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Thanks For Teaching Me to Love Old Things Dad

June 28, 2010 by Elaine

Have you ever had one little thing just make your day? Or even your week?

This happened to me over the weekend.

Let me back up a little…

I like old stuff. And furniture. Therefore, I like old furniture.

I grew up with parents who decorated… um how shall we say… ?

“Eclectically.”

And for the most part, so do I.

My father likes old stuff and is the “king” of reusing things and making other people’s junk his treasure. And well, I inherited a little bit of this gene. You know, like the Step One rocking fish I picked up on my neighbor’s curb a couple of years back – she had put it out for the t.r.a.s.h. but besides a little color fading it was fine! (it’s called a 10-finger discount, but legally…). Shhhh, don’t tell anyone.

He’s also good with refurbishing and even building furniture. We have one piece from each of my Grandparents’ homes that he refinished, including an old dresser (that was actually my Great-Grandparents’) and a clothing armoire.

He also built me a curio-type cabinet ala “Pottery Barn” for my 30th birthday that I absolutely love.

So where am I going with all of this?

Well, over the weekend I asked Tim if I could go “junk” shopping for a bit. I needed a little ‘fix’, you know?

I went down to this old warehouse that has antiques and all kinds of fun stuff. I was just looking for whatever, but any time I’ve done this type of shopping in the last year, I’ve been keeping an eye out for one thing. A dresser for Tim’s clothes.

And after about 30 minutes of just browsing and seeing all kinds of cute things, I walked by IT and knew in an instant that I’d found the newest member of our furniture family. I don’t know how the dresser felt but for me it was totally love at first sight. I mean my heart started beating faster when I saw the awesome price (and beautiful Cabriolet style legs *sigh*).

It’s mahagony and in fabulous condition. I called Tim and told him I’d found it. I’m pretty sure he could tell by the tone in my voice that it was coming home to live with us no matter what.

And so about 20 minutes later in was in our house (the gentleman who owns the store delivered it on the spot).

Adoption complete.

I believe I walked by it last night and whispered, “You complete me.”

And I’m guessing my Dad is pretty proud…

elaine

Filed Under: Dad, home, Shopping

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Comments

  1. To Think is to Create says

    June 28, 2010 at 2:48 am

    beautiful 🙂

  2. Kat says

    June 28, 2010 at 2:54 am

    Oh WOW! It is beautiful.

    They just don’t make furniture like they used to. All the dressers have cardboard-like drawers and fake backs. Ugh. Not like this piece. Ahhhhh. Beautiful old furniture. Love it! Great find!

    Do you ever watch the show Pickers on The History Channel? My hubby loves it. These two guys basically travel all over looking for antiques and cool stuff to sell in their shop. I bet you’d love that show! 🙂

  3. alicia says

    June 28, 2010 at 3:42 am

    Beautiful. What a find!

  4. ZDub says

    June 28, 2010 at 6:42 am

    OH MY, I love it!

  5. Dysfunctional Mom says

    June 28, 2010 at 10:41 am

    Oh it’s gorgeous! I love thrift & garage sale shopping, and any kind of old-stuff shopping. I just think ‘used’ stuff has character!

  6. Cheryl says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:09 am

    ummmmm love it…while I buy only new stuff it’s likely because I have NO EYE for anything nice that is an antique…I grew up with family that like junky old, not nice old furniture.
    YOu have a great eye, and a great heart for it…
    enjoy your newest member, it’s a beauty!

  7. Jen says

    June 28, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    It is beautiful. 🙂

  8. Michelle @ Flying Giggles says

    June 28, 2010 at 2:08 pm

    I am guessing he is very proud! Beutiful work!

  9. Angella says

    June 28, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    I love it! (I love old furniture, too.)

  10. Brooke says

    June 28, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    its gorgeous!!

  11. ~Mendie~ says

    June 28, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    what a beautiful find! sad to think someone wanted to part with it. Great work!

  12. Chelle says

    June 28, 2010 at 5:25 pm

    I have two words that I would like to say to your dresser:

    Hello, Lover.

    It’s gorgeous honey!!

  13. Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out says

    June 28, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  14. nicole says

    June 28, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    That is beautiful! Nice find!

  15. texasholly says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    It is beautiful! It would complete me too.

  16. Krystyn says

    June 29, 2010 at 12:45 am

    That’s definitely a nice find. I hope it’s everything you imagined it would be.

  17. Christy M. says

    June 29, 2010 at 4:39 am

    I love it so much!!!! Beautiful!

  18. awwood2 says

    June 30, 2010 at 2:40 am

    Awesome dresser! What a great shopper you are!!

  19. Kami's Khlopchyk says

    June 30, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    Wow! I never see stuff like that at old furniture places but I think I lack the eye for it! You, my friend, do not. That is perfect!

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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