tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post9030372696198168959..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: A Few Odd TreasuresHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-26966859208171039862011-01-05T07:08:45.541-05:002011-01-05T07:08:45.541-05:00Such wonderful and precious collection. I am glad ...Such wonderful and precious collection. I am glad you shared. :)Indranihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13097788106899971708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-24149222690982053732011-01-05T00:03:48.756-05:002011-01-05T00:03:48.756-05:00• It sure was, Tammie Lee. We had a fine time. Tha...• It sure was, Tammie Lee. We had a fine time. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Sandy. It sure seems to be something most of us have done at one time or another. Thanks for the kind words and a very Happy New Year to you and yours, too. :)<br /><br />• Jillsy, that's a touching story of you and your Dad collecting those coins together. I hope you can find them soon. No doubt they'll turn up when (and possibly where) you least expect it. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Lime, it sure is fun to examine the past this way. I have a few more items from someone else which I might photograph and write about sometime soon. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Steviewren. That one is my favourite too. I wish I knew more about it. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Deb. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. Happy New Year to you and yours too. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Slamdunk. I'm so glad you enjoyed the post. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Kerri. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Michael. Much appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-76918371168357024312011-01-04T22:14:50.153-05:002011-01-04T22:14:50.153-05:00Not only a fascinating collection, Hilary, but one...Not only a fascinating collection, Hilary, but one that is connected with heart! lol! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539850495318868267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-43602095865902824662011-01-03T19:33:32.115-05:002011-01-03T19:33:32.115-05:00Neat treasures!Neat treasures!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-91964139368252207282011-01-02T22:50:24.888-05:002011-01-02T22:50:24.888-05:00We enjoy looking at old collections of things, and...We enjoy looking at old collections of things, and you certainly have a neat variety there. <br /><br />The fountain pen would be my fav.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-48774389724439164922011-01-02T21:04:29.639-05:002011-01-02T21:04:29.639-05:00What a wonderful walk down memory lane. Incredible...What a wonderful walk down memory lane. Incredible treasures which allow you to see a glimpse of the past. Happy New Year!Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638456137129970537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-68621826212474577092011-01-02T16:23:34.252-05:002011-01-02T16:23:34.252-05:00I love getting a glimpse of your family treasures....I love getting a glimpse of your family treasures. The V for victory piece is my favorite.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-66616917489097284832011-01-02T09:13:28.287-05:002011-01-02T09:13:28.287-05:00oh it's such fun to go through the old treasur...oh it's such fun to go through the old treasures like this. the fountain pen really captures my fancy, though the keychain one is quite handy.limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-51629261170368472232011-01-01T20:42:07.220-05:002011-01-01T20:42:07.220-05:00WOW...1918! Several years ago with the help of my ...WOW...1918! Several years ago with the help of my Dad, I decided to try and collect a penny from each year since I was born. It took quite a few months, but between my Dad, hubby and I, most of the years were collected. My Dad even bought those special coin books for me to place them in. BUT... for the past year I've been trying to find them. I've searched high and low and have been unable to figure out where I put them. Our house has gone through a couple of large renovations since and I think they were probably put into a box and stored away. I might have to start over again, but it brings back such warm memories of my Dad helping me that it would be hard to do it again without him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-46336334134905010992011-01-01T18:41:50.080-05:002011-01-01T18:41:50.080-05:00Great stuff! I have my grandmother's jewelry b...Great stuff! I have my grandmother's jewelry box, and it offers a similar walk through the past. So much fun. These photos are really gorgeous, Hilary. Happy New Year.SandyCarlsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10752798823532580733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-40092424776844397202011-01-01T15:38:54.204-05:002011-01-01T15:38:54.204-05:00that sounds like a wonderful way to share an eveni...that sounds like a wonderful way to share an evening, going through treasures, good food and conversation. <br /><br />Wishing you a fabulous 2011 ~Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-46782506443267546722011-01-01T15:04:13.480-05:002011-01-01T15:04:13.480-05:00• Thank you, Keith. I'm glad you like it. :)
