Thursday, September 1, 2011

thank you girlfriends...

A few Fridays ago I posted about making memories.



As I was taking these photos for my post today I could not help but smile as I remembered when I bought this.


It was a rainy Friday in July and my girlfriends and I left the kids and husbands back at the campground and enjoyed a day of shopping, ending up at a local Mexican restaurant for lunch margaritas and lots and lots of laughs!


I purchased this old tattered and torn vintage inspired "book".



It may look like just an old book...


But I am going to use this secret compartment to hold my memories from this summer.  While relaxing this weekend at my campground I am going to take a few moments and write down some of my favorite memories and bring them home and put them in my old "book".


Now every time I look at this treasure I will remember my girlfriends and all the fun we had that day.

Thank you Lisa, Karen, Beth and Sue for a memorable day and for a lot of other moments in time that will be remembered in my "book" for years to come!
Love you all!

I am sharing today with Debra for Vintage Inspiration Friday and Courtney for Feathered Nest Friday.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Oh...and for all you locals The Wrentham Country Store is having a big sale this weekend right through next week!
Hope you can make it!
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19 comments:

  1. lvroftiquesSeptember 1, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    That's one sweet book/box! Perfect for keeping special memories. Vanna

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  2. NanaDianaSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    What a great idea! A wonderful way to store memories...and it is a memory in and of itself! xo Diana

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  3. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Hi Sandi:
    That box is so charming! You always find the sweetest treasures!
    xo
    Roselle

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  4. Privet and HollySeptember 1, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I am absolutely
    smitten with the
    idea of writing
    down memories and
    storing them in a
    secret box! Now
    I need to be on the
    look out for one of
    my own; hope you
    don't mind if I copy!
    xx Suzanne

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  5. Heaven's WalkSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    That's such a sweet way to remember your sweet times at the lake, Sandi. :) Sounds like you had a wonderful summer! Are you ready for autumn.....?? :)

    xoxo laurie

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  6. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I love the worn look of the box, it's pretty and functional! Great memory box! I wanted to thank you so much for stopping by and entering our giveaway!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  7. SandiSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    I have seen those books in Home Goods and TJ Maxx, but have yet to buy one. They are so neat though!!!!!!
    Hugs~

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  8. JaneSeptember 2, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Such a wonderful idea....will you have enough room in that "book" for all of your memories? It sounds like your weekends at the campground are full of them!
    Hope you enjoy making some more this weekend.
    Jane

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  9. trash talkSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    You got me with this one. I thought sure it was an old book. BTW...did you tuck the garter from your lunch in it?
    Deb

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  10. Faye September 2, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    What a smart idea! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Faye

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  11. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageSeptember 2, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Your secret box is so cool! It's really pretty too! I love your idea of filling it with reminders of special times with friends.

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  12. AnaSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Oh Sandi,
    What a sweet little treasure and such a special place to store all your summer memories. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Glad to hear you made it through the storm ok. Your treasure box is so pretty and perfect for tucking away your summer memories.

    xo Abby

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  14. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Hi Sandi, that is a sweet little memory box. I know you will place some wonderful things in there. Looks like you are keeping busy with all the cleanup, treasure hunting and fluffing going on. :) Hope your weekend is a good one. Best wishes, Tammy

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  15. Deborah MarchSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    SUCH a lovely vintage piece...such a lovely memory!

    Deborah (happily visiting from http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com)

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  16. andrea@townandprairieSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    That book is really neat, but even more so I'm loving your satin bow and rhinestone pin! So vintage glam! andrea @ townandprairie (my icon is the chicken :) )

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  17. Kathy Owen, Petticoat JunktionSeptember 4, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Love your book box. Thanks for stopping in to look at my Fabulous Finds.

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  18. Amy KinserSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    What a sweet little hideaway.

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  19. Rosemary@villabarnesSeptember 5, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love the tattered look. Perfect for keepsakes.

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