didn’t really belong to my father, he was not into ‘having possessions’ really. As long as he could sit in his favorite spot on the sofa, knowing that my mother was close by, while he was reading one of his ‘whodunnits’ or solving a five star logics puzzle, he was happy. So of course there are a few old books doing what they do so well in a vignette: look pretty and give it an air of sophistication.
Btw, do you have a thing for old books too? Books that you will never read but buy anyway, because that dusty old smell of a well-read book just speaks to you? Do you? Oh, good, now I don’t feel so foolish anymore.
The next picture really shows a few dear sentimental things. Of course as you can see there is a picture of my father and his parents and siblings. My father is the boy standing next to his father on the left. Whenever my father saw this picture he would tell the story that he was ticked off when they took it. His youngest brother is sitting in front and apparently the year before they had a family picture taken too, and his younger brother had gotten the position on the chair in that one too. My father was promised that ‘next year you can sit on the chair’, but as you can see that promise was not held. Hence the sulky face.
The glass measuring can (jug, canister, vase…?) is really old. So old that the glass that was hand-blown has these telltale little bubbles in it. My uncle gave this glass to me. He told me it was the same measuring can my grandmother used for measuring each child’s milk portion in the morning. I love knowing the story behind such an old, and in its day ordinary, little piece of kitchen necessity.
Of course there had to be a nest in the vignette, as a reminder of the warm nest I grew up in. That little birdie on top is the only Christmas ornament that survived from my family’s old decorations. It has lost it’s tail but some of that fake snow they used to spray Christmas trees is still on it.
My father was the middle child, he is the smallest one in this picture. Wasn’t he a cutie…
My father was a quiet man of few words (I guess I take after my mother…..), always the observer and preferably not the center of attention. He lived for his family and was very proud of his children (although he would never tell that to us directly). He died six years ago. I miss him.
What a lovely post. You have so many beautiful memories and stories that keep your father alive in your heart.
What a lovely post. You have so many beautiful memories and stories that keep your father alive in your heart.
Beautiful vignette Marianne and so great memories of your father.
I love those clockes and the flower frog in your display.
~ Tina
Beautiful vignette Marianne and so great memories of your father.
I love those clockes and the flower frog in your display.
~ Tina
Achja, ik had het al bewonderd toen ik bij je was. Ik vind het zo heerlijk te lezen hoe je over je familie kunt vertellen. Mooie herinneringen die je met ons deelt!
LG – Irma
Achja, ik had het al bewonderd toen ik bij je was. Ik vind het zo heerlijk te lezen hoe je over je familie kunt vertellen. Mooie herinneringen die je met ons deelt!
LG – Irma
Wat mooi weer. Fijn ook dat je zulke mooie herinneringen aan je vader hebt ♥ IK heb maar een foto van de mijne maar die heeft wel een ereplaats in mijn huiskamer ♥
YES de zon schijnt. De lente komt er eindelijk aan en dat werd tijd ook. Mijn verwarming staat savonds ook nog aan hoor…belachelijk voor 18 mei, maar ja…kou leiden wil ik dan ook niet.
Liefs van marian
Wat mooi weer. Fijn ook dat je zulke mooie herinneringen aan je vader hebt ♥ IK heb maar een foto van de mijne maar die heeft wel een ereplaats in mijn huiskamer ♥
YES de zon schijnt. De lente komt er eindelijk aan en dat werd tijd ook. Mijn verwarming staat savonds ook nog aan hoor…belachelijk voor 18 mei, maar ja…kou leiden wil ik dan ook niet.
Liefs van marian
What a beautiful vignette….Kathy
What a beautiful vignette….Kathy
wonderful vignettes. just beautiful. and the library card cabinet is incredible! and thank you for sharing your father with us! very sweet post. xo natalea
wonderful vignettes. just beautiful. and the library card cabinet is incredible! and thank you for sharing your father with us! very sweet post. xo natalea
Oh, I love this idea for displaying treasures from beloved family members! Those photos are priceless! I have one of my family that includes my great-grandmother and me when I was about six — and very sulky-looking, because I was pulled away from playing with my Christmas toys for the photo.
Oh, I love this idea for displaying treasures from beloved family members! Those photos are priceless! I have one of my family that includes my great-grandmother and me when I was about six — and very sulky-looking, because I was pulled away from playing with my Christmas toys for the photo.
How beautifully worded! That is a wonderful tribute to your father. When my mom died, life lost its glow for my daddy, too. It was so painful to see him bravely carry on for another 2 years while he waited patiently to join her. Isn't it comforting when they are together again and you know they'll never ever part again!
