Antiques week has come and gone, but I'm still playing blog catch-up, so here are some pics of my space set up for the big kick-off event at From out of the Woods:
This is an old drafting table that needed a new top. I cut a piece of 1" plywood and covered the top in old Victorian architectural drawings.
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A close-up of the top after 3 coats of poly:
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Had about fifteen old register/receipt holders. They are great for displaying photos or simply keeping track of important notes.
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I filled the wall going down the stairs. Love the look of a buch of these grouped together.
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Here is the first view coming down into the stairs in my space. I love the set of drawers. This piece needed a new top, plus I added the metal casters and numbers to on the porcelain knobs.
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This is one of my favorites!
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Started off as this old tool box I picked up on a buying trip in CT/NY.
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I used the rest of the box to make these two pieces, which I brought to From out of the Woods yesterday.
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I had no idea what I wanted to do with this piece when I bought it, but I love how it turned out: wall cubbies, chalkboard and desk!
Have a happy day!
-Michelle