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Unique compared to todays style and shape of furniture,
Im sure most didnt see potential in the original piece the way it was found at the auction.
It had been altered long before we ever set eyes on it, but
it did have a makers mark on it the back making it possible to do some research.
It is a McLagan cabinet probably pre 1920s
in an Italian Renaissance style.
Originally a phonograph cabinet made in Stratford, Ontario Canada.
The doors swing completely around to sit flush to the sides.
It had a copper pipe cut to fit inside the upper part of the cabinet
Ive assumed maybe for babies clothes.
Gorgeous little drop pulls
I sprayed it an off white and used a custom blue for the intricate trim.
As seen here above there is an interesting pull out surface,
something I dont believe was an original feature of the cabinet.
The pull is perfect for folding towels, before storing them away.
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First I want to tell you about a great little florist in South Surrey.
I get the opportunity to pop in now and then when Im riding with George while hes working.
The owner and staff are some of the friendly ladies Ive ever encountered.
They not only sell the most beautiful flowers but home decor items,
candles, body lotions, vases, special order furnishings, and more.
You have to pop in and see for yourself. I usually dont leave without something special.
If you live in South Surrey or White Rock and you order flowers from them
for deliver, your delivery driver most definitely will be my George.
They have galvanized buckets full of quality flowers to choose from,
and quite often the counter is brimming with custom made, one of a kind mini arrangements.
The kind you should splurge on every now and then just for your bedside.
That brings me to my MOSS TOPIARY.
I found REINDEER MOSS at Passions
and had to make new topiary for the kitchen.
I love the smell of the moss and the bright color if offers.
See the cast iron mouse, another find at Passions. Its a door stop.
I picked up a tired, worn out topiary at a yard sale.
I stripped off all the old stuff and simply hot glued the new moss in place.
I do spray it with water once a week to keep it fresh.
And finally a couple of the vintage Italian frames I collect got a very good use.
Our grocery chalk board is the best thing to happen since slice bread.
My father supplied the metal so we could have a magnetic chalk board.
So now my nephews school pics look great.
Hey sis, call the boys over and show them they are now celebrities.
Be sure to check out:
A PASSION FOR FLOWERS
#11 3268 King George BLVD
Alder Crossing Shopping Mall
Right by Choices Market
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