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Saturday, February 14, 2009

I Have A Question (Oh Happy Valentine's Day too!)

So, I didn't get to any actual junking projects. I looked at some of my pieces, turned them around, put some together, and came up dry. This little rocking chair is one of the pieces I am thinking of repurposing or just recovering. I got it for$7 at the thrift store.


It had a tag with my name on it, so I had to buy it.


I think it is old--constructed with straight screws and nails. Anyone know why it tips back so far? Were these rockers intended for babies?

I did a little rearranging on top of my TV armoire. I love this little picture frame--the people in it came with it. I will replace it with real relatives some day. The angel figurine is from my grandma and the autograph book belonged to my other grandma.


Happy Valentine's Day--we are off to a basketball tournament for the day--aah, how romantic!
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8 comments:

  1. A Southern RoseFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    I love the little chair. It might have been for babies or it might have been for someone with a really bad back?! I love the things that you have from your grandmas. I know that they are special to you. The little book is the most precious.

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  2. MindyFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Very nice. It is an antique gout leg/foot rest. go here to read about it: http://www.bobvila.com/SmartBuys/BE_20th_Century_Needlepoint_Gout_Chair-p880659.html
    You did good!

    ~Mindy

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Wow! Just went to Mindy's link and see you did REALLY good at $7. Nice job!

    Candy

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  4. TriciaFebruary 15, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    I roll called below you on SITS, stopping by to show you some love. You are really crafty! Keep it up.

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  5. Mandi @ Sweetly HomeFebruary 15, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    How cool that your name was on that tag! I mean, I would just have to buy it if my name were on there. Too cool. And that blue frame is so pretty.

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  6. ShannonFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    That frame is so cute and how fun to have that autograph book! That chair is darling but I have no clue what it was used for.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    It does tip really back! I don't know but it's neat that it had your name on it LOL!

    Manuela

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  8. DavidFebruary 17, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    Mindy was telling me this weekend about your gout leg rocker and I wanted to take a better look at it. Very nice find! Congrats!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!