A collection of memories and inspiration sit on top of my library shelf in my bedroom. Like all memories, it has both gained and lost some things over the years. Like all inspirations, it has meant different things at different times.
There is the picture of us from my sister’s wedding. What a beautiful day that was! Also, my hair and dress were fantastic.
There are the trinkets from my sister’s travels – the Peabody duck, the castanets, the decorative fan, and the nesting dolls. They make me want to be less of a homebody and see more of the world.
A teacup from a spiritual retreat that fed my soul holds jewelry that reveals my taste.
A book featuring outlandish shoes inspires me to love and art and reminds me of the magic that happens when they collide.
Old perfume bottles are remnants of my collection of pretty, shiny things, and they’re also remnants of my MeMaw’s collection of things that made her feel beautiful.
And last, the Ty Nant bottle and Lex action figure remind me of my first and best experience with fandom – the community, the inspiration, the laughs, and the lessons.
It’s a small shelf, but it holds so much.
I’m writing 31 Days of Shelfies.
M. Suzanne Terry 
Smiling. 🙂