Saturday, January 3, 2009

Pink Saturday - Heart-shaped Box

Beverly at How Sweet the Sound hosts Pink Saturday. Stop by her Place to see the many other Pretty Pink items that Precious Pink Participating People are Putting on display.






A thoughtful friend gave me this precious little heart-shaped box several years ago. It's covered with pink roses. There's a gold edging in the middle with a clasp that allows for it to be open. It's just big enough to keep the precious teacher pin she bought for me. I keep it on my nightstand and look at it several times a day. I think warm thoughts of my friend each time I see it.






The picture in the back is of my first grandchild, Lauren Elise and her Daddy, my baby boy. Nineteen years later, and I still mist up when I look at this shot. He was so proud of himself, and he held her so tenderly.

Happy Pink Saturday!

77 comments:

Judith said...

oh what a wonderful post and trinket box is so sweet. I said on someone elses blog that it's not until you stop and think about a colour that you suddenly realize how it plays a part in your life. take care, Judith

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful setting, a valued trinket box with so many fond memories, then a photo of your son and grand daughter behind it. No wonder you look at it every day.

Hugs,
Chris

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Saturday. I hope you are feeling better.

Deb said...

What an adorable pink trinket box of photo.

bj said...

Beautiful little box...and the photo...priceless.
Have a happy weekend, dear Sally.
love, bj

Anonymous said...

Good Morning Sally
Thank you for the birthday wishes...hence again..*s*.
Your little heart box is so pretty and it holds such a lovely memory too of your friend. Very special.

The picture of your son and baby is very precious too. I can imagine how you feel....

have a lovely pink day!
Judi

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Sally.

You know I love hinged boxes, and this one is so pretty and very special. And, I do love sons and their babies. I have some of those precious pictures, too.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

That is such a special trinket, Sally. I love looking at some of the special things I've gotten through the years --which remind me of important friends and family members.

Love the picture of your son and his baby. There was a time that I never believed that any of my three sons would turn out to be great fathers. All of them have. Amazing!!!
Hugs,
Betsy

Lorrie said...

This is a sweet post Sally. A beautiful box with great memories and a treasured photograph!

Lorrie said...

This is a sweet post Sally. A beautiful box with great memories and a treasured photograph!

Vintage To Chic said...

beautiful little box and a wonderful memory,
Have a great day.
Hugs,
Judy

Joanna said...

Hi Sally,
I got a late start. :) If you're still looking for pink, it's up & ready for your arrival.

Love the trinket box.
xoxo, Joanna

Missy Wertz said...

Beautiful box, pin and I can only imagine how you feel when you look upon the photo. Happy Pink Saturday!

Suzie Button said...

Quite a beautiful little box! And it's amazing how fast time passes isn't it? Happy Pink Saturday! Suzie

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

What a lovely gift from your friend. Love the picture of your son and grandchild. Isn't it amazing how they turn into loving parents immediately after leaving the delivery room? laurie

Unknown said...

Your heart box is pretty & special from your friend..but oh, my the tiny bit of pink in that photo...pricless!

Anonymous said...

Happy Pink Saturday!

This heart box is lovely!

~ Gabriela ~

Kathy said...

What a wonderful little box, Sally. The teacher pin is also so pretty! LOVE the sweet picture of your son and your first grandchild. Sweet post, Sally.
XO...Kathy

Kathy said...

What a wonderful little box, Sally. The teacher pin is also so pretty! LOVE the sweet picture of your son and your first grandchild. Sweet post, Sally.
XO...Kathy

Salmagundi said...

Sweet memories for you, and how great that you keep them close for a reminder. Sally

Carla said...

darling heart box, and even MORE darling photo!!! My grands are 2 and 1 and I LOVE IT!!! (should have started with the grands first:)
Happy New Year:)

Anonymous said...

Very sweet Sally. I think that photo is wonderful. The little pink heart shaped box is very pretty. Enjoy! Have a great weekend...

Jenny said...

Happy Pink Saturday!! I don't know if I will use those buttons or just keep them to look at!!!

