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Everyone in our family loves this (very battered) Anglepoise Crabtree lamp, it needs a new plug, cable and bulb and hasn't been used in many years, but we could never bring ourselves to give it away. My mum bought it at an auction in the early eighties for my Fathers desk. It was manufactured in the 1940's by George Carwardine, although this design is no longer in production. Take a look at how the lamp looks in all it's glory.

Hopefully uploading this will give us the push to have it properly restored!
ODC2 - Leaning

Project 52 | Week 8

Dominoes always remind me of my childhood. My mum would help us set them up and we’d play for hours. In fact this is a Domino from our original set, which at over 20 years old, is beginning to show its age, you could even call it vintage!

This isn't part of my Project 52 as I've decided I don't want to limit myself to just one upload per week.
ODC2 - Games

In my best Rolf Harris impression I'll ask "Can you tell what it is yet?" No? Well, it's actually the top off a lovely, vintage silver coffee pot, which I found while clearing out an old cabinet, it was hidden away amongst other odds and ends. I decided to give it a chance to shine on a lovely sunny day in our garden.

Uploaded on Valentines Day as a little reminder not to forget about the things we love....

Project 52 | Week 7

Certain items will always hold emotional significance and these Pearls encapsulate a myriad of memories for both myself and my mum. My grandfather bought these for my grandmother on their 50th Wedding Anniversary over 18 years ago (they were together for 64 years before they both passed away). My grandmother then passed them onto my mum several years ago.

The pearls are stunning but of more significance is the handwritten note inside which reads:

"Just a small gift to say I still love you, after 50 many happy years. Love, George."

Project 52 | Week 6

I'll admit it....I have an addiction to Tea, though I'm Irish so it runs in the blood. I can have as many cups of tea as there are hours in the day! This little truck came free if you bought enough promotional boxes, needless to say it didn't take me long to acquire him.

Like any good connoisseur, I have a favorite brand, and that would be Punjana. Now excuse me while I go and boil the kettle....

Project 52 | Week 5