Bedside by olivetreeann

Bedside

The little table by my bed holds treasured pictures and trinkets. The smallest frame was a gift from my younger son many many years ago; directly behind it is a picture of my mother as a little girl; behind my mother is a shot of myself and my sons when they were in high school; then my mother holding me as an infant; and finally Jeff and I at my sister's wedding. My mother gave me the little figurine with the hat when I was in high school; the small doily, wooden flower and dolly were craft fair purchases; and the glass candle was a birthday gift from a friend. Although it looks old, the lamp is a Tiffany knock-off, but it still gives off a nice warm glow. It was a gift from Jeff one year for our anniversary. The large doily under the lamp was made by my best friend from high school when Jeff and I were engaged. And lastly, the table, which is a lovely honey color was inherited from my grandmother. All in all it's a bedside with lots of stories on display! Not in the picture but usually on the table, the ugly modern alarm clock with the annoying buzzer.
Lovely! I like the lighting
March 5th, 2012  
Beautiful photos and trinkets
March 5th, 2012  
This is beautiful. Wonderful memories all in one place. Gee, my bedside table has a lamp, a phone and a stack of books. Hmmm you are giving me an idea.
March 5th, 2012  
I could look at this forever . . it's amazing that PHOTOS are amongst our favorite treasures in life. This is beautiful, Ann. Aren't you glad that you're creating more photos to pass on down to the next generation.
March 5th, 2012  
Nice to have such special memories right beside your bed
March 5th, 2012  
Perfect place for this... it is in the dark of night that we need the reminders of our family and friends the most.
March 5th, 2012  
What a warm and cosy bedside table top! Very precious little treasures and memories. This is certainly a beautiful, special capture.
March 5th, 2012  
So many memories and treasured possesions Ann, thank you for sharing with us.
March 5th, 2012  
Lovely image.
March 5th, 2012  
Full of memories that are important
March 5th, 2012  
A beautiful collection of your special treasures :)
March 5th, 2012  
It looks like your own personal corner of the world.
March 5th, 2012  
nice private corner full of great memories
March 5th, 2012  
@kerristephens Thank you Kerri!
@kimmistephens Thank you Kimmi!
@cortens Thanks you Julie! I think Art would probably love to hold some of you special trinkets- even though he's not at your bedside (o:
@karenann Thank you Karenann- I know these things have been special to me, but when you see them everyday, you don't realize the impact they might have on others. I am surprised by everyone's loving reactions!
@bkbinthecity Thank you Brian!
@dmariewms Thank you Marie- yes, the three important F's in life- faith, family and friends!
@myautofocuslife Thank you so much Livia for your kind words!
@nicolecampbell Thank you Nicole. It was one of the words that caught my attention in this challenge but I didn't think people would have such a strong, positive reaction to a shot of my bedside table!
@la_photographic Thank you Laura!
@peterdegraaff Thank you Peter!
@alia_801 Thank you Alia!
@digitalrn Thank you Rick- I think my whole house is my little corner of the world! (o:
March 5th, 2012  
Lovely treasures and beautifully displayed!
March 5th, 2012  
What a serene bedside table! Mine is full of towers of books and dust - lol. Now I want to clean mine. Nice composition and soft lighting.
March 5th, 2012  
@cimes1 Thank you Carole!
@deniseinindy Thanks Denise- my books are piled on the floor!
March 5th, 2012  
Very nice. I like that you have so many sentimental things on it.
March 5th, 2012  
@lisjam1 Thank you Lisa- I have a house full of sentimental things. lol My husband calls them dust collectors! I love them anyway.
March 5th, 2012  
Lovely scene. Nice one.
March 5th, 2012  
I love them all but the photos are such beautiful reminders..it must be warming to see them every morning.. =)
March 5th, 2012  
@netkonnexion Thank you Netkonnexion!
@inertie Thank you Inertia! Yes- they are some of my favorites.
March 5th, 2012  
that gives me an idea. thanks, ann. that is a wonderful memory keeper you have.

i have a picture of my mother with me and one of my younger sisters on my bedside table. i actually had some shots of the boys printed and gave them to their mother. i like for her to know that the boys enjoy themselves when they're with us here. the little one loved his photo which i took last feb. 3, where he got a "twin". i had it framed, too, and let him bring it back with him.
March 6th, 2012  
@summerfield Thanks Vikki- well, you know me and ideas- I always seem to have one floating in the brain matter somewhere!
March 6th, 2012  
Bev
Nice and orderly! Love it.
March 6th, 2012  
@prttblues Thanks Bev- at least it was for the picture- and please not how far away it is. I didn't do a close up because I didn't feel like dusting!
March 6th, 2012  
I love the light in this shot--such a pretty, soft glow! Really nice collection of photos and mementos--nice way to fall asleep. Sorry there has to be an alarm clock...
March 8th, 2012  
@eudora Thanks Diane- at the moment I am unemployed so thankfully I do not have to set that alarm clock! It really took away the mood of the shot, so I just put it on the floor for the picture.
March 8th, 2012  
very nice compo
March 11th, 2012  
@crickle1969 Thanks Crickle!
March 12th, 2012  
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