I had a fun Saturday! For the holidays and my birthday, I had asked for a jewelry armoire thingy and had not been able to find one that I liked. Well, that changed on Saturday. We went to an Amish furniture shop and found one I'm really happy with. Those who know me well may wonder why someone who has no jewelry would need a big old jewelry box, but I must confess to harboring jewelry armoire envy for awhile now. Plus, I have some nice jewelry that I inherited from my cousin Helen this last year and it's had to sit in a bag on the dresser. It deserves a classier environment and since I don't intend to give it away, this is the best I can do =)
The Amish store was really cool - a big warehouse with no electricity - it was heated by a potbelly stove in the center and lighted by sky lights. The primitive effect was thrown off a bit by the cordless drill I saw in the corner - so they have power somewhere - sneaky Amish. Regardless, they had a ton of stuff and it was all beautiful. It was hard to choose. The one I picked is a little smaller than I originally thought I'd get, but the ones that sit on the floor were $800, too much and too big for me. This one is about 20" x 20" and about a foot deep, and it sits on my dresser. I really like it. It's red oak in a honey colored stain and it's lined in purple velvet. It's got 6 drawers plus the two on the side that swing out for necklaces. Paul was laughing at me because I was hanging my macaroni and bead necklaces the kids have made me over the years. I realize that the jewelry box is probably not supposed to cost more than the jewelry inside, but that's how it be =) Besides, I love my pasta and bead necklaces. The kids were flattered that their creations had a place of honor. I even had room for the kids' plastic rings, though it does look a little funny to see them lined up on the velvet ring roll - especially the black spider ring, that one looks a little freaky. I did draw the line at Chasquida's bottle cap collection, but I surrendered my old jewelry box for that purpose. All in all, everyone (most of all me) is a happy camper.
The Amish store was really cool - a big warehouse with no electricity - it was heated by a potbelly stove in the center and lighted by sky lights. The primitive effect was thrown off a bit by the cordless drill I saw in the corner - so they have power somewhere - sneaky Amish. Regardless, they had a ton of stuff and it was all beautiful. It was hard to choose. The one I picked is a little smaller than I originally thought I'd get, but the ones that sit on the floor were $800, too much and too big for me. This one is about 20" x 20" and about a foot deep, and it sits on my dresser. I really like it. It's red oak in a honey colored stain and it's lined in purple velvet. It's got 6 drawers plus the two on the side that swing out for necklaces. Paul was laughing at me because I was hanging my macaroni and bead necklaces the kids have made me over the years. I realize that the jewelry box is probably not supposed to cost more than the jewelry inside, but that's how it be =) Besides, I love my pasta and bead necklaces. The kids were flattered that their creations had a place of honor. I even had room for the kids' plastic rings, though it does look a little funny to see them lined up on the velvet ring roll - especially the black spider ring, that one looks a little freaky. I did draw the line at Chasquida's bottle cap collection, but I surrendered my old jewelry box for that purpose. All in all, everyone (most of all me) is a happy camper.
3 comments:
Very nice. I don't ever see myself with such a thing...it's too nice. Plus, I think that thieves will know exactly where to go for your jewelry now...except they'll be thrown off by all of the homemade stuff and scram.
That is too cute! Where is this store you got it at? Also, you should display the beautiful necklaces the kids have made for you!
Where is this place?
Love the jewelry box!
I was questioning why you needed one lol, I don't think I have ever seen you with anything other than your wedding rings on. I forgot about the jewelry you inherited.
Marla
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