Thursday, August 05, 2010

Show and Tell Friday!

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Yesterday I received a package in the mail from my dear mom. Inside was this beautiful and very old cameo.
My mom's sister received this cameo from a neighbor when my mom was about 14 years old.  Her sister didn't want it so she gave it t my mom.  My mom has kept it all these years and has now passed it on to me. 

Thank you mom! I love it!!!

It has a crack in it but it doesn't take away from the beauty of it...
If you are joining in on Show and Tell Friday, please remember that your Show and Tell needs to be something from your home or garden. Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate. If you would like to join in, please enter your name and leave your exact Show and Tell blog post link, not just your blog link and as a common courtesy link back to my blog. If your link has been removed, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting, or e-mail me with any questions. Thank you! I look forward to seeing everyone's posts...it may take me awhile to get around to visit everyone since I work full time but I'll do my best to get to your blog as soon as I can!






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43 comments:

Unknown said...

Thanks Cindy for hosting. Love the beautiful cameo necklace with pearls. I also, love your blonde new hair do. Congrats on your weight loss, and I WISH you the best of luck in the love world! Jenn

HoosierHomemade said...

Oh, that Cameo is gorgeous! And even better that your Mom sent it to you.
Thanks so much for hosting another fun party!
~Liz

Pam - @diy Design Fanatic said...

Cindy, your cameo is beautiful!I have one from my mother too and I love it. Thanks for hosting!

Olga Poltava said...

It's adorable. Such beautiful things are hard to find nowadays.

Olivia said...

Cindy,
This is an absolutely beautiful cameo! The crack makes it even sweeter and well loved! Congrats on your weight loss!
Squishy Hugs,
Olivia

The Tablescaper said...

Such a beautiful cameo, with such lovely memories.

- The Tablescaper

The Charm of Home said...

I love your cameo! They are wonderful. Such a sweet gift. Thank you for hosting.
Sherry

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dear Cindy,

That is a unique and very sentimental piece of jewelry! Never mind the crack... we got cracks in our minds as well.

Greetings from Georgia,

MariettesBacktoBasics

Carolyn said...

Hi Cindy,
The cameo is beautiful! Thank you for hosting again.

Carolyn

vignette design said...

I love your cameo! What a gorgeous one too.
Thank you for hosting!

{oc cottage} said...

That is just gorgeous!


m ^..^

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Foes Mom want to adopt one more daughter!! Beautiful!

Carol

Leanne said...

That's so beautiful. What a treasure. Thanks for hosting again.

Vintagesouthernlife said...

Cindy your cameo is gorgeous! What a treasure. Thanks for hosting the party!

-Annette

Susan said...

Cindy what a wonderful treasure from your mom. I love Cameos. The colors are so beautiful in your cameo!!

Tins and Treasures said...

Hi, Cindy,
The Cameo is so precious...such a keepsake. That was sweet of your mom to send it to you.

Thank you for hosting the Show and Tell Friday event. Take care ~Natalie

Elsie said...

Cindy that is the most beautiful
cameo I have ever seen. How sweet
of your mother to do that. I bet
you were doing the "happy dance"
when you opened that.":O)

mo said...

Hi Cindy, I cannot believe how fast the weeks are flying by...we are on warp speed. Another Friday Show and Tell. We thank you for your beautiful blog and the chance to visit your wonderful link list. Your followers are fabulous. Have a terrific weekend. *hugs*

Charlene said...

So pretty. LUCKY YOU! Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a great weekend. Charlene

Sarah said...

Cindy, the cameo is gorgeous. How special that it is now yours. No doubt you will treasure and enjoy this for many years to come.
Thanks for hosting. ~ Sarah

AntiqueChase said...

I'm new to blogging and not even sure how to link. I love cameos. Not sure if you can see it, but in my profile picture, I have my favorite cameo pinned on my dress form. Love your blog!

Tallulah's Antique Closet said...

Hi Cindy, Thank You for sharing your family treasure. And Thank You for hosting today.....Julian

projecantasi said...

Oh, its very beatiful! I love it.

Blue Ridge Altered Art said...

That is lovely. Family pieces mean so much more to us than anything we can buy. Perfect or imperfect it is still a treasure. ~~Sherry~~

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

What a beautiful treasure! I love Cameo's they are a throwback to a more gentile day! And it is more special because it come from your mother.
Love to visit.
Yvonne

Vintage Whimsy said...

I love your cameo. It reminds me of one my Grandmother had. And the crack is just perfect - I think it gives it so much character!!

Susan Freeman said...

What a lovely cameo. Your Mom is sweet to send it to you!! Have a great weekend and thank you for being our Show and Tell Friday hostess!!

Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo

Anonymous said...

THANK YOU AGAIN FOR HOSTING CINDY! WHAT A TREASURE YOU HAVE INHERITED FROM YOUR MOTHER. I'M SURE YOU WILL CHERISH IT FOREVER! MARCIA

Rebekah Greiman said...

I can't get my link to work! I haven't had this problem before with your site...I don't know what is going on. If it's not too much trouble, could you post it? I did a post on how to make a dining room table from recycled barn wood. Here's the link:
http://www.potholesandpantyhose.com/A/Arts_%26_Crap.html

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Cindy, The cameo is so beautiful. There is something about antique jewelry that is so special. How sweet of your mom to send it to you.
Hugs, Sherry

Anonymous said...

Wonderful cameo! Some day I got such thing from my grandmother. Still I wear it only for a special occasions. :)

My Dream Canvas said...

How beautiful and what a lovely treasure!

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Hi Cindy! What a beautiful cameo! And even more precious since it came from your mom! Happy weekend!...hugs...Debbie

Sweet Cottage Dreams said...

How sweet that you now have such a treasured piece! No matter that it may not be perfect, it is, afterall, the sweet sentiment that is attached to it and the song that it brings to your heart just knowing the history and love behind it.

peace..
becky

Pearl Maple said...

That little crack kind of adds to the flavor of being real and endearing. Thanks for hosting such an inspirational blog.

All That Glitters said...

Your cameo is just lovely!!! Brought back of a very dear friend of mine that I just happened to see today! I miss her so much. What a sweet gift from your mom!

~Jennifer

Fiona Designs said...

stunning cameo!

Heaven's Walk said...

Cindy - what a wonderful treasure to have from your mom. So pretty. The memories are the best part of it.... :)

xoxo laurie@heavens-walk

Annie's Online Store said...

love your blog and your post, it make a very fascinating read, the adorable things you have on your blog are just too good to be true

Anonymous said...

get a grip,fifty ain't that bad, menopause is around, now that can be depressing but we women will survive, someone will come along on that white horse, be patient
love your blog but miss your awesome blogging of the past

Cottage Flair said...

What a lovely cameo and a special gift from your Mom.
Jennifer

Gareth said...

Really a unique piece. Its beautiful cameo.

Lisa said...

wonderful...