I would put a picture of my mother and grandmother. They are the two persons that have affected most in my life. My mother was so very young when she had me yet she is so strong and independent. She really has the courage to do things. I wish I was like her. I love her so much and she is like my best friend. I can tell her everything. I hope that I will have the same kind of relationship with my own child some day.

The other picture in the locket would be from my grandmother. She is from my dad’s side of the family. She is the one who keeps the family together. She is the one who cooks us dinner wvery saturday evening. She is the one who takes care of us and puts us ahead of herself. I appreciate everything she has done in her life. I love the fact that she has always stories to tell and memories to share. I wish she wouldn’t worry so much and that she wouldn’t be so sad. She says that she is happy when we are but I wish that there was more in her life. I wish that there was something that I could do to make her happier and feel less ill.

i must say, i am absolutely smitten with your recent work. i love how whimsical and dreamy your paintings are, i always feel as though i’ve been transported to some magical land from a big, dusty old storybook. you are quite something, miss sarah.

in the locket, i would most certainly put a picture of my handsomely sweet hubby. and i know this is a bit out of the ordinary, but i would like to put a picture of myself from my childhood in the locket as well. i was such a spirited, adventurous young girl and i’d like to always carry with me a reminder that life is simple and beautiful and one should stop and pick honeysuckle or play with snails whenever one feels inclined. it’s easy to get caught up in the business of life and before you know it you’ve forgotten all the important things. i would like my locket to be a reminder of the lovely people and things in life.

My mother left her job shortly before I was born, and spent the next two decades raising my sister and I. She did so many things for me: teaching me how to cook and run a household, homeschooling (and then subsequently unschooling) both my sister and I, encouraging us to let our imaginations run wild and never to loose that (even as an adult). She instilled a love of the old fashioned, put up with my during teenage years, and even when I seemed to push her away, she was waiting for me with open arms when I “came back home”. She has taught me to love unconditionally, how to put others before yourself, and never give up or give in. She is an extremely strong woman, who I admire more than anyone else.

My daddy is a very wise man who has imparted his love of learning and curiosity about the world and philosophy. He has always been the pillar of strength in my life, able to reason through distressing situations, and helped me muddle through becoming an adult. He is also one of the most generous people that I know (besides his father… whom he inherited his generous spirit from!); and will give you the shirt off his back if need be.

I am extremely close to my family, but my parents will always be special; not just because they are the ones who raised me and have always “been there” for me, but because they are two inspiring people who show great steadfastness of character and spirit!

Ooops… this ended up being a bit of an essay instead of a quick response!! I’m in a bit of a wordy mood lately, so please excuse the ponderous amount of text!! Have a lovely Thursday and keep up your beautiful blogging!

On one side, I would put a picture of my husband; a silly picture to remind me that no matter how irritated he may make me, he’s still the only one who can make me smile in the secret way. I would also go into the future and find out who my children would be and their image(s) would rest on the other side.

In one side, I would put a picture of my husband’s eye and on the other, I would wait for our first child and put a photo his/her eye, In French, we have an expression when we talk about a loved one, and it’s « La prunelle de mes yeux». Humm, I’m not very good at litteral translation, but it means something along «very dear to my eyes».

i have a teeny tiny locket that my cousin gave me a couple of years ago. she put in 2 pictures of my boys: my husband paul and my cutiepie poochie named noah! hee it makes me so happy!

i’ve got my fingers and toes crossed that i’ll win yours!!