Have you ever wanted to make a true, lover of antiques gasp? Tell them that you plan to paint a piece of furniture. It doesn't matter that the veneer is peeling in 74 places and the drawers are all collapsed inward, to them, the beauty is in the age. That it has survived to be old, that alone, is a feat in itself.
Ummm, ya. Not so much for me. I often have to stop and remind myself, audibly at times, that I can not always make it better with paint. Sometimes, a piece is truly beautiful just as it is.
This wardrobe is one of those pieces for me. I love it. I love it. I love it.
Seriously, how much I love it would probably be illegal in the State of California. Have you ever noticed how many things are forbidden or cause sickness only in California? I couldn't live there, I would be afraid of everything!
Sorry, sometimes I get a little sidetracked.
When saw this at an auction, I was smitten. I love the crackles in the mirror.
I can just imagine the faces of generations past looking at themselves as they got ready for the day. This piece has lived through things I never will. It existed while history was being made. And it is still here. That is amazing to me.
At the risk of sounding like an antique lover, I will leave it alone. I promise, with my hand on the wardrobe. On my honor, I will ~ First, do no harm. Pin It
Welcome to The Shabbiest Chick! My name is Chrystal and I am the happily married wife of one, and mother of four ~ all boys! I live in The House of Testosterone. I am passionate about my family, my home and coffee. I love to restore and recreate, taking the old and giving it a new life as a future heirloom. Come along with me, but grab a paint brush, we've got work to do!
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Have to agree with ya, sometimes things such as that wardrobe are better left alone. But, the second oath is If I ever tire of it, paint could be an option. LOL~ Have a great Thanksgiving! Was nice visiting you~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wardrobe,love the mirror's aging- couldn't do that nearly so well with oven cleaner. Have you checked the back for a door to Narnia? :) Have a great Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteSheila! You are funny! After your comment, I caught myself actually looking inside to see if there was anything I had missed before :-)
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed with your blog. Actually, I really am glad I found it and have enjoyed going back and reading all of your posts. You are funny, imformative and do have your own stamp on the work you do. It is beautiful. I look forward to visiting more with you. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
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ReplyDeleteI just love this piece. I enjoyed looking around and I am a new follower. Love for you to stop by www.homesweetbutterfly.com. Happy Thanksgiving.
Vanessa
I agree, some things are best left to show off their years of experience. There must be a lesson in this for me??
ReplyDelete(sigh)It's a beauty for sure. Great pick! I love the delicate curve of the legs, and the drawer pulls. They look like keys. I saw one recently at a local treasures shop for $2800. My mother remembers having one in her house when she was growing up, and it since has disappeared. Hang on to that one!
ReplyDelete(sigh), definitely a beauty. Love the delicate curve of the leg and drawer knobs, they look like keys. I saw a similar wardrobe at a local treasures shop for $2800. My mom's family had one when she was growing up that has since disappeared. Hang on to that one, it is lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it too. LOVE. Now I want one. Thanks alot :)
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous piece of furniture!
ReplyDeleteI was just getting ready to shore myself up and paint my great grandmother's childhood dresser when you went rogue on me! Now I won't be able to look at myself in that old, perfect beveled mirror. dang. still reading your old posts.
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