The Dresser

When I was talking with my brother-in-law one day, I told him that I've been wanting to get a dresser, cause I don't have a lot of storage space in my house, and he mentioned to me that he had a dresser at home that he thought I might like.  So, the last time he came in, he brought me the dresser.  I liked it, and it had a frenchie look, but it was too dark and the marble-type surface had a few scratches.  I tried to buff them out with a paint marker, but it didn't get rid of them.  I have pine walls in the dining room, and I thought that the dresser would be too dark against it and wanted a contrast, so decided to paint it a whitish/cream color.  So, that's where my project began.  When I finished, I bought some twinkly lights and put my pumpkins on there, and I was pleased with how it turned out.

I love all the detail in the wood.

I put out my blue velvet pumpkin and white ceramic pumpkin, and now I have a little area for holiday goodies.

I was going to paint the handles along with it, but he said not to, and to take the handles off and put them back on when I'm finished with the painting.  So that's what I did.

I'm so thankful he gave me this dresser.  I put my Christmas decor in the drawers.  The drawers are deep with lots of room.  I have three boxes of Christmas, so it will work out nicely when it's time to pull them out.  I don't know about you, but I can't seem to give away those sentimental things that we collect through the years.

Was it a fun project?  Yes.  Will I ever do it again?  No.  Painting is a very tedious process.  My middle brother used to be a painter, and he did excellent work.  I admire his skills so much.

Today is All Saints Day, and I remember this day always.  I have about 31 Saints who are dear to me, and I often talk with them during troubled times....and good times.  Their stories are incredible, with suffering and tremendous faith.   One of my favorites is Saint Anthony.  He is said to be the Gentlest of Saints, which I appreciate so much, as this is often a harsh world we live in.  He is also the Patron Saint of lost things - from lost people to lost items.  I can't tell you how many times me and my family have lost precious items and talked to Saint Anthony and they were found and returned to us.

And I was thrilled when our little Francesca was born on All Saints Day.  Happy Birthday, my love.

I do hope your November days are filled with wonderful moments, and the holiday season is coming, which is always a fun time for many of us.

~Sheri