Design that Reveals
Design that Reveals
Creativity is my love, interior design is my focus. Whether it be full service interior design, re-decoration or even online design through Design in a Box, I am passionate about all things creative. Here, I will share insights into projects, inspirations and what's going on in the world of design from Calgary and beyond. Would love to have you follow along.
my bedroom reveal May 10, 2011
publications: my home in avenue magazine Jun 14, 2012
exciting news! Jul 13, 2011
Today’s post is a little more on the personal side, but that’s ok right? It’s important that you know me for me and sometimes that doesn’t always revolve around design.
Perhaps its the Thanksgiving weekend that has brought on these thoughts of nostalgia and tradition and the fact that I miss my Grandma. I like to think that everyone’s Grandma is super special to them but if you had met mine I’m pretty sure she would have topped your list. She was one amazing woman.
I am reminded of her gracious ways and welcoming spirit. I remember large gatherings in their home. Family, friends and neighbors, it didn’t matter, everyone was welcome. My Grandparents’ home had a door that was always open and it seemed as though the bell would ring regardless of the occasion with people just stopping by to say hi. My Grandma would be fussing away in the kitchen and upon hearing the bell, would throw her arms up walking towards the door, proclaiming, “Oh…it’s Phyllis!” so everyone could hear and welcome a new guest to sit for coffee or even dinner. There was always room for one more.
We’ve had a wonderful weekend with family and friends. We are thankful. We are blessed. I’ve got a roast in the oven today and I find myself wishing we lived in a time when people would just pop around, uninvited, but not any imposition in the least. Today we’re busy, aren’t we? A sense of community has been lost along the way. Families spread out and it’s not always easy to connect.
My family loves to entertain. Our girls are always asking when we can have someone over next. They are little social butterflies and I can only think that they inherited this from their Great-Grandmother.
Sweet memories of my Grandma. She will always be close to my heart.
Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian friends! I hope you have had a chance to enjoy the company of loved ones this weekend.
Image sources: Top image Dottie Angel via Sweet Sweet Life, 1. A pack of chiclets tucked away in a drawer was a staple in the kitchen 2. I played jacks by the hour on the floor while she cooked or baked 3. In their front yard was a massive birch tree. Maybe that’s why I love this wallpaper so much? 4. I come by my love of travel honestly. My Grandma was ready to go at anytime and it didn’t matter if it involved a car ride or an airplane, her luggage was packed and waiting by the door 5. Grandma’s make it look so easy! Image via: Photobucket 6. Grandma would bake and I would eat…welsh cakes by the dozen. 7. With a love of knitting there was always a ball of yarn around.
Tracey Oct 10 2011 - 4:12 pm
Happy Thanksgiving Nyla! The # 5 picture has always put a smile on my face… it reminds me of my mom… whom I lost a few years ago. When Thanksgiving rolls around she isn’t far from my thoughts. Enjoy your family!
yvonne Oct 10 2011 - 5:21 pm
great post Nyla…thanks for sharing. Your grandma reminds me of my great aunt (who I actually called Grandma). She had a large farm kitchen and there were always friends & family dropping by. It didn’t matter what time of the day you visited, within minutes the table would be full of food & fresh baking and she was happiest when every seat at the table was full. I will definitely remember her today as I prepare our Thanksgiving meal for our family and neighbours.
sharon @ layers and layers Oct 10 2011 - 5:36 pm
well, I’ve never had a place or person like that in my life so I am actually quite envious. it is true that we are always far too busy to connect and i always find myself marvelling over small town life in europe, where they close down at noon and spread out a large lunch on top of beautiful tablecloths and start to produce the most amazing food from lovely baskets to share with each other. its tradition, its family, its community. we could take some notes for sure :) happy thanksgiving Nyla. enjoy your day.
Rosa @ FlutterFlutter Oct 10 2011 - 6:01 pm
Your grandma sounds like a wonderful woman! It’s fabulous that your daughters are picking up on that!! Happy Thanksgiving Nyla!
Siobhan Oct 11 2011 - 5:40 am
Hi Nyla, My Granny was on my mind all weekend. I loved her dearly. This was the first Thanksgiving since our boys where born that they haven’t been home. It got us talking about our first Thanksgiving after we were married. We had to phone my Granny to ask her how to cook a turkey – it was delish – even if we cooked it upside down!
Anita@dasaninteriors.com Oct 11 2011 - 5:14 pm
Loved your post Nyla…this was a wierd Thanksgiving for us as two of our three daughters live in other parts of the country! And yes…our lives are far too busy and scattered! But, we are blessed to have new friends here in Calgary to build new relationships with and share our Thanksgiving meal (but I really miss our kids)! And there is something to be said about times gone by…the simplicity of it and community. Lessons to learn indeed.
Selena Oct 11 2011 - 7:52 pm
Thanks for sharing your memories to remind us to slow down and savour…savour our friends, our families, our quiet moments. We are too busy I agree! But nothing like the smell of a turkey in the oven to remind us to take it all in and take a deep breath. We have so much to be thankful for. I know I would have loved your Grandma!