When you walk into my grandmother’s sewing room, you are immediately taken to another time. The walls are tastefully decorated with cherished relics from earlier days. A toy of my father’s when he was just a little boy, pictures of my sister and I when we were children (see above), memorabilia from trips she and my grandfather took together… and a dress that she made herself, along with a picture of her wearing it while on a trip (I believe they were in Cuba).
This also acts as a bedroom and, as a boy, I would stay in there when I visited. I was always struck by everything that was there and would spend hours looking over each item.
This is so cool. Those things are the things to cherish.
Gorgeous Brian! I get my memories stirred up by getting a glimpse of your memories — Thanks for sharing!
This is quite possibly one of my favorite posts in a while. It just puts a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing.
Evocative! GREG
wow this is so special, b! i use to sew as a kid [like age 10] and I hope one day i can have a special room like this filled with lots of memories.
You often hear how the walls of a room must house a thousand stories. They were talking about this room. It’s a beautiful little spot tucked away for your grandmother to sew and look back on the past. Really great stuff. Love this spot.
Such a special post! Beautiful photos and memories
Have I told you that I absolutely LOVE this series. Your photographic story telling is absolutely awesome. I love how much life you show in just a few frames. Your grandmother’s sewing room is brimming wtih life, love and happiness.
What a fantastic room. I love the dress on the mannequin.
Lovely glimpse of nostalgia.
Gosh, I love this post, Brian. I am a wee bit fascinated with nostalgia, and your photos gave me chills. I particularly love the photo of your grandparents in Cuba, but they are all gorgeous. Thanks for sharing–it was such a neat spin on Silent Sunday! xo
Mmnnn. . . I LOVES me some sewing!
Son los hilos de nuestras vidas que son tejidos juntos y las el cosido de nuestras colchas que se conviertenos en un tejido.
First time on your blog and loved loved loved it !!! Your blog is inspiring me to start doing some creative / simple cooking !!! Thanks heaps.