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Memories of My Mom (Project 52 - Week 26 for June25, 2017)

Once my Mom learned that she had a Cancer diagnosis, as we would spend time together, she would get nostalgic. Talk of beautiful old memories, go through old ph...
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Once my Mom learned that she had a Cancer diagnosis, as we would spend time together, she would get nostalgic. Talk of beautiful old memories, go through old photos that she wanted to give me and from time to time she would give me one of her favorite pieces of glassware that she and Dad had collected over the years. I already had the Pink Depression Glass Canape Dessert Serving Tray which I've always loved, but this particular day she decided to give me one of her Antique Cookie Jars. I had always loved this one with it's beautiful Roses design. As soon as I purchase some Silvo - I will polish the Silver on it and it will look just right. I have not polished it since she gave it to me - not really sure why.......
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24 Comments |
adavies PRO+
 
adavies July 02, 2017
Just lovely, Gail! A beautiful tribute to your mom!
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman July 02, 2017
Beautiful memories of your Mom
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 July 02, 2017
Sweet memories, Gail! Xo
chuckrickman
 
chuckrickman July 03, 2017
This is such an awesome story and tribute to your mom. Such lovely pieces.
AnneDphotography
 
AnneDphotography July 03, 2017
outstanding capture and memories ... simply beautiful !
Kazza60
 
Kazza60 July 05, 2017
stunning Gail .. love this !!
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis July 06, 2017
Gail, what a beautiful story, you probably wanted to preserve the precious moment that you mother gave you this lovely biscuit barrel, you must have had a very special relationship with your mum, this in itself is something very special a memory to be treasured :-)
Bazz PRO+
 
Bazz July 08, 2017
Amazing! Wonderful memories of your mum!
AHogue
 
AHogue July 09, 2017
So very beautiful!
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon July 10, 2017
really lovely, Gail
MaryMulholland
 
MaryMulholland July 10, 2017
So lovely to have these beautiful memories :)
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots July 11, 2017
Beautiful capture and memories!
RuwanFonseka PRO
 
RuwanFonseka July 11, 2017
Excellent still life creation, and of fond memories.
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 July 12, 2017
Amazing !!
Bellatrix_B2
 
Bellatrix_B2 July 16, 2017
Incredibly beautiful!!!!
kathyk_abq
 
kathyk_abq July 17, 2017
How beautiful, Gail! So old-fashioned and delicate. I love the pink - it's perfect. Those memories are so precious.
JVendetti
 
JVendetti July 17, 2017
I love the colors and the vintage look! Perfect!!!
cindygrundsten
 
cindygrundsten July 18, 2017
So very beautiful :)
KayBrewer Platinum
 
KayBrewer July 21, 2017
Very elegant still life, Gail!
Dalecga PRO+
 
Dalecga July 22, 2017
Heartwarming. Beautiful memories of Moms.
deannefortnam
 
deannefortnam October 03, 2017
This is absolutely lovely!
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 May 07, 2018
Voted Indoors and Natural Light
Sun-Bee
 
Sun-Bee March 07, 2021
Beautiful creative tribute, I am sure your mom would have loved!!
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Bazz July 30, 2022
Beautiful tribute! Voted Everyday Objects! Good Luck!
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