5.30.2010

Proof That The Credit Card HAS Melted

A few weeks ago I finally made it down to Pondicherry to check out a furniture store that I had always wanted to see. Leave it to me to get down there less than a month before our departure. Good thing though because each piece was more fantastic than the next... that is, if you like antiques. Which, when they look like this, I really do! And if given too much more time, I probably would have purchased many more things than I did, and then been WAY overweight in our shipment.

I went shopping for furniture for our non-existent dining room... and came home with these two darling pieces. On the left is a rosewood curio with teak shelves. On the right is a jackwood console table that was originally a much lighter colored wood. I had it stained darker to match the rosewood curio ... though due to the light in these photos you can't tell that the pieces are actually the exact same color. The curio looks much lighter due to the flash on my camera and where it's situated near the window.



And here are the photos of the marriage boxes I got the girls. Aren't they fabulous? A keepsake for them forever. Each box has these teeny tiny little compartments to squirrel away all their treasures. Perfect for little fingers now. Memories for them to last a lifetime.


11 comments:

Kirsten said...

Gorgeous! Pick me up something next time too. I'm sure it won't be a problem for you to add it to your shipment. :-)

I'll pay in donut holes.

Melica said...

Darn. Though I have already said that there is no need for me to ever visit India again... the furniture is seriously tempting me!!! Those are gorgeous! (someday you'll have to tell me what you spent, for when I give in and fly back in search of cool things!!)

Shannon said...

I love the boxes. As I am going through the kids rooms I am realizing I need to get the boys some boxes to hold their "treasures" from our travels. These are too cool!

Mom24 said...

I love all four. I agree it's probably good you found these at the end of your stay.

Christy said...

What fabulous finds - you seriously couldn't be expected to pass them by! And your girls will absolutely love those boxes! I know I do! Great shopping!!!

TulipGirl said...

Oh, I love those chests with all the compartments! Perfect for a daughter!

Emily said...

Oh the loveliness abounds. I think the boxes for the girls are amazing. Great finds!

Natalie said...

Darling! I especially love the legs on the curio table.

A Daring Adventure said...

Jill, that furniture is AMAZING. Absolutely gorgeous. I am so thrilled for you - what wonderful keepsakes from your time in India.

Just beautiful. What a fun blessing!

Daniela Swider said...

Awesome, especially the boxes for the girls. All four will are terrific souvenirs from India!

.jimaie.marie. said...

Oh i LOVE the boxes you got for your girls! I can just imagine the treasures you can fill them with, they are going to love going through those as they get older, so many memories!

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