Tag Archives for Backstory
The Backstory #14: Pin Shadowbox
The Object: The Origin: I’ve acquired a fair amount of pins and coins over the years as older members of my family pass away. They all have emotional significance and I wanted to figure out a way to display them as … Continue reading
The Backstory #13: Eiffel Tower
The Object: The Origin: Paris, naturally. The Backstory: As you all know (because I talk about it quite a lot), I studied in Paris when I was 20. On my first day of orientation, I ran into someone I hadn’t … Continue reading
The Backstory #12: Cat Vase and Yellow Flowers
The Object: As this object is technically two, it needs multiple views. Here’s the face-side of the vase: … and here’s the tail: The Origin: The flowers are from my cousin’s wedding in 2010. The cat vase is from the … Continue reading
The Backstory #11: Tea
The Object: The Origin: Grenada, Spain The Backstory: You guys? I liked vlogging so much that I’m back for more. That’s right, you don’t get the juicy deets on the tea unless you let me tell you. Read the rest of … Continue reading
The Backstory #10: Happy Hollister Books
The Object: The Origin: Various sellers at the annual Printers Row Lit Fest from 2006 to present. I’m acquiring them slowly and currently have six. The Backstory: I grew up reading the capers of these five little mystery-solvers every summer when … Continue reading
The Backstory #9: Travel Books
The Object: The Backstory: My venerable Let’s Go Europe was my first travel book purchase. It’s a decade old this year. It still has tabs marking train maps and ticket information. I remember the day I made the purchase. I … Continue reading
The Backstory #8: Poppy Mug
The Object: The Origin: Budapest, Hungary The Backstory: Summer after my Senior year in college, my friends Esther, Allison, and spent a couple weeks in Eastern Europe. Esther and I went over earlier (Allison had to finish up Student Teaching) … Continue reading
The Backstory #7: My Grandfather’s Coin Canister
The Object: The Origin: My maternal grandfather. The Backstory: My grandfather (whom we affectionately called “Granddaddy”) passed away when I was thirteen. When small, personal items were divided between the grandkids, Kerry and I each got a canister full of … Continue reading
The Backstory #6: Fish Glasses
The Object: The Origin: A thrift shop in downtown Champaign, Illinois. The Backstory: I’m generally more of a beer-drinker, but when I have wine, these are my favorite glasses. I have a set of four. They come from a thrift … Continue reading
The Backstory: #4 – Sitting Chicken
The Object: The Origin: Gift from Mother – most likely from World Market, as that was the scene of the original Rooster Encounter (as detailed below). The Backstory: It was a random Saturday. I was home from college and out … Continue reading
