Fall Feature Table: spotlighted items displayed in our Seattle shop.
I’d like to think the moments we want to remember can be awakened by a small, corporeal token. And with this token, our lived experience can be evoked from our minds. Something as small as a magnet, or perhaps a postcard, can trigger the memory of a past trip. A little art piece from a local artist, or even a ceramic dish that serves as a memento from your travels.
Tiny little joys can be gifts for a loved one. Maybe while you window shop you come across an item that reminds you of someone you care about. There doesn’t have to be a special occasion, but maybe the watercolor palette you stumble upon makes you think of your friend who loves to paint. It isn’t their birthday, anniversary, graduation, etc.; you just saw it and therefore decided that friend deserved a small surprise. Their day is made when you hand them your treasures, and you feel as though you have done something kind. You have.
When your loved one’s birthday rolls around, you’re at a loss for what to get them. You want something special, but you aren’t sure exactly where to start. You ponder for a while, and when you’re out shopping, you see an original piece of artwork that immediately brings you joy. It’s one of a kind, and you have finally found that special item.
It’s the thought that counts. After all, gift-giving is quite literally a love language.
The art of the small memento is meant to be more. It becomes the apparatus of ardent thought. It ties a moment to a real, tangible thing. When you gift it, you bring joy. When you acquire it for yourself, you may anchor a specific moment in time. No matter what it is or who it is for, these items represent an emotional evocation and serve as pillars of memory.
Written by Cori Caplinger
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