'O' Again: Old Things, Ottawa, Otters
I'm revisiting my last letter, I realized I had more to say about it. My last two posts were pretty serious, so how about something more light-hearted for now?
1. Old Things. My mom abhors old things, so I know I get this from my dad, in some cases literally. This little desk was his nightstand during college, but I remember it as the place he stored wiring and electronics, etc. He gave it to me, I painted it black (not well-- needs to be redone) and I use it to store toiletries/medicine cabinet stuff. I reckon this little chest is about 40+ years old now. I love it because it was my dad's.
He also gave me his Army toolbox, and a really cool old Army messenger-type bag from the 1940s. I think he got it at a surplus store, but he used it as a fishing bag and I cherish it. It's in storage right now and I have a cold and am too chicken to venture out in the snow for it. I'll share a picture another day.
I bought my bed at a used furniture store for $200. It's brass, with onyx pillar insets. I'd like to think some exotic old woman owned it and her family sold it when she died and I inherited her taste for flowing dressing gowns and perfect lipstick, but that's probably just the romantic in me. In any case, it feels so good to be sleeping in my own bed again (minus the top mattress).
And my dresser, also very old and purchased from the same used furniture shop. The drawers are inlaid with black walnut and are solid wood, no particle board on this baby. It needs to be refinished, but I still love it.
2. Ottawa is one of the most beautiful cities I have been to. I loved my time there and look forward to a return trip someday. If you would like to see some of my pictures, you can see them here or here.
Love Ottawa!
3. Otters: my geeky weakness. I mean, how much do you want to smile when you see this picture? Adorable.
Hope you all enjoy this week and have fun getting ready for Christmas!
1. Old Things. My mom abhors old things, so I know I get this from my dad, in some cases literally. This little desk was his nightstand during college, but I remember it as the place he stored wiring and electronics, etc. He gave it to me, I painted it black (not well-- needs to be redone) and I use it to store toiletries/medicine cabinet stuff. I reckon this little chest is about 40+ years old now. I love it because it was my dad's.
He also gave me his Army toolbox, and a really cool old Army messenger-type bag from the 1940s. I think he got it at a surplus store, but he used it as a fishing bag and I cherish it. It's in storage right now and I have a cold and am too chicken to venture out in the snow for it. I'll share a picture another day.
I bought my bed at a used furniture store for $200. It's brass, with onyx pillar insets. I'd like to think some exotic old woman owned it and her family sold it when she died and I inherited her taste for flowing dressing gowns and perfect lipstick, but that's probably just the romantic in me. In any case, it feels so good to be sleeping in my own bed again (minus the top mattress).
And my dresser, also very old and purchased from the same used furniture shop. The drawers are inlaid with black walnut and are solid wood, no particle board on this baby. It needs to be refinished, but I still love it.
2. Ottawa is one of the most beautiful cities I have been to. I loved my time there and look forward to a return trip someday. If you would like to see some of my pictures, you can see them here or here.
Love Ottawa!
3. Otters: my geeky weakness. I mean, how much do you want to smile when you see this picture? Adorable.
Hope you all enjoy this week and have fun getting ready for Christmas!
Comments
Our house tends to be full of modern furniture that is not only poorly made, but has no life story at all.
Never have been to Ottawa, but I will take your word for it.
Love Otter's. Linds and I saw one a few weeks ago in a lake while were at a red light..we named him Gregory.
I too have a love for old pieces of furniture that have a lifetime of fingerprints carved deep in their souls.
You're my kinda gal, babe :)
I too have penchant for old items. But, I always wonder who will make me a collector's item when I grow old;) Cheers. Nice and meaningful post. Advance Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
- Daniel