I miss her, she was so sweet. I sold her to a lovely woman who fell head over heels!
I’ve been thinking to build another, much like her, for a cousin’s impending baby girl. She has two boys and I know is very excited for this little bundle of pink to arrive!
I first showed you this sweet creation in a very early post–as I began blogging,
but here she is again~ Phoebe!
A petite 22″ wide x 47″ tall, perfect size for a little princess!
She was built from a few disparate parts!
Her base and feet from a very dilapidated old desk found at St Vinnie’s. The desk had eight of these small Chippendale carved feet and a beautiful carved-edge top–I had to have it! Although it was outrageously OVer priced for the condition.
Crown molding and appliques were found at one of the ReStores I frequent, the body was built with salvaged pine boards, and how I wish I had more of that vintage wallpaper! It was the perfect choice for this cabinet, but I was sad to let it go. It’s from the early 1930-40’s and very fragile. (I found something almost identical documented in a book on wallpapers!) I looked through many current wallpaper books for something like it to have more for my own use–but, no luck.
Catherine
I’m sharing PHOEBE with these fabulous linky parties!
Beautiful!
… so pretty with the baby shoes 🙂
Greetings from Australia♥
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Those little legs are just the absolute best! What a lucky little relative you will have soon. I want one for my home!
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Phoebe is so pretty, and those shoes are adorable. Love the girls, but then i am a leg girl. You relative is lucky to have you as a relative. Your work is always so creative and unique. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration over at Sunday’s Best.
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That’s fabulous and you’re right – just perfect for a little princess! Wallpaper – who would have thought of that except someone who is really creative and talented.
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I love her too. Phoebe will be loved just in another home.
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this is beautiful! what princess would not fall head over heels??
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Totally adorable!
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Sure! I’m going to “assume” I’m the cousin you are referring to 🙂 I’d love for the shelves to be able to hold all of baby girls books. I’m looking for a bookshelf to go along the small wall next to the closet. The room is going to be pink, choco brown and white…. just an FYI 🙂
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This is totally wonderful!! Taking all these random pieces parts and making such a lovely cabinet is genius! I absolutely adore the wallpaper!
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I love the bookcase it’s so sweet! Great job!
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You have such an amazing eye to be able to see what you could make out of other pieces. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing at Restyled Sundays!
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