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Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~
Every Thursday, at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
Every Thursday, at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
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...but it is filled with some *pretty* neat things:
I began the challenge this morning at 7:05AM.
I had 3 bags and one pile to tackle.
Also, one VERY dusty (but pretty) lamp shade, books, pictures, treasure box and the desk itself was in need of a good dust.
I sorted through the piles/bags and divided them into 3 (more) piles:
1. Garbage
2. Memories
3. File
Underneath my mess belongings, I found more treasures! A *pretty* spoon that I had brought back from our family trip to Victoria, BC., a key (I still don't know what it opens), and *photos of our family trip to Alaska. (*dangerous, as it slows me down; as I tend to reminisce)
I thinned out the book collection I had on my desk and just kept the following:
+ Thomas A. Kempis - The Imitation of Mary
+ Pope Benedict XVI Encyclical Letters: Spe Salvi & Deus Caritas Est
+ Pope Paul VI Encyclical Letter: Humanae Vitae
Debbie Lillard - Absolutely Organized (A Mom's Guide to a No-Stress Schedule & Clutter-Free Home)
Simon Tang - Kalwaria
and a couple journals & books on Home School & Virtues
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Now this makes me HAPPY. Vintage things - so full of character and wonder. I love it with all its marks and worn spots...but my favorite is the intricate little clasp. I was so intrigued by it as a child...
Inside my treasure box, which was given to me by my mother, are pictures of me and my siblings when we were young...HAPPY memories.
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| my sister and me playing dolls - 1960's |
Here is a peek inside and a close-up of the label inside the box. A true trove of treasures.
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Hidden underneath my pile...was this little gem. FUNNY, it was still in it's original package - sitting and waiting to be put to use. Now we will use it for our afternoon teas. 
The picture below is of my parents on a double date with another couple and their chaperone - my 6'3" grandfather - in full view! LOL. I LOVE IT!!!
My parents are on the left...then my aunt (my mom's sister) and her date (my uncle). On the right, looking dashingly handsome, is my grandfather.
Everyone seemed to dress so nicely, back then...men in suits and ties, women so proper and modest...
My parents have been married 54 years and my aunt and uncle, 62 years!
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This is the *now* picture...but honostly, I don't know how long it will stay this way. In our house, horizontal surfaces are magnetically attractive to *stuff*!
REALly. :o)
Thank you, Ladies over at LM,LD ~
For the very fruitful challenge!
Addendum: The *challenge* ended at 8:07AM, approximately one hour; including picture taking time and detailed vacuuming...which woke up my sleepyheads so we could start school. :o)
Go to Like Mother, Like Daughter to find more contentment!
