It’s About Time
We have several clocks in the house, but I’m not so fond of the ones that are ultra modern. There is the clock on my cell phone, the clock on the DVR, the clock on my digital alarm clock – all clocks that keep great time, but tend to be great eyesores. I’m very attached to the old mantel clock I have out in the living room. It belonged to my great grandparents and the thing not only looks fabulous, it keeps impeccable time. How many of the clocks in your house still keep great time, even after five or ten years? This clock is probably 80 years old and still going strong. It says a lot of about quality craftsmanship. There is no reason to by a cheap clock that uses poor quality workings.
I think of all the things I could have been given from my great grandparents, I am happy that the clock is what I ended up receiving. It’s a lovely heirloom I will hand down to my daughter and one day she can show people how her great great grandparent’s mantel clock keeps impeccable time.
What I really want, though, is a grandfather clock. I want something simple and classic looking, not too ornate, and with a feminine edge to it. I’ve looked at several designs by Howard Miller. I keep going back to their grandfather clocks over and over. I love their Le Francais clock. Here, I will link a photo for you. See how the lines are soft, feminine, and at the same time classic? It would look great in my living room.
I could spend my money on a bigger flat screen TV or even another computer, but I honestly feel compelled to purchase things I can joyfully give my daughter when she is an adult. Right now I am fascinated with clocks. And, although the grandfather style is most traditional, I am intrigued by the small grandmother clocks as well. I sure have a lot of fun shopping around.
you know what’s funny? i don’t even own a clock. i think the only one(s) i have are the microwave and my computer. pretty sad eh?