I almost missed Second on the 2nd for the second time….that’s a lot of seconds! Fortunately I happened to look at the calendar a little bit ago. Did I mention that this summer is getting away from me?!?!
This post is from October 2009…take a look
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I recently got to take home this lawyers bookcase that belonged to my paternal Grandpa. I’ve always loved the cabinet. As a child, it sat in our guest room. It was filled with shells my mom had collected from her travels.
I had something a little different in mind. I’ve filled it with my art and some of my favorite things that had been packed away until now.
Recognize the bowl? It’s my handmade paper bowl. It’s the perfect size for some favorite rocks and my mom’s arrowhead collection.
This may look familiar. I use this is my avatar in Google.
This clock was one of first altered pieces. The swirl on top was hand carved by my husband’s Grandmother. She is an amazing artist.
This was also a piece I made very early on in my artistic journey. It was my very first assemblage. The butterfly inside is another carving by Grandma Rose.
My Road Trip book always makes me smile. This was my second round robin altered book. It took the better part of a year to make it’s way around the country before returning to me full of fun artwork.
The bookcase is ever changing in it’s contents. I love to rearrange decorative elements in my house and am often drawn to using something totally unexpected for the space. I think it drives my husband a bit crazy at times. He’ll just give me that “ok…if you really think that looks good” look.
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These are still some of my favorite things. The lawyers bookcase resides in a different spot and is slightly over loaded but I love it!
It surprised me too eventho I was fully aware that July was winding down.
Glad you shared this post Halle.
It’s really special that the cabinet is now in your home full of your wonderful treasures and memories!
Happy August oxo
Seems I caught a lot of people off guard when I forgot to give everyone a heads up about the Second, which I always try to remember doing.
Of course I remember this post because we had a conversation about your gorgeous bookcase. What really caught my eye (and I obviously had forgotten) was how many of those books in that case were from swaps we were both in. Thanks so much for reposting this Second on the 2nd, dear friend.
Oh what wonderful treasures – great to repost that Halle!
I love your fantastic bookcase! It’s the same with my hubby…lol..
oxo
Susi
I love that road trip book, what a fun thing to do. Love your avatar too, it’s beautiful!
What a beautiful collection of art you’ve displayed in the bookcase! Looks like you got some of your grandmothers talent.
hugs,
Jann
A lovely piece of family furniture Halle, and an interesting re-post for us to see the contents 6 years ago… reminds me I have my grandmothers Crystal Cabinet and I might be able to re-use it after our renovations.
Oh what a wonderful idea and use of heart warming heirloom. (I am a bit green eyed over this…*grin*)
Thanks for visiting my blog on the 2nd, I nearly had forgotten to post too.