Friday, September 26, 2008

Sew Lovely

I inherited my love of buttons from my mom, who has always had a soft spot for these notions. The variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures intrigues me as much today as it did as a child.

Image from flickr ojamaa9design

Vintage Buttons at Etsy shop onecozynest

Vintage Buttons at Etsy shop onecozynest

Vintage Metal Buttons at Etsy shop rakubuttons

Image from flickr calloohcallay

I imagine I looked much like this following a trip with my mom to gather sewing supplies; I love that the photo shows how gently these "treasures" are being held.

6 comments:

Treacy said...

These images are just beautiful!

How could one not see complete beauty in such little treasures?

Kate said...

I love buttons. I wish I had been old enough when my grandmother died to realize how much I would miss her buttons and saved them. Damn 21 year old in me told my family I didn't want them. I must have played with them for hours each day when I was at her house. Thanks for the pictures. They bring back great memories.

Courtney said...

Oh, Kate! That 21 year old has definitely lived in all of us!

I am sorry that you missed out on your grandmother's collection, but I am glad that these pictures brought back good memories.

Anonymous said...

I am glad you found my buttons on etsy worthy of sharing on your blog.
RakuButtons

Claire Wise Photography said...

My daughter shares your love of buttons :) I am glad you like the photograph & that it speaks to you the way it was intended.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/clairewise/2650500226/

always,
Claire (belle & bear)

Courtney said...

RakuButtons- Thanks for stopping by; you have a lovely collection.

Claire- I am glad too the photo spoke to me the way it was intended; it is beautiful.