When I was younger, I babysat for a family that had an old wooden steamer trunk as a coffee table. I loved that! It was the perfect place to store blankets and boardgames and it added a lot of character to the space. I've noticed that using a trunk as a coffee table is still going strong:
^ Love this lucite option!
So you can imagine how excited I was when I left my house yesterday to bike to work and found this baby right outside my garage tipped upside down and left for the garbage man:
Being the
hoarder lover of all good design opportunities that I am, I immediately dragged it into the garage and wrote my name on it in the dust. It needs some TLC but who doesn't love a good DIY project? You can't really tell from this crappy iPhone pic (I was running late for work by this time okay?!) but it's a gorgeous navy laquer. Once the gold bits are all shined up (and reattached..ahem), it's going to be a real showstopper. I still can't believe my luck! I've always referred to the alley behind my garage as 'garbage alley' but maybe treasure alley would be more appropriate?
And don't worry, I biked extra hard and made it to work with 2 minutes to spare ;). Sometimes you can have it all folks!
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ahhh what an amazing find! can't wait to see how you spruce it up. lucky girl :)
ReplyDelete-- jackie @ jade and oak
Great inspiration and I love the trunk find! Can't wait to see where it ends up :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea. We used a trunk in a small studio that we had in the city and it was perfect! Didn't take up too much space.
ReplyDeleteI love this look as well. It's practical and such a great anchor piece. We splurged on a great trunk from PB and angled it in the corner of our den; we use it as some additional seating (for very light people), and for storage of linens, blankies and games. (That's a trunk full of fun, right there!) So excited for your treasure and can't wait to see it all spruced up!
ReplyDeleteLucky Duck! i never come across things like that...it was meant to be.
ReplyDeleteBlue and gold is classic, you really found a gem:)
Laura
www.lauradrodesigns.blogspot.com
AH I love it! What a great find!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! This piece is so versatile and the colour is perfect. Can't wait to see what you do with it xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! It's perfect!
ReplyDeletegreat score! I can't wait to see it all gussied up :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh what a find! I love the color of it too. I would love to have a Louis Vuitton trunk or a mirrored trunk.
ReplyDeleteChampagne Lifestyle on a Beer Budget
Oh, what a very nice find! Wish someone would leave stuff out for the trash man like that around me. Lovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patty
I have one but it's no blue lacquer goddess like yours- can't wait to see her all cleaned up!
ReplyDeleteWow..what a find! I would have done the same thing! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you are going to do with it!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the brass trunks and the lucite trunks. So pretty but so out of my price range!
ReplyDeleteI love "treasure" finds on the side of the road ... always makes for a great story when someone compliments you on it! Can't wait to see it cleaned up and in place :)
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be amazing!!! Can't wait to see :)
ReplyDeleteNow that is fate! I love all the images you showed, so this will be fun to watch you transform.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Can't wait to see the results :)
ReplyDeleteEmily