We finally saw some money from the insurance company for the robbery. I really wanted to take some of that money and create a lasting piece to our house...sort of a healing thing.
I've been looking at reproduction pieces and knew we needed a good sized bookshelf, so last weekend, we bought this.
It's very sturdy and well built. Plus, the shelves are big enough for bigger books. It's a work in progress, but I like it. It's funny, in my last two houses, my walls were painted darker colors. It's hard to get used to the cream.
At the same place, I had my eye on some dry sinks. They were reproductions too and quite pricey. So, after my hair appointment yesterday, I scurried over to one of my favorite antique shops. They were having major sales. In the barn, a lovely older gent sells furniture. He was giving a 20% discount. I told him about my yearning for a dry sink and he had two...both with burled wood. This is the one I chose...for about $500 less than the repro!
It's just beautiful. He said it was made in the 1800s and I just love it! I like the storage to hold my spinning supplies. Now, the wall above it needs a large piece. I'm thinking a trip over the the Firecracker Kid and shopping around! So, the decor is coming along.
My husband and I are planning a decent sized vegetable garden this spring. We are going to build some raised beds and I hope to add a couple of dwarf apple trees as well. I envision this:
I'm making headway on the vintage urn. Urn and flowers are done and the hit or miss is almost half done...I'll give an update later this week!
Monday's coming......
