Usually when I dream of my grandparents, we are all congregated for a family social at their residence or at the beach, and they usually just make a brief appearance. I always interpret these dreams as an opportunity for them to say hello or as a way for my mind to satisfy that urge to see them once more. There is one particular dream that stands out to this day, and that dream not only reminded me of my love for them, but opened my eyes to an opportunity that I thought only existed in my dreams.
It was a dream just like the others...Family get together...dinner around the dining room table...biscuits so fresh that I could taste them in my sleep...Every detail was just as it would have been. I will leave out all of the boring details, but what struck me as "odd" was when I left the most magical and sentimental moment of the dream to go to what I called "work." At first I was unconsciously irritated with myself for not waking up or at least not going back for one more "goodbye hug." But at the same time, I was curious to see what was important enough to tear me away from such a pleasing occasion.
All I knew at the moment was that I was weaving from one road to another and everything was oddly unfamiliar. I stared out the window hoping for some understanding of my destination. I looked up, and in bright, neon lights was a sign whimsically perched on the top of a small, but tall building. The sign read: "MiNi Lee's" in colorful, fun and fanciful letters. At that point...it was over.
The dream had come to an abrupt end, and I struggled to return to a deep sleep as an effort to search for an explanation as to whom or what "MiNi Lee's" was. With no luck, I tried to drive what was left of the dream out of my mind, so I would no longer be left with the agony of trying to answer the unanswered questions of "what and why?"
All day long, the image..."MiNi Lee's" flashed in my mind. I took the first opportunity I had to call my sister, Toni, and I couldn't get the words out of my mouth fast enough, "Toni, we need to start a business together, and we have to call it 'MiNi Lee's'!"
Much has happened since then, but I am ecstatic to finally introduce to you the original "Minnie Lee" and the inspiration of what is now known as "MiNi Lee's." What is more exciting is we found a way for Minnie Lee to be with us in more than spirit.
When we decided to embark on this journey, we knew she had to be with us in more ways than one. We have been fascinated with personalized gifts, and we have found so many ways to personalize with words, but sometimes words are just not enough...
Since Minnie Lee was the "vision" of this dream and the influence we needed to pursue it, we feel that it is only fair that our first piece of Photo Jewelry be dedicated to her...
We love you, Memaw, and we are so proud to finally be sharing this dream come true with you.
Technically, this is not jewelry, but a key chain seemed fitting for our first attempt. It allows us to keep our "Minnie Lee" with us everywhere we go.
If you are interested, all you need to do is send us a picture via email, and we can transform your favorite photo to your most treasured pendant, bracelet or ring embedded in resin that seals the picture and preserves it forever.
If you are interested, all you need to do is send us a picture via email, and we can transform your favorite photo to your most treasured pendant, bracelet or ring embedded in resin that seals the picture and preserves it forever.
Whether you choose a key chain, a necklace, a bracelet or a ring, photo jewelry allows you to keep your "Minnie Lee" with you wherever you go.
