Why Not?

Why not?  This lamp shade was collecting dust inside the house.
I may center it on the stump and place the bird on the stump in the background,
but I think I'm going to leave the shade outside to add interest to the shade garden we're developing.
(I know I "stole" this idea from SOMEone.  Just can't remember who.)

“Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said:  'It’s not where you take things from - it’s where you take them to.'"  (Jim Jamusch)

In the end, "History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new."  (Ecclesiastes 1:9, New Living Translation, Bible)

Yes.  I like this better...

6 comments:

  1. Oh, I think I've gotta "steal" that quote from Mr. Jamusch!!! ;-) I love the stained glass shade on the stump....that's a great idea. It would be neat if you could turn it the other way and place the bird on top of it somehow!!! An idea you're welcome to "steal"!!! LOL HOPE you have an awesome day, Sweet Lady!

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    1. I just saw something, though....it looks like a bird bath placed this way and the bird is waiting to jump in....or just got out! WOW, what a crazy mind I have, right?!?!?

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  2. I like the shade on the stump and think, as Debbie does, that it really would look great either way it's turned. Love the quote!
    Hope you are enjoying summer, Rebecca.

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  3. Yes, I love the quote "There is nothing new under the sun." I usually think of it in terms of sin, but actually it is true about everything! Also I have found that we may borrow and idea from someone but we usually take it further or put our own twist on it. I love being inspired!

    Your beautiful shade is so pretty in the garden!

    Deanna

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    1. Thanks, Deanna! I went back and reread the Ecclesiastes to be sure I didn't take it out of context. Not sure that I did - though I can see it applying to sin as well... :)

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  4. This would be *snazzy* yard art. Very nice.

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