Cherish an Antique
Today is National Cherish an Antique day and while many people think of antiques as something that is very old and of value, I have a different view on them. To me the antiques I have from my mom and grandmother are worth so much more than money can buy. They hold sweet memories from when I was a child and I still have them today. They will be passed down to Alexandra who will then pass them down to Lia and hope they will be in the family for many more generations.
This is a blog I wrote in 2020 for National Cherish an Antique Day sharing some of the wonderful antiques that my mom and grandmother made. My most prized antique, other than my sweet hubby, is the christening gown my grandmother made for her children. My mom was given the gown and my sisters and I wore it, then it was handed down to my for safe keeping, along with a note telling the history of the beautiful gown. My two children wore it plus 4 of my grandchildren.
When Lia was born she was the first great-grandchild to be honored to be blessed while wearing this beautiful gown.
But today I have another prized antique that I’m sharing. It’s my grandfather’s hammer! Now you may think, why is a hammer so special? My grandfather spent so much time in the basement making woodworking projects. I remember when I was a young girl, I would go down and watch him build and hammer. I ended up with Pa’s hammer and I’m so glad I did.
Now it has been turned over to Lia and she uses it when she builds her Lowe’s and Home Depot projects. It’s a heavy hammer, but she loves it and while I’ve told her the history of this hammer, I will tell her again when she’s a bit older to understand how much this hammer means to me.
Lia’s little friend Carlos came over one day and Lia and him both worked on their wood working projects with Pa’s hammer. It made me feel so good because I remember me doing the same thing with my grandfather.
All antiques don’t have the same value but the ones that I have from my family are worth so much to me. I will cherish my antiques forever.
I recall reading the post with that christening gown Lia wore (she looks so adorable there, as she still does!) And so wonderful that you have something of your grandpa’s .. Totally agree that antiques take on a whole different higher level of value when it is something that has been in the family (and used actively, like the gown and the hammer)..
Yes these antiques would probably have no value to anyone except those who know the history of them Vidya. Lia will remember about the simple hammer and know it’s worth of love in it.
What a lovely story! We have some items from my grandparents that are important to us. We don’t have a lot of folks to pass things down to yet.
Have a lovely day!
I have an old trunk from my great grandfather that will be passed on to Alex and Lia. Thanks for visiting Dominique.
Martha, thank you for sharing about some of the things that have been handed down through your family. I have several pieces of furniture, some small framed art, several pieces of jewelry, and a small brass tray I first saw on my mother’s mother’s living room table. For years, I made beautiful needlework pieces, thinking they were heirlooms. But I discovered the youngers in this family think the needlework is dumb. So I’ve kept a couple of pieces to enjoy myself, lifelong!
There are some things that only we can see the beauty in Kebba. Yes, keep them and enjoy!
Martha, I totally understand your love for the family antiques. I have many from not only my parents but also a great aunt, she told my dad she wanted me to have her GrandMother Clock. I love to listen to it chime. Thank you for sharing.
What a cheished antique Deb. I’m sure when it chimes, you think of your great aunt.
interesting post. I still have some things from my mother and grandma that I cherish.
Yes there are somethings I just can’t get rid of Amanda.