Saturday, August 27, 2011

Sweet Memories

Quand j'étais une petite fille...

When I was a little girl and we went to Aunt Lolly's house this small candy dish was always filled with candy  for us. These visits were usually some kind of family celebration, or seasonal holiday. The food would be delicious, all of our favorites. Everything would be done to make sure that we had a wonderful time ~ and being with Lolly guaranteed that. My mother's sister, she had no children and thus we were in many ways her children too. She was the Aunt that would climb into our bedroom window on Christmas morning to help us open our stockings; the one who would show up unexpectedly to take us out of school  to go to the Fair; the person who always seemed to know exactly the right gift. And she was so much fun!  Sadly, she is gone now but the love, like all love remains.




















This little dish isn't filled very often with candy anymore; I really don't eat much candy now, but nothing could be sweeter than the wonderful childhood memories it brings to me.

Thank you for joining me for this post. I hope that you too have a sweet childhood memory.


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34 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Good Morning Adrienne,

    Lolly's dish is beautiful - It reminds me of the dishes Mom hand painted.
    Love Dayna

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  2. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsAugust 27, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    My grandmother always had a candy dish set on her buffet, filled with candy when we visited...thank you for sharing your wonderful memories.

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  3. GailAugust 27, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Pretty, feminine dish and lovely history (I have my Grandpa's candy dish)

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  4. PondsideAugust 27, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    I had such an aunt too. My Aunt Annie used to come to visit us with a suitcase full of candy and....dress-up clothes! My sister and I had the most beautiful dress-ups because Aunt Annie had no children, lovely taste and a healthy clothing budget. The fun!

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  5. LVAugust 27, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    A truly awesome pink [presentation. Loved it an the story behind it.

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  6. Tins roserAugust 27, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Fantastic photos, Adrienne, and
    the header is wonderful, it's
    nearly magic, I think...

    Tintin

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  7. hostess of the humble bungalowAugust 27, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    What a sweet little dish and the way that you have set the scene is truly beautiful.

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  8. HeatherAugust 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    What beautiful photos and lovely candy dish. I have so many joyful memories of Lolly too...being with her was always so fun.

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  9. Musings from Kim K.August 27, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    What a lovely post. The candy dish is just so delicate and beautiful. Gorgeous pictures.

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  10. Hélène Flont , french illustratorAugust 27, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    Oh Adrienne, What a very sweet and precious aunt you had in your childhood !!! Roses, lavender and tender memories of her ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

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  11. SuzieAugust 27, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    sweet--the only word for this!

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  12. Tea & Chocolate GuyAugust 27, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Oh how blessed you were to have an Auntie in your life who was such fun. and what a beautiful way to remember your time with her... xo HHL

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  13. Mimi SueAugust 27, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Beautiful candy dish! Even more beautiful memories. Mimi

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  14. GelaAugust 28, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Beautiful pictures!!! Have a nice day/Gela

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  15. Jane and Lance HattattAugust 28, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Hello Adrienne:
    What wonderfully happy memories you haveof your Aunt Lolly, no wonder the little chinadish fills your heart with joy. It rather reminds us of dishes which would be part of a dressing table set and so could be filled with face powder and topped off with a fluffy powder puff!! Perhaps some new use for the dish could be found which is less calorific than the sweets!!

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  16. MarianneAugust 28, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Hi Adrienne,
    Such beautiful pictures and how wonderful that you have such sweet childhood memories of your aunt. I so cherish things that I have that belonged to my family members.
    Marianne :)

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  17. Honey at 2805August 28, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    What wonderful memories and such beautiful photos! I adore family memories and keepsakes.

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  18. Alison @ The PolohouseAugust 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    What a lovely post!
    Your Lolly candy dish is so pretty with your garden blooms. Sweet memories to accompany a sweet auntie.
    xx
    A

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  19. Pat@Back Porch MusingsAugust 29, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Beautiful dish Adrienne and sweet memories, indeed!

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  20. Gail DixonAugust 29, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    That is a gorgeous dish! Love the way you photographed and displayed it. Wonderful memories are like balm to the soul. Hope you have a wonderful day.

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  21. CindyAugust 29, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    A beautiful dish and what a lovely memory...I have one of my great-grandmother's crystal candy dishes. She used to keep spearmint starlite mints in it for us when we stopped by to visit. Thanks for reminding me of that special memory of mine...
    Have a wonderful week,
    Cindy

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  22. TriciaAugust 30, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    What sweet memories. Lolly sounds like she was a really special person. I love her pretty dish too...you displayed it so nicely. Hope you're having a good week.
    xo Tricia

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  23. It's Just DottieAugust 30, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I had an aunt like that too.
    My Aunt Dora had a way of making you feel like the most important person in the world. Even when I was only five years old.
    Dottie

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  24. kellyAugust 30, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I love the story of your Aunt. I would love to be one of those people who knew the right gifts to get.

    Kelly

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  25. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    I love it. Very pretty dish!!

    'Please visit our new website www.tableandtop.com'

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  26. Blooming Rose MusingsAugust 31, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    What a pretty post. Your Aunt Lolly's candy dish is beautiful. My Aunt Coral always had a candy dish full of wonderful mints that I would dive into the minute I arrived at her house. In fact, I would think about it all during the five hour drive to visit her.
    Your post is so pretty and so feminine. Beautiful.
    PS. I had a cousin Lolly and what I remember is her beautiful smile and fabulous laugh. Thank you for the wonderful memories.

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  27. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    What a wonderful aunt you had! She created beautiful memories for you to cherish.

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  28. artis1111September 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I love the soft ness that you feel when looking at these photos. Great job. Kathy

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  29. Liz @ Sit With Me In My GardenSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    How precious! Your pictures are so delicate and sentimental. I have an aunt like that - no children, always went that extra mile to make us kids happy in the family. It's wonderful to be blessed with such memories. I'm so glad you have the candy dish as a momento. Very touching!

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  30. LynnSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Hello, This is a lovely tribute to your "Aunt Lolly" along with stunning pictures. What a treat you have given us. Blessings,
    Lynn

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  31. AnnSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    What a lovely candy dish and the happy memories it brings you ♥

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  32. Julie GoucherSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    What a beautiful post and happy memories of your Aunt. I too had such an Aunt and the memories they created with us are truly priceless.

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  33. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    It's simply gorgeous, the little candy dish. Amazing how it's lasted through the years. Precious memories.

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  34. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    How sweet that you have those memories attached to this lovely little dish. They make it all the more precious, I'm sure. Your images are captivating, Adrienne. I'm especially fond of the third one. ;)

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday each week.

    Hugs,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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