Tuesday, February 1, 2011

she carried them in her basket...

 

 Many years ago I was in a little store with my aunt when I came upon a little yellow tin that once held Erinmore Tobacco flakes.  It was a little bit rusty, a little bit scratched and perfect in every way.  As I tried to figure out a use for my found treasure, my aunt exclaimed that it should be my "God Box" and then happily explained its purpose to me.  It was simple; write your prayers on a piece of paper, fold it with love, place it in your pillowcase and let go + let god.


I am not what you would call a religious person, but I do believe in the power of prayer and this little tin has remained a meaningful part of my life.  It comes and goes and I will go months without knowing its whereabouts until I find it nestled between the wall and mattress, dust-covered, but still holding my last note of importance. Over the years, I have filled it with feathers and perfume oil; prayers and fears; letters and wishes and I have never been able to deny the sense of peace that washes over me once I surrender my folded notes to its rusted interior.


Now the only issue with having a tin in one's pillowcase is, well, having a tin in one's pillowcase.  So I came up with a softer solution which may just be to pretty to be stuffed into a pillowcase and may even earn a place of honour on a nightstand or dresser.


Lavender filled prayer pillows will be available in my soon to be re-opened etsy shop because everyone should have one of these pretties.

go gently + be wonderful

e.

8 comments:

  1. This is so great! I love the idea. And it looks so beautifully sewn! I'm definitely going to buy one! Then I won't have to keep losing my tiny worry dolls in my pillow!
    xo

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  2. I can't wait for the shop to re-open!

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  3. This is such a beautiful idea - and project! Love it :)

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  4. Lovely, dear! So excited about your shop! I will SO pimp it out too! xo

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  5. I think these are such a lovely idea <3 How wonderful!

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