If Our Table Could Talk
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If our table could talk it would have so many tales to tell.
Stories when it's been just the four of us, or when we've been visited by friends, first bites, tantrums and exasperation and trial & error, taxes all laid out, morning newspapers, weekend waffles, so many cups of coffee & OJ.
If our table could talk yesterday's story would be one of creation & friendship.
My friend Paolo came down for the day as he sometimes does and I decided we were going to have an art day. I'm still riding a wave of inspiration from a couple weekend's ago at the beach.
I've known Paolo now for over 20 years. I consider him a part of my family. You might have seen him in some of my scrapbook pages:
He's come down for the Coburg Antique Fair.
He's come down for the day and we took Polaroids.
He's traveled with me to events in the US.
He's traveled with me to events abroad (he works for an airline which makes this sort of travel possible).
Most of the time when we get together these days we do something creative whether it's taking photos or making collages or just talking about living lives infused with creativity.
If our table could talk it would tell you that yesterday we painted with wax (following a bunch of Claudine's tips from her Beeswaz Collage DVD), adhered old patterns picked up from Goodwill with gel medium, painted over the top, etc.
If our table could talk it would tell you how excited we were to have Anna come home from the beach and join us at the table.
She began with crayons, moved on to water painting with a foam brush, and then on to some of Tim's paint dabbers. Katie made up some brightly colored finger paints but really she only wanted whatever it was that was in my hand at the moment (and she really wanted to squeeze the paint onto her paper).
If our table could talk it would tell you just how excited I was that she might have an interest in this sort of play.
If our table could talk I think it would say that good stuff happened here yesterday. A friendship was nurtured and cherished. Canvases were created. Little kids made messes and giggled and chased Paolo around with swords.
If our table could talk I think it would say, "Again, please."
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I love reading your posts!
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mmm, warms my heart to get creative with a friend. and absolutely loving the pattern paper on the canvases. swoon
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love this post, ali. love the way you tell your stories.
thank you for sharing them with us.
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Oh, that's the best post I've read in weeks, anywhere. Thank you for sharing your incredible spirit with people Ali, it is appreciated!
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Love this beautiful story! I always enjoy your posts and stories. Thank you!
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Ali my dear. What a way with words you have. One of the main reasons I read daily is the "love" I feel reading. You may not realize it. But you are one of my "cyber BFF's!" You, Cathy Z., Pioneer Woman, and Jasmine Star. Keep it up girls.
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LOVE THIS!!! so fabulous ali!
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My grandmother has moved to a nursing home, but we've kept her home as well. (Her father built it and she was born there.) When she visits the house, she likes to sweep the front step, shuffle papers, look at pictures. She always stops at the dining room table and says, "oh, if this table could talk, the stories it would tell." Thanks for reminding me of all the good memories around Grandma's table - and inspiring me to make new ones around my table as well.
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Awwwwe. too cute is that baby. Wondering where you got the stamps of pattern prints?
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Awesome that Anna enjoyed 'art day' with you and Paolo, as well! Would love to see a photo of Paolo & Simon at 'sword play'! Looks like you had an inspired, wonderful, creative day. Can't wait to see the finished products!!
~pino
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I love love LOVE this post! Had to share it on FB and Twitter too because it really has inspired me. I need to go create something NOW!!
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What a great post and beautifully written. We often have some project going on our big table - puzzles, games, research for a paper, photo organization, gifts to wrap, etc. I just might have to do a blog post or scrapbook page about our table soon!
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Oh, wow, I wish I could write like you!
I met Paolo at an event an he is a great guy. How wonderful that you two are friends!
Helen
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I love the whole "If our table could talk" concept!
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Oh, Lordy, would I love to have your journaling prowess. What a great post!
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Ali,
Hey there! I am somewhat new to your website. I am a traditional scrapbooker and don't plan to transfer to the digital format anytime soon. With that being said, do you have a layout sketch book that you provide or sale online? I think your layouts are beautiful, creative and simple...just my style. Please advise :-)
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Hi Ali, this post is very touching. I love the concept of the story. You are brilliant with words. Anna is adorable.
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What a sweet post Ali! Loved it! And loved the sentiment of hoping Anna will share some of your interests; hope the same of my Ella.
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Love the pattern art! I will so make this for my sewing room!
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This post brings tears to my eyes - so sweet. And it inspires me to write a similar story of the things done on my table!
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