Exactly what I was looking for
September 22, 2008 | Stuff
I spent eight hours at an estate auction Saturday to get this. I’ve been looking for something for this space in my kitchen. I had something in mind but couldn’t explain it. I looked at a few things, and they weren’t quite right.
This? Perfect.
Since it was furniture, though, it was one of the very last things sold at the sale. I had all day to think about it, and I wasn’t about to go home without it.
That’s one thing I’ve missed about living in these parts — a good auction. I love the banter and standing across from someone who wants the same thing you do — bidding, nodding and mulling it over. (Not to mention wondering, “How on earth can I explain spending $150 on a hand-painted Italian coffee set?” Usually, I can’t.)
An auction is often bittersweet. It’s usually a sale of the belongings of someone who died. The woman who owned this cabinet was 97 when she died. I met someone who was her neighbor for almost 50 years. Many of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were at the sale. They actually helped me load the cabinet into my truck at the end of the day. After looking at the massive amount of belongings for sale, I got to thinking about the things the family did not sell — photos and family heirlooms — and all the things we accumulate in a lifetime.
I hope this cabinet has some happy memories attached to it. I hope to add to them over the years.
September 23rd, 2008 at 9:07 pm
That’s lovely. I would like that in my kitchen.
BTW – the law firm that sent me the rock last year just sent out an email touting their horn again – once again on the list of Working Mother’s best places to work. I’m wondering what kind of swag I’ll get this year.