My Garage Sale Find......

One of my favorite pieces of furniture to come along in quite a while

is this beautiful corner curio cabinet.

I was on my way to the Shoppe one Saturday morning and

Happened to see a garage sale.

Now, if you know me at all, you know I don't go to garage sales....

I don't have them, I don't shop them, I just don't have the patience or

the luxury of time to get in and out of the car hoping to find

something wonderful among mostly junk.

I envy those that do, as I know it pays off for them.

I see great treasures found by others,

But that just doesn't happen to me.

I did spot this cabinet in it's original wooden state.

The glass is convex and the bottom piece was missing.

The owners assured me they had contacted a glass company

and

it would only cost $15.00 to replace it good as new.

Well, I knew that wasn't right,

But I did think I might be about to get it for under $100 and

the price was right on the display cabinet.

I bought it and then forgot to go back and pick it up.

Fortunately, the owners had my phone number and

Called me a week later to come get it....

yep, I was embarrassed.

It sat in my garage for three months when

I finally took the door off to get the glass replaced.

When I received an estimate of $400

I took my door and came home.

I painted it my new favorite color...

 Inserted the wire screen into the bottom door....
for a cost of $20.00

And called it a day.....

Sometimes things just work out :)

Thanks for stopping by today,

You know I love it when you come.

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