Sunday, December 18, 2011

Christmas Came Early!

Hello everyone!

I was just so excited and HAD to share my newest piece of furniture for my foyer.  I found this antique solid pine chest of drawers at a consignment shop.  I had a sizable credit that paid for most of it.  So, it just happened to come home with me as an early Christmas present. 

What do you think?



Remember, I used to have a small slip covered chair in here.  Now I have this gorgeous chest (with added storage).


Sorry, if I sound a little giddy, but I am!


I brought it home and instantly decorated it for Christmas!  I stored the little table, that was in here, in the basement for the time being.  It will come back out after the Christmas tree is put away. 


I have a thing for antique chest of drawers (if you haven't noticed by now).  Lets see, I have one in my sitting room, one in my family room, one in my bedroom and NOW one in my foyer!


This one WILL NOT be painted like the others though!  No sirree!  This one has a beautiful golden patina and I love it just the way it is. 

OK, now I'm going to go blog hopping.  I have been so busy this weekend and I've missed visiting everyone.

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly~
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35 comments:

  1. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsDecember 18, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Kelly it is fabulous! It is perfect in it's spot there in the foyer...

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleDecember 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Keeping secrets from me, huh? I love it. Good thing I didn't see it first. That will look great after Christmas with different vignettes you create.

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  3. Betty SneeringerDecember 18, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I love your new old pine chest. And, that basket on the wall is great too. If I could start over and if cost were of no concern I would want a lot of antique pine.
    Betty

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  4. LornaDecember 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Kelly, it looks great! It's as if it were made for that spot.

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  5. Cottage and BroomeDecember 18, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Love the new chest and I agree sometimes it is ok not to paint them! Enjoy, Laura. One more day for our Ramsign Giveaway.

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  6. KarenDecember 18, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    That's a beautiful piece of furniture Kelly and it looks perfect in that spot.

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  7. rachel@Acts of LifeDecember 18, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    That is a nice solid looking piece of furniture..you did good! Looks very nice decorated for Christmas...and I totally understand that giddy feeling, it's like you can't get it out fast enough..you just want to tell everyone lol.

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  8. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️December 18, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    It's a beautiful piece of furniture
    and looks perfect there. I love your hardwood floor.

    Merry Christmas!

    Dee

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  9. DebbiedoosDecember 18, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    Oh how I love love love this piece. I love pine, and those knots are gorgeous, NO way ever paint it, too pretty to cover up that wood. Looks awesome Kelly! Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas to you:)

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  10. JudyDecember 18, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    How pretty Kelly. You can never have too much storage. I have chests everywhere and they are all full..maybe I'll do some cleaning out this spring and get rid of some stuff.

    Merry Christmas!!
    Judy

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  11. Alison @ The PolohouseDecember 18, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I would be giddy too, Kelly!
    Great find! It belongs there.
    It has such nice lines.

    I would have brought it home too! Nothing like anice old warm aged pine piece.

    Lovely~
    xoxox
    Alison

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  12. UnknownDecember 18, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    What a great piece! I love the solid and simple lines and I agree about the great colour and patina. You are going to have fun styling it.

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  13. bjDecember 18, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I love it! It is gorgeous and it fits there just perfect.
    I have a chest much like it that I bought at an estate sale years ago...altho I love painted furniture, my chest, too, has such pretty wood that I never ever would paint it.
    Merry Christmas...

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  14. AnonymousDecember 18, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    I love old pine. This is gorgeous, Kelly!

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  15. Miss CharmingDecember 18, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Beautiful chest! (I love Christmas gifts that you can choose yourself.)

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  16. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingDecember 18, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Kelly,
    What a great early Christmas present. Such a useful one, just think of all the stuff you can keep in those good sized drawers...
    The patina is such a nice warm tone and looks great against your hardwood floor!
    Enjoy!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  17. DeseraeDecember 18, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Your new pine chest is just beautiful!!! It is absolutely perfect in your foyer and the storage will be very handy :o)
    ~Des

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  18. DeseraeDecember 18, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Your new pine chest is just beautiful!!! It is absolutely perfect in your foyer and the storage will be very handy :o)
    ~Des

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  19. Ann from On Sutton PlaceDecember 18, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Oh Kelly it's perfect! Great purchase. I would love to have a chest of drawers in my living room. I have this one wall that needs some help. Can't get over the patina on yours. I agree that you shouldn't paint it. Enjoy!

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  20. Sonny GDecember 18, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    oh my the perfect present.. congrats, its stunning

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  21. PondsideDecember 18, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    I have a thing for old chests of drawers and blanket boxes. I'm glad you're not going to paint this one - you're right about the lovely patina. That little chest was made for that nook under your stairs.

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  22. BabsDecember 18, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Kelly, I don't blame you! I'd be giddy too if I found a pine chest that beautiful. You hit the jackpot.. Merry Christmas! It looks gorgeous the way you decorated it,too.

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  23. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 18, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Oh I LOVE IT Kelly, and you found the perfect spot for it!! Love the pretty vignette on top too! Have a great week, Martina

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  24. AndreaDecember 18, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I LOVE it!!! I've been searching high and low for the exact type of chest to use as a bedside table. I looooove the tone of wood. I've been loving that sort of rustic pine wood tone lately! Great find!

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  25. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 18, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I love the natural pine. This is a beautiful piece Kelly. Nice present.

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  26. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRDecember 18, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Kelly, what a great table! It is perfect for that spot! I wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas!

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  27. KathyDecember 19, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Kelly, This is a beautiful piece of furniture! It looks like it belongs right there in your foyer, and I love the simple yet stunning vingette you have displayed . I love the basket hanging on the wall too with just the simple piece of greenery hanging over the edge. Merry Christmas

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  28. MarthaDecember 19, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I would be giddy as well -- that's a beautiful chest and perfect for that space!

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  29. LoriDecember 19, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Perfect there and a girl can never have enough storage!

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  30. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Kelly! Oh, yes, this is a beautiful chest and you've decorated it up so beautifully! Love it and I'm so glad for you.
    be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  31. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsDecember 19, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Love your pine chest! It looks perfect in your entry, and you have decorated it perfectly! I'm a pine girl, myself. I have a few pine pieces that I have had for years, and I have never, never gotten tired of them.Merry Christmas!

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  32. TinaDecember 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    What a beautiful chest! I just love it when Christmas comes early!

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  33. TannaDecember 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    oh. my. goodness!! I can see why you would be giddy, Kelly!! That thing is gorgeous!! Just love it!! VERY nice Christmas! ;) blessings ~ Tanna

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  34. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)December 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Kelly, I love your chest! It looks just like one I saw in Urban Relics recently. Love the old patina...beautiful in your entry!

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  35. All That GlittersDecember 20, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Beautiful entry! Beautiful piece, too!

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Thanks for letting me know you visited today. Kelly