Thursday, May 8, 2008

Important Women in my Life - Part 2

Another person that meant a lot to me as I was growing up was my grand-mother (my mother's mother). She babysat us all the time and we loved spending time with her. She was very patient with us as kids and loved playing cards with both my brother and I. She passed away 10 years ago at 97 years of age.
Some very old pics - I would say about 1920. My grand-mother hated cameras - she ran away whenever we tried to take a pic!!!



When she passed away, I inherited some special jewelry that means so much to me. My grand-mother alway wore these earings and necklace whenever there was a special occasion. Just looking at these make me happy!! :)



Merci grand-maman! :)
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18 comments:

  1. ChellMay 8, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    Love the jewelry pictures. Great journaling too.

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  2. patMay 8, 2008 at 9:09 PM

    Beautiful cameos! I like that old photo of her on the running board...

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  3. JessMay 8, 2008 at 9:26 PM

    She is a stunner! I love that photo of her. And I am a total sucker for cameo jewelry... especially REAL VINTAGE cameos! Those are amazing.

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  4. AnonymousMay 8, 2008 at 9:34 PM

    Love em!

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  5. Gypsy Girl(Brenda)May 8, 2008 at 9:47 PM

    Oh these photos are incredible to have. I love the cameos. They are beautiful.

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  6. KristinaMay 8, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    Oh, what beautiful cameos! What a great treasure you have.

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  7. For Over 29 Years...May 8, 2008 at 10:55 PM

    what a wonderful story. My Mom had a similar necklace. I used to rub the back of it and pretend it was my makeup.

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  8. Mom2DrewMay 8, 2008 at 11:35 PM

    Love the history behind estate jewerly. My wedding ring in very vintage, so I especially love the stories.

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  9. DebbiMay 9, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    Great pictures to share!

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  10. AnonymousMay 9, 2008 at 8:07 AM

    Oh my...just LOVELY. I adore cameo's and this picture is stunning. I have enjoyed your vintage photos so so much.

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  11. TriciaMay 9, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    Love the old pics, very cool. The cameos are awesome...

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  12. Joanne FowlerMay 9, 2008 at 8:57 AM

    Oh how wonderful! What a treasure! I have some of my Grandmother's jewelry and it's just so precious to me. Love that you have the old photos too. What great memories!

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  13. BobbiMay 9, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    Wow those old pictures are too awesome! Love that jewelery too.

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  14. AnonymousMay 9, 2008 at 9:52 AM

    awesome jewelry photos and journaling. very priceless!
    tara

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  15. SaraMay 9, 2008 at 11:13 AM

    What a nice collection these make of special momentos. The cameos are especially lovely.
    Thanks for sharing these treasures...

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  16. BeckyMay 9, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    These vintage photos are such a treat to see, and what a great treasure that jewelry is!

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  17. Angela2932May 9, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    I love how the 2nd photo turned out.

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  18. SharonMay 9, 2008 at 8:17 PM

    She sounds wonderful and about the same age as my grandmother.

    Beautiful earrings, I would have them made into pierced earrings.

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