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Sunday, April 29, 2012

"Thank you, Neighbor"

     My neighbor two houses down from me just blessed me with this beautiful old trunk and I can't believe it. This was my first time in her home and I have always admired it from the outside (always neatly manicured lawn and beautifully landscaped). We have enjoyed conversations in passing on our love for collecting and decorating, as well as, past purchases from my previous yard sells.

     Our styles are similar and I was honored that she invited me in and asked me for decorating tips. She told me that the trunk previously belonged to a neighbor and family friend (who no longer lives there) family and it had lots of old things inside that since then has been discarded. It's perfect and coming from this neighbor I knew that the outside at least would be in good shape despite its' age.

    Here are some pictures of the trunk along with some of my favorite blue and white pillows and quilts. I also took pictures of the inside and can you believe the paper inside is a striped faded blue. The trunk needs some dusting inside but it's perfect in it's imperfect shape.

     What do you think? Again, thank you neighbor.

     The Blue Farmhouse.


Stacked blue and white quilts on trunk


Opened and found faded blue and white stripped paper


Lucky me


Another look


Close up

















8 comments:

  1. Lucky girl...great trunk!! Love your blog!! All the best,Chrissy

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  2. Thanks, Chrissy. I love visiting your blog also and I wish you the best also.

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  3. What an amazing trunk...that was so nice of your neighbor.

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  4. Nice indeed! She came by while I was at work and told my husband to let me know that she had something for me. I was surprised and happy.

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  5. What a fantastic vintage trunk - I LOVE them. So useful and stylish as storage, tables, decoration whatever! What a fabulous neighborhood you must have - trunks as gifts - priceless! x

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  6. I have a smaller one that I may stack on top of it and take a photo for everyone to see. Right now the trunk is right at the entryway and every view makes me smile...and be thankful for my neighbor and neighborhood! Thank you Mrs. Sutton for the lovely comment.

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  7. Beautiful and charming trunk, just love it! What a brilliant find!
    k

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  8. Thanks again, Karin for the lovely comments and reading my blog. My neighbor was very gracious to give this trunk to me and I was very happy!

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