I've been wanting to show you this blue bowl....so here it is. I was going to just show you the bowl....but you know me...I have to have a story. Here it goes:
This bowl came to me after my father-in-law passed away. It belonged to his grandmother. All I know is it was hers and her husband was in the civil war. My father-in-law passed away when he was 97.
My mother-in-law had passed before him...and no one in the family seemed to want the bowl, so, yes, you know me...I brought it home.
I don't really know how old it is....but it's very old and I imagine it has lived a long and useful life...it is cracked here and there and has chips on the side that you can't see in photo...but I will show you. It can't be used, but I like to look at it and I always think of Gramps when I do.
To add another little story....there are the salt and pepper shakers. They are the only gift I remember my grandmother giving me. (My mother's mom.) I was small when she gave them to me but I remember and have always loved them.. So sweet.
And, here they are...the chips. Conveniently placed so I can turn it to the 'good side' for display. I don't remember ever seeing a bowl with a handle and no spout. I think the bowl and shakers look good together...sharing that blue color. (A piece of an old quilt just adds a nice touch, don't you think?)
And, here is the print of the grandmother. I found this at a flea market a few years back. It looks EXACTLY like my grandmother did. I don't have a photo of her, so I pretend this is her. Loved there was a quilt in the background.
This poem was given to me by my friend Kay years ago...and I just love it. It's been shown on this blog many times. Of course, I had to show it here because of the blue bowl! Kay always has known of all the old things I love. You know what they say: A good friend knows all about you and loves you anyway.❤️
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Another old thing "they" say. Me too. I just love this bowl. So precious. By the way, there is no name or number on the bottom, so I've no idea where it may have been made, but I enjoy having it.
I'm thinking next time you'll see a Valentine here. Can you believe we are in February already?
Wishing you safety, warmth and love. ♥️
Pat at Bird Nest Cottage
