I love vintage items the idea of recycling older items with a past life or lives. I wonder as I look at these items, whose hands have touched them, what where their lives like? Did they endure hard times, were they happy or sad? Were the frail or strong,...did they know the gifts of love and family? Did they live a full, happy life....
I think of the book the "Velveteen Rabbit", written by Margery Williams, where the rabbit was worn and torn, but knew he was truly loved, by the little boy, who cherished him. These items remind me of being worn, torn, loved and real. How many birthday cakes were made by the use of this sifter? How many cups of tea were enjoyed, or made to calm someone's nerves? Who was the lucky recipient of this candy tin...were they in love or just a gift of friendship? I can think of all kinds of stories, that these items could evoke.
I go searching at random and usually just happen upon vintage items. It is a treasure hunt, finding unique things, from the past. You can go to thrift shops, flea markets, auctions, estate sales, antique shops, or sometimes they are just passed as heirlooms, to your family. Vintage, is more about appeal, then age,but that's me.
When, I look at items from the past, it makes me want to write their stories. I want to make an imprint of
a time or a mood that punctuations a classic memory. One we all can relate to, a message of impact, I want to make these items real!
Comments
It was fasinating you writing about old vintage articles, it's something I'd never thought of before.
Thanks for sharing it was lovely to read.
Yvonne.
xoxo Bardot in Blue
Excellent post. You make me want to go Vintage hunting now. :O)
Thank you for visiting my blog and entering my contest :)
Lee
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Becky-It makes you pause and reflect, how many
stories of life are entwined with these gems, from the past.
Creepy Query Girl-How fun and spooky! You need to start writing those details down!
Lee-You always throw a curve ball in and make me laugh! You are funny~
Berlin Deluxxe-Fun contest! I think we should journal or write these details down, may inspire us later in crafting, writing or
creating a vignette.
Melody-I am in the same place; Spring cleaning, sorting through piles of fabric, books and craft items. I have to take a break and be inspired to continue, so I can have my space to create!
Lisa-Wish we could go now! It is hit or miss, you had a major miss, that time! Don't
be discouraged! (top 2 pictures are heirlooms passed down; then finds)
Bardot in Blue-I know, I need to go find me
a huge fleamarket; I have been dying to go!
Linda-Hi, those spoons were passed down to me; I have fond memories of my Dad polishing them every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Yes, I can get them clean. I kind of like the patina on them.
Karen G-Thank you; you are so right, it is
a visual stunning word, where old conjures up dust. Antique has a mixed message, to me.
I have seen junk be considered antique. Thanks for visiting me~
Wasabi Mom-Thank you; it was a fun V word to do! Your new blog glows~
Yvonne-Thank you; I think the story part came when I inherited a spoon. It was only known as the fudge spoon, really big and had a special curve from all the use. It is my baking spoon, cookies and muffins, mainly. Fudge is once a year in my house~
xoxo bardot in blue