I'VE BEEN KEEPING SOMETHING FROM YOU

It's time I came clean.  I've been keeping a secret and I just can't hide it anymore... 

BACKGROUND:  I recently got rid of this...

It was in a sitting room upstairs and was used to hold an old-style TV and video games.  It was great for that purpose, but my children are adults, not living at home anymore so...time to say goodbye.  (Cue the tears here)

I really hated to get rid of this piece, but my hubby wanted it gone (don't husbands usually want us to hang on to everything forever?)!?!?!?  I sat on his strange request for several years  and then gave in (I know, what a good wife, huh?) and started to daydream about redecorating the space.  I found inspiration in this photo from Pottery Barn. I loved the gallery wall but thought I'd like a different media cabinet.

So, one day I stopped by a consignment shop, hoping to find something to use instead of the PB cabinet.  I turned the corner (literally) and saw these...aaaaahhhhh!!!!!!

(Cue the music and bring in the singing birds)

I checked the price and expected sticker-shock BUT, the only shock was how nicely priced  they price were!  Gotta love resale shops!

They had two bachelor's chests and a matching headboard, which I definitely did NOT want.  I was afraid they had to be sold as a set BUT the shop keeper said he would sell them separately.  Second shock! 

I had to refrain from doing a happy dance right then and there.

THEN the deal got a little better because they took my old dresser to sell and waived the delivery fee on these beauties!

Really trying hard not to happy-dance now!

The third shock was when I was discovered this inside the drawer after delivery...

Now they just set quietly in my room and make me smile each and every day.  I cannot believe that I get to take care of them.  The room seems bigger with the two bachelor's chests and minus the old dresser.

Now you thought this story was over, but wait...  I found two of these Broyhill lamps at TJ Maxx to set atop my new-to-me chests.  I could hardly believe they look like sea urchins and they have natural linen shades--so my style.  Ooooohhhh, yes, it was a very good week.

Thanks for stopping by.  The kitchen is coming along but it will take a couple of weeks to finish it up.  Can't wait to show it to you all...stay tuned!

Take care...

Robin

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