Love Letter #3

Love Letter #3, no date, but my grandfather references being married for over a year, and he references the end of the war. He says that he'll be coming home soon to that Pennsylvania town (New Kensington, which is just outside of Pittsburgh) to raise some kids, five, ten or more!

Love Letter #2

Love Letter #2 dated August 17th, 1945. My grandfather mentions their marriage, and how he'll always love her. He ends it by saying that to others his poem may "sound a little queer, but after all, Mamie, they don't know you dear."

Love Letter #1

The first love letter dated August 1, 1945. My grandfather mentions meeting my grandmother at Walzer's and that he knew she was the girl of his dreams.

Old Love Letters

Melvin Eugene and Mamie Fennell

June 26th will mark what would have been my grandparents' 68th wedding anniversary. When looking through some old photos that belonged to my grandmother, we came across a series of old love letters that my grandfather wrote to her at the end of World War II. They are so adorable and charming, I had to share them!

Ring Pillows

I've never been a fan of ring pillows. I usually find them too frilly and tacky, but I figured there have to be some tasteful options out there, and I did in fact find a few. I'm especially liking what appears to be a trend, these little porcelain ring bowls. Check out some of my favorites that I found on etsy.

Personalized Ring Bowl by Elm Studio Online.

Lacy Porcelain Ring Plate by: Sumiko

A 3 inch mini by: Wise Impressions

Love this one! Damask Ring Bearer Dish by : Dawn Dalto

And, the only pillow I found that I really like. It's bright and modern! By: 789 Design

Fishes Eddy Mugs

I love these "We Do" mugs by Fishes Eddy!

Tobias Wong

I've always had a lot of respect and a fascination with Tobias Wong. His work commenting on post 9-11 American stuck with me, having been living in New York at that time, and having seen the second tower fall. And, then of course his "The Diamond Project" grabbed my attention. Unfortunately, the tragedy that is his untimely death on June 2, has prompted me to mention Tobi here, so some of you that may be unfamiliar with him can enjoy his albeit brief, but exceptional talent.

Tobias Wong

The Diamond Project