Saturday, July 24, 2010
"AN ARMCHAIR CALLS TO YOU..."
“STYROFOAM PLATES, CAFETERIA TABLES. CHARITY REEKS OF CHEAP WINE AND PITY.”
After taking some measurements, I am on the hunt for the perfect three vintage plates to complete this tier. The more colorful and ornate the better as I will be using this in the corner of my kitchen to display pastries, pies and even fruit in the summertime. I frequently find breathtaking antique plates in thrift stores however can't seem to nail down a concept for how to incorporate them into my decor. My mother has some beautiful pieces showcased in her breakfast room hutch and I'm tempted to do the same as soon as my hutch is finished. However, sometimes I find these plates almost too beautiful to hide behind glass, and wish there was a more functional purpose for them. I hope that the thrift store gods are on my side today and that I'll find the perfect new additions to my ever expanding platter collection.
Labels:
HUTCH,
PLATES,
REFURBISHING,
THRIFT SHOP,
THRIFT STORE,
VINTAGE
"I AM A WRITER, WRITER OF FICTIONS. I AM THE HEART THAT YOU CALL HOME."
Collecting books is a habit that has been instilled in me from birth, thanks to my bookworm mother who never misses an opportunity to read just about anything. From serial killers to post-war literature, my mother has read more books than most scholars I know and its partly her fault that I am not unable to pass a bookshelf or bookstore by without at least taking a second glance. It's extremely difficult for me to give up books simply to gain more storage space, especially since I know they are so irreplaceable. I've been frequenting my favorite hole-in-the-wall thrift store in my home town for a few years now and just about always walk out with at least 3-8 books. For a whopping dollar you can buy 8 paperbacks, a bargain that one would have to be a fool to pass up. Now that my Ikea Expedit bookcase is full, it looks like I'll have to find either A) another bookcase or B) downsize. I'll let you guess which of the two it'll come down to.
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