When I was little, my grandparents gave this little house to my parents to give to me someday. My mom gave it to me yesterday, and I was so excited to receive it.
On the inside, my grandma wrote a note for me.
As you can see there is a LOT of dust in there from over the years. Also, there are pieces of the bushes that were originally on the outside. It isn't in perfect condition, but I still love it. I feel so special to have a family heirloom of my very own.
I need to try to get some of the dust off with a Q-tip or something. I don't want to hurt the paint at all. Any suggestions?
I love the detail of the climbing flowers on the front. What a perfect little house.
I stole this quilt top from my mom while I was at it. 🙂 Thanks mom!
I think I may put it in Ella's room.
I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Stacey
That little house is adorable. Little things like that mean so much when they are passed down. I have a necklace that is costume jewelry but I remember my grandmother letting me play with it. I actually wore it the other day and loved every minute of it.
Lorraine Finkbeiner
I love all the special things I've been given by family! What a treasure!
Little Vintage Cottage
Love your new little house! It will be cute with your little bottle brush trees you made during the holidays! I agree with a couple of the other commenters... a can of air should get lots of the dust off!
I recently got some cuckoo clocks from my mom and they remind me of your house a little :o)
Tania
Jennifer Rizzo
That's ana amazing family heirloom!
Robin
Oh wow! That is such a cute house and I just love the history behind it. Such a wonderful thing to have to keep you connected to your past.
Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home
When I first saw the box I knew it from Europe. Looks very German. 🙂 Maybe try a can of air to blow the dust off?
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage
Such a sweet little house! What a wonderful thing to pass down over the years!
Katherine Wolak
That is a lovely home indeed!!! I so love Bruges, what a stunning city and such a special family heirloom!!! You are so lucky to have gotten it!
Hugs,
NanaDiana
I bet that brought tears to your eyes when you opened it and saw that note. What a special little piece. I wonder if one of those cans of air that you use to clean your computer keyboard with would work to get rid of some of the dust? xo Diana
Deneen@dreaming-n-color
Such a special gift! I love it. The meaning behind something like this is what can never be forgotten!
20 North Ora
Something handed downthru your family means so much! You have a treasure that you can give to Ella some day.
Judy