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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Antique Trunks

I have run across a lot of really cool items in my furniture hunting the past two years, but I think these are the coolest I've ever found. Take a look:Upon first glance they don't look too different than other trunks I've posted here in the past. But when you know the history behind them they jump to life.
I bought these today from a war veteran who fought in the Korean War. He said this trunk below was his companion throughout the entire war. Inside it even still has a part of the original packing instructions, and on the bottom there's an old newspaper from 1974 lining it.

It's hard to see but that silver medallion in the middle actually says 1946.



As if that wasn't cool enough, he went on to tell me how this black trunk was his great-grandpa's. He said he's had it for decades and that it was made at the turn of the century. As in the 1900s.
I admit that I had my doubts, but when I opened it and saw this I believed him.
Just look at that writing! How cool is this?

Hurry and snatch these up, folks. I don't really have room for them in my house, but the more I look at them the more I want to get rid of a night stand or a bed or kitchen table so that I have room for these and their cool stories. I wish they could talk and tell their stories...

For sale are two vintage trunks. The green and cream colored one measures 32" wide x 16" deep x 13" high and was originally purchased for a soldier in the Korean War. The black one measures 31" wide x 16" deep x 11" high and was purchased in the early 1900s. $65 each or $120 for the pair. Local pick up in Mesa, AZ only. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Black Distressed Magnetic Chalkboard Door

For sale is a chunky black distressed chalkboard that measures 19.5" x 23.5". This magnetic piece of artwork is ideal for displaying favorite quotes, to do lists, or important papers. It has been painted a flat black and was then lightly distressed. $35. Local pick up in Mesa, AZ only. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Sweet Pea Pink Octagon Chalkboard



For sale is a sweet pea pink chalkboard that measures 23" x 23". The unique octagon shape and scrolly flower details set it apart from any other chalkboard; it is truly one-of-a-kind. $38. Local pick up in Mesa, AZ only. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Creamy White Shabby Chic Chalkboard




For sale is a charming creamy white chalkboard that has been lightly distressed. It measures 25" x 31". $60. Local pick up in Mesa, AZ only. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Vintage Baby Cradle




For sale is a vintage baby cradle that measures 42" wide x 22" deep x 36" high. It is solid and sturdy and is made of real wood. $45. Local pick up in Mesa, AZ only. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Pair of Vintage School Desks




For sale is a matching pair of school desks in good condition. They are pretty sturdy but could use some tightening/firming up if they are used for practical purposes. They would also be excellent props for photo shoots. Each one measures 26" dee x 30" high x 23" wide. $30 each or $50 for the set. Local pick up in Mesa, AZ only. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Vintage Night Stand





For sale is a truly unique vintage night stand that measures 26" wide x 26" deep x 21" high. This sturdy piece of furniture opens for storage inside behind the two doors. It is in good, not perfect, condition. $25. Local pick up in Mesa, AZ. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Desk & Chair






For sale is a matching desk and chair that was made by the Kemp Furniture Company. It is in good condition; both the desk and the chair are solid and sturdy. The desk measures 38" wide x 18" deep x 31" high and the chair measures 18" wide x 16" deep x 34" high. $45 for the set. Local pick up in Mesa, AZ only. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Stack of Vintage Suitcases

I'm beyond ready to clear out all my suitcases. Here are the ones I have left from all that I've posted over the past couple weeks:
$5 each or $30 for the set. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Creamy White Shutter



For sale is a single creamy white chippy shutter that measures 12" wide x 41" high. $20. Local pick up in Mesa, AZ only. Cash or credit/debit* accepted. Email fivetoninefurnishings@yahoo.com.

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Thursday, March 29, 2012

The Orange Blossom Cafe

Those of you long-time readers know that I am very involved in my church. I thought that since I've neglected my poor little blog so much lately I'd fill you all in on what I've been doing instead. In my church there is a group for women of all ages called Relief Society. Right now one of my assignments in church is to help plan weekly and monthly activities that strengthen, uplift, and edify our female members. This week we celebrated the birthday of Relief Society. (Our organization is 170 years old.) Here's the invitation we gave to all the women to invite them to our birthday celebration:Since we live in Mesa, AZ and the orange blossoms are so fragrant and lovely right now, we decided to have our event outside. Here's what the walkway looked like:
The banner says Orange Blossom Cafe and is the same format as the invitation. Both the banner and the invitations were created with Photoshop. Don't you love the orange bench??? My dear friend, Jenny, from Juniper's Loft just made that charming beauty for her own entry way. It added the perfect pop of color to the walkway. Thanks, Jenny! (Sorry, folks. I don't think that one is for sale. Yet.)
(Thanks to Courtney from Orange Blossom Shop for letting me borrow the chandelier.)

As the women walked in they were greeted with homemade orange juliuses.

There were two types of centerpieces for the eight tables. One was a ruffled burlap runner with a ruffled plant/photo holder in the center. The other was wood planks with a variety of jars in varying sizes. In the jars were twigs from apricot and pecan trees and some pinwheels. (Thanks LouAnn for the pinwheels and Jessie for the amazing centerpieces!)
Recognize this? This is the same light stand that we used in the wedding. This time we strung Chinese lanterns. It was absolutely breathtaking at night! I wish night pictures turned out better... (Thanks LouAnn and Mark!!!)
The banner says Handprint on My Heart which was the theme for the evening. More on that below
And the "stage" looked like this. Obviously, I didn't get my camera out before all the women started arriving. Sorry, ladies, if you didn't want to be online! We started the evening at 6:30 when it was dusk out. The night began with a light dinner consisting of (previously-mentioned) orange juliuses, curry chicken croissant sandwiches, fresh grapes, and a citrus spinach salad.

After everyone had been served a plate and had eaten, we started the program and started serving dessert. Dessert was lemon marmalade cupcakes with a meringue topping and orange swirl ice cream. As the women ate their dessert they enjoyed a 25 minute program. The program was introduced by talking about how influential each woman has been by serving and helping others; like the song from Wicked called "For Good" says, each woman has left a "...handprint on [someone else's] heart." We then heard personal experiences from 15 of the women who talked about how another woman in our church has left a handprint on her heart. After that we had two younger women sing "For Good," and then we closed with a card that said, "You have made a handprint on my heart." We asked each woman to write to someone they normally wouldn't and tell him or her why they have made a handprint on their hearts.

All in all, it was a beautiful evening. Sorry for the long diatribe, and feel absolutely free to skip over this entire post. I personally like hearing details about events like this so I can get ideas for future activities, so that's why I shared so much about it. After I vegetate in front of the TV for another night I think I'll be ready to start back up with a regular working/posting schedule. Thanks for your patience! Check back tomorrow for some shutters and a couple new chalkboards.

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