What do all these things have in common? They are my inspirations for doing over son’s old bedroom. I’ve been poking around in my attic, looking at all the things that were never brought downstairs since Katrina.
I found this lovely stack of old love letters, kept by Mrs. James H. Wahl, (Helen to her friends) or Great Grammie to her family. Great Grammie was a fascinating woman, a “Flapper” in her teens in the 1920’s, white water rafting in Colorado at age 85, and going around the world on the Queen Elizabeth II at 87. She loved life and lived to be 104 years young.
This one, written by her dad is to her future husband, is so fascinating. It’s dated July 31 ‘23.
Ward Bryant Hoag responds to James H Wahl giving his blessing and Helen’s hand in marriage. His reply was so gracious and etiquettely correct as those times were.
I found this old beach scene that we inherited from Great Grammie – I love the soft muted colors!
Can’t figure out who this artist is, but on the back of the painting is this…
“Bought at Columbian Exhibition in Philadelphia about 1890 – famous artist”
Jen at Sanctuary Arts at Home always inspires me….I bought these ripped, “coverless books” from her Etsy shop.
And last, West Elms Organic cotton pin tuck duvet and pillow shams…
very inviting and dreamy….
Little by little, this simple redo is coming together. It is chock full of family treasures and memories. I’ve got to get it finished before son comes home for Thanksgiving, which includes cleaning out the closet where I’ve been hiding all my unfinished projects. Uggh! So much to do.
Many thanks and blessings to all our brave men and women as we celebrate this Veteran’s Day!
I'm joining Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday! Go check it out!
