Story Bowls
Friday, January 22, 2010 at 10:10AM 
I have sorting, cleaning, purging and letting go. But some things are harder to let go of than others and some treasures have to stay. But what to do with them? We had kept a cardboard box full of bits (shells, coral, etc..) that we found on the beach this summer during a family trip to York, Maine. It sat in a cupboard until yesterday.
I couldn't get rid of them.. they represented hours of searching, heavy wet pockets, and looks of glee when an extra special piece was found. So, I took a fish bowl (left over from a past pet) and tossed the goodies in.
Sepia toned a photo of my three children, following the leader, through the tide pools and tucked it in behind.
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The starfish was not from the mini vacation. It was a gift from my mother to my son and had also been tucked away for safe keeping. It fits perfectly. Although we didn't find it then, it was the ultimate goal of my son that vacation.. he wanted to find a starfish. Little did he know (or remember) that his treasure was safe at home waiting for him.
Story Bowls are a fabulous way to display your treasures. Large enough to fit tickets, trinkets, photos and treasures (baby shoes, first spoons, etc..) and easy to display. And they aren't permanent.. meaning you can change out the contents easily and perhaps keep other stories in 'storage', sealed in plastic bins for a later time. Waiting for their moment in the Story Bowl.
Enjoy!
xoxo~
Abbie
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Reader Comments (6)
very awesome idea Abbie:) love that you changed the color tone of the pic for the bowl:)
love,
Meg
Oh I love this idea! We went to California last year and we have a few treasures that need a home. Now I know what to do. Thanks
That is a fantastic idea, Abbie! So often we have these tidbits all over. Thank you for giving us an idea for how to use them. I'm going to try it.
What a great and fantastic idea! I take this idea with me to my work at pre-school here in Sweden! Thank you!!
/Miaa
I have glass jars with assorted memory rocks, shells, surf glass, etc. But I never thought to add a photo inside - what a great idea!
I just stumbled upon your site(s) & am amazed by your talent! We go to Maui every year & my 4 yr old daughter always brings home a collection of trinkets! I am running out to the craft store today to find a bowl for this wonderful idea! Thanks for sharing!