Best Things



My favorite aunt, you know the one who received this shawl, cross stitched this lovely piece of art for us as a Christmas present one year.  I cannot remember which year I received it, but I love the saying.

My best things are my family (including Frodo), the nature that surrounds me, memories I've made through the years and my peaceful existence in this world. What could possibly be better than that?



Comments

  1. TannaJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Can't think of a thing... ;)

    beautiful cross stitch! blessings ~ tanna

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    So true! That is a lovely gift.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Love that sentiment! It's so very true.

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  4. stephJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    That truly says it all!

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  5. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    So very true. What a fantastic gift.

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  6. MeganJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    ain't that the truth! reminds me of my fortune last night (in my fortune cookie). Forget about the stock market. Invest in family. :-) not bad.

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  7. Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life!January 26, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I am going to write that in my quote book...what a beautiful job of cross stitching she did. A gift from the heart is truly the best gift of all. I tell my girls that all the time!

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  8. pinkundineJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful sentiment, and a beautiful cross stitch :)

    I remember not having lots of "things" as a kid, my mum prioritised differently. So I have hundreds of incredible memories of trips, holidays, activities. Much more valuable than big houses and new cars (which is what my friends had)

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  9. Lady CordeliaJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    if the world would truly embrace that quote, we would have a lot fewer problems.
    XO
    C

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  10. Lori annJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    :)

    and so lovely to have a favorite aunt too.

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  11. Melanie RouthierJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    What a beautiful gift. And so perfectly true.

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  12. HurrayicJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Yes, very true. What a thought-ful gift.

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  13. EmilyJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I totally agree.

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  14. ErinJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    Agreed! What a heartwarming post, my friend!

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  15. SueJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Nothing--nothing could be better. Lovely post :-)

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  16. angJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    So lovely and true. I love it!
    xo,
    Ang

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  17. Shirley-AnnJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Lovely quote and even better in cross-stitch!

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  18. LydiaJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    I love this! Beautiful embroidery and a beautiful quote.

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  19. MJJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Perfect, exactly what i need to remember as I pack up this stuff and leave it behind!!!
    xo

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  20. BeckiJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    This is so true! I love it!

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