I'm so happy to be here this morning! I'm Albertina from Mimosa Lane
and I am thrilled and honored to be guest posting here at Tiffany's
lovely blog, that is a daily must read for me, in her Favorite Furniture
Friday series. I chose to share with you this special piece of
furniture- a bench. But not just any bench, an antique church bench!
It used to be my parents' until I inherited it. This antique church bench is perhaps from the Spanish colonial period. The wood is incredible. I can't believe it has withstood the test of time in such great condition. I love its length and it definitely adds a lot of interest to the room.
I have the first fish I ever caught, which happened to be at camp, mounted above it (such a conversation starter) as well as an Allison V. Smith photograph and a piece by Patricio Reig. I love art, can't you tell? I enjoyed decorating around this bench where I counterbalanced the art on the wall with some decorations that sit on the bench.
Sometimes I imagine the different people who might have sat at this bench and wonder what they had been praying for. If the bench could talk I bet it would have so many amazing stories to tell!
Thank you Tiffany for having me today. It was so much fun to have the opportunity to showcase a favorite piece like this. xx, Albertina
It used to be my parents' until I inherited it. This antique church bench is perhaps from the Spanish colonial period. The wood is incredible. I can't believe it has withstood the test of time in such great condition. I love its length and it definitely adds a lot of interest to the room.
I have the first fish I ever caught, which happened to be at camp, mounted above it (such a conversation starter) as well as an Allison V. Smith photograph and a piece by Patricio Reig. I love art, can't you tell? I enjoyed decorating around this bench where I counterbalanced the art on the wall with some decorations that sit on the bench.
Sometimes I imagine the different people who might have sat at this bench and wonder what they had been praying for. If the bench could talk I bet it would have so many amazing stories to tell!
Thank you Tiffany for having me today. It was so much fun to have the opportunity to showcase a favorite piece like this. xx, Albertina
Albertina I just love this bench! It has such an incredible sense of history. And by the way, isn't fishing fun? Thanks for sharing!
xo
Thanks for having me Tiffany!! I love this series and this was fun to put together!
ReplyDeleteThat piece is beautiful - looks antique and modern at the same time - and the styling is just perfect!
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Oh my gosh, I have SERIOUS bench envy. This is just gorgeous!! and I'm absolutely crazy about how you styled it. Going to check out your blog!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome bench! You are so lucky to have it and it looks so stylish with your accessories!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this bench. Seriously to die for. So exciting seeing two of my favorite bloggers together! Great series Tiffany, def one I look forward to.
ReplyDeleteSo great to see BOB in a happy home. Just curious... where did you purchase it? All the best from Texas, Allison
ReplyDeleteSo great to see BOB in a happy home. Just curious... where did you purchase it? All the best from Texas, Allison
ReplyDeleteThat mounted fish is killing me!!!!! Love this post!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece!
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