Black Friday - My Way!

 The flurry of art room re-organizing that started here continued with a score from Nina and Joe's last Friday.  Not only do I NOT participate in the big-box feeding frenzy, but the small boxes were all about used.  Black Friday my way!  I spotted this little cabinet of 27 drawers on Wednesday and left it behind because I couldn't think of where to put it.  Needless to say, it haunted me all day Thursday and on Friday it had to be mine.

 This is "as found", with no knobs.  Another shopper in the store was appalled when I said I might paint it but, trust me, this is not a fine antique.  It is made mostly from redwood but there are a few drawer bottoms that are old pieces of paneling.  I didn't end up painting it.  I covered the fronts of the drawers in wallpaper, lined the drawer bottoms with vintage music paper and fitted it with 27 new knobs.  Did I mention it has TWENTY SEVEN drawers!!  I have emptied many, many glass jars and a few boxes of various trinkets and actually have a few blank spots in the art room.  Egads, imagine that!!  There are still some empty drawers. By moving a few things around I found a spot where it fits perfectly.  It measures 18" x 21" and each drawer is about the size of a cigar box.  I am using very vintage labels from 1932 and writing in pencil in case I change my mind, which you know I will!

 My girlfriend came over to make the rounds with me while the boys brewed and she brought me the last of the patterns her sister is cleaning out of her MIL's house. The good ones will be listed on Etsy when I get around to checking them and listing.  Some from the first batch are still sitting here waiting, too, so lots of work ahead.

I also got a a big bag of upholstery trims at the VOA.  A very fun way to spend Back Friday!  Did you brave the crowds or choose the road less traveled?