at one time I think it was in some anonymous old guy's garage
a much used, much abused cabinet
it was made for puttering
it's really rickety and has mismatched hinges peeling paint and tons of nail holes
just the sort of thing someone in Orange County would pay $500 for
and in Washington State you would find by the side of the road
it's my art cupboard
I painted it with a scandinavian inspired motif (a la Carl Larsson)
I am thankful for doors that close
as it occupies a messy corner of the house
... MY mess though ...
I sometimes use it as a backdrop for photographing my work
the cupboard
(or "shed" as we affectionately call it)
was a wedding gift
(an overpriced Orange County one)
and I dearly love it
it's the perfect space for all my junk
just as it used to be for some anonymous old guy out there
it was made for puttering
it was made for me
:)
I love your cupboard and totally relate to it. I have something similar, not nearly so shabbily pretty but old, quaint and exceedingly useful for storing and hiding all my "creating" stuff. Heres to cupboards, just made for puttering !
ReplyDeleteI love your cupboard..I also have one kinda like yours..Some man had it in the back of his truck going to burn it. I saved it and it now keeps a lot of my treasures..lol.
ReplyDeleteKatelen
I love your cupboard! I have a "half hoosier" cabinet in my studio that I just adore... I'll have to post about it sometime.
ReplyDeleteThis is so great, love the painting, all purpose cupboard !
ReplyDeleteI've always loved that cupboard. You amaze me that you can get all your art supplies in it. But it's always neat whenever you open the doors. And I know what you mean by being able to putter and not worry about hurting it.
ReplyDeletesweet and perfect...
ReplyDeletefor so many reasons.
Your cupboard is fabulous, love it
ReplyDeleteLove that cupboard! So cool that you keep all your supplies close at hand yet out of sight.
ReplyDeleteI love your old cupboard. I have an old armoir that I've been thinking of redoing, and you have given me inspiration. Those motifs would look great on kitchen cabinets too. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cupboard full of creativity and wonder Kimmie ... just perfect!
ReplyDeleteKarl Larsen is a fav of mine too
oxo
wonderful cupboard. i adore Carl Larsson and have several books showing his home and the marvelous decorative furniture and walls. Your cupboard works so well to keep you tidy and shabby genteel.
ReplyDeleteI applaud you for restricting your "mess" to one fabulous cupboard! I am spilled all over my studio, have annexed the back porch and now am hiding stuff in the basement. heehee
ReplyDeleteThis is one lovely piece of furniture!