Have you ever thought God had given you a no-reason gift? I think that is exactly what he did for me.
A couple of days before trash pick-up, I noticed a piece of furniture on a curb. I drove by several times doing my usual errands and glanced each time I passed.
Coming home one evening with John and Abbey, I asked if we could stop and pick up the mirror. We did and saw a bench that we grabbed as well. When we got it home and into the garage, I was so excited to see its quality and design. I loved it!
Then I thought about the piece still lying there. In the dark, I wasn't even sure what it was but I liked the feet on it. A day and a half later, thinking it would surely be gone, John and Abbey drove over to see. They brought it home and my heart jumped for joy to see how beautiful this vanity was.
I have no need for a mirrored vanity as it was designed and thought at first I would use the vanity as a desk in the living room as it totally works there. I decided, instead, to put it in the dining room and use as a side buffet. Inspiration struck and I drug in a bookcase I had since childhood and hoisted it on top. It isn't a perfect match but I am really liking the new look.
Even after a good scrubbing, there are some stains and blemishes but nothing a doily can't conceal.
Graceful curves and lots of drawers for storing table linens and serving pieces are a bonus.
I am still playing around with the arrangement of items on and around the top.
The bench needs to be recovered but for now a lace panel will do.
Here is the mirror ~ it is full length and will be in the living room for the time being.
We removed the shorter side mirrors and have then standing in front of the sidelights at the front door to block Raiders view of folks passing by. He doesn't bark if he doesn't see anything ;)
Look closely and you can see Raiders refection in the mirror above.
I found this photo online from Stanley Furniture and learned the piece is called 'Caroline'.
That was my mom's name too.
