Candle light

LES BOUGIES

still from the 1975 film "Barry Lyndon"

what can be more flattering than candle light?

as I progress, rather clumsily, on the invaluable expressway

of my techno-life,  I cling to some of the ways

of the proverbial gentler good-old-days.

I am not suggesting we all adopt an attitude of staunch "passé-ism"

that we all decide to live by candle light all day, every day,

but that once in a while,we continue to light candles at home.

relaxation, sophistication and enormous fun.

Aaah..a dinner illuminated by candles; yes, I know; such a cliché

But we should all try it more regularly; even when we are alone

we should have candles at the ready, at all times, just in case

and so, of course, candles need candle holders

1940's "Baroque" from Vallauris, France

among a few meticulously chosen treasures

pretsel-like shapes, bright yellow pottery

very Vallauris, France in the 1940's

photo Erika Lennard

Danish mid-century. silver and plastic cord

1900's, classic bronze, neoclassical, neoromantic  

I can just imagine them on a very minimalist all-white table

with a large bouquet of fine branches as centerpiece

Contemporary venetian glass; various sizes, shapes and details

light and delicate grouped in a diaphanous vignette

1950's American gilded tole sconces

 dressed up to taste

here with glass beads for a more festive mood

au revoir.