In December I posted a photo of the new (old!) store counter that my builder created for the studio out of old doors. I love old doors! So imagine how I was intrigued to find a romantic cupboard created out of a beautifully detailed old door - actually doors, as the sides are parts of a door as well. And best yet, I found this cupboard for a song in a surprising place! The antiques at the Chicago Botanic Garden's Antiques and Garden Fair are usually quite unique and quite pricey, but this cupboard's former owner had used it in her shop and was going for a new look.
The adventure doesn't stop there, either. We couldn't find a way to get the piece home as our vehicle was loaded with our display and soaps, and the shipping costs were extremely high. What to do, what to do??? Many, many thanks to Jodi and Carleen at the Botanic Garden for finding a spot to house the cupboard until I could pick it up on Tuesday morning.
The drive to the Garden was relatively uneventful if wet on Tuesday morning, but on the return trip, the weather grew icier the farther north I came. The skies rained ice on Tuesday, and after it was finished, our county experienced 70 accidents due to the slippery roads. Further north, the storm resulted in more accidents and power outages. Tuesday was a nasty day!
So, the cupboard is finally home in the studio and is very pretty against the sunflower yellow walls. Notice the lacy ribbon details, the dentil moldings, the lower compartment door cut into the piece, and the door knob that still turns! Although it is now sitting next to my desk, it will eventually find its home in the retail area of the studio. Stop in and see it!
-Ann Marie
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