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!
What would you do with him?? The possibilities are endless and swirling in my head. In my closet for shoes, NO!!! I will not hide the yummi~ness in the closet. In the pantry for staples??? Hmmmmm . . . Don't you love all my "helpers" I literally was screaming at the Shepherd to "sit and stay" so I could take pictures, they love the flash!
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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
I am so fortunate that my favorite (only) son loves to be home! At 17 he still says "I love you Mom" everyday. He spent the day at the lake with friends and was wiped out, but wanted to stay up and watch a movie with me. So I watched the movie and watched him, the dogs and cats sleep. 
For months I would purchase plants in gallon tubs, bring them home, stage them in the front yard then stand and stare at them, then move them and repeat. Day after day I was out there drag, stand, stare. Drag, stand, stare. Until I found an arrangement that was most pleasing, I thought. I did get the water feature -- at Home Depot on sale! I was gifted iris bulbs from a friend in Santa Cruz, purchased baby Olive Trees, Daffodil, Tulip bulbs and Daylilies.(The Daffodil in my header is one of the varities in my yard). My DH and DD installed the slate path. My DD has a gift for choosing just the right stones to fit together. We put a little "fence" and a garden gate, with arbor which stays open to be more welcoming! 
Water Feature -- timer has not been changed to reflect Daylight Savings Time and I'm NOT gonna mess with it. I'll ask DS to fix it for me : )
I love it, but the winter rains have taken their harsh toll on my Front Yard Garden. I am longing to get out there and work but we have heavy clay soil that takes forever to dry . . .so for now I'm planning the new additions and praying for no more rain!! The News says 2 more storms are heading toward Northern California -- say it isn't so! It's also time again to repaint the house, dark colors fade so quickly. 
