Have I told you that I’m a Great-Great Auntie?
3 times now~ yikes, huh?
14 total nephews and 14 total nieces in 1sts, greats, and great-greats!
Apparently there’s nothing else to do in the Midwest in winter.
Anyway, one of those little cuties turned 4 so I made him a coat cubby!
I found this wainscoting panel at one of the Re Stores, pulled some of my 5/4 board and picked through my “patterns” for a side profile. The sides you see below are already cut out, sanded, and routered for a beveled edge.
I also added “feet” for a small boost ~and a Sleigh look.
Then I flipped it upside down to make it super easy to set the crown-cove molding AND the bottom/floor.
I added wallpaper to the paneled board sections. I found that at the ReStore too, and was shocked seeing it. I knew what it was right away and its value. Brunschwig & Fils Wallpaper. I searched online at that time (about ’08) to get the exacts on it, $150 a roll. I paid $1 !
*I just went back to get the pattern info again, but it’s not offered anymore.
Yes~ I popped the top off to make life easier wallpapering and painting!
The seat. I pulled a 2″ board from my stashes. I don’t have much left and it’s hard to find salvaged—which makes it more affordable. As you can see, it’s a darker, more red wood, and I’m not liking the look. YET. I also don’t like my lighter gray paint at the sides.
I mixed a darker, greener gray and REpainted—way better! And painted the seat while I was at it (and distressed it).
Way better!
I added reproduction hooks and it was off to serve its new little Master!
HaPPy BiRthDaY Colton!
Love~ GG Auntie Catherine
Freddy & Petunia 