Creating Memories

   ROYAL RUBY... LIKE THE DEEP RED TASTE OF WINE There is something so rich about the deep red of Royal Ruby Glass.  Perfect at Christmas, Valentines Day, all Winter and Summer Long Anchor Hocking introduced the Royal Ruby line in the 1930's...well before my time...but when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's many homes we visited had lighted china cabinets or display cases where special glassware, figurines, or china was kept safely from little hands like mine.  Maybe its because I wasn't allowed to touch it then that now I collect it...or maybe its just simply because the glassware brings the warm memories of  Mama and her friends chattering around me while I stared longingly into the lighted cabinets at a color as rich as the garnet ring my mother wore. www.rubylane.com/item/168085-AHRRVS/Hocking-Royal-Ruby-Pineapple-Vase?search=1 https://www.rubylane.com/item/168085-AHRRBBBL4/SET-4-Royal-Ruby-Boopie-Bubble?search=1 ...

The Best Thing About Memo ries is.... CREATING THEM When we find that unhappy memories and thoughts crowd our mind what do we do?  ...well I mean what do we do other than become weighed down with sadness, anxiety, and depression?   We can change our focus for awhile and meditate on the good things ...the things we should be grateful for...there really is something about having a grateful heart and a spirit of thanksgiving that can turn our hearts from sadness to joy. Though its not always possible, add NEW LIFE to your environment   and create new Memories.  What makes you smile more than the playfulness of a new kitten? or a puppy? or the laughter of a baby or child in your house. (You can always offer to babysit, cat sit, or doggie sit for a friend.) Freshen up and change your environment ...rearrange your furniture , paint, get rid of excess stuff or donate old stuff and get something new (new for you).   Seek out and make new ...

P ink Roses...Moss Rose...Calarose... Homer Laughlin Swing My daughter loved pink roses.  Her wedding flowers were of course pink roses, her wine glasses had pink roses, her dishes...guess what...pink roses.... While she was alive, we had not found these dishes but oh how she would have loved them...and so do I.  I try to surround myself with things she loved...but of course I can't keep it all so I happily offer them in my shop https://www.rubylane.com/item/168085-HLCSWNGMR3PCS/Four-Piece-Place-Setting-Homer-Laughlin?search=1  

"ITS TIME TO CREATE NEW MEMORIES"  MY DAUGHTER TOLD ME ONE DAY...  This was her astute advice because she knew that not only were we sharing the grief of losing her sister, but that I was also struggling with the coupled grief of nearly losing her as well.  I still can't erase the horror of hearing a doctor say "we are losing her and you need to tell her goodbye."  But, my daughter has done a lot to try to help me to remember newer things and better times.  Sometimes it is more effective than others!  The loss of her sister still weighs heavily on us both.  I do find that the things--the stuff--that she held dear brings me warmth.  A sudden memory of her face delighted by something simple...like these Cups & Saucers with Carousel Horses... During one of her many hospitalizations a thoughtful friend sent her a gift of flowers arr anged in a cup and saucer set like these.  B ecause we shared a love for Merry Go R ounds, when the flower...

https://www.rubylane.com/shop/ruthsredemptions   Almost St. Patty's Day...time to think of GREEN, time to REMEMBER GREEN Erin!  So I was wondering who Erin was anyway...I love the rich Emerald Green on this Vintage St. Patrick's Day Post Card but kept wondering if Erin  was supposed to come back for his green hat and gloves... I love Google and the fact that you can google anything and Wikipedia with a world of answers of coarse had the answer.  Who knew that Erin was not a guy missing his green top hat? Okay so now I know! Do you? Other than hearing about a Lucky Leprechaun finding a pot of gold  somewhere.... and about a Saint named Patrick, I never gave the day much thought. I think somewhere in my blood line there is Irish and therefore I had reddish hair and freckles before the hair started turning gray that is.  I've heard that Ireland is a beautiful country  and that if ever I had the money it is a wonderful place to visit....

A red phone just like this one was one of my very favorite toys of the 1950's!  I would set up my little desk with my phone, paper, and pencils.  I thought I wanted to be a secretary when I grew up.  so I practiced and practiced! http://www.rubylane.com/item/168085-TYRDPHN/Vintage-1950x27s-Red-Metal-Toy-Rotary

Still Stuck on Valentine's Day!   Many of us have warm and perhaps hidden memories of  previous Valentine's Days with a very special someone.  This is another example of a neat collectible Valentine Hankie with a hidden message.  Vintage Hidden Message Valentine Hankies are fun like a not too hard Jig Saw puzzle with a special loving message....