Welcome to another creative opportunity to showcase photos, via our weekly Saturday Snapshot event, hosted by Alyce, At Home With Books.
Last week, I shared my space in flux, and described my journey toward finding a beaded curtain. As I recalled the beads I’d enjoyed before, I thought about scanning photos and bringing out some of those past interiors.
Like these from my A-frame cottage in the foothills. In this photo, you can see one of my grandsons running through the beads. This was a fun activity for all of them at one time or another. I think that was why they loved visiting Nana! lol
In this photo below, you can see another view that shows the beaded curtain leading into the hallway (on the right), and a glimpse of the dining room and kitchen on the left. And my little jelly cupboard that has been spotlighted in recent versions of my collections.
Another view of the dining room and kitchen, separated by the little gingham drape. I miss the green farmhouse table and chairs (you can see the chairs here); but in my smaller space, I had to choose between the Coca Cola table and chairs from the guesthouse…or this one.
I gave this one to my daughter.
And now….just to bring us back to the present again, I spiffed up my guest bathroom a bit this week, adding a couple of things. A collage that shows a new shower curtain (left); a mirror image reflecting some girly things (doll and old shoe with flowers); and some of the Victorian prints, etc.
Now I’m off to enjoy your photos! Hope you’ll stop by….
These photos must evoke such lovely memories! Such lovely interiors!
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Oh, they do, Margaret….I lived in that house for thirteen years, so a piece of me remains, even though I wanted to sell and move to a smaller space in the city. But I am glad to have the photos. Thanks for visiting.
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An aunt of mine had a beaded curtains and I remember I liked making them clatter as a child.
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I was reminded of them when I saw a movie that depicted that time when “flower children” brought the beads into their homes.
Thanks for stopping by, Eugenia…enjoy your weekend.
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I love beaded curtains too.! Something about them brings out the kid in me.
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Me, too; I think my inner child is crying out for the little joys we can find around us. Thanks for visiting, Kim, and enjoy your weekend.
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You have some really interesting and beautiful things that must all have wonderful stories along with them (like those green chairs and the jelly cupboard — love them!). Thanks for sharing your photos. 🙂
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Yes, I searched quite awhile before finding the green chairs and the farmhouse table; and the jelly cupboard is one I discovered in one of my favorite shops called Granny’s Cobweb Closet. No longer in business…sigh.
Thanks for visiting, Shari.
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What kid doesn’t love a good beaded curtain!
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Oh, I know! Sometimes I held my breath, wondering if the beads would break…lol
But it was worth the risk to see the kids having so much fun. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy.
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I love your space!
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Thanks, Sheila…it has taken many years to accumulate just the right mix of things…and along the way, many things went elsewhere. Glad you could stop by.
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I like the gingham curtains and I can see why you miss that cute table and chairs. Your daughter was lucky to snag them. Here’s Mine
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Yes, I had the house just the way I wanted it…almost; and then I decided to sell. But I realized that decorating is an ongoing process, and nothing is ever “done.” Thanks for stopping by, Paulita.
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You can tell that you must have spent a lot of time collecting and arranging all of your cute decorations.
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Yes, it was (and is) a great stress reliever. Thanks for visiting, Alyce.
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You are so creative in displaying your collections. I can barely get paintings arranged on the walls!
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Well, there were times in my life (way back when) that didn’t allow for many of these activities. Work, kids, graduate school at night…I barely had time to look at the spaces I lived in. So now I enjoy “playing” with these things. Thanks for visiting, Leslie.
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I remember those beaded curtains lol!! Your home looks like a cozy little variety shop! Love that you fill it with things you love. My mom was a doll collector and had hundreds of them. Most were displayed in a spare bedroom, but some were here and there throughout the house.
Thanks for visiting my Saturday Snapshot!
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I have most of them in my bedroom, but I also have the one in the bathroom, a few in the hallway, more in the office, and even some in the dining room. I get so used to them being around that I don’t think of how many there are…lol
My obsession with dolls happened because I never got my fill of them as a kid. My parents thought they were frivolous…so, of course, I have to make up for that!
The beads make me think about the carefree times of the sixties and seventies (although, looking back, I’m thinking it wasn’t all that carefree!).
Thanks for stopping by, Vicki…enjoy your weekend.
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Beaded curtains are always fun. And those are lovely Victorian prints!
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Thanks, Cheryl…that’s how I think of my stuff…fun. I like rearranging them, because then I notice them more. Glad you could stop by.
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I agree–sometimes moving around things we’ve stopped really seeing is a great way to make ourselves notice them again!
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Definitely!
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Your house is so pretty, and I love the way every item and ever picture tells a story. My Snapshot is at http://goo.gl/qkrST
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Ah, yes, the stories and the quirky events that brought these collections into my world….thanks for noticing that, Christine, and for stopping by.
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A few of us seem to be feeling sentimental with our photo choices this week 🙂
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Yes, I’ve noticed that trend, too; I guess it’s the time of the year. I get all nostalgic as the holidays approach. Thanks for visiting, Brona.
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Bear With Me…Cozy and inviting…Happy weekend♫♪
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Thanks, Bear With Me….glad you liked them…and glad you could stop by. Enjoy your week.
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You have some lovely things. I really like the Victorian themed bathroom.
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Thanks! The Victorian theme is different from the rest of the house, but it’s a very serene room for me; thanks for stopping by, Joy, and enjoy your weekend.
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Your grandson playing in the beads is fun! There are so many nice objects and colors in your home. Special… Thanks for sharing.
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Without the photos, I would forget what my previous home looked like…I enjoy scanning once in awhile. Thanks for stopping by, Martha, and I smile, too, when I see Aiden running through the beads.
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I especially love the artwork with children; precious.
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I do, too, Diane…I found those pictures at a favorite shop that has old collectibles. Thanks for stopping by.
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