Let's time travel back to the summer of 1961. My father was 14 and he began this collection of butterflies for a 4-H project he entered in the county fair.
Dad started this collection and having been time worn and faded, my sons and I have added to it in the last few years.
This is the stuff of summer when you raise three boys. In tribute to my Dad, my summer mantel.
I will join Layla for at The Lettered Cottage for her Summer Mantel party.
And, Time Travel Thursday at Brambleberry Cottage.
13 comments:
Such a great occupation for three boys - and a granddad who was a boy when he started it!
Blessings!
Ann
Interesting collection and such a wonderful memorabilia.Hopefully not too many people collect butterflies, I think it probably was a thing of the past.
jenni
Sherry, Your summer mantle is a wonderful tribute to your Dad. This is such a special way for you to share your Dad's collection with your sons. Love your black and white photographs. Great Post.......
~Emily
The French Hutch
That's quite a collection and nicely displayed. I'll bet your dad was extremely proud of his achievement.
The summer of 1961, I was in diapers and everyone was at my beckon call. In a few years, I'll be back in diapers and I'll have to pay someone to take care of me. :o)
It is so nice that you have your dad's collection! And that your boys are interested in continuing it. Summer with kids is the best thing in the world I think and I treasure every moment they are home. Linda
Lovely treasures and arranged so perfectly! The texture work is perfect!
What a wonderful collection...and great memories that go along with it! I raised 4 sons so I know about the 'boy stuff' that you learn to enjoy! ♥
How sweet that you and your sons have carried on this tradition. I love posts that tell stories!
I absolutely love butterfly collections! How lucky that you were able to hang on to your dad's all these years. That's amazing. Very pretty vignette.
I think your mantel is full of nostalgia and beauty. I LOVE all of your choices.
blessings,Amy
Love the butterflies. Reminds me of my son. He was obsessed with collecting butterflies when he was a kid. I miss those days. Great mantel!!!
Sherry that is so sweet that you have those things of sentiment. I love your summer mantel. Enjoy the weekend.
Very creative and pretty!
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