Weekends
My husband and I seem to be going to neighborhood garage sales whenever one is held on the weekends. Around here in May and June, almost every weekend has one. Sometimes the neighborhoods do it 'big' and have food vendors. Every time we are out, I am reminded at how nice most people are and how lucky I am to live in a friendly area.
We saw the chifforobe and fell in love with it. Do I need a chifforobe? nope. Do I have a place to put a chifforobe? nope. So we bought it. The piece is in excellent condition and yes, I've already replaced that ugly knob with a pretty metal one.
While contemplating on the purchase, I dreamed of placing all of my shawls, scarves, mitts, hats and cowls neatly inside and organized. Originally my knits were stacked high up in the tiny hall closet. That system was okay but this, well this is like a special place now!
I spent the better part of this morning hanging up my knits. That makes this weekend one of the best, I thought about when I made a project and what was going on in my life at that time. A little stroll down memory lane through knitting.
Now that I can clearly see all of my knits, I see some colors that are missing and that needs to be remedied. I'm thinking of new projects perhaps in red and maybe some teals?
The very best part of purchasing this chifforobe is that the price was a mere $15! Score :)
That is an AMAZINGLY good bargain. It looks like the style of furniture that my grandparents had ....I'm thinking 1920s. It is beautiful and makes a perfect place to keep your woolies convenient for wearing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find! I love how you're using it for all of your handknits.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, time is sure flying. We can't believe a decade has passed already with Jellybean.
Fifteen dollars for something so great that makes you happy? I think it's actually priceless! I never would have thought that a piece of furniture would inspire knitting projects, but I'm looking forward to seeing some teal shawls hanging there soon!
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing bargain! It's a beautiful piece. It's something that you didn't know you needed!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure! Well done. Can't wait to see how you fill in the missing colors
ReplyDeleteNO WAY~~~!!!! What a steal!!! And how lovely all your knits look in it!!.....and there is still some available space. win-win-win-win!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent deal and your hand knits look perfectly at home within!
ReplyDeleteMy weekend involved a lot of ice cream and reading, so even though I didn't get everything done, I'm considering it a win!
A closet just for knitting projects... that would be a dream come true. And this is such a beautiful piece of furniture too. Great find!
ReplyDelete(had to google "chifforobe" ;-) love that word)
What a bargain, a place for all those knits you must be thrilled. It was a joy to see all those stunning shawls all in one place, delightful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovey find, and how beautiful all those knits look together !
ReplyDeleteWHAT A FIND!! Perfect for your knits... I love the memory lane of knitting. ;) Congratulations on such finding such a wonderful prize! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I really love the idea of using it as a place for your hand knits...the shawls look so pretty hanging in their new space!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous find - congratulations! And, perfect for all your woolies!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous! What a great find, and what a perfect space for your knits!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bargin!!! I love pieces like this. I am currently "thinking" about working on our son's room when he goes away to the military... early I know but I'd really like to have a double bed in there for guests and a work space for my things...
ReplyDeleteYou have many beautiful shawls!
What is so interesting is that i have had the word chiffarobe in my head for the last hour. !!! My mother in law used that term. She was from the south. I LOVE YOUR FIND. I was thinking about her and her ways because we transplanted a small ROse of Sharon from our home that was from HER yard and it is not surviving here. I wanted to think about her and find something for the yard that reminds us of her. She said chiffarobe, breakfront, fronch room, (not front room). She rode her bike and had a radio on the handle bars .
ReplyDeleteWOW! It's the perfect item at the perfect price - enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThat's AWESOME. all around AWESOME! and how cool that you now have a NEED to knit more :-)
ReplyDeleteWow, you really scored! It's a beautiful piece of furniture. : ) I love getting to see all your lovely knits in one place. I can't wait to see what you add next!
ReplyDeleteMy parents had one in their room that was very much like yours. My mother also had a matching vanity table. It was beautiful then as well as now. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect use for this absolutely beautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteWow! You really did score! Your shawls look great hanging there and I love that, what I assume is a bag, off to the right. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteScore is an understatement. Your knits look great all arranged so neatly. What a great find.
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