Mo..."Mo's Cottage" said...

I just love a little trinket box...they look so great any where....You son looks so happy with his little baby...I know the feeling.....
Happy New Year...
Mo :-)

Betty said...

Happy Pink Saturday! The box is very sweet but that picture is so precious!! I look forward to having grand children some day.

Robyn said...

Thanks for visiting my blog.
The trinket box is very precious, but that photo is the real "gem".
Have a wonderful weekend and a Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

I love your pink box..but your son and his beautiful new daughter is just wonderful. I would look several times a day as well. Happy Pink Saturday..hope it's a lovely day.

Sherrie said...

Hi Sally,
Beautiful little pink box!! The photo is great and all the memories! Thanks for stopping by my place. Have a great day!!

Sherrie

Stephanie ~ Angelic Accents said...

Happy PINK Saturday!!

Love that little porcelain heart hinged box!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

Kim said...

What a beautiful box, and what a sweet friend! I love it! Thanks for stopping by my blog--and I apologize for not having my pink up yet--my husband was working on refurbishing an old laptop, (yeah!), but in order to get it to newwork with our other computers and be able to get online, he had to keep messing with our network system in the house,and I could not get on after a certain point last night!

The good news? He was successful and now we have a laptop!!!
Happy Pink Saturday--
Kim

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

My first pink Saturday... Happy Pink Saturday! Cute trinket box!

Darlene said...

What a beautiful little trinket box! The picture just priceless! Have a great Saturday!

Dawn said...

That's a lovely box and what sweet memories you have of it! I am sure the picture is something you hold close to your heart.

take care,
Dawn

Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiques said...

Awwwwwwww! I just had my first baby so that is especially sweet!

Jillian

Dixie said...

Sally - thanks for stopping by and celebrating my very first Pink Saturday with me...

I love your little pink heart box and your little pink grandbaby too!

Have a lovely Pink Saturday! Dixie

Jorgelina said...

Hi!!
What a beautiful.
Happy pink saturday!

Anonymous said...

That is sooo cute! And right up my alley. :-)

What a precious picture.

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Thanks for coming by...your trinket box is precious. I love little boxes like that. Have a great weekend.

My name is Riet said...

LOvely little trinketbox and the babypicture is adorable Happy pink Saturday

Linda Q said...

Sally, what nice sentiments in your story! Thanks for sharing with us on Pink Saturday and stopping by my blog.
Linda

Anonymous said...

That is so precious, both the lovely box and picture. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Charlotte

Raxx - A day in the life said...

What a sweet Pink Saturday post! Both wiith wonderful memories, your precious grand daughter in all her pinkness and you gift from a friend!

Anonymous said...

Sally - love the little box - it is so sweet, as is the picture behind it! Thank you for visiting my blog and I became a dance teacher/studio owner. Visit again! Happy PINK SATURDAY!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Happy Pink Saturday, Your little box is darling..but the picture of your son and grandchild is just pricless..hugs ~lynne~

Ramblins of a middle-aged goddess said...

It is always nice to have something however small or large to remember some special person..i love that myself too.
We are okay here..Mike is better..this has been a nasty cold!!
Happy New year!!

Four Paws and Co said...

What a beautiful pink post! Is the litle heart a Limoge box? It's so sweet. Love the picture of your son & granddaughter too. Thank you for visiting me & your kind comment. ☺ Diane

imjacobsmom said...

Your heart box is a sweetie and so is your pic of your son & granddaughter! Happy Pink Saturday! ~ Robyn

Andi said...

Sally, I love the heart shaped pink box! And the photo of your son and grandbaby is priceless...so sweet.

I left a comment on your "custom shoe" post too!

Hugs, Andi

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year!! and a beautiful pink Saturday!!!

Fun post:)

Smiles,
KayEllen

Ramona said...

That is such a sweet story! TFS! Happy Pink Saturday! :)

Picket said...

Hey Sally...love the trinket box and how you have it sitting in front of that precious photo...

I don't put pictures of the family in any room but my study and I have two bookcases full of them..some are when they were little and some are recent but it just gives me the greatest comfort knowing I can come in here and be surrounded by all these sweet faces and memories..