...• Thank you, Keith. I'm glad you like it. :)<br /><br />• SD, thanks kindly. Happy New Year to you, too. :)<br /><br />• JarieLyn, I'll hang on to them for a bit, thanks. HNY to you, as well. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Sage. I wish I knew the stories behind them. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• AC, that's true, but I was happy to give some of my mother's belongings to the granddaughter who remembers her a little. There's lots more. Thanks for the reminder. :)<br /><br />• Sarah, it is indeed fun. It seems to be a universal thing. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Zuzana, thank you so much for your always kind words. You know they mean so much to me. Happy New Year to you too, my friend. :)<br /><br />• Maggie May, thank you. I'm glad you joined me. HNY to you and yours. :)<br /><br />• Shrinky, thanks very much. I wish you and your lovely family all the best in the New Year. :)<br /><br />• Shammie, you've been busy. I hope you find some interesting items to post about too. I'm sure you will and I look forward to it. Happy New Year!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-67257603087957863042011-01-01T14:52:18.174-05:002011-01-01T14:52:18.174-05:00Hi Hilary.... long time no post or comment but I&#...Hi Hilary.... long time no post or comment but I've been unpacking, then I was down and out with a rotten cold, then my monitor blew up, then it was Christmas etc etc.... anyway I'm back on line again. I really love your collection of interesting items from the jewellery box, I have some of those sort of things too, that belonged to my mum, will have to have another sirt through them, maybe there will be blog fodder in there!Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-23886261665624080812011-01-01T10:35:45.492-05:002011-01-01T10:35:45.492-05:00Oh, what a wonderful collection of treasures, and ...Oh, what a wonderful collection of treasures, and I love how you photographed the striped shadow falling across that fan.<br /><br />Happy New Year, dear lady.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-59998637709214005232011-01-01T09:46:22.053-05:002011-01-01T09:46:22.053-05:00I enjoyed going through your trinket box with you....I enjoyed going through your trinket box with you.<br />Happy New Year.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-41226527906472098752011-01-01T06:55:36.344-05:002011-01-01T06:55:36.344-05:00Oh, so many treasures, I love looking into old box...Oh, so many treasures, I love looking into old boxes inherited by relatives, one never know what one can find. That coin looks so interesting.;)<br />I love your photography.;) <br />Happy New Year dear Hilary, may 2011 be a great and a prosperous year indeed,<br />xoxoZuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-15821730819976495562011-01-01T04:37:49.227-05:002011-01-01T04:37:49.227-05:00It's always fun to go through relatives treasu...It's always fun to go through relatives treasures, isn't it? We used to do that at Grandma's house when she & Grandpa were out in the living room chit chatting with our parents <br />: )Sarah Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16054477978470497670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-56273918264231761312010-12-31T23:36:24.756-05:002010-12-31T23:36:24.756-05:00Just don't forget that your sons may someday h...Just don't forget that your sons may someday have wives who may someday have daughters who may ... Well you know ...Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-38659804015127594642010-12-31T23:07:44.322-05:002010-12-31T23:07:44.322-05:00Nice collection, the stories they could tellNice collection, the stories they could tellsagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-89521586909543922382010-12-31T16:34:45.691-05:002010-12-31T16:34:45.691-05:00I love finding old treasures. These are superb. ...I love finding old treasures. These are superb. I especially like that fountain pen. I hope you treasure them for yourself a little longer.<br /><br />Have a happy New Year, Hillary.~JarieLyn~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02519086938256175022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-75257946913968241462010-12-31T14:45:18.892-05:002010-12-31T14:45:18.892-05:00Awesome collection - love that fan! Happy New Year...Awesome collection - love that fan! Happy New Year!Dawning Inspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041699277471877081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-17937340883042565522010-12-31T11:33:45.502-05:002010-12-31T11:33:45.502-05:00A lovely collection of treasures there Hilary.
