tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post2808933521054001340..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Heirloom Party/ When to Say GoodbyeAnna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-84909932213289222682009-09-21T18:22:37.169-07:002009-09-21T18:22:37.169-07:00That last line is priceless! And I think you could...That last line is priceless! And I think you could sell those pieces for enough money to buy a few new things you've been coveting.Kate Coveny Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-62481003239141967732009-09-20T04:22:42.088-07:002009-09-20T04:22:42.088-07:00In the end, it's the memories we keep. But I ...In the end, it's the memories we keep. But I understand you. I am a hunter and a fixer. I have also obtained some distinguished degree in the art of moving on when it comes to things. I don't know why we put such guilt on ourselves when there is someone who will be thrilled to own what we are reluctant to give away.Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15032190755721252080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-29207399882486413132009-09-19T01:47:55.683-07:002009-09-19T01:47:55.683-07:00Great pieces, it's also great that you are wil...Great pieces, it's also great that you are willing to give them up to someone else who will love them.Sounds like your hubby has no issues with "stuff".8-)<br />~Myrna❀~Myrna~❀https://www.blogger.com/profile/04501736461558700696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-73345262126963514152009-09-18T22:20:20.632-07:002009-09-18T22:20:20.632-07:00Oh Anna, I would be happy to take those fabulous p...Oh Anna, I would be happy to take those fabulous pieces off your hands! I just have a feeling you live far away from CA. Shoot. I understand your post though and respect you for it. I too love the hunt of special things to fix up! <br /><br />Thank you for joining me for the party!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Marie<br />http://emmacallsmemama.comMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189542891027262056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-66438212470108371932009-09-18T19:35:58.344-07:002009-09-18T19:35:58.344-07:00Is that all ironstone in your china cabinet! SO l...Is that all ironstone in your china cabinet! SO lovely!<br />SMiles!<br />MichelleMichelle Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989026211921329428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-47754504594044668582009-09-18T18:04:50.452-07:002009-09-18T18:04:50.452-07:00Memories are always more important than "stuf...Memories are always more important than "stuff" and since most of us can't keep everything that belonged to our ancestors, it's okay to let go and only keep the really special pieces. I'm sure someone else will be thrilled to refurbish and love the old sofa. :)Shari @ My Cottage of Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11438747359748779374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-52139655147362833072009-09-18T14:21:38.508-07:002009-09-18T14:21:38.508-07:00Fabulous pieces! I know what you mean about down s...Fabulous pieces! I know what you mean about down sizing but in my case, I just can't let go of some stuff. The trash can story is pretty funny! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-26383663881194524362009-09-18T11:45:39.681-07:002009-09-18T11:45:39.681-07:00I wish I could let go of things so easily. But I ...I wish I could let go of things so easily. But I can better than my hubby. OMG!!! He is the worst. Had to laugh that your hubby only brought 1 item to the marriage. You should see how much stuff my hubby brought. I wish it was only 1 item.Kim @ Starshine Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798836202949854375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-4545895156750553032009-09-18T09:23:52.829-07:002009-09-18T09:23:52.829-07:00LOL that chair as seen its day. I dont have a pro...LOL that chair as seen its day. I dont have a problem letting things go either. when its time, its time :)Lohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07892990895807908419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-71442435099006076672009-09-18T09:12:31.804-07:002009-09-18T09:12:31.804-07:00I have recently embraced the concept of LET IT GO,...I have recently embraced the concept of LET IT GO, IT'S ONLY STUFF, and I don't want to sound melodramatic, but it's been life altering. Seriously.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332633230214817022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-16341341485184839562009-09-18T08:22:43.152-07:002009-09-18T08:22:43.152-07:00You have a great attitude about "things"...You have a great attitude about "things" not having us. I know how you feel. There have been a few times that God just asked me to give away things that I was "attached" to. It was hard, but it blessed someone else, and freed me up.<br />DebraDebra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-33714829971386746132009-09-18T06:27:02.926-07:002009-09-18T06:27:02.926-07:00Your furniture is exquisite ... I love these kinds...Your furniture is exquisite ... I love these kinds of pieces & styles. TTFN ~Marydonblushing rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14185573384597526789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-83868483419841741322009-09-18T06:23:20.622-07:002009-09-18T06:23:20.622-07:00i think the notion of letting go to let someone el...i think the notion of letting go to let someone else is so great! and to avoid letting our possessions "own" us. so very well said.<br /><br />i love that your grandparents aren't wrapped up in the furniture, they're in moments, smells, etc.<br /><br />you have a gift with words!purejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095975148508760030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-25979100132118395052009-09-18T05:35:52.581-07:002009-09-18T05:35:52.581-07:00Your pieces are great, and I'm with you - some...Your pieces are great, and I'm with you - sometimes you just have to let things go.alanna rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891655851993542391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-37773201838837434412009-09-17T22:07:21.864-07:002009-09-17T22:07:21.864-07:00Loved reading your perspective on things. And even...Loved reading your perspective on things. And even though those two pieces are great, they can become even more special with someone else. Thanks for sharing your heart ;-)Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00151055575696033898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-73245493314738244162009-09-17T21:59:36.046-07:002009-09-17T21:59:36.046-07:00I'm sure he still has the trash can too and it...I'm sure he still has the trash can too and it holds a special place of honor!!!I find it hard to let go of things to, but find as the years pass and the older I get, it's easier to let some things go. Those furniture pieces are fabulous, but I can see how they might be a bit too formal, unless you were to completely remake them. Can you imagine the devastation that would cause your Husband? You might drive to therapy! Thanks for sharing your heirloom treasures!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454925115428994669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-38318376530854652552009-09-17T20:42:16.257-07:002009-09-17T20:42:16.257-07:00Those pieces are fabulous!
I think it's so fu...Those pieces are fabulous! <br />I think it's so funny that your hubs only had the trashcan coming into your marriage...hilarious!<br />Thanks for sharing.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04294197602039644390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-86961153238648604662009-09-17T20:41:31.701-07:002009-09-17T20:41:31.701-07:00Oh-----you have some great stuff! My old stuff i...Oh-----you have some great stuff! My old stuff is just junk...but I can't afford much else right now...Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305357810894657905noreply@blogger.com