I’m not sure Mother would approve

I took these candleholders out of my China cabinet to sit on my dining room table for Christmas. In the back of my mind I could hear Mother saying “Lou Ann, polish those candlesticks before you put them on that table!” Isn’t it wonderful the things our mothers said when we were growing up that still come to mind, many years later. (I really will polish them, maybe today.)

[Beryl Lloyd]

A wonderful shot and I had a little smile - yes my mother would have said the same - and everything would have been pristine before being put on display for anyone to see!! But sometime things look quite pretty with as they say a "patina " on them !

[Lou Ann]

@beryl thank you! Yes “these days”, patina is a wonderful description. I hope you are feeling better!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Looks great for the festive season. Those words sound very familiar, not only was it said to me - I'm pretty sure they have passed my lips too my daughters too.

[Lou Ann]

@ziggy77 oh yes! Everyone shies away when I start asking who would like to help polish the silver. 😊

[Diana]

They look lovely Lou Ann, I have given up on polishing. Life is too short to spent time on that.

[Joan Robillard]

Our mothers are even as we become seniors always in our ears.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Such a pretty shot to bring back memories.

[PhotoCrazy]

Hahaha, funny how that is!

[summerfield]

they are quite lovely candleholders. but i do hate polishing silver! aces!

[Carole Sandford]

Lovely composition here & yes, my mother would have said the same 🤣

[Judith Johnson]

They still look lovely Lou Ann, and they reflect the colours around them

[Milanie]

I giggled when I read your commentary. Such a festive looking table

[katy]

They look very elegant just as they are, but how nice to have a special memory of your mother like that

[Kate]

Nice table setting even without polishing the candlesticks

[Babs]

Lovely candlesticks and good to hear your Mum can still be heard and that you are listening to her.

[Sarah Bremner]

Hee hee....made me smile. Enjoy them anyway.

[Peter]

Very pretty candlesticks and capture Lou Ann, you should always listen to what your mum say:)

[Diane]

Beautiful decorations! I had to smile at your memory. My mother used to offer to polish my silver and brass when she came to visit. I think she had given up on me!

[Islandgirl]

@ludwigsdiana Oh I agree with Diana, life is too short to spend time on that! lol
What a lovely festive photo Lou Ann!

[Ingrid]

Polished or not, they are very pretty and the photo is very festive too!

[Brian]

Beautiful setting

[Dione Giorgio]

They look shiny enough to me. Beautiful and the table will look gorgeous for Christmas .

[Lou Ann]

@ludwigsdiana @joansmor @mittens @photographycrazy @summerfield @carole_sandford @busylady @milaniet @grammyn @k9photo @onewing @sarah19 @pcoulson @eudora @radiogirl @ingrid01 @briaan @sangwann thank you all so much for your fantastic comments, it seems this “mother memory” rang a bell with each of you! This is on the PP, thank you!