Not...A lovely collection of treasures there Hilary.<br />Not that I shave very often, but the little case with the razor is just beautiful.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-14113508687070063632010-12-31T09:24:12.345-05:002010-12-31T09:24:12.345-05:00• Pat, I'm sure that's it. Perhaps not eve...• Pat, I'm sure that's it. Perhaps not even to the original owner so much as to the next generation or two. I'd love to see a photo of your mother's fan, as well. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Rainy, you say "man-compact" like it's a man purse. ;) It's all so Seinfeld. :)<br /><br />• Reb, thanks. just for fun, I looked a few things up on eBay and there's no big draw for any of them. I'd rather keep them anyway. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Sue, thank you so much for such kind words. The light was coming in through my bedroom blinds and I just laid everything out on the bedcover. It worked out nicely. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• MessyMimi, I think that's a given activity for just about all of us when we were young. There's a comfort to it. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Kelly, it sure was a lovely night all around. Yes, the kit really did surprise me too. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Frank. I kind of thought you might see that case as shaped and patterned like a lure. :) Yes, all those other hands - mostly related. I'm glad you liked the photos. :)<br /><br />• KC, thank you. Yeah, I thought that coin was pretty nifty too. :)<br /><br />• Becca, thank you kindly. Very much appreciated. :)<br /><br />• Deb, I don't think that's an age thing. I loved things like this when I was a child. And my niece is a wee thing of 25. It's just an appreciation thing. Thanks so much for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Maggie, I'd like to know about the coin too (and there were others), but I have nothing from which to glean. And I'd love to see whichever photos you have to share. :)<br /><br />• Welcome, RandomThoughts, and thank you for your thoughtful comments. It seems we all have some of this sifting in our pasts. Nice to know we can all relate. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• MPM, thank you. I'm glad they please you. :)<br /><br />• June, thanks kindly. You're so right about the fans. They were so prominent at one time but have never really been seen since air conditioning became the norm. I'm glad you enjoyed the post. :)<br /><br />• VOS, it's a tad disappointing to realize our sons are not too interested in what we've treasured over the years. I have a ring that belonged to my Dad. It has his initials on it which happen to be my son's initials too. He doesn't want to wear a ring. I'm hoping he'll change his mind one day, or at least see the value in just keeping it. Thanks so much for the kind words, Coreen. They're so appreciated. Happy New Years to you and yours too. :)<br /><br />• Welcome and thanks, Greg and thanks for stopping by. Always nice to have someone new join in. I hope you'll return again soon. :)<br /><br />• Maggie Gem, It was a lovely evening, thanks. And thanks for your always kind words. They're so appreciated. Happy New Years to you and yours, too. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Dave. I'd like very much to see which artifacts you have to photograph and share. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thanks so much, Sandra. There were a few less impressive pieces but of course I didn't photograph them. I still have some snaps that I took of some costume jewelry which I might share in a future post. Thanks so much for your always kind words, dear friend. That means so much to me. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-6304377415524366982010-12-31T09:23:04.191-05:002010-12-31T09:23:04.191-05:00• Jinksy, I'm glad my photos gave you the idea...• Jinksy, I'm glad my photos gave you the idea to do likewise. Looking forward to it. :)<br /><br />• Brian, I can remember a different jewelry box which I would sift through as a child. I guess every kid is alike and there's still a lot of kid left in all of us. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Lori. It was indeed a fine evening. I quite like the shaving tin too. Neither of my boys were particularly impressed though. ;)<br /><br />• Tabor, that's so true. You have to wonder if some of their possessions meant a lot to them or were some of them acquired during one of those "what was I thinking?! moments. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Gary, that's cool about Maude's fountain pen collection. That's so neat to know. Thank you and Maude for that information. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Dawn. All so true. Each of these items has a history with people we held dear. IT makes them very. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Leah. I know it's the kind of thing you'd appreciate. :)<br /><br />• Steve, come to think of it, you're right. There should have been hat pins. My grandmother had many of those. I wonder where they ended up. Probably in hats. ;) My sons were impressed by the coins, mostly. Thanks for the visit. :)<br /><br />• Thanks very much, Lady Fi. They're fun for sure. :)<br /><br />• DJan, thank you, my friend. Your always-kind words mean so much to me. :)<br /><br />• Thanks, Kat. I'm glad you enjoyed. :)<br /><br />• Bach, I think it's pretty darn cool. There was actually an older coin than that but initials were engraved into the back so I don't know the exact date but it was from before King George V. :)<br /><br />• Di, thanks kindly. Yes, I forgot to mention the map of California. I thought it added some souvenir charm. :)<br /><br />• Thank you, Linda. I would love to see photos of your mother's items. That would be cool. :)<br /><br />• Barbara, neither had I. I was surprised and pleased. Thanks for stopping by. :)<br /><br />• Ellen, I do too. You never know what you're going to find. :)<br /><br />• Kristina, it was indeed. :)<br /><br />• Thanks kindly, Bob. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-49229087257377160572010-12-31T04:45:45.641-05:002010-12-31T04:45:45.641-05:00These are fascinating, Hilary. What an interestin...These are fascinating, Hilary. What an interesting array, and so well preserved. I'm also impressed with the quality of the keepsakes -- not a flimsy prize from a carnival among them. Why am I not surprised that you come from a line of women who have an interest in the little bit unusual in the world, but also appreciate beauty and quality. :)Sandrahttp://addhumorandfaith.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com