The Draper Room is almost complete! I've finished adding the major pieces to the room such as the brass etagere, nesting tables and the coffee table. There was one area though that looked blank. It sits in between our dining table (the only thing in the room that doesn't go with the decor lol) and the kitchen. I'd been searching up and down to find a skinny drawer/shelving unit or curio cabinet so that I could move our delicate wine glasses, bar accessories and other items down from the cabinet so that they won't be potentially damaged. I've always been a fan of faux bamboo pieces but couldn't find anything within my price range that suited my fancy. A few weeks ago, while searching on Craigslist for "drawers," I came across this lovely set.
And I just KNEW that was the piece I had been searching for!
In my beedroom inspiration board on Pinterest, I'd pinned several images just like her. Here were some of my favorites:
Curious to see how original she really was, I found a great blogger who talks about the Dorothy Draper "Espana" dresser here. Per Dayka Robinson (who has AMAZING STYLE BTW) "A true Espana dresser will have a finished back" and mine does not. A true Espana dresser is also extremely expensive and the chances of me stumbling upon a set like that on craigslist for $65 is slim to none. Nevertheless, I fell in love with that dresser online and then when I saw her in person. She is beautifully lacquered and has no damage to her! After asking the store manager about her, he said that she was leftover from an estate sale. (I love finding out the history of each piece I buy)
So, I excitedly hauled her home and placed her in the desired spot.
And I just KNEW that was the piece I had been searching for!
In my beedroom inspiration board on Pinterest, I'd pinned several images just like her. Here were some of my favorites:
seen here
as seen here
or here
Curious to see how original she really was, I found a great blogger who talks about the Dorothy Draper "Espana" dresser here. Per Dayka Robinson (who has AMAZING STYLE BTW) "A true Espana dresser will have a finished back" and mine does not. A true Espana dresser is also extremely expensive and the chances of me stumbling upon a set like that on craigslist for $65 is slim to none. Nevertheless, I fell in love with that dresser online and then when I saw her in person. She is beautifully lacquered and has no damage to her! After asking the store manager about her, he said that she was leftover from an estate sale. (I love finding out the history of each piece I buy)
So, I excitedly hauled her home and placed her in the desired spot.
Everytime I look at her, I smile. Her details are so charming, she has such Hollywood Regency charm! And her pulls are brass! I'm going to head out to get flowers to spruce her up a little bit. She has that lovely brass and mirrored tray I had purchased recently with a decanter of Chris's scotch on it and a jar with our golf cards, golf balls and extra tees. The flowers will balance out the masculine styling.
Have you had any luck with finding treasures for decent prices?
Cheers!
-Melissa
