31 Days of Nostalgia
October 01, 2012
What is nostalgia?
The online Free Dictionary defines nostalgia as:
nos·tal·gi·a 1. A bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past.2. The condition of being homesick; homesickness.
(Houghton Mifflin - American Heritage Dictionary)
and:
nostalgia 1. a yearning for the return of past circumstances, events, etc.2. the evocation of this emotion, as in a book, film, etc.3. longing for home or family; homesickness.
(Collins English Dictionary)
Dear Followers, I am embarking on a 31 day post-a-thon inspired by the Nester. So, for the next 31 days, I will be posting about my chosen topic, nostalgia. I hope you will join me!
Day 1: My Kindergarten Hand Plaque.
My plaque is made out of clay. My children's are made of plaster.
Who made a kindergarten hand plaque? Who still has their kindergarten hand plaque?
Who proudly displays their kindergarten hand plaque along
with their kids' plaques? I do. I love to decorate with my collections, family photos and past mementos.
That's Day One of 31 Days of Nostalgia at Organized Clutter!
Day 2: My Record Albums
Day 3: My Vintage Phone
Day 4: My Pin Cushions
Day 5: WWII Ration Stamp Books
Day 6: Cracker Jack Charms
Day 7: My Barbie Dolls
Day 8: My Girl Scout Sash
Day 9: The Family Historian
Day 10: Big Little Books
Day 11: Charm Bracelets
Day 12: Vintage Small Tins
Day 13: Footstools and Hassocks
Day 14: Fall Caramel Apples
Day 15: Toy Tea Set
Day 16: Red Wing Pottery
Day 17: Vintage Photos on Canvas
Day 18: Travel Postcards
Day 19: Kitsch
Day 20: The Lost Art of Darning
Day 21: Turner & DeJonge Vintage Prints
Day 22: Dime Register Banks
Day 23: Brownie Cameras
Day 24: Vintage Battery Operated Toy Vehicles
Day 25: Doilies
Day 26: Vintage Baby Announcements
Day 27: Presidential Collectibles
Day 28: Lady Head Vases
Day 29: Embroidered Dish Towels
Day 30: Vintage Bowls
The online Free Dictionary defines nostalgia as:
nos·tal·gi·a 1. A bittersweet longing for things, persons, or situations of the past.2. The condition of being homesick; homesickness.
(Houghton Mifflin - American Heritage Dictionary)
and:
nostalgia 1. a yearning for the return of past circumstances, events, etc.2. the evocation of this emotion, as in a book, film, etc.3. longing for home or family; homesickness.
(Collins English Dictionary)
Dear Followers, I am embarking on a 31 day post-a-thon inspired by the Nester. So, for the next 31 days, I will be posting about my chosen topic, nostalgia. I hope you will join me!
Day 1: My Kindergarten Hand Plaque.
My plaque is made out of clay. My children's are made of plaster.
Who made a kindergarten hand plaque? Who still has their kindergarten hand plaque?
Who proudly displays their kindergarten hand plaque along
with their kids' plaques? I do. I love to decorate with my collections, family photos and past mementos.
That's Day One of 31 Days of Nostalgia at Organized Clutter!
Day 2: My Record Albums
Day 3: My Vintage Phone
Day 4: My Pin Cushions
Day 5: WWII Ration Stamp Books
Day 6: Cracker Jack Charms
Day 7: My Barbie Dolls
Day 8: My Girl Scout Sash
Day 9: The Family Historian
Day 10: Big Little Books
Day 11: Charm Bracelets
Day 12: Vintage Small Tins
Day 13: Footstools and Hassocks
Day 14: Fall Caramel Apples
Day 15: Toy Tea Set
Day 16: Red Wing Pottery
Day 17: Vintage Photos on Canvas
Day 18: Travel Postcards
Day 19: Kitsch
Day 20: The Lost Art of Darning
Day 21: Turner & DeJonge Vintage Prints
Day 22: Dime Register Banks
Day 23: Brownie Cameras
Day 24: Vintage Battery Operated Toy Vehicles
Day 25: Doilies
Day 26: Vintage Baby Announcements
Day 27: Presidential Collectibles
Day 28: Lady Head Vases
Day 29: Embroidered Dish Towels
Day 30: Vintage Bowls
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What a fun theme and I look forward to seeing all your nostalgic items! My kids never made plaster hand prints. Oh well! Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteCarlene, I enjoy seeing your nostalgic things so it will be interesting to follow along with your month of nostalgia. Displaying those hand prints with family photos is very special. Too many of us throw family things away thinking they are not important. Kudos to you for realizing that these things are important to a family's past and present.
ReplyDeleteShannon
Saw you on Nester...love the plaques! I like junk too :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a good 31 days!
Shannon
I still have the handprint plaques from our daughters AND our dog. They aren't displayed at the moment, but stored carefully away.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to all of your nostalgia posts. Sadly, I don't think I have plaster casts of my children's hands. Love what you did with yours!
ReplyDeleteThey didn't have kindergarten when I was little, now that's funny isn't it.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm jealous about the kindergarten hand plaques! lol I don't have one, nor do my kids!
ReplyDeleteVery cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post. I don't have a plaque of my hand print, but I'm so happy to still have the ones my boys did.
ReplyDeleteI love your theme for the 31 days posting!! I remember making the hand print in kindergarten but my mother never kept anything so I don't have mine. :(
ReplyDeleteOK, dating myself there wasn't kinder garden back in my day! But I would of loved to have gone and had my own hand print!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a plaque neither for me or my kids! I like how you displayed yours!
ReplyDeleteI don't know what ever happened to any hand plaques I did, but the other day I was thinking about a little paperweight I made in Sunday School and gave my dad for father's day when I was in like first grade. It was a clear circular thing with a picture of me that showed through. It was always on his dresser and he would put the money from his pocket under it when he got home. I wonder what happened to that. It pains me to think of treasures lost. I love that you have your hand print displayed with your kids'. Sweet memories!
ReplyDeleteLiz
what a sweet idea. I wish I would have done that when mine were younger.
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming idea - love the notion of nostalgia - can't wait to see all your posts - I have a cast of my children's hands - precious! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
Ha! I guess I did see this one. Oh boy, how quickly I forget. That's how I am with movies I've seen. I can never remember the ending or half of what went on in them, so I can always watch and enjoy them again. It's just my early childhood I remember with laser accuracy. :)
ReplyDeleteLiz
Love all of your nostalgia. I had to comment on your kindergarten hand print. I have one almost exactly like it, except it is dated 1960. I currently have mine hanging near my art (etc.) inspiration boards. I wish I had done them for my girls when they were in kindergarten. I hope to do them with grandchildren one of these days.
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