Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Hoosier Cabinet

I love our Hoosier cabinet.
We have had it for about 30 years.
I had lunch a few weeks ago with my friend, Pam, whose dad found this for us.  He found it in a lady's shed, covered in two coats of paint & mud dauber nests.  $25.00.  Pam & her brother, David, helped us refinish it.  Pam's dad, got me started on the project.  Pam & David, who were teenagers in our church youth group, would come to our house on Saturdays to help us get it finished.  I can't even begin to remember how many hours it took to finish the job.  Many!  We had fun working on the project.
Through the years I have enjoyed decorating it with different vignettes.
winter
Valentine's 
autumn 
Christmas

This cabinet is a treasure.  
Thank you Pharis family for making it possible.

6 comments:

Stacey said...

What a fun piece of furniture. I have a girlfriend with a Hoosier Cabinet. She decorates it all the time for holidays and just when the mood strikes. You'll enjoy that for years to come.

Anonymous said...

I really love your Hoosier, Carol, and loved hearing the story of how you got it. You always decorate it just perfectly.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Sis Sue said...

Nice story and nice cabinet.

Vee said...

Terrific focal point for your kitchen...it is a wonderful piece with happy memories surrounding it.

Sue said...

OH! Carol I love your Hoosier cabinet! I have one in the barn that belonged to my grandmother that is covered in paint too, I have planned for years to redo it, but just haven't ,mainly because I know what a job, stripping can be. LOL Thanks , I am now motivated!!
I love your sign too.
Hugs,
Sue

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

I love Hoosier cabinets and remember my grandmother's so well. Sure wish I had it.

Yours looks great and is styled perfectly.