Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder

            Cameo

It wasn’t a real cameo.

It wasn’t lace made from the nuns in some faraway place.

The book wasn’t leather bond, in fact pages were missing.

The pearls…fake and the diamonds rhinestones.

It was just ordinary trinkets from the flea market.

Yet it was real, it was there, it was moments of life, gathered, claimed worthy and blossomed anew..

The little day to day things, the words that pass between, the gestures unseen, the heart on the sleeve, the bits and pieces that make up life.

Hold that which is dear near you, and that which is hard hold closer.

photo: A gathering of flea market finds for a friend.



Comments

34 responses to “Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder”

  1. Corey,
    You are so right; It’s not the thing, but how you view it that makes all the difference.
    I can’t (or don’t want to) seem to leave the Luxembourg garde nsthis week. 😉
    rel

  2. Blessings my lovely friend.
    How precious is all that you share.
    Love you
    Jeanne ^j^

  3. Dentelles, perles et petites breloques … un univers dans lequel j’aime baigner !

  4. “Real” or not, they’re beautiful…..
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
    http://jacarandacottage.blogspot.com/

  5. Yes, TICA – what we cherish blooms with both its own radiance and that which we give it.

  6. Delightful!
    The only thing in my house that needs a pedigree is the coffee. PEETS! (Bay Area fans will get this). LOL!
    Darla

  7. Things are what we make of them; isn’t it so?

  8. Real or not, these pieces are beatiful. Their age gives them an authenticity that is missing in new things.

  9. these little bits of love represent aa life lived…most precious the stories i find within this post…thank you…have a beautiful weekend…if you’re happy and you know it…i am…blessings, rebecca

  10. Beautifully photographed and said. It is the value that we place on things that counts ultimately.

  11. Beautiful words, Corey …. “the bits and pieces that make up life hold that which is dear near you” … What we cherish isn’t always expensive but what holds the best memories. ~ Lynda xo

  12. Beautiful. Intriguing. I like the photo so much. The subtle colors and textures appeal to me.

  13. Corey ~ I loved this morning’s links. Thanks
    xoxoxoxo
    big smooches and hugs

  14. thanks corey!
    delphine

  15. Corey, It is the piece to the puzzle of life
    that just fits! Brings it all together to
    create the beautiful picture! Love your gorgeous finds, they are wonderful and so you,
    soft, beautiful and strong. XOXOXO Pinkie Denise

  16. I’ve just gotten caught up with your posts. I can’t tell you how soothing it is to read here and look at your pictures. You are a gift, Corey. Thank you.

  17. Your flowery post from yeterday and the treasure one today are gorgeous ! I know I tell you this all the time..I Enjoy your blog so much! It is wonderful!

  18. A wonderful post. I visited all the links…moments gathered. Thank you for marking the paths. Lovely. Richer for it. All best, Jan

  19. Corey,
    It’s wonderful and beautiful.
    Have a lovely weekend,
    Rosemary

  20. I see shimmering aqua and a drop of red peeking out from the corner. As usual, exquisitely put together.

  21. Paris Parfait

    Yes, it’s not the collection of objects, but the sentiments and meaning we assign to them that makes them unique and special. Lovely photo.

  22. Paris Parfait

    Yes, it’s not the collection of objects, but the sentiments and meaning we assign to them that makes them unique and special. Lovely photo.

  23. What a lovely gathering of moments and mementos~

  24. Such lovlies! and a great picture too! Thanks for sharing~

  25. You are always so very “Corey”! I’ve come to expect the unexpected from you and to revel in it. You are a treasure.

  26. All my most favorite, beautiful, ordinary, inexpensive, accessible things…xxoo, Dawn

  27. It is the little things all gathered together that express who we are and what makes our heart go pitter patter.I can feel mine beating right now as I gaze upon your photo. Susan

  28. Beautiful photo and you’ve captured the idea so well…a piece of the reason why I scrapbook. It’s about the “bits and pieces.” The little things (weather or not treasured by others) that make life rich.

  29. Joyeux anniversaire to YOUR MUM .
    I Know how where is your passion coming from ???
    Great post !!

  30. Joyeux anniversaire to YOUR MUM .
    I Know how where is your passion coming from ???
    Great post !!

  31. A stunning collection of flea market finds, love the vintage lace against strings of pearls.

  32. Lovely Corey ~ always.
    These are the things that I call Simple Joys.

  33. You know Corey the beauty is real, that is all that real matters. Thank you for being yourself with us. xoxoxo Clarice

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