Connie from Sogni e Sorrisi is such a cool girl to know – she’s the girlfriend with really cool taste in clothing, home decor, and the latest read-worthy books. She also gives great “Gossip Girl” recaps and shares cool celebrity news. I’m glad to have virtually met her and so excited to see her {almost} Priceless list!
The {almost} Priceless list
We all have our own special mementos that we’ve cherished through the years. They could be anything from a first designer handbag to a cherished handmade dress passed down from a family member.
But what makes them special and priceless to us?
If you’d like to contribute your {almost} Priceless list, please e-mail me at cncliving{@}gmail.com
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Hi, Connie from Sogni e Sorrisi here! When Chic ‘n Cheap Living asked me to contribute a guest post, I was both super excited and honoured that she thought of me. I quickly realized that it would be a bit hard to come up with 10 mementos or things that are almost-priceless to me.
In preparation for our upcoming move I’ve been trying to streamline our stuff, and while I’ve always been one to keep movie stubs and dried flowers, I’ve now started to realize that while these things are great the really priceless stuff are the memories I carry with me. With that said here are 10 things I would find it quite painful to live without…
In preparation for our upcoming move I’ve been trying to streamline our stuff, and while I’ve always been one to keep movie stubs and dried flowers, I’ve now started to realize that while these things are great the really priceless stuff are the memories I carry with me. With that said here are 10 things I would find it quite painful to live without…
{Photographs}
I would be incredibly sad if I lost old pictures of my parents and grandparents or our baby pictures. Not to mention our wedding album, especially after what we paid for it! Seriously, though, aside from memories photographs are the next best thing to reliving old times and some of these images are truly irreplaceable.
{Wedding Video}
Kind of in the same vein as photographs above. At first I didn’t even want a wedding video, but when I saw a sample from our videographer and actually found myself getting teary over a bride I didn’t know I was sold. And not disappointed when our finished copy arrived. What a precious reminder of a really fabulous day.
{Jewelry}
I have a few pieces of jewelry that I would be really heartbroken to lose. While I’d certainly shed a few tears over my diamond studs I’d be even sadder to lose four rings in my possession–my engagement and wedding bands, naturally, a ruby snake ring that was once my grandmother’s (even though I’m terrified of snakes and could never actually wear it) and a ring that my husband bought me when we were vacationing in Mykonos. Not only do I love that ring but it will forever bring me back to that utterly perfect vacation and time in our lives.
{Cards and Letters}
I have a collection of cards and letters stretching back for years. Reading these I can see the evolution of relationships, the bitterness of heartbreak, the joy of new love. Some of my most precious are cards and letters written to me by my father–I would be crushed if I ever lost them.
{Rosary}
Given to me by my grandmother, I carried it on my wedding day. It’s not only beautiful but sentimental.
{Art}
I have slowly started the process of collecting art that speaks to me and my taste. I love looking at my walls and seeing my carefully selected pieces, many of which were collected on our travels. I would be very sad to lose any of these as each reminds me of the time and place it was first discovered.
{China}
I fell in love with my set (Grosgrain by Vera Wang for Wedgewood) on sight and wouldn’t want an accident to befall any of the pieces.
{Shoes and Bags}
While my collection is by no means extensive nor incredibly expensive I truly heart my shoes and bags. How dismayed would I be if I had to start searching again for the perfect gold clutch or black pumps?
{Books}
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to read. And, really, what’s a house without books? Although I think my husband would prefer not always having to trip over stacks of mine.
{Espresso Machine}
Seriously. You would not want to know me if I did not have this appliance in my life.
All of the things above are very important to me. They not only enhance my memories, but my life. Yet the one thing that was glaringly clear as I was writing this post–and excuse me in advance for getting cheesy and sentimental–is that what really matters in my life are the family and friends that make every day worthwhile. Thanks to Chic ‘n Cheap Living for asking me to fill in during her absence! xo Connie
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i am totally agreeing with this list…it is perfect =)
(giveaway alert in my neck of the woods 😉 hope you both enter – you’re both great!)
A lovely post with lovely pictures. Have a wonderful day ~ xox Alexandra
What a lovely post! I think everything on your list would be on mine too, less the espresso machine!
I’m right with you on the photographs and the jewelry! I would be devastated to lose either of those. Great post 🙂
Thanks so much for having me! Hope you’re enjoying your trip.
I love this post! And I love Connie! That is so sweet that your husband bought you that ring. I also agree with letters, shoes and bags, and books. I cannot live without my books. Great post!
Ohhh that is such a sweet post..I am all about shoes and bags too…hahah
Have a great day
Kisses
It was fun to read through your collection of ten almost priceless items 🙂 For sure photographs are at the top of my list too — especially photos of the people I’ve lost. Although as you said, the memories you carry of the people and places you love are the most priceless of all.
Kelly
Totally with you on the photographs front – love them!
Aw, love this list! I’d find it so hard to live without a lot of these too (the photographs, cards/letters, books, shoes/bags…:)) – and I love the backstory that went with your rings. Though I’m with you – memories are the most precious things to carry.
I have a ton of cards/notes from my father over the years as well – and now with him gone, I can’t imagine not having them to look through every so often and remembering him by!
Sweet post! I think I would have a similar list … if I sat down to make one! 🙂
Do you know I still haven’t even seen my wedding video? We didn’t hire out, just had a friend tape the day. I wonder if I ever will…
I’m so right there with you, Connie! Especially with the photos, wedding video, jewelry and shoes & bags. I think I’d have to add scarves to my list too 🙂
What a lovely post! I totally agree with that list and also that it’s the friends and memories that count the most : )
-Samantha
http://sincerelysamantha.com
I would die if I lost all my photos!
What a wonderful list! I’ve also started collecting art and it’s a wonderful rush when you discover a piece that speaks to you – and collecting on vacations is brilliant. I also try to pick up jewelry on each vacation to have that same escape whenever I wear it.
yay, i love connie! photos, books, shoes and espresso machine?? i think we should be best friends.
What a wonderful post. I love the list.
And I totally agree.