Where is your treasure??

Good afternoon all,

I don't know if I've ever shared that I'm a collector of sorts. I love old beautiful vases and pitchers and crystal and etc. Every year my sister and I attend the annual rummage sale that benefits the hospital in the small town outside of Omaha that I currently live in. On the last day, Sunday, they have a bag sale and anything that can fit in the bag goes. The bags this year were the same old 13 gallon kitchen garbage kind and cost $4.00 each or three of them for $10.00. We spent $20.00 and had 6 bags to fill. Two of these bags were mine to fill. My favorite section is always the "Notions". I got some very old and beautiful pieces and was very lucky to grab these finds. I also grabbed other things as well, like curtains, rugs, books, some tupperware and the like. The problem then becomes.........where in the world am I going to display my new treasures?

Those of you who have read any of my previous posts knows that I have a grandson that is almost 1 y/o. He is a complete delight and is very active when he is at my apt. It's funny because most of those beautiful pieces I love so much end up being put away so they don't get broke. My grandson has an eye for the same things I like and loves to get his little hands on them. He's also realized that grandma moves pretty quick if you try to grab some of these things as well as the leaves on my plants. So, being as necessity is the mother of most inventions, I've learned some rather unorthodox ways to keep them safe. So far, they are effective but he learns faster than I can create.

My point is not just useless banter. All of these "pretty things" are pleasing to the eye and can change a room from just a room into a place that is warm and inviting. The items a person chooses to display in their home says something about what type of person they are. A lot can be learned about a person by looking at the items they find comforting.

I guess it's no surprise then that right now my grandson is napping and my living room is scattered with his favorite toys, DVD's and basically anything else that he enjoys playing with. For some reason, these items are comforting. When he leaves this evening I'll pick up his toys and put things where they should be, but in the meantime.........this is comforting. I'd rather have toys all over my floor and a happy and playful grandchild then a clean and orderly house any day of the week, twice on Sundays.  :-)

Today, I'd like to leave you with one of my favorite verses of the Bible in the book of Matthew 6:21, "for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

I do love my pretty things, but I'd rather have them in a closet than to have to spend my time with him keeping him away from things. I want to enjoy my time and play peek-a-boo and ball and dance with him. The memories are worth far more than any purchase regardless of cost. Until next time, Be Wise, Be Kind, Be True.........Patty