She gave me her heart and stole mine
She never knew that.....but that's what she did. Last summer, when the grand-girls were visiting, the 7 year old walked in and silently held out her hand to me, as I worked in the kitchen fixing supper. "Look what I found for you Grand-mama" she said. In her hand, lay a heart rock, so perfect it almost made me cry. You see, ......... each week, as I take my walks up the lane and back, I always search for heart rocks and never ever have I found one. And here one is presented to me with awe and love and sweetness. It sits on my computer desk now, where I can see it everyday, a sweet and powerful reminder of her visit. It is more precious to me than the finest pearls and puts a warm glow in my heart that can't be chilled by winter's cold winds.
When I am out treasure hunting, I am always on the lookout for perfect imperfect vintage hearts for the fanciful neck adornments I love to make. Having a day all to myself, sitting at the work table and playing with found objects, vintage oddities and nuggets of the unexpected is what makes my heart sing and calms me. Both of these necklaces have just been listed on
The Vintage Nest website.
In the spirit of the season, this vintage heart whispers love and speaks of romance when enhanced with vintage crinkly pink silky ribbon, hand crafted, tipped in gold gilt, music note beads and the rich creaminess of old pearls.
This necklace blends the gilded with the rustic, combining an old lock, rusted but smoothed for softness on the skin, a vintage worn to perfection gold cut-out heart and a remnant from a gorgeous old prong set rhinestone necklace. Married with vintage lace and French scripted rayon silk ribbon, this necklace will surely set the wearer apart from the mundane.
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Don't forget my sweet pink Valentine give-away is here and have a fabulous week. There's a party today at Common Ground and How Sweet the Sound. Please visit for vintage inspiration. ;) xoxo
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28 comments :
I love your term "perfectly imperfect".
I have two heart stones found on the beach - one little flat stone about 1 1/2" that I found and one larger rock that my husband found for me. They are so precious.
I love that you taught your granddaughters to be on the hunt.
Such a sweet treasure! I've a small dish of heart shaped rocks that I've picked us through the years. Some more perfect than others, but all looked like a heart when I stumbled upon them. The one from you little granddaughter is perfect! ;-)
I love the necklaces! But that little heart rock is the real treasure!
I am sure there is no other rock cherished as much as yours..how sweet!
What a sweet sweet post.
I love your heart rock bringing you a joyful loving memory- and your other treasures, and how you presented them, are gorgeous!
Your creations are beautiful and that heart rock is priceless. What a sweetie that little girl is to find it for you. I know she stole your heart long before then, though. ;)
No queen ever had a finer jewel than that lovely, little heart!
That is a precious memory...
What a sweet and precious gift for sure. A treasure of a lifetime!
Love the necklaces
Hugs
SueAnn
Nothing is sweeter than a gift from a grandchild!
sigh, those GRANDbabies have ways of touching our hearts.
love your necklaces they are sweet and elegant ... just like you !
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We surely embrace the imperfect here too. It is much more interesting. The heart rock is charming.
What a beautiful story Lynn! And a treasured rock indeed! Especially when found by your Granddaughter!
xx
Anne
Sweet and wonderful!
Regards.
Have a great week.
Regina
Definitely a forever treasure. And, I love your hearts, Lynn.
Love the necklaces....very pretty! What a sweet little grand daughter you have too!!!
~Des
Such a sweet treasure. It's amazing the love we have for our children/grandchildren and the love with which they give. I just adore your vintage creations .... so pretty and fitting for this season.
Lynn, What a sweet gift from your granddaughter. I have never found a heart shaped rock but I do have a sea shell shaped like a heart. I hope to see you in March.
xx, Sherry
How lucky you are Lynn...what a sweet gift!!
That's just precious. Happy Pink Saturday.
That's just precious. Happy Pink Saturday.
this made my heart smile. Happy Pink Saturday! xo
What a lovely story about your granddaughter - and such a treasure! And your necklaces are beautiful - love the lace you strung the necklaces on - I too love the old and rusty combined with beautiful textiles. God bless!
I love the heart rock and how it came to be yours is just priceless. It's an awesome rock too. I found a rock in my yard that looked like a horse head - gave it to my sister. And, I'm always on the lookout for odds and ends in nature - so especially love this story of yours.
Hope you have a moment to stop by my blog. I'm featuring mom's vintage embroidery swatches (they're mine now, but will always be hers). The story on mine is in the photos.
Happy Pink Saturday!
Hello!
I'm hosting a PINK THEMED giveaway, and I would love it if you stopped by and entered your comment for a chance to win some handmade items.
Hope to see you there!
Ciao bella.
Creative Carmelina
It's so perfect and sweet!
I have never found a rock heart either. I adore the rock your granddaughter gave you...especially precious since it's from her.
Oh my, the heart rock story just touched my grandma heart so much. A precious memory and gift.
Your heart creations are so pretty Lynn. I love the one with the key heart. So sweet.
Hugs, Jeanne
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