Saturday, February 12, 2011

THE HEART

The greatest treasures are those invisible to the eye
but found by the heart” 

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As we approach Valentine’s Day, thoughts turn to matters of the heart
 and hearts are found everywhere.

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Some favorite hearts are found in the form of chocolate!

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They can also be found in a lovely rose covered salad plate.

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Others, in a small gift, that is wrapped in a gauzy pink bag embellished with hearts for a young friend.

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Or in the craft heart made sitting around the table with loved ones, laughing and sharing into the night as we created our take home keepsakes.

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Then, there is the heart made by my sister from a very old quilt, handmade by my mother when I was a child, cut into pieces
 and shared by daughters. We all loved the red ant.
It is a heart treasure.

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The shadow of hearts, reflected from a piece of milk glass collected especially to hang in the blue room.

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And the traditional Valentine for a special person, asking to  *Be Mine*.
David asked that question 42 years ago as of last week,
 and he is still my Valentine!

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Some hearts are valuable, others are purely decorative (or decadent),
 but the heart reflected here represents family.
A place where a heart can call home… A place where a heart can be shared…a place where a heart makes memories that last
with those it loves………

"A Great Treasure”


Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day!

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I HEART you all!

2 comments:

Jenni said...

what a neat collection of hearts!
My fave is the Ant pillow.... what a wonderful keepsake for all of you daughters.....
Happy Valentine's Day!

(And we "heart" you too)

Jenni

Southern Lady said...

Beautiful post, Carolyn ... I love your wonderful collection of hearts, and the quote at the beginning of your post.

Best wishes to you for a happy and memorable Valentine's Day.