I have been in Arizona for my Grandmother’s funeral. It’s been a special time for me – hearing lovely stories about her life and celebrating the gracious woman she was.
This last week was spent helping my mom put out some of Grandma’s things she inherited, like a few pieces of silver brought over on the boat from Sweden, hung here in a shadow box.
We also hung a few pieces of china from different sides of the family.
I like the way they look together, especially in the mirror, which is the view from the entry.
As much as I love a good DIY project, I think there’s nothing like incorporating family heirlooms or pieces with special meaning into home decor. I smiled and thought of Grandma each time I sat down at the dining table this week and got a glimpse of the plates or silverware.
PS Evelyn inherited my grandmother’s eyes. Even better than china.
So sorry to hear about your grandmother. How comforting to be remembering her as you are – so special. I love how you incorporated her heirlooms into your mother's decor! Genius! Take time to rest and heal!
Sorry for your loss. Loving the plates as wall decor, they're gorgeous! aww those blue eyes are fabulous! happy monday!
Lovely memories of special women and special heirlooms to treasure. Your Grandma would be proud.
pve
I love it! Especially the Evie eyes. Doesn't Grace have those eyes too? Pres wants to know when you guys are moving back here!! She's missing all the qualities of your girls that other kids don't have. Like a true passion for fashion! I hope you are doing okay with losing your grandma. Here things look gorgeous in your parents house. I love how you arranged them.
May her beautiful life be celebrated as she moves on to eternal life.
I'm so sorry for your loss. But I love how you and you're mom have chosen to highlight her memories. And that baby is about as precious as can be!
I love the idea of displaying inherited items…especially the collections of plates.
So sorry to hear about your Grandmother. I hope you continue to think of her everytime you look at your beautioful little girl as well as all the beautiful heirlooms she left you :)
So sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds as if she was such a special lady. Her treasures are beautiful, as is your daughter. I'm sure your grandmother was very proud of you.
I LOVE the way you highlighted your family's precious pieces. Wonderful! I hope you enjoy sharing your gradmother's precious memory with those around you.
I love that you keep your grandmother's things. It's so important to remember where we come from. The people who emigrated to America where the bravest kind…I'm currently visiting with my family in Sweden and blogging from here for a few weeks. It's such a beautiful place!!!
So sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. I love how you helped incorporate her things into your mom's decor. What an amazing way to honor her daily, by enjoying the things she loved.
she is gorgeous! heirlooms are the greatest. so special. your mom's home is looking quite stunning. great work.
so sorry to hear about your grandmother. I love the way you hung the plates and silverware, very creative & sentimental..
BEAUTIFUL baby, I recently saw a picture of my grandma as a baby and my youngest looks just like her, It is very special :]
Heirlooms are the best to decorate with in my opinion, they give a sense of history and purpose to your rooms. I'm sorry to hear of your loss but am happy you could spend the time with family appreciating her life and what she meant to each of you. The last shot of your baby is beautiful!
I am so inspired by what you've done here in the dining room. The room looks fantastic and so well put together. Thank you for sharing.
And that little pumpkin, she is just TOO delicious. What a beautiful little thing she is.
I am so inspired by what you've done here in the dining room. The room looks fantastic and so well put together. Thank you for sharing.
And that little pumpkin, she is just TOO delicious. What a beautiful little thing she is.
So beautiful. The kind words for your grandmother, the family time, your sweet BABY, the classic designs. Love it all!! Stunning dining room with lots of memories and style.
You're amazing.
So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with your family. So great to see part of what you've lost in your newest arrival.
those are swedish eyes! they look just like my grandmother-in-law's!!
What an emotional trip that must have been. We have been cleaning out my grandfather's house this past week…and while so sad, I love being surrounded by the things he loved so much. Now some of them are my house and I will love them even more.
What a great way to remember a special person.
It's a special way to celebrate a loved one to feature them in your home. I was given 2 of my grandmothers vintage bird prints by my parents who just had them stored in our basement. They were literally the inspiration behind the entire decor of our living/dining/kitchen area and are so special to me. I think of her looking down on me and being so proud whenever I see them. I hope you and your family feel that way too.
My deepest condolences for you and the whole family
Have mercy, don't you feed that baby girl? She's adorably chubby :-)
So sorry to hear about your grandmother…mine passed away a few weeks ago and it's been so hard. The first relative I've ever lost. Your photos are lovely – and how nice that your daughter has her eyes.
sorry to hear of your loss. the silver in the shadowbox is such a lovely reminder…
amazing eyes. And yes, those eyes carry on so much of your grandmother. I am sorry for your loss.
Aww, I'm sorry for your loss!
I love the silver in the shadowbox, such a sweet and pretty way to remember her!
i love the silverware shadowbox. i'm sorry to hear about your grandmother but happy to see that you're taking such good care of her treasures.
Deepest condolences on the passing of your grandmother. I think it's so beautiful how her China and silverware have been displayed so lovingly in your mother's home. What a perfect way to enjoy her memory everyday. Also, your daughter is absolutely gorgeous. How precious!
I love how you incorporated her heirlooms into your mother's decor!
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You know Jenny, I've never thought of hanging actual, real, heirloom china on the wall, but that is SUCH a great way to enjoy china that you rarely use. Thanks so much for this idea – I have some grandmothers of my own who would love to be honored in that way.
Also, I'm so sorry for your loss, but I'm glad that your family is able to share some stories of your grandmother. That really is a special time.
the silverware display is gorgeous, jenny!
Jenny, I;m thinking about you and am so sorry. What beautiful ways to treasure her and there's nothign better than seeing those eyes :)
xoxo,
lauren
So sweet…and I love the last comment about Evelyn's eyes…truly better than china…
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