Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Thou Shalt Not - - -

- - - Covet. At least that's what I've always been taught. But it's really, really hard to keep that commandment sometimes! Last week I made it up to Sharon's house to 'meet' a new piece of furniture she had just acquired for her wool room. This piece is a rug hooker's dream come true with all it's drawers - perfect for holding worms, small bits of wool and other supplies.



The drawers are dove-tailed - - -



- - - and the oak finish is nearly pristine. She was told this used to live in a telegraph office.



It sure looks nice in it's new home, huh? It's such a shame that they just don't build furniture like this anymore.

Sharon also showed me three crates of vintage cream bottles her hubby bought for her - can't wait to see what she fills them up with.



I got to see the project she was working on the day I visited - Valentine's cards for her grandchildren. Lucky kids!

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20 comments:

  1. Janet O.February 22, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    Oh, how do you not covet a piece of furniture like that? I can think of so many ways I could use it!!
    Very cute Valentines, too!

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  2. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri Malinovich)February 22, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Oh, yeah! I'm coveting that beauty from here! What a gorgeous piece!

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  3. Plumruncreek ♥February 22, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    That's a beauty!! Perfect for wool!

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  4. Karen~The Barely There Primitive BearFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    All I can say is "AWESOME"...

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  5. Rugs and PugsFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    Love that cupboard! And the rug in front of it.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  6. KarenFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    I am not a rug hooker but I could put that chest to good use in my sewing room. I can see why you covet it.

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  7. LoriFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    What a beautiful piece of furniture! No wonder you are coveting!! LOL

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  8. Janet O.February 22, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Okay, I am a repeat commenter--I had to come back and look at that piece of furniture again, and that is when I noticed that the milk bottle crates are stamped with the name of my hometown! Cool!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    What a fantastic chest of drawers and I love the grandchildren Valentines too.

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  10. Me and My StitchesFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    I'm coveting now too! That wonderful piece of furniture would be perfect in my sewing room!

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  11. sFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    Oh I love that cupboard !!!! Oh I wish it lived at my house!!!

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  12. acorn hollowFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I love the piece of furniture. I bet it is so heavy.
    Cathy

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  13. Kathy (woolfind)February 24, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Oh my goodness, that piece is gorgeous. I'm going to direct a friend of mine over here to look at it. She has a "little" obsession about drawers :). When we go antiquing and sees a piece with drawers, she just has to open them :).

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  14. annieFebruary 24, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    that's just great, I love the oak finish, and all the drawers. The cards are just wonderful too.

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  15. MargieFebruary 25, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Oh man...I need to repent because I am coveting too. Awesome piece !!!

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  16. Angie Berry ~ Berry Homespun PrimitivesFebruary 26, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    I'm with Margie, lol! It's an awesome piece and I can see so many supplies that would fit in it. Wow, love it! Sharon is so fortunate to own it but I'm assuming she knows that. I especially love anything dovetailed!

    The crates of vintage cream bottles are awesome too! Cute cards that she's working on. I really like how she's torn the paper off the corrugated cardboard, that's a neat effect. Looks like Sharon is a talented person!

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  17. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    OH I have furniture envy, too! Beautiful!

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  18. Mugwump WooliesMarch 6, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    Wow, Gayle...that is one beautiful piece! I love all those little drawers and could make short work of filling them. Is that golden oak? It certainly is in fine condition..you did good!
    Robyn

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  19. JuliaMarch 11, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Ohhhh..... I'm coveting real bad at the moment. Why did I had to see this gorgeous piece of furniture right now. It's perfect, absolutely perfect. I think that you are not alone in coveting. hahaha. I sure could put that to good use and I love the oak finish.

    I like the little creamer bottles too.

    How thoughtful of your friend to make valentines for her grandkids.
    I hope that you have a great week. JB

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  20. frontporchprimsMarch 13, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I love your crates. They are so beautiful. I was married in Logan Utah. Thanks for sharing such wonderful things to covet. I have a list of my own:) -Steph-

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