I walk past the above shop window two or three times a week on my way through to the top end of our town. It's fondly called a shop of "Collectables", a very eclectic and ever changing collection of second hand items ranging from large pieces of furniture down to small items of bric-a-brac. I don't often go into this shop because as you can see it is chockablock full of stuff and impossible to enter with a pushchair. But I can never resist pressing my nose up against the window and scrutinising the contents which change almost daily as things get bought and sold.
On this particular day a month or so ago, I was on the opposite side of the road when that flash of gorgeous greeny-blue caught my eye. I was pulled towards it, powerless to resist. I saw it was an old painted chest of drawers and although I wasn't actually in need of a chest of drawers, I just had this feeling that they were meant to be mine. So I bobbed in to take a closer look although of course I knew in my heart that they already belonged to me. The colour alone had swung it instantly.
Two days later, a white van arrived at number 24, and I became the ecstatic owner of a new-old chest of drawers...yaaaayyyyyyy!!!!!
I absolutely love-love-love this bit of new-old furniture! It's made of old pine, painted in the most gorgeous colour (my Ultimate Favourite Colour of All Time) which I now very poshly call "Tiffany Blue". I love the shape of the feet, don't you?? Darling!!
Because I made this purchase on complete impulse and purely due to the colour-love thing, it was actually a bit of a shock to find quite a substantial piece of furniture arriving in our narrow hallway. For a while we didn't quite know where to put it or what to do with it. At first I thought it might sit at the back of our dining room and provide a home for the rather large gathering of art and craft supplies that belong to the Little People. But then J had the rather ace idea of using it to accommodate our television screen/media centre thingy (which is actually a computer as opposed to a proper television). That way it would elevate the screen, crucially making it out of bounds for Little Hands. The drawers could then be used to house dvd's, remote controls, keyboard/mousey and various other bits and bobbles which relate to the tv/computer set up.
So there it sits now, doing a Very Useful Job and adding a beautiful dash of desirable Tiffany Blue to the alcove there. I do need to re-paint the handles at some stage as the metallic purple doesn't quite do it for me....I'm thinking of making each one a different colour. Of course!
Weekend before last, we also took possession of another piece of furniture, this time in the form of an old writing desk. It's been in J's family for a long while but was no longer wanted, so we did the decent thing and adopted it. I'm not actually a fan of dark wood furniture, or precious furniture that needs to be preserved and treated nicely (I definitely prefer the shabby, worn look that can take some neglect), but this desk is very charming indeed. The fact that it immediately became MY desk has really made me very happy, I hadn't realised how much I missed having a desk-of-my-very-own until this sweet little thing arrived.
So I now have myself a very cosy little corner at the back of the dining room where I can sit and write, and it's also lovely to be able to lay things out and not have to clear them away again before each meal. My wonderful chair is at the back there too and I love sitting here in the evening time...it makes for a wonderful end-of-day hooky spot when I don't want to be in front of the TV.
I treated myself to this cute little pink table lamp from Ikea too, the bright LED spotlight is perfect for illuminating the hooky work at night.
My muscari (grape hyacinths) are growing away beautifully on the windowsill behind My Desk look, the first tight little flower buds are just appearing. And the "green face" propped up behind my paperweights is a picture Little Lady drew me ages ago, it's a picture of Me apparently, with very glamorous looking eyelashes. My eyelashes in real life are disappointingly short and sparse but I try not to dwell on that particular short coming.
Right-oh, time to bob off now and get a few jobs done while Little B sleeps...be back again soon!
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Posted by: joni | June 10, 2023 at 02:57 PM
Loving the impulse buy & the colour is just heavenly! Could you not create little covers for the knobs from crochet...?! Then it would feel right at home! :) x
Posted by: MummyDuck | November 27, 2013 at 06:16 PM
Wow! I'm glad you bought it. It looks perfect in your home. Actually it didn't look as if it's old. Gorgeous!
Posted by: Led Ice Cubes | March 27, 2013 at 12:26 AM
The cabinet is so cute! Perfect for a shabby chic interior design. I think it can also be good to color it with grey.
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scrutinising the contents which change almost daily as things get bought and sold.
Posted by: designer furniture uk | March 22, 2012 at 09:51 AM
That chest drawer is rocking! The color is perfect for your space, and it's nice that you used it to hold your TV, making it a good space-saver. My daughter will definitely love your little pink lamp.
Posted by: Gerry Bossier | March 07, 2012 at 02:48 PM
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Posted by: Nas | June 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Its cool seeing photos of how you were able to incorporate old furniture such as the blue dresser into your living room. What kind of repairs did you have to do in order to make them useable again?
Posted by: leather furniture | June 14, 2011 at 09:13 PM
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Posted by: party bags | June 11, 2011 at 08:32 AM
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Posted by: plumbing supplies | June 03, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Your new desk looks lovely. I also love the chest of drawers! And there's the pretty striped jug of flowers on the table, too! What a colorful feast for the eyes!
Posted by: furniture wardrobes | May 22, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Just looking at the first picture, I was easily attracted to that chest of drawers, so I really can't blame you if you've acquired it. That's really a great find!
Posted by: Gerry Bossier | May 10, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Your blog is beautiful, I have made your granny stripe blanket for both double and single beds, and have just tested out if I could make a japanese flower (so my next project is to make a japanese flower shawl), your japanese flower shawl is fab. I love reading your blog and looking at your lovely pictures you post :) x
Posted by: Mandy | April 03, 2011 at 05:01 PM
Dear Lucy,
You're a tremendous inspiration to all those mothers who have forgotten themselves in their family life.
u clearly show that one can have a successfull family as well as pursue their own interests too.
I visited ur blogs just few weeks ago and have been since going thru it regularly.
I have a query to you,my grandmother used to knit using one knitting needle and a crochet,a combination of both.
Do u have an idea how to do this?
Thanks for all the information u have provided.
Take care !
Regards
Hasin
Posted by: hasin | April 01, 2011 at 09:07 AM
I've been on this page before BUT I REALLY LOVE THE COLOURS....IT CHEERS ME UP SO MUCH X Thank you
Posted by: Heather | March 30, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Having a pink lamp on your table looks so sweet! I like it very much.
Posted by: jewelry making | March 21, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Great choice... Also I love the chair just beside your table.. That's so colorful...
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Posted by: formal furniture | March 14, 2011 at 06:34 AM
I thought I recognised the photos of the area, but it only clicked when I saw the castle (mum lives in the same place). It's a great castle, I went there as a child, the only thing I remember though is the toilet that drops everything into the canal below, with just a net in case you fall down!!
Posted by: Angharad | March 13, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Love your new furniture!!
Tiffany Blue (although less poshly I call it duck egg blue) is also one of my all time favourite colours!! We have it all over the house!!
I think if you can find some cheaply, crystal knobs would look superb!!
Sx
Posted by: Sarah | March 12, 2011 at 08:24 PM
I love your new old furniture - the colour of the turquoise chest of drawers is gorgeous and perfect for the TV. And the little desk is so pretty - having a desk of your own makes your feel much more organised I always think!
Helen x
Posted by: Helen | March 11, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Such a gorgeous chest Lucy. I love the stories old furniture tells! We used an old dresser in our new kitchen and it looks just perfect! Oh and the colour of that chest is beautiful.
Posted by: sue | March 10, 2011 at 08:14 AM
Lovely desks, both of them Lucy... you can always find a space and use for beautiful things!!
Hugs Gloria
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