Thursday, April 29, 2010

Grandma's things- Vintage Thingy Thursday




Vintage Thingy Thursday is hosted by Coloradolady. Please visit her site and see who is playing along this week.

(That's an Easter egg in the photo!)

Here are two little 'dust catchers' that were originally owned by my grandmother. I saw the blue one as a little girl in her house, and in the way of whiny grandchildren, I asked if I could have it. Of course was the answer. Oh I just loved that blue, and the painted flowers as a child. I thought it was the most beautiful little pitcher.

Well, time flows by, and some years ago now my grandmother passed away. She had moved into an assisted living apartment that was much smaller than the old house. There wasn't much left for my mom and her siblings to clean up and distribute. But, my mom picked up the little pitcher on the right for me, remembering the story of the blue pitcher and how much I loved it.

I don't remember seeing the white pitcher anywhere in her house. It is marked Japan on the bottom. These two sit on my kitchen windowsill.

I miss you grandma.

viridian

13 comments:

Kim, USA said...

I don't know but I get emotional when I read your post here -sniff-sniff. The two tiny pitchers are so cute a priceless memento. Happy weekend!

VTT~Old Book

Diva Kreszl said...

what lovely treasures you have to remind you of your beloved grandmother :)

LV said...

Wonderful family treasures and memories. I am so glad you were able to get them.

Lane said...

What lovely pitchers and lovely memories. Enjoy them. And, I love the blue as well. Lane

Postcardy said...

Your little pitchers are cute, especially the blue one.

Deborah said...

What a sweet story and I got emotional too:) The words you used were very simple yet very evocative. Thanks for sharing.

Sally Annie Magundy said...

Such a sweet story and lovely reminder of your grandmother!

Coloradolady said...

What great treasures from your grandma, and I am with you...I miss mine so much....it is the little reminders of the people we love that are most important. have a great VTT!

Jocelyn said...

Lovely story. Glad you have the pitcher. Happy VTT!

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

CC said...

Such sweet memories and sweet treasures.. Happy VTT...

Susan Freeman said...

My favorite is that little blue pitcher!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

Miri said...

What a lovely story! I can see why your little girl's eye and heart was drawn to the precious little blue pitcher with its pretty flowers.

★Carol★ said...

I can see why you loved that little blue pitcher as a child. It's so pretty, and it looks like something out of a fairytale cottage! Both of those pretty pitchers are such wonderful keepsakes of your beloved Grandmother!
Happy VTT!
Carol

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