A score for 1724

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I scored this rattan hall tree yesterday


and think it might be "just perfect" for



the "Dream Project" that Lisa and I are working on.



It would be ideal placed against the back wall directly across from the front door. 



There will be a bench underneath the window.


To make it "special" I want to replace the missing mirror with a vintage oil painting of a ship.


Like this.


I also picked up this little beauty!


What do you think?

Comments

A Perfect Gray said…
o my stars, girl! that will be perfect. at first, I thought, 'it needs a mirror...' but when I read about your idea of the ship painting, I thought 'that's IT!'

you do good work, babe...
July 22, 2010 at 7:26 AM
La Dolfina said…
Thanks Donna, that means a lot coming from you :)
July 22, 2010 at 7:28 AM
1 Funky Woman said…
Love love love it! Wow and the idea of putting the painting there, so cool! Especially with the color of the wall!
July 22, 2010 at 7:55 AM
jeanette from everton terrace said…
Yes, also lovin' the oil painting idea - genius! Love the stand but am dying over the little chest. I'm a sucker for a drawer.
July 22, 2010 at 8:08 AM
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said…
Wow, gorgeous pieces. They are just wonderful. Hugs, Marty
July 22, 2010 at 8:14 AM
vignette design said…
That hall tree is perfect, especially with a vintage painting. Are you going with a nautical theme perhaps!? Love the wicker chest and drawers too. I need to go shopping in your garage! haha.
July 22, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Anonymous said…
Love the sewing box! Great finds.
July 22, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Holly said…
love the idea of the oil painting! fabulous find...
July 22, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Blooming Rose Musings said…
Wonderful pieces! The rattan tree with the painting will be a very unique piece. I also love all the wicker baskets and the little sewing chest is fantastic. Great finds!
July 22, 2010 at 3:05 PM
savvycityfarmer said…
oh yeah ... oh yeah ... oh yeah ... poi-fect
July 22, 2010 at 3:50 PM
FrenchBlue said…
Great find! I love your idea of putting the oil painting in that area!! Who's house is this??? It is Amazing!
XO
July 22, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Anna White said…
Therese...what gorgeous little treasures you whipped up..cant wait to see the finished results...your vision of what you want to do with the rattan hallway stand is perfect..it will look super! x
July 22, 2010 at 5:57 PM
French-Kissed said…
Oh this is going to be such fun to watch you fill this home with treasures. The hall tree is good and then add your idea of the ship painting and it's fantastic.

~jermaine~
July 22, 2010 at 9:03 PM
Will @ Bright.Bazaar said…
YES! You are spot on, Terri. 1724 is going to be fabalouso!
July 23, 2010 at 12:05 AM
Kathysue said…
Terri, this is just perfect, both pieces!!! Great idea to add the vintage painting. I am still in love with those baskets, hmmmm??? Kathysue
July 23, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Angie said…
Love it!!! Great finds! ;)
July 23, 2010 at 5:43 PM
Beach House Living said…
Love the box....the wicker baskets in the background too.
July 24, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Cashon&Co said…
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!!!
July 24, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Chrisy's Cottage said…
Just amazing finds. I think I love the stuff in the background too. Whats in all those baskets?? More goodies I bet. Hugs Chrisy
July 27, 2010 at 4:51 PM
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