Thanks for coming by girl...we are just ready for a change..we have never lived in one place this long..we have nothing in mind right now...just may wait awhile and see how the market goes...take care girl & have a great weekend!

Anonymous said...

Priceless treasures !!
Diane

Anonymous said...

Two very precious things! Happy Pink Saturday Sally ~ Lynn

pinkkandy said...

lovely..they picture is precious.God bless
Kandy

Anonymous said...

what a precious little box and what a sweet photo of your loved ones.

Sweetie said...

Sally, The box is lovely. It must be rewarding to you that a student thought so much of you to give you such a special pin. Even better is the picture Lauren Elise and her Daddy.
Hugs,
Sweetie

alicesg said...

That is a very sweet heart shaped box. I love collecting these boxes too. Happy Pink saturday.

Dawn said...

Beautiful heart box and first born childern, they are something else but so are the rest! Happy PS!

Rhondi said...

Hi Sally
Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, Rhondi

Anonymous said...

Evening, Sweet Sally! What a precious little heart box! But the picture did catch my eye and what a precious little 'pink' granddaughter!
Thank you so much Sally, for all of your prayers for my Mother. I appreciate you so much, my friend
Be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

nikkicrumpet said...

That is a pretty gift. The pin and the box...oh and the little pink bundle too!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Sally how special is this girl...just love your PINK Saturday post..just read your shoe thing and WOW thats alot of money for shoes but you know I can see why..My Len when to the foot store and it costed us $250.00 just for some forms for his right shoe..he had foot surgery and can't bend his foot at all..very painful for him to walk after awhile..Thanks for coming by and I'll see you for Blue Monday...hugs and smiles Gloria

Anonymous said...

Hi Sally, I know my comment is late but we have been in Atlanta for two days visiting my sister. No computer time to speak of.

Your little box is adorable and a very sweet gift, to treasure. The photo of your son holding his precious baby is a most wonderful treasure.

Hugs...Jeanne

Anonymous said...

Sally,
It's beautiful! Sweet treasures gift to have from a friend. You son and grandaughter looks sweet! Awwww! Precious mimories to hold. Thankd for stopping by Happy Pink Saturday..

The Muse said...

that is what i think of when i hear pink...love and hearts :)

Cathy said...

That's a precious little box, Sally and a sweet picture ~

Anonymous said...

Sally
Now you can do the Happy Dance. I took a look at your shoes. WOW
Your little pink heart box looks precious next to the precious baby.
Happy PS
Claudie from Canada

Anonymous said...

Sally
Now you can do the Happy Dance. I took a look at your shoes. WOW
Your little pink heart box looks precious next to the precious baby.
Happy PS
Claudie from Canada

Baba said...

Dear Sally, you have been a popular lady with all of the visits to your post today...I have been to my friend's house for dinner and some wine..now I am wide awake and came over to see you...


The pink rose box is very pretty and means so much to you coming from a friend..I love the picture of your son and his daughter... all dressed in pink..Granddaughters have a special place in my heart..thanks for sharing your treasures with us.

Have a great 2009... hugs, Baba

Kathleen said...

The little box is just precious. Thank you for visiting my blog, Ilove to meet new people. Happy Pink Saturday.

Neabear said...

I love your little pink trinket box. And the photo is definitely precious. Also love your new header picture. Makes me wish I was in Florida visiting my precious granddaughter.

Unknown said...

What a pretty box, and how nice you keep it in a fewquently used spot!

Ellen said...

What a sweet box and charm. That is a beautiful pic of your son and grand. :)ellen

said...

What a sweet post. It's such a blessing to have a close friend.

KatCollects said...

Sweet box and even sweeter picture : )
Kathy

Stephanie said...

What a lovely little momento! All the sweeter next to the great photo....aaahh the memories!

Happy (belated) Pink Saturday!

Stephanie
P.S. Thanks for stopping by!

Patty said...

That's pretty too! And, now I've got Nirvana in my head. "I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks..."