KEEPSAKE {organized hoarding}

A few weekends ago, I spent an entire afternoon sorting through some old hidden things that I just forgot about. I was going through some necessary purging trying to make space for more stuff but I just could not let go or give away all theses things I found and once loved. I have a ton of costume jewelry, trinkets and buttons that I collected over the years. At one point, I decided I was going to give them away to other people's little daughters and make them happy but part of me wanted to keep holding on to them! I sat there with all these little treasures spread out on the floor all around me thinking, if I had all this when I was little, I would be the happiest little girl in the world! And then, I had the greatest idea!!! Since Im such a sucker for saving and collecting containers and boxes, I decided to group these little treasures and keep them in these boxes for my future daughter(s). I hope one day to have a few little Emily's (at least 2) and little Paul's (im ok with just 1). I remember when we were little, my mom would give us a little treat in the afternoon if we were good. They were just a piece of candy but wrapped in pretty construction paper so its like a little present. Im sure none of my siblings remember this but I remember it because stuff like that sticks to me. I wonder if my mom even remembers? MAMA, if you are reading this, do you remember???
Anyways, I have a good stash of keepsakes for my future daughter(s), probably enough to last a few years (save money on buying presents so I can buy shoes, eh eh eh). Now, I know if we had a little Paul, he may feel left out so Pauly, I hope you have some cool stuff stashed somewhere in your mom's basement! I had so much fun sorting through everything and felt like a little girl again :)

Do you guys have things you've been holding on to to pass on to your kids?

tins and containers filled with keepsakes

grouped items by theme. this box is "little lady"

organize necklaces so they don't get tangled // keep buttons, rings, beads and gems in little pouches

i use to collect little apothecary jars and perfume jars. Im sure I have more stashed somewhere!

Tins can also be used to keep precious things. I use to have them scattered everywhere but ever since that wild fire a few years ago near where i lived in Arcadia, I thought my place was going to get burned down and I gathered all my really precious things so that when the fire comes, I can grab my bag and run. It turns out I was just paranoid. The fire was not even close :P  The note in the pic is a letter I wrote to in high school. Its taped up with 10 layers of tape and meant to never be opened. Dont be nosy, just nod and move along, it is to an anonymous person. The photo on the bottom is me when I was little with my favorite grandma. She was such a strong lady. She passed about 12 years ago and Im so lucky to have one of her rings (in the red box). The other little ring is from my aunt.  And the other photo is me and my lil' sis, our grade school photos.

You can also use cute tin cans for storing and organizing makeup. Here I am using it for lipsticks

The cameo on the right is MEEEE! I dont remember where my parents took us but this guy cuts out cameos (free hand). I've kept it for over 20 years!   I found the oval frame at the flea market and been meaning to switch out the cameo with my own.