Saturday, October 24, 2009

AUNT ELSIE



















I met a couple of pretty mad people while I was out and about last week. They knew that I had gone to a halloween party and I didn't invite them. They tried to cut off my ears. I moved very quickly and they just got the end of my nose. Shellie, does your butler do plastic sergery? I managed to tape the tip of my nose back on with some tuck tape.

It didn't stop me from visiting Aunt Elsie's Trinkets and Treasures in West Jordan. She's so cute, she didn't care if my nose was duck taped on.

The owner, shared with me and another shopper - a story - a story that became the beginning of Aunt Elsie's.

Years ago, she lived by an older couple that she quickly became friends with. The Elderly women had to go to the nursing home and that left her husband all alone. No children, no family members at all. Her little family steped up their love and kindness. They made a lonely man part of their family. Soon the sweet wife died, that was a very sad day for my new friend and the man that they were beginning to love. The years passed and they weren't kind to the old man. His heart was borken and he missed Elsie so. One day he too left this world - for a better one. In doing so, he had left his home and all of the treasures within it, to a very kind family who had shown him love and kindness untill his very end. He left everything - the house - everything. Thus, is the beginning of Aunt Elsie's Trinkets and Treasures.

As we listened, boxes and boxes were opened that were full of vintage jewles and pearles. It will be so fun to visit the shop and see all these special treasures. I'm sure I'll buy a few. Come out and visit the shoppe, and meet a very special gal.
I've gotta go, my nose is starting to drip blood - I guess I'll go get it fixed.

13 comments :

  1. Hi Cindy,
    Cute post...hope your nose is OK. :-D He he! Have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs,
    ♥Ana

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  2. Hi Cindy, scarey stuff over here at your place! I loved the story of how the store came to be. What a cute shop. Thanks for the look around. I know a good ENT.lol
    Hugs,
    June

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  3. oooooohhhhh, did someone really cut off your nose????

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  4. For a minute I thought maybe MJackson had come back...ouch, that was bad!

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  5. Aw, what a sweet story.

    And of course you can make some of the cone ornaments! Someone asked if I'd do a tutorial so maybe I'll try to put a post together for that sometime soon. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

    I'm over at your Etsy shop right now looking at your pillows. They are scrumptious!!

    Blessings... Polly (French Cupboard & Counting Your Blessings)

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  6. Cindy you are hilarious! Those first few pics even scared me. I would of thought they were after me too! haha. Loved the story, thats great. :)

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  7. You silly girl Cindy!
    Those first couple of photos scared me...wasn't expecting that!
    Aunt Elsie's goodies look sweet!!!!! I'd love to be there as they open the boxes for the first peek!!!!
    everything vintage

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  8. Missed you tonight! Hope you get feeling better quickly!

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  9. New to your blog --- such a funny - cute story. I'll be popen in again! Nice photos you have shared - not to crazzzzz about photo 1. but it's Halloween and gotta have fun with it - right! Kristeen (The Gough Inn) kandgough@gmail.com

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  10. What a neet shop with a special story. I love the cabint full of dishes.
    I hope your didn't scare to many visiters away with you nose being misplaced and all. LOL
    You are so funny.
    Enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  11. Hope your nose will be all right. This has been a fun halloween season, don't you think? Cute story. From your silver friend, Mimi

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  12. What a fun post! Horror and sweetness all in one! Thanks so much for coming over for a visit. I'm thrilled to have you as a follower. The new scissor icon is perfect for you!
    Happy Halloween!
    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  13. Cindy- you are the best. I finally have made the time to visit your blog. You have to be one of the most amazing ladies I have ever known. What a great tribute to Aunt Elsie's. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I have been so blessed to have met you, and to have you in my world. You are always welcome to come in to visit, shop or just stop by for a big hug!
    I hope to see you soon. I'm happy your feeling "human" again. That flu is nasty stuff and you didn't deserve to have it. Bless your heart! Hugs to you~

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