Vivid Memories by digitalrn

Vivid Memories

I thought this would be a fitting photo for this week's theme in several respects. First of all, in spite of its age, probably 60 years old, maybe more, the shade still has its "vivid" colors. This was another one of my Grandmother's possessions that I was fortunate enough to acquire. It doesn't have a great deal of monetary value, but it does have sentimental value, and that brings me to the second reason why I think it is fitting for the week's theme. It carries with it some "vivid" memories of my childhood visits to Grandma and Grandpa's house. This is the light they would always have on inb the living room during the evening hours.
Very beautiful.
November 30th, 2010  
This is very cool
November 30th, 2010  
it is so nice that you have such wonderful momentos and memories of your grandparents! and this is a lovely shade :)
November 30th, 2010  
I love all the neat things that you have shown us that has memories behind it. I love something that tells a story. Great warm light coming from this one!
November 30th, 2010  
wow... some VINTAGE lamp you got there.... soooo decoratively beautiful, rick!!!
November 30th, 2010  
Sue
I'll take sentimental over monetary any day :) Thats a beautiful lamp.
November 30th, 2010  
That is a cool looking shade. Is it hand painted?
November 30th, 2010  
Clever of you to think of the 2 meanings of vivid and a great family keepsake.
November 30th, 2010  
very pretty shade!
November 30th, 2010  
Rich this is a beautiful lamp and I love the fact that you value your family treasures and memories so much. Wonderful shot.
November 30th, 2010  
Love this antique lamp shade and the colors are super!
November 30th, 2010  
It's a beauty!
November 30th, 2010  
what a great piece of the past. Nice shot
November 30th, 2010  
Pretty. You have a lot of nice old treasures.
November 30th, 2010  
neat! :)
November 30th, 2010  
Ahh...I love the vivid memory idea!

Btw, I got a little giggle out of you saying the warthogs might just be hiding their worries...some "people" are good at that!
November 30th, 2010  
It's really beautiful Rick as is the sentiment you attached to it. That shade is gorgeous especially considering it's age.
November 30th, 2010  
awesome!
November 30th, 2010  
this is just lovely!
November 30th, 2010  
Great shot. Beautiful lighting. I remember these shades, my grandparents also had one that was simular. Nicely photographed.
November 30th, 2010  
That sure is a shady lamp..(pun intended)

And I love sharing your treasures via your photos , Thanks.. it brings back memories of my grandparents and the comfort found there.
November 30th, 2010  
love vintage..you can't find intricate and quality anymore like this nowadays.Perfect for theme :)
November 30th, 2010  
oh I love that...so vintage. Pretty!
November 30th, 2010  
This is a beautiful vintage piece. And your right, the vivid colors are perfect for this week. Great job.
November 30th, 2010  
I think it is a great shot, and I would not trade the sentimental value for anything.
November 30th, 2010  
lovely lamp shade Rick:). love the 'old feeling' :).
November 30th, 2010  
Beautiful lamp shade :)
November 30th, 2010  
Lovely lamp shade,beautiful pic.
November 30th, 2010  
O, this is lovely Rick ... both the lamp as well as the memories associated with it. I really like the way the flowers look as if they're painted on the lamp shade ... as if so much care has gone into the making of this (clearly, care has gone into the preserving of this too). A really lovely 'vivid' shot on both counts!
November 30th, 2010  
Very vivid and it looks so familiar to me:) Great job with a great picture.
November 30th, 2010  
I love the warm feeling in this picture!
November 30th, 2010  
Very beautiful lamp.
November 30th, 2010  
Hee
The fact it's 60 years old & you still kept & cared it well is an excellent effort, Rick. Thumb up!
November 30th, 2010  
It's beautiful, and I love that it triggers so many memories for you.
November 30th, 2010  
Lovely to be able to have things that belonged to your Grandparents, its very pretty
November 30th, 2010  
Beautiful x
November 30th, 2010  
wow thats amazing. great to have things you associate with loved ones.
December 1st, 2010  
I love it. I love this light shade. It is so beautiiful and Vivid indeed with it's warm light and colors. Nice shot.
December 1st, 2010  
lovely take on the theme.
December 2nd, 2010  
Beautiful!
December 2nd, 2010  
Lovely Rick!!
December 2nd, 2010  
Simply beautiful, the photo and its story behind.
December 2nd, 2010  
Beautiful sentiment behind this beautiful lampshade.
December 3rd, 2010  
Beautiful
December 4th, 2010  
it is a wonderful shade lit with the memories of many hearts linked throughout the years ...
December 4th, 2010  
It's beautiful, and I'd love the feeling you must get and the memories of visiting them with this light, being the memory jogger. Beautiful shade.
December 4th, 2010  
It is just beautiful, and how nice to have such great memories attached to it.
December 5th, 2010  
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