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Victorian1885

Sunday, May 9, 2010

It was meant to be...




When we purchased our 1924 home from Mrs. Bailie in 2005 she had this lovely Victorian Settee & Chair that had been in her Family in England since 1850. She was selling some of her furniture but of course was taking this set along with her to her new home. She was a fascinating women 84 years young and had become a Doctor of Medicine in her 20`s. We were told she never practiced medicine as she had met the love of her life and decided to give up her career in Medicine and raise their Family. They had lived in the home we purchased from 1958-2005 and made many happy memories I am sure.

Last Fall for some reason I kept thinking of Mrs. Bailie and wondering how she was doing in her new home. We found out sortly after that Mrs. Bailie had passed away. I kept thinking about her life in our Home and how lovely the Settee & chair would have looked in our sitting room. I opened our Saturday newspaper and there in the classified section was the Victorian set for sale..My heart sang with joy!

As soon as we had it placed in the sitting room I just sat and smiled at it knowing Mrs. Bailie somehow wanted us to have this back in her Family home she loved so much.


Blessings..


Wanda



6 comments:

  1. This is lovely Miss W. I don't believe in coincidences. This was meant to be. I'm sure of it.

    God always makes a way... Even when it comes to the things we only THINK are little. His quiet reward for a life well lived...

    xoRebecca

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  2. HELLO WANDA,
    WELL I AGREE WITH THE SWEET REBECCA, I ALSO DONT BELEIVE IN COINCIDENCE, IT WAS JUST MEANT TO BE, I'M SURE SHE WOULD HAVE WANTED YOU TO HAVE IT :)

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  3. Wanda,
    I am a firm believer in what is meant to be, is meant to be and your post today is a perfect example!
    Your room looks so lovely!
    Debbie

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  4. Your blog is lovely. It is romantic and lush as all things in life should be.
    Cerise

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  5. Hope you had a Wonderful Mothers Day! Stop On Over I'm having a Virtual Baby Shower for my daughter Breezy, games and prizes, would love to see you there! Let's Get This Party Started!! Hugs, Diane

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  6. That settee is fabulous! Love your antiques.

    Jillian
    Bella Rosa Antiques

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