Treasured Things

This bear, Winnie There Pooh if you will, has been with me all my life. As least all of the life I remember. My understanding is that someone made and gifted him to me for a baby shower. He has guided me through potty training, nightmares, adolescence and college. To my knowledge, he has only been out of my possession one time. On that occasion, he went to stay with a very dear friend while she endured the ravages of a brain tumor. While there, he said the things I could not say and kept Bear Bear (her treasured stuffed friend) company. I knew my friends journey was ending on the day she handed him back to me and stated he needed to go home because he was looking under the other bears dresses. He is worn, tattered and knows everything. I loved to rub his ears and smell his head for comfort. I was reminded of him by the arrival of these two little treasures:

Crafted by a dear friend and immediately given a chosen place on the bed, these two lovelies now sit, watch, comfort and cuddle my daughter. You can tell yourself that these things hold little significance but I will tell you otherwise. Particularly when I awake to cries of "Mommy! I can't find baby turtle!" in the wee hours of the morning. I hope everyone has a few of these treasured things in their lives that help them remember the past and move toward the future with comfort. Please share some of the memories of your over loved and tattered things! Do you still have them?

Vintage Pearl

I have been perusing the Vintage Pearl website for a long time now. I think my husband may have noticed the browser open to the page because for my birthday I received this pretty little box:

And much to my delight, this was inside:

They specialize in custom, hand stamped jewelry and keepsakes. I have to say that this is something I will treasure for a long time. So if you are looking for a unique gift for someone you love, head on over and check it out. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Confirmation

In the 60's today! I'm thinking short sleeves, summer shoes, crocus blooming....

Tulips peeking.....

Soon enough we will be smelling the ground thawing! Be sure to get your veggie seeds started! I think we are definitely going to get an early start this year!