Week 36 of My Project 52 Photography Challenge: Golden

Posted on Sep 16, 2015 in Project 52 | 9 Comments

Week 36 of My Project 52 Photography Challenge: Golden

The theme for week 36 of my Project 52 Photography Challenge is Golden. This silver hand mirror, embellished with golden, floral accents was given to me by my grandma, several years before she passed away. Project 52 Photography Challenge
For as long as I can remember, this mirror, along with a matching hairbrush, sat on the buro in my grandmother’s bedroom. As a little girl, I can remember admiring the mirror, while dressing up in my grandmother’s pearl necklaces, clip on earrings and pink lipstick. I don’t have much from my grandmother- a tiny green frog magnet, a small coffee table, a glass knick-knack, a small teacup and this mirror. But those things mean the world to me, as they all bring back the wonderful memories I have of visiting with my grandmother.

Now, this mirror, with its golden accents, sits on the buro in my bedroom. Maybe one day I’ll have a granddaughter putting on my necklaces and lip gloss and admiring herself in this same mirror. Who knows? What I do know is that every time I pass by it, I’m reminded of those fond memories and I’m so glad I have these little things to keep those childhood memories alive.

This Project 52 Photography Challenge has been great in so many ways. Not only have I been forced to be creative and step outside of my comfort zone photographically, but it has reminded me of so many little things in my life that have great meaning. That’s more golden than anything.

Be sure to check out last week’s Project 52 Photography Challenge on the blog!

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  1. Christa Rae
    September 16, 2015

    Wow, that mirror is so pretty and precious! I love that this project is helping you in noticing the small things in life – that’s worth so much.

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  2. Renee
    September 16, 2015

    This is so sweet! Such a beautiful heirloom!

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  3. Brea
    September 16, 2015

    This is the sweetest thing. I love that you still have this mirror <3

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  4. Carly Fuller
    September 16, 2015

    So nice how much you treasure the mirror and memory of your grandma this way

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  5. Emily
    September 16, 2015

    Like how you tied it all in there at the end. :) Yay for projects that help us appreciate the little things!

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  6. Natalie
    September 16, 2015

    Such a gorgeous mirror! And I love following this series!

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  7. Lauren R Swann
    September 16, 2015

    I love this mirror, Jennifer!! So beautiful!!

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  8. Tara
    September 16, 2015

    What a beautiful and special heirloom!

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