finding the humor
The Round Top antiques market yielded a few unexpected finds in 2011, one of which was a tall clock cabinet. That I just adore.
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no clock, naturally, just the cabinet…
but I was optimistic. Until I had to figure out how to purchase clock parts and gears and motor components and all sorts of minutae. Six months later I opted for plan B: humor.
This past spring at the Round Top antiques market, I purchased the largest vintage alarm clock I could find. Never mind that it doesn’t work. We’ve got other clocks. This one is just for fun.
I think it’s a good complement to the collection of old wristwatches adorning the adjacent mirror.
Since the alarm clock was clearly too small for the space, I propped it up on a book and a block of yardstick fragments glued together.
Definitely good for a smile.
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Love the idea Plan B! Great blog 🙂
Diane, you’re sense of creativity is so inspiring!
Yes, I remember last year when you purchased that tall clock which you transformed into a cabinet. I love what you did by placing your recent alarm clock purchase WITHIN the clock cabinet itself.
“Since the alarm clock was clearly too small for the space, I propped it up on a book and a block of yardstick fragments glued together.”
Ingenuous!
And I also love how it ties in with the collection of old wristwatches on the adjacent mirror.
Way to go, girl!
Hope you’re enjoying a fabulous weekend!
X to you and C!
Beautiful use of a great antique find! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
a gorgeous piece even without a clock!
Oh, my gosh~that is so cute! I love Big Ben’s, and he’s certainly got a great place to sit. 🙂
Hi Diane – It’s gorgeous! And I absolutely love the whimsy of setting the clock inside the clock. I also saw this today and it so reminded me of you….http://mousiemasala.tumblr.com/image/12152718892#
Michael