I actually designed this bathroom twice. The first time, a few years before the work actually started. I only got as far as a concept board, which illustrated my conceptual ideas, before losing interest or life got in the way. I can't really remember why the project never got off the ground.
Mood board with my original thoughts on designing the half bathroom; personal collection |
The wallpaper included maps of states. I still love it as it was so relevant for me. I LOVE maps and managed a team of research analysts who monitored the technology environment of state and local governments. But when I brought Mom's painting home I knew the design had to change.
Mom's painting was a copy of one her sister purchased when their family was stationed in Iran. Mom sure did love that painting. And so do I -- so much I designed a room around it. Different wallpaper, tile and granite were selected to match the colors of Mom's artwork.
Mom's painting prior to hanging; personal collection |
The room also includes two silhouettes of my husband's parents and of him as a little boy. I just love them. The one of his parents was done while on vacation at Disney Land; so you never know from where that future heirloom will come.
Silhouettes of members of the Dagutis family; personal collection |
Jeanne Byran Insalaco, author of Everyone Has a Story, challenged fellow geneabloggers to write about their family heirlooms during the month of November.
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Heirlooms: Quilts and Embroidery
Heirlooms: Tiffany? Chandelier
Heirlooms: The Olive Wood Bible
An Homage to Mom
Memories Are My Favorite Heirlooms
I love that painting your mom did! As soon as I saw the sillouhette's, you reminded me of something, I'll not say right now. Loved your heirloom story.
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