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An Imagined Life: Tabletop Chandelier

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Every piece of used furniture has a story to tell. We only need to sit back and listen.

Darling, isn't it obvious that I deserve to be the centerpiece? Yet people are always trying to pigeonhole me. They stick me in some silly nook or on a side table, like an after-thought. But, darling, I've come to realize that they're just intimidated by my fabulousness. Most people wouldn't know true class if it walked right up and lit their Lucky Strike.

I know that right now you're wondering if I've still got "it." So I've been around the block a few times, so what? I'm a star, baby, and it's insulting that you don't instantly see that. But I won't hold it against you, doll. You've got a nice face.

 
 
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But you must see that I am exotic and, as I said before, independent. I don't need any ceiling to support me. You will never find me hiding behind some ratty shade. What you see is what you get, Mister. I've got curves, flash, and a whole socket full of moxie.

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Oh, and this? It doesn't hurt. It's a long story but I'll sum it up as one late night of hit records, high rollers, and a few too many Manhattans. But don't you worry about that, baby; the manager has assured that this insignificant little flaw will be corrected.

But, honestly, in the end, darling, it isn't really about how good you look; it's about whether they still look at you at all.

If you can provide the stage, you can find this star here:

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Socket full of moxie!!! Love that!

posted by katie on June 26th 2007 at 7:58am
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That's really creative. Is it the original design, or has someone modified a chandelier?

posted by boomer on June 26th 2007 at 8:25am
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"I am big! It's the pictures that got small!"

posted by JV on June 26th 2007 at 9:46am
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Soooo LIBERACE, I luv it!!!

posted by chris_94131 on June 26th 2007 at 11:48am
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I think I could get addicted to these 'Imagined Life' stories...very engaging. And what a great find of a lamp to write about! The one phote that gives a hint of the ornate details, is quite a tease. I can imagine being captivated for hours (not in a row!) checking out all the little surprising details and how they work with the light, etc.

posted by rnessy on June 26th 2007 at 2:04pm
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Bravo!

Well done.

posted by Alana in Canada on June 27th 2007 at 9:51am
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Hi boomer-

I'm pretty sure that's the way it was intended to be - a stand-alone lamp, not a chopped up chandelier. Pretty fun, huh?

posted by jessica on June 29th 2007 at 1:33pm
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