Storytelling Saturday: Objects That Tell Tales "Locking Up Love"

Locking Up Love:

This is a tradition at Chambers Bay Park, here in Tacoma. Someone, years ago, decided to 'lock up' their love, declaring its permanence on the long pedestrian bridge that leads to the beach area of the park (I don't know if it's really known who was the first or if their love has survived as long as the lock placed here) & others followed suit. Each lock symbolizes a love story of a different kind: some are couples, some are family, there are even locks here that are for the love of a pet...Each story is different & I'm sure each has a different ending, some are enduring, others transitory, some have ended in pain, some in great happiness, some commemorate the loss of a loved one, remembered always, here & in the hearts of those left behind, some symbolize a new marriage or the anniversary of an eduring one. No matter what the story told, each was left here to tell the tale & commemorate the days' symbology & each is beautiful, in its own way...SAM

Since Valentine's Day is near, what love stories have you come accross recently?

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I Heart You! Sweet Valentine gifts from the Tacoma area :)

 A beautiful winter rose for your sweetheart

Faded Snowy Rose  by Smcternan                                 

I think everyone should have a crown, don't you?

Crochet Crown by just be happy Etsy

 Add a friendship bracelet, to show you care

Pink Cuff Friendship Bracelet by samsstuff Etsy

And a lovely, old fashioned locket to steal their heart

Antique Silver & Glass Locket by lilymagpie

An adorable print that says...

Speaking Of... Original art by MarsupialMenagerie Etsy

 Or a journal for all their secrets

Secrets Hand Stamped Journal by BrownBooks Etsy

Add a fun card to make them smile

Hermione Loves Books Card
 by MarsupialMenagerie

And you have a perfect Valentine's Day :)

See more Valentine gift ideas in my Etsy treasury, here: I Heart You!

 * All items from local Tacoma, Washington area Etsy shops. Shop local!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Yep, I made it myself! Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

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Happy Valentine's Day!

                                                      
                                                        Have a great great Valentine's Day!