The Merging of "Something Old" and "Something New"

When Mr. Seashell and I were newly engaged my Dad's sister passed along her mantilla veil for me to incorporate into our wedding in any way I wished. I knew I wouldn't be wearing it, as I was planning on wearing Mama Seashell's veil from her wedding day.

The lace was just gorgeous, though. It had to go somewhere.

...and on my head definitely wasn't the right option

I should send this photo in with my yia-yia application. Ha!

So, I'd mentioned this a while back, but we're using the lace of the veil on our ring pillow.

{The ring pillow which I found here on Etsy}

My FMIL offered to cut the veil and sew it on the pillow. She said taking scissors to the veil was killer, but it was all in the spirit of making something old new again. The result? A new family heirloom keepsake!

I adore it! And I love even more that it has meaning. Did you incorporate any heirlooms in a unique way? Do share!