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If Grandpa Was a Blogger

January 2, 2013 By Meegan 21 Comments

What, you are asking?? If Grandpa was a blogger??  What kind of title is that??

Well, the other day Hubby and I went antiquing.  We walked around for hours.  While walking around I realized I had so many of the same things that are being sold at antique stores.  It was fun, looking at the prices, and enjoying other people’s things.

Once I got home, I wanted to set out some of the things that I now own from my grandparents.  As I was putting my coffee table together for my January decor, I thought, “If Grandpa was a blogger”, his desk might look something like this:

If grandpa was a blogger

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He would need a phone close by so he could text and share on Instagram…Oh wait!

If Grandpa was a blogger

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Grandpa would need his digital watch to keep track of time, his contacts so he could see the computer screen, look up his spelling on spell check, and his poetry book to look for ideas.  Uh oh!!!

If Grandpa was a blogger

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Grandpa would need a computer so he could send the html to his blog site, and email his sponsors.  While browsing through Twitter and Facebook  he could smoke his pipe…Um, no….

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Grandpa would need a oscillating fan to stay cool.  He would also need a digital camera to be able to have pictures on his blog.

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Yep, that is what he would need if Grandpa was a blogger…

If Grandpa was a blogger

These items were all my Grandpa’s except for the phone and the poetry book.  I bought the phone at PB because my Grandparents had a phone just like it in their kitchen, so I wanted one to remind me of them.  The poetry book is actually Hubby’s Grandpa’s while he was “courting” Grandma. (Cute, huh?)

I am so happy you came by today!!  It is a beautiful way to start a new year.  I am excited about the new year and all it holds in store for us.  My hope is that you feel the same.

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Comments

  1. Christine says

    January 3, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Wow Meegan! What a great way to remember your Grandpa. I love all the little goodies! Your hubby’s grandfather must have been a very romantic man!

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    • Meegan says

      January 3, 2013 at 4:54 PM

      Thanks Christine! It was a fun project!
      It does sound like he was a romantic doesn’t it :)
      Have a great day, cutie!!

      Reply
  2. Jeanette says

    January 3, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    I love this! You must smile every time you walk into the room. Those little daily items that are passed down are our treasures.

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    • Meegan says

      January 3, 2013 at 4:55 PM

      You are absolutely right, Jeanette-I do smile every time I walk in. Thanks for enjoying it, too!

      Reply
  3. Debbie says

    January 3, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Wow, what an awesome vignette! I love the old phone & typewriter. The memories you must have…lovely.
    Saw you sharing at Transformation Thursdays.
    Debbie :)

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    • Meegan says

      January 3, 2013 at 4:56 PM

      Thanks so much Debbie!! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you become a follower and visit often.

      Reply
  4. Shabby Sweet Tea says

    January 3, 2013 at 7:15 PM

    Cute post to read and awesome finds! Love that fan!!

    Reply
  5. Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy says

    January 4, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    awhhh what a cute post! i love all of your treasures! It is so truly crazy how much has changed over the years!
    Jaime
    ps thanks for sharing at Happy Hour sweet friend!

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  6. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    January 4, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    This is such a wonderful post, I really enjoyed it. I have also inherited a lot of wonderful things from my grandparents and I love having the pieces around my home. I think it’s a reminder how much has changed over the year, but how sometimes the most basic things are truly the best and stand the test of time. Thank you for sharing!
    Taryn

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  7. SmithShack71 says

    January 4, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    Hello,
    Stopping by from Cozy Little House.
    I love the title of this post and I love the photos!
    Happy New Year, to you.

    -Angie

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    • Meegan says

      January 7, 2013 at 6:42 PM

      Thanks so much Angie! Come back again soon!

      Reply
  8. Kizzy says

    January 5, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Wow it really makes you realise how much things have progressed in the past 50 years! What a wonderful idea and you have some fantastic items.

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  9. Samantha D says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    What a cute post!!! I occasionally will talk about me blogging to my Grandma and it completely blows her mind.

    Sam
    cooksandcreates.blogspot.com/

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  10. must love junk says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Such a fun, original post! LOVE all of ‘grandpa’s’ goodies! (in fact I have a lot of similar things in my home :)
    Susan

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  11. Heather @ Tatter and Fray says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    I loved this post! My grandfather actually was an old fashioned version of a blogger…he worked at a newspaper, chronicled his whole life in daily journals, and wrote newsy letters to all the extended family throughout his life on a typewriter just like that one. I’m not sure what ever happened to his typewriter, but I sure wish I had it. ;)

    (Visiting via The Dedicated House link up and just became your newest follower!)

    Happy new year! ~Heather

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  12. Randee@ My Cowboy's Wife says

    January 9, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I love your vignette and the sentimentality!

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    • Meegan says

      January 10, 2013 at 5:59 AM

      You are so nice Randee!! Come back again soon!!

      Reply
  13. Suzan says

    January 11, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    I just love this post!!! But more than that I love your vignettes – and your items – they’re just gorgeous Meegan!!!
    I’m jealous!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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    • Meegan says

      January 15, 2013 at 3:02 PM

      Thank you SO much! You are so sweet! I appreciate your comments!! xoxoxo

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  14. Barb King says

    January 13, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    I love this idea, very clever, and with such a nice personal touch. Fun. Check out my blog when you get a chance.

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    • Meegan says

      January 15, 2013 at 2:50 PM

      Thanks so very much Barb!! I love that you came by-I look forward to visiting your blog as well
      Make it a great day!!

      Reply

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