Cinnamon Multi Grain Flakes with Warm Cashew Oat Milk with two Medjool Dates stuffed with Sea Salt and White Chocolate Peanut Butter on my great grandmother's floral plate wear from Italy passed down to me.
If I could describe myself in one word it would be timeless. Or at least that's what I strive to be. Can a person be timeless although they are susceptible to time? I believe so since my grandmother is the perfect example of it.
Timeless gifts from her.
Since I can hardly remember tutus were worn and dances were collaborated while eating stuffed chicken sandwiches with rosemary from her garden. Hours of trying on soft lace cotton dresses and standing on a box just tall enough for her to mend the seams was a constant occurrence.
Her favorite clothing items as a young girl.
We would spend countless days talking about the importance of Hello Kitty stationary and swapped stories of our preteen years over bubbly raspberry Italian soda as I grew older.To this day we still cuddle up on her big bright yellow floral couch and surprise each other with gift exchanges.
Her head wrap from her high school years.
Although shes aware there is never talk of age, never talk of time. She lives in the moment and excels in it brilliantly. Even her beautiful gifts reflects her respect for the past but the embrace of the present. My grandmother is the ultimate showcase of the word timeless. I could even go as far as saying her name should be permanently placed under the word in all lands.
My version of timeless accessories-Swede slate gray pumps and blush pink floral clips.
As I said before..I'm striving to be timeless as well. Often my stumbling block is acception of the past and the anxiety of the future that holds me back from enjoying the present. But I think with more effort and more influence I too will be able to gift my grandchildren things that I once wore with nothing but a smile on my face and some rosemary from my garden in a sandwich.
Grandma's Ring-For sale now.
Special thanks to Liebemarlene for giving My Breakfast Shop a shout out! Thanks :)
try popping those pb dates in the micro for a little bit, they are AMAZING hot! uh i wish my g-mas had good style, but sadly, NO
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful post. you are beautiful. those items are most definitely timeless and precious -- just like you!
ReplyDeletelove you maggie!
Maggie, your post left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful and beautiful woman and I think it's great you're trying to be like her in your approach to life... we all need to learn to be a little more present.
ReplyDeletesuch interesting timeless things!
ReplyDeletehope you are having a great weekend!
Scott
beautiful post Maggie, your grandmother sounds so so lovely, and i loved reading this everything looks so beautiful, my grandmother sounds very similar to yours, although i never met her, i have heard amazing stories and have some timeless jewlery from her, and ah i wish i wore a size 8 foot lol b/c she had amazing shoes!!
ReplyDeletethis is really so beautiful and your words always paint the most gorgeous image in my mind like i am watching a movie as i read your words/stories :)
oh and your brekkie, YUM cashew oat milk! do you make it ? or buy it ? sounds amazing + love the duo of nut buttered dates!
love you and hope your Saturday was wonderful
xx
eliza
I adored everything single thing about this post. read it before bed, and it made me happy :) love imagining the chicken on rosemary bread! reminds me of what my father would make me for lunch as a little child :] and those swede shoes! gosh so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI wish i got to meet my Grandmother,on my fathers side.. she was so lovely as i was told! and see in photos, such a giving and inspiring beautiful women, and so chic! i would have had fun w. her! :) if she where still here :/ ...I love treasuring old things like that. It is just so amazing, how much little beautiful things, passed down, are soooo meaning ful. Timeless-- I---lOVE. prefect..nothing is better than a timeless style.
xx love u Maggie! have a great weekend!
maya
p.s: ohh forgot bout that breakfast, i have no words. gaaaa! i wanna live w. u, k? hehe. ;] u are amaze.
Lovely post! So interesting to have your grandmother's pieces from when she was young.
ReplyDeleteYour breakfast looks very yummy, btw.
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I loved your comment about hiring me to come up with names for your meals :) I think we could have a mutual exchange, one in which you do my photography because, well, I'm not sure anyone can compare with yours!
ReplyDeleteI also love the contents of this post :) So beautiful, you and your grandmother.
I just love your blog!! You have awesome taste in not only good, but style :)
ReplyDelete<3 jess
xoxo
It's been far too long since I've had peanut butter-stuffed medjools!!
ReplyDeleteChanging that asap :)
Peanut butter-stuffed medjools sound incredible. I need to get on that, stat.
ReplyDeleteYour Grandmother strikes me as a classy and elegant woman, based on the beautiful examples you shared in this awesome post. Clearly, she left an indelible imprint on your lovely tastes.