Tara They say a picture's worth a thousand words, but I think it's worth a million if you know the story behind it.
There's something about old pictures that does something good for my soul. One of my favorite things to do is flip through my Nana's old photo albums and listen to her reminisce.
There's something about old pictures that does something good for my soul. One of my favorite things to do is flip through my Nana's old photo albums and listen to her reminisce.
It is so funny how I can recognize a face in a faded black and white photo--but that just isn't enough for me. I need to know where they were and what they were doing so that I can put the story together in my mind. To some, a picture might not mean too much, but to me, they mean the world.
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I'm sure you've recognized from previous blog posts that Roxie likes to decorate with old family photos in her home. (She even uses copies of them throughout the shop!) I thought it was such an interesting and obvious idea--why hadn't I thought of that before?
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Old family pictures are great reminders of what really matters in life. They are interesting to look at and are always a great conversation starter. They add an element of depth to your decor, while keeping things simple.
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I just love learning about our family through photos. Sifting through stacks of pictures resulted in countless conversations. It is because of this that I know exactly where my bossiness, wrinkles and love of cooking come from. My favorite photos are those from my Nana's childhood. Not only was she beautiful, but so full of life! She went from silly to serious, from tom boy to beauty queen so seamlessly. Her personality just jumps right off of the page. The pictures of her from years ago are almost whimsical--maybe that's why I love them so much.
With Mother's Day quickly approaching, I thought it would be fun to encourage you to sift through your own family photos this weekend. Start conversations, listen to stories, and embrace where you came from. Choose a few of your favorites to feature in your own home. This is one of the ways I have chosen to honor my family. (Especially my mothers!)
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If you were inspired by this post and are looking for unique ways to display your old photos, consider these brass and glass frames! They come in three different sizes and are just perfect for showing off your favorite photos. What I love most about his particular frame is how you can see the edges of those old and tattered snapshots.
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