~ Mildrena's Chimney, The Series
1, 2, 3

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~ Estate Sale Tales - The Digital Chapters

Chapter 4

The brick chimney perched atop Mildrena's house (see other 'Estate Sale' chapters, below) was simple, solid and beautiful against a spotless, blue sky. Ultimately, though, the original photograph was painfully ordinary . . . even dull.

You should know, by now, how I feel about 'ordinary'. ;-)

Not-too-surprisingly, I decided to Wow! it up -- quickly realizing only a series would do. And, so, presented for your consideration -- Mildrena's Chimney 1, 2, and 3.

Yep, this is what happens when I glance up . . .

~ Images from The Storage Facility
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~ A zillion square feet of not-so-cold storage . . .

Did you ever find yourself -- and your camera -- in one of those sprawling, multi-level, personal storage facilities?

I did!

The space was a little chilly, but the acoustics were so great I just had to sing! I even received an enthusiastic round of applause for my rendition of "All By Myself" -- the Bobby Darin classic, not the Eric Carmen hit.

Yep, I take my fun where I can find it!

EDIT: My double spaces have flown the coop! If you spot them anywhere (I assume they're hiding out, somewhere in labyrinth of the World Wide Web), please send them home.

~ Images from White China

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~ Estate Sale Tales - The Digital Chapters

Chapter 3

The spirited owner of these treasures (who was deep into her 90s when she passed on) seemed to have a fondness for dishware -- much as I do. This gorgeous, gold-trimmed, white china was just one of several carefully-kept sets I had the opportunity to shoot during the Estate Sale walk through.

For reasons I haven't quite deciphered (yet), the original photo, above, was one of my favorite captures of the day.

I've never had any interest in owning a set of china -- until I fell in love with these plates, cups and assorted lovelies. The artwork is coming easy for these, and in unexpected variety. There are several different photos of this set, and I can't glance at them without images and ideas popping into my head.

Like last weeks 'red' dishware, this image source will not soon run dry. Which is, indeed, a very good thing!

~ Images from Service for 24

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~ Estate Sale Tales - The Digital Chapters

Chapter 2

Continuing digital visions from the Estate Sale.

I really wish I'd bought these gorgeous, nearly-red dishes. After all, you never know when I'll want to invite twenty-four of my nearest and dearest over for brunch.

Of course, I'd have to find someone to actually cook brunch. People do eat at those things, don't they?

~ Images from vintage, amber light

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Last week's post didn't float my boat, so I'm movin' on.

~ Estate Sale Tales - The Digital Chapters

Chapter 1


A few weeks ago, I (and my camera, of course) had the opportunity to do a pre-estate sale walk-through in a lovely home. As sad as it is to know that someone has passed on and left their cherished belongings behind, I couldn't resist shooting all the displayed treasures.

Now, with this new cache of intoxicating source files, I can't resist posting some brand-spankin' new work, here.

I'm thinking . . . new images, every few days, until something equally as exciting catches my interest. Of course, you all know how very single-minded and focused I can be when I set my mi . . . . . . oooh, look at all the pretty stars!

In today's chapter, we reap the digital benefits of a gorgeous, deco-period, amber-hued chandelier. This vintage beauty was converted from gas to electric many years ago -- and seemed happy to glow for the camera.

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P.S. Thank you for the wonderful comments I received after my last post. My ego was alarmingly, but, artistically, inflated for days and days. (Hard though that may be to believe. ;-) )

I love, love the digital landscape I posted last week, and am pleased that so many of you enjoyed it, too. ~ cough, cough ~ I will, of course, let you know when it's available for purchase. :-)

P.P.S. Yep, I think there was an electronic listening device (BUG!) in one of the chandelier shades. Wish I could remember what I said that day!