Monday, February 17, 2014

Lucky day No. 127

A week ago Saturday, the DH and I took a drive up the coast to do a little junk shopping.  We made a stop in at the Arroyo Grande Historical Society Annual antique show (very, very small but a nice mix of dealers).  I picked up a few items - a little black book from my friend Connie (Green Vase Antiques), a huge roll of vintage crepe paper from another friend, Bonnie (Birds of a Feather) and a darling tin type frame.  I have been obsessed with these frames since creating the piece, Alice meets Downton for CHA.  This one is much smaller than the one in the piece, just a smidge over 2" tall. 

We left Arroyo Grande and made our way to Paso Robles for a stop in at the Vineyard Antique Mall.  One of my favorite places to dig around in.  Big, but not too big, if you know what I mean.  Next up, Atascadero and another favorite shop, Time Since Remembered.  Every time I go to this shop, I find something great...today was no exception.  Tin types and a beautiful shoe buckle...a few vintage bulldog clips...
and then there was this...A little vintage cabinet.
Oh my, do I love it.
Right away, my thought was to use it for my Idea-ology trinkets.  So after a little negotiation on the price, it was mine.  So, so happy.
(this was taken the night I brought it home)

I had to figure out how to store the metal pieces inside.  My husband offered to make inserts for the drawers but then we remembered what I had in the garage.  LOTS of little Configuration boxes leftover from Inspiration Unlimited Event last September.  Three boxes had been removed from each configurations book when we did the kit prep, so I had plenty to do the entire drawer unit. 
I used the catalog to organize the trinkets by findings, fasteners, etc
I ended up using 5 1/2 drawers.  Drawer 6 is currently being used for discontinued items that I still use all the time.
 Here are a few more shots...
(oh, how I love photo booth pictures!)




Oh happy day!...I have not found a piece I have loved this much since this one back in 2011.  Now they can sit side by side!

now carry on!
paula

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32 comments:

  1. Richele ChristensenFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:50 PM

    Love that little cabinet! Brilliant to add the configuration pieces... What a lucky girl!

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  2. ReneeFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Wonderful for you! I just love it when a treasure crosses my path.

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  3. BFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    You lucky, lucky girl!

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  4. Kaz February 17, 2014 at 1:39 PM

    What a find!! And what a genius idea!! Love

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  5. Tammy TutterowFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:40 PM

    Omg! That is just perfect! I love that the Configurations boxes worked so well! Now you can pull out the whole box and take it to your worktable.

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  6. DorothyFebruary 17, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    What a great piece!!! I am jealous!!

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  7. ElizabethFebruary 17, 2014 at 2:09 PM

    Wow, lucky you! Love it! Hugs

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  8. KirstiFebruary 17, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Wow...this is awesome....I use ramekin dishes inside a set of plastic drawers for my wee embellishments...nowhere near as cool and stylish as this...jealous.com...xxxx

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  9. SherylFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:01 PM

    Love your find! Would have never thought of configuration boxes. Perfect! Enjoy!

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  10. bobbieFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Don'cha just love serendipity?!?! It's perfect!! I didn't realize you lived near my old stomping grounds ~ we lived in Los Osos. Happy travels!

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  11. SueFebruary 17, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    Lucky indeed! And how convenient that you had all those Configurations boxes laying around!

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  12. ShawnFebruary 17, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    What a find! I know you'll enjoy it. Lucky Day for sure.

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  13. VintageScrapsCanadaFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    What an awesome find!
    So jealous

    I love how you can slid drawers

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  14. Nicole Wright DesignsFebruary 17, 2014 at 6:34 PM

    Love it! My husband is building me an Idea-Ology drawer set! I cannot wait!

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  15. Sharon YFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    That is quite the treasure! The configurations boxes are perfect.

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  16. Jennifer RogersFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:04 PM

    Serendipity indeed! Am on my way in a few minutes to collect my new Tote "cabinet" from the factory- hoping they have done it right and I will have a Lucky Day. If it works as well as your vintage item, I will... See ya in 3 weeks!

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  17. barbarayaya62February 17, 2014 at 9:08 PM

    wonderful way to organize your Ideaology! Hugs! barbarayaya

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  18. jmizelleFebruary 17, 2014 at 9:26 PM

    What a treasure! Lucky find for a lucky girl.

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  19. annes paperfunFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    Awesome!
    Love it!

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  20. Sue FraserFebruary 18, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    Paula. thank you for the wonderful idea! I have an old Wooden Sewing Thread box that is very similar; configuations boxes are pure genius; guess what I am doing tomorrow??

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  21. TheresaFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:04 AM

    This is a gorgeous piece....I may have to look around for something as wonderful.

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  22. Eloise NaizerFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Just a bit of wonderful, I tell you. It's deceiving in the pictures because the drawers don't look that deep. You are brilliant!

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  23. Beulah BeeFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Pure kismet...

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  24. Judy WebbFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:15 AM

    So happy that you found this cabinet!! and that the boxes fit perfectly. Love your style and glad you share with us!

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  25. Anna-KarinFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    What a great find and the configurations boxes were perfect for this!

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  26. Words and PicturesFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Oh what a find! Your vintage cabinet is absolutely lovely - and what a perfect fit the configuration boxes are... it was clearly meant to be!
    Alison x

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  27. MarciFebruary 19, 2014 at 3:07 AM

    I love the number labels on the drawers! Isn't it nice when something works out so perfectly? Love you have Alice meets Downton on top.

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  28. heidigFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:40 AM

    LOVE! Perfect for all of Tim's trinkets. And I love the little vignette on top.

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  29. toniFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Tim is going to be one jealous guy when he sees these drawers the little boxes are such a perfect fit ! Wonderful finds x

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  30. KimCFebruary 20, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Be still my heart; what a fabulous find!

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  31. JaneMarch 2, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    Cool little drawer. Great idea to use the boxes!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 12, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    That little cabinet is beyond awesome Paula. Great find, and I love how you've staged the little vignette on the top of it.

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