"It took me years to get these souveiers." John Prine

After the Christmas things came down, yesterday I decided to fill this teacup shelf in the living room (above the t.v.) with some of my husband's treasures.  I thought, well, this is his room too ... why have I put his special things in the bedroom instead of where he can enjoy them everyday?  After all, I have my stuff spread out all over the house.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

I interspersed my bears and other little 

figurines amongst the other treasures.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

This copper boot used to sit near Grandma Pearl's fireplace.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Cary bought the seagulls on the 

burlwood at the Oregon Coast a while back. 

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

I got him these carved cowboys as a side gift for his birthday.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

This cup was his Dad's.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Read about the car trophies here: 
  The Story of Bob Ross and These Trophies.

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Cary's grandparents used to travel to Singapore on business.

Don't ya love that Avon sports car?

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

I think the beer steins are from Avon too.

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

This horseshoe is cool.  The Olympia brewery in Tumwater, Washington is now gone.  But, Tumwater is where Cary and his family lived for quite a while.  I love all of the fishing lures laminated inside, along with a couple of real flies.

For the record, Cary does not collect old Avon bottles. His Grandma did, and I brought them home for him as mementos.  Thanks for taking a peek!  


Kathy

I entered this in Marty's A Stroll Through Life's Tabletop Tuesday.    Please go over there when you are done here at Oregon Gifts, and see the beautiful arrangements others have made.  Thanks, Marty, for letting me enter twice today!

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