Fixer-Upper: Unpacking the Dining Room

dining room

     Being able to unpack the dining room boxes today felt like a visit with long-time friends and relatives. I wrapped and packed these family treasures in early November, 2016, almost 3 months ago.
     From providing temporary residence to a washer and dryer, and an array of brim-full boxes, the dining room finally claimed its purpose. Uncle George's linen chest, two dining room chairs, and the old Regulator Clock have surfaced and are now "at home."

wedding gift

     The china hutch holds special memory-pieces like  "don't you ever sell or give away Banmama's celery dish and cake plate" which have been cherished for generations. A vegetable bowl from Mother, another from my Nana, and Gordon iced tea spoons along with a serving spoon engraved J. Ritchie complete the visit with relatives.
     Each time I look at the wedding gift from Tom and Lois, I have warm thoughts, "May Love, Joy, and Happiness be with you always!"

Camark cat

And then there's the famous "Brick Betsy" from Mrs. Plunkett's estate to my mother, and the Camark Cat which longs to climb one of our back yard pine trees. I have just the spot for him...maybe today.