Welcome to everyone participating in the Heirloom Party and to all my readers! If you want to see who is participating, please go to Marie’s Blog, with the great name of Emmacallsmemama and have fun.
For the purposes of this party, I decided to define ‘heirloom’ as something passed down from a family member. I have other things that could be called heirlooms, but today I will concentrate on those things that have a little story.
Those of you who read my blog regularly might remember a post I did about this tea chest. This has been in my Mom’s family for many years – I know it goes back to my great-grandmother, at the very least. Tea was a valuable commodity, so it was stored in a chest that was locked. By the time I knew this piece, it was on a shelf at my Grandma’s. It holds letters, the death notices of her two sisters, Maggie and Rhoda, who died in the 1918 flu epidemic, a lock of her youngest sister Rhoda’s hair, a copy of my Great-Grandfather’s estate. Precious, private things. I keep it just the way she kept it.
Finally, my Dad’s toys. This Model T was his toy as a very young boy and Dad will be 86 this September. I don’t have many of his things, so this is doubly precious to me. He made the train car himself as a youngster. I keep these two together on a shelf on my sideboard.
Thanks for stopping by! I have to add this: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!!!! I love you!
Stacey says
Claudia, you have some great family pieces. That piano is gorgeous! Love the books and the shoe too. :)
Kate Starr says
The toys are adorable, but I especially like your antique books, the artwork is always so beautiful and intricate in older books.
Kelee Katillac says
Claudia!
That baby shoe always chokes me up…very sweet and I love the syrup pitcher and doll too.
All are so precious.
Love, kelee
Lisa says
WOW! What great treasures!!
Hugs, Lisa
blushing rose says
I love your memories & lovely items. How sweet the box car & shoe … TTFN ~Marydon
Donna says
Happy birthday to you, Claudia’s Mom! Claudia, you have so many beautiful heirlooms… How wonderful that you are surrounded by the memories of so many loved ones… Donna
Rita says
Happy B-day for Mamma from me too. So strong feelings and memories today. Loved what you shared Claudia. I had to translate my post tonight so my mamma can read it too. Ciao e Buona Notte
Marie says
Hello Claudia – thank you for joining the party! I just love that Shirley Temple doll. Even if it is a Canadian version – she’s precious! Your tea box is beautiful. How special to have those documents and other things from your family. Love the sweet little shoe and children’s books.
Blessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
caren says
Such wonderful sentimental treasures you have! Happy Birthday to your MOM!!!!!! I wanted to cry when I saw your Dad’s toys. The fact that he made the train car himself just did me in! It reminded me of my Dad and how much I miss him.
Amy@TheLemonCottage says
Such great heirlooms. I love the toys… and the books, those are my favorite. How neat!
~Amy
marianedwardsdreamweaver says
ohhh i’m drooling over all your delightful goodies..i love your mum’s doll..grandmother’s baby shoe and those two books!..btw happy birthday Shirley :)
Sares says
My oh my! You have some very special things. The tea chest, the books, the shoe, the toy trucks. They are all wonderful. I think that those of us that have things passed down to us are very lucky. Not everyone has that. Thank you for sharing your gems. They are magnificant!
Jennifer Froh says
WOW… you have a lot of goodies! Thank you for sharing.. and Happy Birthday to your mom!!! :)
Frugal Fine Living says
What a wonderful post! I love all your pretty things, especially the Shirley Temple doll and the tea chest. The piano is fantastic. I have my mother’s piano and wouldn’t part with it either.
Jane
Marina Capano says
The toys are so cute and the books are amazing!
Cute Heirloom post!
xoxo
Lindsay With Lindsay says
That little baby boot is so sweet! You have some gorgeous heirlooms.
Rue says
Happy Birthday to your mom!
Your family pieces are wonderful! I especially love the story about the tea chest. How heartbreaking, but beautiful.
BTW, I love your glasses :)
rue
Ashley @ AshleysBusy says
Aw, your treasures are so sweet. Love the cute little bootie, the books, and the pretty wooden jewelry box.
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Roeshel says
Sweet treasures! I really enjoyed the stories too – thanks so much for sharing!
Nancy says
Claudia,
I love all your treasured heirlooms! I especially love your grandmother’s little shoe. All of your things are precious and I enjoyed reading the history behind them!
Nancy
Pink Roses and Teacups says
What wonderful treasures. I love the baby shoe, and the books.
thanks for sharing!
Debbie
Jenny in MAine says
Claudia, thank you for stopping by my blog.
I have to tell you that you are so blessed! Not only are the pieces absolutely beautiful, but the stories behind them, and the loved ones who owned them are so precious.
Your blog is just gorgeous also.
Have a wonderful Friday!!
Hugs,
Jenny
Cathy says
Claudia, what wonderful family treasures! The Shirley Temple doll is adorable! I love her hair just the way it is and I love the syrup pitcher, it’s very unique. Great treasures!
Cathy ♥
Shari @ My Cottage of Bliss says
What wonderful family treasures you have…each and every one! I bet that piano makes some sweet, sweet music. Sending birthday wishes out to your dear mom too. :)
the wild raspberry says
claudia…this is so sweet. so many wonderful memories with your treasures. that tea box and it’s contents really touched my heart.
thanks for sharing your goodies today~
chasity
Mom2anAngel~and~a miracle says
Happy Birthday to your mom! I love all of your heirlooms. I hope to be able to collect more for my daughter in time. Thanks for stopping by my blog today.
Mary @Boogieboard Cottage says
Hi, Claudia, thank you visiting my blog! :O) I love your blog, so I just now started following it. I love your family heirlooms. My grandmother was an antique dealer and she used to have quite a few Shirley Temple dolls at her house (the Ideal ones) in the 60’s and 70’s. She even let me play with them sometimes if I was careful. I also love your blue pottery in your header. It looks like you love the color blue as do I. :O)
Martha's Favorites says
What beautiful things and such special memories. They are all too precious! You are a blessed lady!
Andrea at Opulent Cottage says
Those are such sweet, beautiful treasures! You have such a pretty blog, Claudia, and I love the name!
Cheers, Andrea
Karyn - (French Charming) says
Hi Claudia,
Love your treasures, they are all so lovely. I have a weakness for old books and the baby shoes are so sweet!
xoxo
Karyn
claudie says
Claudia I didn’t know your mom and grandma were Canadian? You never told me? From where?
I love the baby bootie.
You have some wonderful treasures from your lovely family.
Congrat’s on winning Linda’s gifts. They suite you to a “T”.
Our new rescues, especially Lucky, is also very terrified of thunder storms. I’ve never had a dog that was frightened like that. He shakes and pants uncontrollable. I’m thinking of giving him a benedryl tablet next time. What do you think?
Happy weekend
Love Claudie
xox
Kim says
I am enjoying seeing everyone’s heirlooms and the stories that go along with them. I love the doll!!!
chicroses says
I have really enjoyed looking at your heirlooms. Gosh that flu was awful back in 1918..my grandfather had 2 sisters that died then. But the little car brings back memories. My uncle had one when he was a child. He went down in a destroyer off the coast of Italy in WW11…Thanks for showing your heirlooms. Sally
Lynn@ The Vintage Nest says
Happy Heirloom Party Claudia! I am running late for the party but I am so glad to be here now. I love your party post and the stories. So sweet and touching! Have a wonderful week. ~ Lynn