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My heart sank when I saw these colours, because I mostly scrap children,
using brighter colours, but I was drawn to journal something about my home.
I’m always inspired by the way my friend
so this page is in honour of her artistry.
to see what the DT and Special Guests have created.
With these chilly days, I hope you will tuck yourself up
somewhere warm and crack the Case File.
I love this patterned paper, just perfect for antique furniture
Kaisercraft - Art of Life collection, “Film strip”
Lots of beautiful Prima flowers
Chipboard - unknown (I've had it since I wore button up boots!)
Tim Holtz die cut - Pediment
Prima- Say it with Crystals
EVIDENCE
Architectural accent - the pediment
Flowers
Book pages - top left
Metal - clock
Twine
TESTIMONY
I chose to write something about my home. The journalling is on the back of the page.
Let
me tell you the story of my treasured Cedar Chiffonier, an antique
piece which belonged to my Great Aunt Agnes. She was the youngest of
fourteen children and my maternal Grandmother’s sister. As a young
woman at the turn of last century, her role was to look after her Father
until he died aged 90. His home and contents were then sold, so Aunty had no where to live.
Looking for work, she
moved from the country to the city and was engaged as a housekeeper, by a
genteel old couple. In return she was given free board and meals. Aunt
Agnes was a thrifty shopper, an good cook and an exceptional gardener.
She was also patient and kind; traits she developed when caring for her
curmudgeonly Father.
After many years her employers died and
having no children or relatives, they left their house and contents to
my Aunt. It was an unexpected and liberating bequest. The house was a
tiny bungalow in an inner suburb and Aunt Agnes lived their until her
mid nineties. When she died, her home and belongings were auctioned
with the proceeds willed to her nieces, including my Mother.
I
used to visit her, when our oldest son was a toddler. She always baked
scones for afternoon tea, which we ate in the dining room, seated on
silk covered, balloon backed chairs. The best china and embroidered
napkins were used. Imagine my nervousness about little sticky fingers
and lace tablecloths! Once, when worried about her bone china, I
suggested we have afternoon tea in the garden. “No my dear, little boys
must learn their manners at an early age.”
I always admired her
cedar chiffonier, but was away when her estate auction was held.
Imagine my surprise when I returned from holiday, to find the chiffonier
in my lounge room. My Mother had bought it for me as a surprise
Birthday Gift.
It holds precious bits of antique china from my
family, little keepsakes and photos of the children. Like our home, the
furniture has marks and dents but also a wonderful patina that only
comes with age. It has a special place in my home because it links five
generations, their lives and their memories.
Despite her lack
of opportunity, Agnes made the best of things. She had a wide circle of
friends and appreciated the simple things in life. It reminds me to be
grateful for the life chances I have had; to attend university, to
travel, to make my own decisions, to marry and have a family. Vale Aunt
Agnes.
MATERIALS USED
Kaisercraft - Art of Life collection, “Film strip” (Background)
Bazzil cardstock
Prima Hello Pastel collection, “Butter cream” (Grey)
Little Yellow Bicycle - Winterings (Grey stripe)
Simple Stories - Generations (Burgundy floral)
Prima - Say it with crystals
Prima flowers
Kaisercraft pearl
Chipboard - unknown
Stampendous embossing enamel - Aged black
Tim Holtz die cut - Pediment
Cottage Cutz die - Leafy foliage
Spellbinders die cut - Labels 36
Spellbinders die cut - Herloom legacy (sic)
E. K. corner punches
Vintage Brad
Lace
Twine
