Old Things

The stories in old things, corey amaro

 

 

The old things in my house have been around longer than anyone living at this time, and most likely will go

on when all of us are gone. I was thinking I should write notes then put them inside the dresser drawers, under the chairs, behind the paintings, tuck them inside of the books,

glue them under the statues, pin to the quilts…

of course, if I am going to do this I better start soon.

 

 

And then what should I say, "Hi my name is Corey?"

 

 

 

 

The stories in old things, corey amaro

 

 

How I would love to find notes written from previous owners added to the old things I have around the house,

instead of guessing at their stories.

 

Who created this painting? Why this particular theme? Were there models? Was it a gift or was it commissioned?

How many people have owned it?

 

(The painting was in my friend's shop.)

 

 

The stories in old things, corey amaro

 

 

 

My Grandmother, my mother's mother, made quilts for each of her forty-some grandchildren.

Mine is made out of wool coats, a patchwork of blacks, browns, greys, and beige.

The underside is a blue flannel.

I believe it was the last one she made.

 

 

 

 

 

The stories in old things, corey amaro

 

 

Jewelry in a case at the brocante a mixture of old and new.

 

 

 

The stories in old things, corey amaro

 

Sharing now for later. 

 

xxx



Comments

10 responses to “Old Things”

  1. Diogenes

    The old things, they are bridges across the generations.

  2. Ann of Avondale

    I bought a set of beautiful brass tableware at an estate sale. Inside the box was the date and place of the purchase. I am paraphrasing but it said “purchased in Viet Nam (can’t remember the city) 1967. Brought tears to my eyes thinking of an American soldier bringing it back to wife. I gifted it to my niece along with a Wedgewood china set. I left the note in the package. Still brings tears to my eyes when I think of it.

  3. Yes, start writing those notes. What a treasure that would be to find those notes from Corey. Love the quilt too.

  4. I have a feeling that a lot of our so called modern things will never stand the test of time. So much built in obsolescence.
    Sad.
    Ali

  5. My mother wrote notes on everything. Who it belonged to, where they lived, why they had it, if it was related to a special occasion, etc. She also put notes on the backs of all photos–written on the photos if they weren’t old, or on separate bits of paper and tucked behind the frame if they were very old. She did genealogy and had not just names of ancestors but also many photos and detailed stories about their lives. She has been gone for over two years, and I still find notes fluttering out of things she gave me.

  6. Oh yes, you should start writing those notes! Give your impression or why you bought it. I love the painting in your friend’s shop. I assume it is for sale. If, so what size and how much? Love your stories.

  7. I was fortunate that my mother spoke about most things, I know where a lot of things come from and their history. But there is still one very special bronze statue that we have that I know nothing about. All I know is my mother kept it hidden on the half landing at the back of the house, she always said a burglar would never find it there! I wonder though where did it come from, I don’t remember it in my grandparents house, and I guess I shall never know!

  8. I take notes for a long time already and place them in the books I’ve been reading…! Very recommended – oh, the things I’ve found already only a few years later…. Stuff I had forgotten, or thought I had – bringing up memories by the galore
    I also love old things for the very reason that they tell stories, even if I have to make them up myself 🙂
    Those quilts – incredible – true hairlooms, to be looked after, treasured, enjoyed.

  9. You have such lovely old things — I never tire of looking at photos of your brocante purchases (or items you looked over while shopping.) My treasures are mostly old books and I have found interesting notes in them from my parents and grandparents. One old grammar book has a note from my grandfather about my father and it brings a smile to my face whenever I open it. The note says “John is in trouble again.” I laugh thinking of my adventurous father getting in trouble (again!) as a youngster and wonder what he must have done for my grandfather to have written that sentence. Yes, do write a few notes and adhere them somehow to some of your old things. They would be such a treat for someone to find and read in the future.

  10. Kathleen

    My husband and I stayed at a very old inn a few years ago and as I had some free time I started to pull open the drawers in the old dresser in our room. I found notes from people who had stayed in our room and what circumstances had brought them there. Spent the afternoon searching for more. Of course I too left a note for the next guest.

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