What Inspires Me: Angels

When my Mom died, nine years ago today, her house was loaded with clocks, mirrors and angels.  When I look around my house, I see that I too am drawn to the same things (although different things than my Mom), over and over.  Our collections seem to overlap at angels.

Comments

[grace]

I'm sorry about your mom. Thats pretty cool to have that similar taste. I find myself going in my mom's direction the older I get.
Is it something we are all headed for?

[Alicia A.]

I think it's wonderful that we are so much like our moms. I didn't used to, but as I get older and appreciate her more, I think it's pretty cool.

I LOVE the green bottles against the white tile. What are they?

[Molly]

Your collection is so pretty and varied. I can see why you are drawn to them. I have one, Christmas angel that I particularly liked becuase she had a red cloak and I thought that was unusual. I'll have to be sure to photograph her this year. Thanks for the reminder.

[cindy]

What a warm and beautiful home. I love the subway tiles, and isn't that learning tower great? The angel over the art easel is lovely. Is it gingerbread house season already?

[cat]

you know i never gave angels much thought until five years ago my home burnt down. for some reason i woke up in the middle of the night to the scent of smoke and a kitchen full of fire. a week or so later a coworker gave my a 6in. pastel angel figurine {not my style} i have had it on my bedside table ever since, no more fires, and whole lot less fear. it's still the only angel i see in my life though, which i think is totally fine. and being like my mom is so so wonderful, really:)

[carol]

what a lovely home and collection.

i can only imagine sharing a similar fondness with your mom keeps her even closer to your heart.

have a peaceful day!

[Casey]

i love your angels you have around your house. what a great memory to have of your mom.

[Junie Moon]

Your home looks lovely and angels are a wonderful thing to collect.

[emily]

there is something so calming about angels . . . you have a beautiful collection and a beautiful home!

[erin]

hugs.

your mom sounds like an amazing woman. love that poem.

What is the name of the brown paint color in your photos? It's wonderful!

[Jen]

I remember seeing that angel statue in a past post of yours, it is lovely. Who is the artist of the painting in the photo at the bottom? I once had a postcard flyer with it but can't recall where it is now, I love it!

[luckybeans]

Beautiful-- I love getting peeks into your home.

[molly]

i love the way her influence is peeking its way into your life....Dan's father and brother also passed away on this date five years ago....thinking of you today.

[kerry lynn]

xoxo

[Melanie]

There is so much variation with angels that they are a joy to collect and even make. Hope you had a good day remembering your mother with fondness. Did you buy another angel for your beautiful home on the day to comemorate it?

[vera]

very peaceful home !

[Becky]

Beautiful, heartfelt post.

I picked up the new Wondertime today. LOVE IT!! Congratulations!

[JoAnna]

On a day that I am still missing my mother terribly (10 years now)how nice to be reminded that I am not the only motherless mother out there. What a beautiful poem you refer back to, and a wonderful entry. Thank you.

[Knitterella]

What lovely angels.

I'm sorry about your mom. What an amazing photo. Beautiful. Such a great pillow you made too. I love that. What a cherished piece.

Jill