One of my favorite parts of yard sales is hearing the stories and history behind the items that I buy. Many of the stories are quite simple ~ a fond memory of a loved one or of one's own past.
The man who I purchased these jewels from said they were part of a huge collection that his grandmother gave him. He said she was a flapper and had more jewelry than he could ever imagine a woman needing in a lifetime. (Typical guy...)
Above are some keys that I purchased from a small antique store that was going out of business. The owner said that he kept this jar of old keys, just in case a trunk or cabinet came in that was locked. He would get very excited when he could open one of these things with a key from his collection.
These doll parts and adorable doll slippers came from a woman who was selling many of her mother's supplies. Her mother enjoyed making dolls until she passed away. The daughter saved the finished dolls, but was selling the parts in hopes that someone else would enjoy her mother's favorite hobby.
Buttons from a jar that a Grandma had saved for years, just in case she needed to do some mending.Simple, sweet stories.
{P.S. The Nesting Box filled with goodies that I donated to Haiti by Hand is now available for purchase HERE.}
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