Mary Van Notes

The move into my boyfriend’s place was supposed to be temporary.  When it started to look like I’d be here longer than expected I got some of my things out of storage.  I’m much happier because of it.  It’s amazing how the items we have attribute so much to our well-being.  Just having these pieces out has made it feel a lot more like home.

Both these pieces were my grandmother’s. She had the Victorian lady on her vanity.  It’s an Avon perfume bottle.  The swan is actually an ash tray, though my grandmother didn’t smoke.  They’re both on a little quilt.  The first (and only as of yet) quilt I’ve made.  My grandmother helped me make it when I was in elementary school.  It came from a kit that I ordered through the Scholastic books catalog that would circulate through the classroom.  Does anyone remember those?  It was like a little newspaper catalog.  I used to get so excited to order books.

Yep, that’s me. And those are my bronzed baby shoes.  It seems like this is a dying tradition.  Do any of you have one?  I wouldn’t even know where to get something like this made anymore.  I completely treasure mine.  It’s possibly the one constant thing I’ve always had on my dresser growing up.

I found this lovely lady head vase on ebay last year.  She’s a welcome addition and holds my makeup brushes.  I’m a sucker for vintage vases and planters.  I might have to collect some more to hold other toiletries, and miscellany.

My cat light keeps me company on my bedside table.  She’s got a bow tie on, a hat with a flower on it and she’s holding a muff.  The cat is holding a muff!!!!!!  I love it.

Humpty Dumpty holds my book light, pens and hand cream.  Pens are a necessity for me.   I often wake up from dreams or get ideas right as I put my head to the pillow that I need to jot down quick.  There’s also my 5 year diary that needs its entry every night.

I probably shouldn’t be so attached to inanimate objects, but I can’t help it.  These things make me happy.  They make me feel like I’m home.

Tags: vintage

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