Becky’s Square Photo Challenge July: Square Tree
I had these ready to go but other photos seem to take over. I have a certain fascination for boxes especially wooden boxes. Yes this is another thing I try to keep under control but some times….well you know how it is. They mostly have a purpose.
There were a lot of tree songs that didn’t make the cut either
Falling out of Trees by Barcelona – soft and slow
Kissing Tree by Spencer Lee Band – funky with a groove
Treefingers by Radiohead – quite atmospheric
In my Tree by Pearl Jam – bit rockier
Here is a small sample of the boxes from big to small, some toys and a few of my other “addiction” – Elephants, these are some made from wood.
These wooden suitcases hold my photos I try to sell and other items when I go to the markets. I am looking for a leather handle for the one on the left.

I use this recycled box I bought as a display stand. The wooden stool on the right, my grandfather made.

An old looking reproduction box

Just one of the elephants

Three small boxes. One quite old and I like the other two with inlays. The bottom one is maybe from India like the Indian Elephants on the left. There are three that fir inside each other

Some wooden toys I have found at the markets most likely some Grandpa’s shed projects.

This photo is an after thought, also not square (sorry Becky). A wonderful pull along toy on a chair me Grandfather also made.

I like this one. It is Bamboo with a felt lining. Maybe at one time held coasters, now holds match boxes near the fireplace.

This is one of the large boxes. It is filled with photo frames I have bought and they get used every now and then. It was a tool box and has a few compartments.

It has been used in the past to hold the Christmas presents with the Christmas bears and others standing guard

One of my favourite big boxes. It has a green flock lining. The hard to read engraving on the outside show the box was used by The Crown Cork Company from Southall Middlesex England but I cannot find a date

Of course there are quite a number more but that’s enough I reckon. Thanks for hanging around with me and my square trees and a bit of music. Some of the songs I haven’t heard before so it was good to enjoy some new music with you. I wonder what October Squares will bring us?
Very nice, Brian. A post redolent with memories!
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Thanks very much Graham. Lots of memories in boxes
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What a wonderful collection
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Thanks Sheree 😀😀
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😎
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Fascinating! 🙂
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Thanks Sue 😀😀
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Your wood works look great – and I’m sure they feel great as well. The feel of wood is just wonderful.
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Thank Elke. I too love the feel of wood 🙂
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Wonderful wooden things!
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I love them 🙂 🙂
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Well, I have a few
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Excellent 🙂
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Yep, from little things and larger…clock, cabinet
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That is impressive to have lots of other stuff than just boxes 🙂
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Yes!
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Wood has so much depth of texture and memories. Your photos and thoughts remind me of someone I once knew many years ago.
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I am glad to evoke some memories Donna 😉
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Your Grandfather was very talented. How proud he would be to know how treasured his work is. Great post, Brian. 🙂
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Thank you Marsha. There is lots of his works around the house 🙂
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How wonderful.
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Gorgeous boxes and wonderful photos, especially the first one with the green wall. You know what I’ll say now. With every post I was eager to see which tree song you chose. Could it be? Nahh… Will he think of that one? I doubt it. And now I see that you did think of it but didn’t include my favourite Pearl Jam tune. Thank you for listing it now. I’ll listen to the others too. Serves me right for not being here in time to cheer you on…
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Thank you Manja 🙂 🙂 I knew I’d be in trouble for not having a PJ song.
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Wow!
This is beyond amazing 🙂
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Thank you very much Hammad 🙂 🙂
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