After the very sad passing away of my Aunt Mary, Mum, my sister and I had the unenviable task of sorting through her precious belongings. It was a difficult and emotionally draining experience.
Now, a few months on, I have a few mementos scattered throughout our home. They don't all fit in in terms of decor styling but each somehow contributes to this house feeling more like a home. And of course each time my eyes rest on one, I remember. With lots and lots of love.
x KL
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That's exactly what your home is supposed to do - a clean and mimimalist environment removes all that personal layering otherwise. How nice that at the end of a difficult task you brought home some special things to think of her. xx
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss KL. I think it's the things we have in our home that evoke memories, either of people or places, that make a home a home. Take care xT
ReplyDeleteThank you Heidi and Toni. Both your thoughtful comments resonate with me. Funnily, (is there such a word?) the things I hesitated to keep and not donate to charity are the very ones that we all look at and treasure most. Puts life, love and material aquisition into sharp perspective. x KL
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