Thursday, August 9, 2012

What I'm Working On Tonight

Several months ago I asked my son, Andy, if he would be willing to build me a custom cabinet that could hold my collection of vintage hankie and glove boxes so I could use them like shallow drawers.  He is the one who made my beautiful desk that I have blogged about many times. His Spring and Summer seasons are always busy because he is a Geologist and that is when he travels for field work.  He has been home for several weeks and last night THIS arrived in my art room! 
I just finished giving the outside and the bottom shelf a coat of primer.  I am not going to paint the shelves because they are Masonite and made so I can pull them out and change it for deeper shelves if I want to.  I asked for it to fit the space, not the number of boxes I currently have so I have plenty of growing room for my collection!
 I am thinking I will cover the outside and the bottom shelf with this same wallpaper I used on The Husky Girl. Most of the wallpapered part won't even show because of where it is going to sit but I think I will like the wallpaper better than just paint.  What do you think about the front frame edge?  I don't want it to exactly match The Husky Girl since I am really not that fond of red.  Should I keep it white or what do you think about black?  The wallpaper does have black lines on it.
Here is some of the collection that will go inside.  Yes, much sorting and the purge-o-rama rolls on!  Maybe, just MAYBE, I can be disciplined enough to keep the top of the new cabinet for some pretty displays to inspire me.

9 comments:

Doni said...

Kathy what a wonderful and useful shelf! Tell Andy I said he did a great job! I have an Andy too! But mine doesn't make stuff like yours!!
I've got a bunch of those glove boxes too and just LOVE them for my lovelies. I can't wait to see how yours all turn out!!
Why don't you save the majority of your wallpaper and only do the edges? That is if it won't show. I wouldn't mind the white either!
Have fun!
Doni

laurie -magpie ethel said...

I have a similar shelf on my honey-do list. Instead of glove boxes I am wanting to slide in my vintage cutlery trays that hold all my vintage glass garland strands divided by color. Awesome job Andy!

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

What a beautiful custom cabinet your son created for you. I like the white with just a bit of wallpaper on the front. When you get all your boxes put inside, it will add so much color and character.

The Junque Seeker said...

Aren't you the lucky one! That cabinet is wonderful and will look amazing with all your lovely boxes. Can hardly wait to see!

My Vintage Mending said...

Handy Andy...can I borrow him...this is a great piece I think white or grey? Maybe the black will be too stark with all those pastels in there. I cannot wait to see it finished. Amazing. Smiles..Renee

Into Vintage said...

I need an Andy -- I would love some custom storage for the doily factory. This is going to be so cute when all done!

Jewels said...

I need someone like that - what's his hourly rate LOL

vintage grey said...

Love this shelving unit! So great!! Awesome job Andy!! xo Heather

Barbara said...

I was picturing those thin cardboard handkerchief boxes and couldn't figure out what you were up to ... NOW I get it!