How beautifully worded! That is a wonderful tribute to your father. When my mom died, life lost its glow for my daddy, too. It was so painful to see him bravely carry on for another 2 years while he waited patiently to join her. Isn't it comforting when they are together again and you know they'll never ever part again!
What a lovely post! I love how you've used your olden treasures here and set up a beautiful vignette. Thanks for sharing.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
What a lovely post! I love how you've used your olden treasures here and set up a beautiful vignette. Thanks for sharing.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
Wonderful post girl..I loved the whole story…Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Wonderful post girl..I loved the whole story…Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
What a precious post! It is a blessing to grow up in a warm, loving family. Thanks for sharing.
What a precious post! It is a blessing to grow up in a warm, loving family. Thanks for sharing.
Marianne, what a beautiful post…how sweet those pictures of your father are…i love the vignettes you made for your memories of his life…they are really lovely!!!
Marianne, what a beautiful post…how sweet those pictures of your father are…i love the vignettes you made for your memories of his life…they are really lovely!!!
Marianne, I love your vignette with memories of your dad. It's so much more meaningful to decorate in this manner. I love the old picture in the flower frog.
Marianne, I love your vignette with memories of your dad. It's so much more meaningful to decorate in this manner. I love the old picture in the flower frog.
"Old books are my one weakness"
It's really hard to pass them up at sales/shops. The smell gets me every time. It's as though within the aroma – albeit dank, moldy, dusty – there are the oils of the hands who have held the covers, turned the pages, laid them face down/face up, pressed flowers in them, wept into them, smiled and laughed within them…a story of a life or lives that come with the book itself. I usually do not read any of them. Perhaps a page or two. It's the unknown history of the owners that captures my affection for them.
Thanking for sharing about your parents. It's lovely to know more about people here!
Referring to me as a "chick" on Donna's blog literally cracked me up today!!!
"Old books are my one weakness"
It's really hard to pass them up at sales/shops. The smell gets me every time. It's as though within the aroma – albeit dank, moldy, dusty – there are the oils of the hands who have held the covers, turned the pages, laid them face down/face up, pressed flowers in them, wept into them, smiled and laughed within them…a story of a life or lives that come with the book itself. I usually do not read any of them. Perhaps a page or two. It's the unknown history of the owners that captures my affection for them.
Thanking for sharing about your parents. It's lovely to know more about people here!
Referring to me as a "chick" on Donna's blog literally cracked me up today!!!
Such a sweet post and everything is lovely. Be blessed. Cindy
Such a sweet post and everything is lovely. Be blessed. Cindy
What a touching post! Thanks so much for sharing your memories x
Annie x
What a touching post! Thanks so much for sharing your memories x
Annie x
Beautiful memories…
Beautiful memories…
Oh I really love your vignette, but most of all I love your precious memories and stories about your dad. I miss mine terribly too. This is so pretty with all the things you have put together and under the cloches just makes it all seem so much more special. Wonderful treasures to be protected. Thanks so much for joining the party. I love this. Hugs, Marty
Oh I really love your vignette, but most of all I love your precious memories and stories about your dad. I miss mine terribly too. This is so pretty with all the things you have put together and under the cloches just makes it all seem so much more special. Wonderful treasures to be protected. Thanks so much for joining the party. I love this. Hugs, Marty
A very beautiful post, precious memories.
A very beautiful post, precious memories.
Your blog is beautiful, peaceful and just the feast I needed for my eyes today.
Your blog is beautiful, peaceful and just the feast I needed for my eyes today.
Ik heb deze week de oude foto's van mijn moeder en vader doorgekeken. Sommige zijn 90 jaar oud (van mijn grootouders). Mooie foto's zijn dat, in sepia. Daar kan toch eigenlijk geen digitale foto tegenop.
groetjes,
Marianne.
Ik heb deze week de oude foto's van mijn moeder en vader doorgekeken. Sommige zijn 90 jaar oud (van mijn grootouders). Mooie foto's zijn dat, in sepia. Daar kan toch eigenlijk geen digitale foto tegenop.
groetjes,
Marianne.
Wow this is a beautiful centerpiece! Please come and link up up at my party Centerpiece Wednesdays and share you ideas. They are very inspiriational!
Karin
Wow this is a beautiful centerpiece! Please come and link up up at my party Centerpiece Wednesdays and share you ideas. They are very inspiriational!
Karin
What a lovely post and beautiful vignette Marianne!
What a lovely post and beautiful vignette Marianne!
What a lovely tribute to your Dad. Beautiful vignette!
Manuela
What a lovely tribute to your Dad. Beautiful vignette!
Manuela
Love your collection…I have a lot of my great grandfathers items that are tucked away until I have a place for the….this is such an adorable idea!
Love your collection…I have a lot of my great grandfathers items that are tucked away until I have a place for the….this is such an adorable idea!