About 5 years ago, my first little house as a single lady burned. The house was considered a total loss. What the fire didn't take, the water ruined. EXCEPT for a few pieces. And, too, I was told by the insurance people to 'not' bring anything out of the house. Well, I kept seeing potential in this piece. This entire top area was charred. The mirror had cracked from the heat. One of the little doors was so warped from the water, it would't close. Most people would have let it been pushed in with the house. But, I couldn't stand to see that happen. 
So, out of the house it came, and into storage it went. Then, just recently I pulled it out. I took the mirror frame to have a new mirror put in..........took the base to my furniture repairman and had a new door made. I scrubbed, and rubbed, and scrubbed, and rubbed the soot away. Then out came my favorite cottage white paint. Three coats later, her beauty was starting to show again.
With my handy mouse sander, I gave her a little shabby love. And, now she stands in my shop waiting for someone to take her home.
I am soooo glad that I saved this gorgous old piece from being hauled away by the bull dozers like the rest of the rubble that was once my little house.
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She's beautiful! So glad you rescued her. Several years ago my husband's parents' house burned down to the ground. It was right before Christmas. They had gone to Hawaii and had brought me back a doll. She was still "sitting" under the tree which all that was left of the tree was the trunk. I still have her, with a little soot and all :)
ReplyDeleteIt was weird going in the house, to see the glasses "hanging" in the china cabinet but when you reached for the glasses, they disintegrated.
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Isn't it strange that the doll was still there? I know you cherish her.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by, Marsha.
Welcome to blogland Candy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a Beautiful piece and how awesome that you brought new life back into it.
Thanks also for stopping by my blog.
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Robin
Thanks, Robin. COME BACK TO SEE ME.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful she is Candy..Thank goodness that you didn't listen and decided to save her..I had an apartment that I lived in burn years ago..The worst problem I had with trying to save some things was getting the smoke smell out..I so much wish that I lived close to you so that I could see your shop..You are very talented at saving treasures..
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy. I wish you could visit the shop too. Maybe someday. Look for me on Facebook at Candy's Memories for lots of pictures.
DeleteAnother great job Candy! You have a great talent.
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ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful piece. Recovering something from such a horrible event means something good, I'm sure. Maybe I'll see you later this week. Thanks for all your comments on my posts!
ReplyDeleteThe piece is just beautiful! So glad you were able to save it from permanent destruction. We are heading south soon, so I may be emailing for directions!
ReplyDeletethat is gorgeous!!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty piece of furniture. Glad you rescued it. You did a great job on the paint. Looks great.
ReplyDeleteFound you on Debbie's Newbie Party.
I will follow you to see what other neat things you do.
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Thanks for sharing Candy with the newbie party.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, Thanks so much for hosting. Was fun, and I enjoyed looking at many of the other posts. I hope to see you again next Monday.
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What a great save! It is absolutely gorgeous with all the details. Nice job. Thanks for visiting Willow Creek today. :)
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ReplyDeleteThat is an awesome piece..LURV it!
Great Job on the restore ;)
Best,
Meliss
that is beautiful! they don't make furniture with gorgeous authentic details like that anymore!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful recovery! Definitely a piece worth saving, the detail alone on it is stunning. I found you from Primitive & Proper's Piece of Work Wednesday party. I am now following you :)Wonderful, wonderful job you did on this.
ReplyDeleteOh Candy, this piece is absolutely gorgeous! You did a marvelous job at restoring her. My sister had a house fire once and it really is an awful thing. Lucky this pretty lady didn't totally burn. Love her classic detail! Thanks so much for sharing her with Share Your Cup.
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Jann
Hi Candy, just hopping back to let you know that I will be featuring you on Share Your Cup later today.
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Jann
This is such a beautiful piece. I love that you saw the potential even through the "trauma" that it had sustained in the fire. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/tangerine-toner-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
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