Look what I found!! About a month ago, I was at a meeting, we had a better than expected turn out so I went into the storage area to get chairs. Sitting alone in a corner was this beauty! Minus the Cat ~ who will not get off! I was giddy, I looked it all over (quickly) I was supposed to be getting chairs, and resolved to call the Facility Manager and ask if they were throwing him out. I decided it has to be a "guy" he weighs a ton and is SOLID wood.
Next morning I promptly called to speak with the Manager - let's condense the next month to phone calls about every other day, leaving messages, you get the idea.
Well, last night was the meeting again, in the middle of the meeting I get a note from the Building Manager! I can HAVE the cubbies, they were throwing them out, but if I want the old junkie thing I can have it. Meeting adjourned!! (Not really) but 2 long hours later I convinced two gentlemen to load him into my truck and I went straight home. My husband was not so thrilled with my find. I believe his exact words were "you've got to be kidding me??!!" NOPE!! Thank you Ms Funky Junk, I see the beauty in this ole guy!
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| Maybe I'll put him under here for more storage in the Kitchen |
He will need a little TLC, a really good cleaning out and washing; then some sanding and painting; since his previous life was spent as a shoe rack in a bowling alley.
What would you do with him??? I'm open to suggestions!
And, as always . . . thanks so much for stopping by for a visit. I cherish the company!
LeRae
SCORE! Love that Cubby, it would look Perfect on top of a Dresser or Desk, of course after the TLC & Painting.... Can't wait to see what you decide to do with that Treasure~
ReplyDeleteLove that cubby!! What a fantastic piece! I don't know the size- but I would use baskets or something maybe and underneath a table or on top of a table- just so charming no matter what! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
ReplyDeleteIt would be wonderful to use it for a great collection. So many possibilities! Thanks for visiting me at Brambly-I'm always happy to meet a "neighbor" blogger.Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteAnn-Marie
I was looking at The Red Sheds blog yesterday and came across this post and when I saw the cubby I thought of you. Can't wait to see what you do with it and where you put it. http://redshedantiques.blogspot.com/2009/04/shabby-chic-paris-apartment-cottage.html
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Theresa
LeRae, the cubby cabinet is a treasure. I found an old mail sorting cubby years back and ultimately I hung it on a wall in my kitchen. It took some ambition, the location of the wall studs and some lag bolts but I love it. You would not believe the amount of dishes and trinkets you can display in it, and in a way that doesn't scream overcluttered. Yours would make an awesome dish and chatzki display case.
ReplyDeleteI love that cubby! What a great find! I agree with Cheryl that it would look so good hung on a wall in kitchen for extra storage and to display pretty things.
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