Favorite Things in the Office

My home office is in flux right now and I did not intend to style this small dresser (which will be repainted when the walls are done) but it ended up with a little assortment of favorite things:

One of my favorite things is this old candy box my grandfather gave me when I was 20. He died two years later while I was travelling in Europe, so I could not make it back in time for the funeral.  This little box unites me with him and reminds me of him.  I keep precious loose photos inside it. I love all its wear marks, which it had when I got it.  It must be quite old:

I also adore my small etching/engraving collection and still have to frame these.  I haven't figured out yet where they are meant to go but I think they will go on the walls in this room eventually. The gold picture frame was the first thing I bought in Paris 21 years ago, the first time I visited.  It was about $1 at a flea market (I didn't have a big decorating budget then).  The small ceramic dish with the lavender in it was loaned to me by a friend in university with potpourri in it.  I think of her when I recall that I never gave it back (bad me):

This is the engraving on the wall, which I bought in Paris a few years ago.  Shortly after that, I took a picture framing course and this is the first mat that I cut (very badly).  I have not gotten around to reframing it, but I kinda like its imperfection. P.S. After lots of practice, I can cut a perfect mat now:

Happy weekend!