Antique Barber Sterilizer Cabinets.
To honor my unusual and useless skill set, Paul wrote me poetry:
Though the days are growing shorter.
My wife remains a full-time hoarder.
I love milk glass tabletops! In the photo above, you can see one is off its base– it’s intact, just not attached.
I am going to use them as bedside tables– I have been looking for a long time! All “normal” sizes have felt too bulky for the wall/space where I want them.
The small storage areas and drawers will be good for keeping books and assorted junk off the actual tabletop.
Obviously they are not a LOT enough, but they will do for now!
Or, rather, I THOUGHT they would do.
However.
Now there is an issue: we have begun watching Versailles.
I have not heard one single person say anything about it, (AHEM)… so I Googled.
Google told me that all the love scenes are trashy, and all of the filming is done in actual palaces of France— some at Versailles, some at estates of the same era.
People.
The SPACES.
The VISUALS.
Are amazing.
Of course, I am biased; seeing as how, I myself, am Louis XIV, The Sun King, reincarnated.
I have no idea if the Versailles show is any good.
I suspect, no.
Literally all that happens is that people get poisoned.
Also there is weirdly-jazzy 80’s music.
They have basically gone out of their way to make sure you learn nothing of history, architecture, or art… but they make up for it with the wigs and cuffs— the costumes are SPECTACULAR.
ANYWAY.
My point is that now I see these barber tables as sad garbage.
Much like all of the other non-Versailles crap in my house.
Woe.
The only reason I have not thrown myself directly into the moat is that as we watch, I can soothe myself by looking over to my lamps-of-ridiculousness and The Nuclear War of Fanciness… fortunately my consolation prizes are in the same room as the tv.
Watching Versailles, I am reminded of Downton Abbey in the sense that it’s fancy and saga and high drama… which made me remember a show that some of you will really like.
PBS made a reality show (free, on prime) where modern-day humans spend a month living as the people who originally occupied these estates… SOME of the participants get to be lord and lady. SOME get to be scullery maid… it’s old, but I really liked it! Also, fyi: the dude who plays Lord is INSUFFERABLE.
AND! As I was looking for that link, I see that PBS has another series like it!! Victorian Slum House– a Victorian tenement in London’s East End is painstakingly brought back to life… I haven’t seen this one! I am excited!
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December 16, 2019 @ 4:54 pm
Second on Outlander. The apothecary is fabulous. Clothing is period authentic.
I watched Versailles, and it is basically an RRated soap opera. But I enjoyed it nonetheless. Unfortunately two of my favorite characters met an untimely demise.
December 16, 2019 @ 4:55 pm
Can anyone tell me if the Kingdom Mirror actually was sold? That would be a tragedy, but I guess I would be able to get over it in time. It was such a find.
December 18, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
The Kingdom mirror and quite a bit of other pieces have been passed on to all the people who now are sure they hit the GFT jackpot so I guess all’s well that gets you a 12 ft tall elegant antique mirror although how an American homeowner has a space for it is amazing. Answered because it drives me goofy when I wonder about something in a blog and no one ever responds.
December 16, 2019 @ 5:12 pm
Lovely!
We watched Versailles and my husband commented the other day that we should watch it again… we miss the characters so much, it is a guilty pleasure and a feast for the eyes ❤️
December 16, 2019 @ 5:46 pm
Versailles was weird, I couldn’t get into it, but then I had NO IDEA what it was supposed to be. I think I watched four or five episodes before giving up. As for the barber cabinets, I’m not sure they are YOU. Beyond the dark wood tone, I don’t see you enjoying them so much. Also, did they happen to come with keys to the drawers? You might look at one of those waterfall dressing tables – the ones where there appear to have a narrow two drawer thingy on each side and a “dresser” section between that sits lower than the side drawers. You can easily cut off the middle and have two narrow nightstands.
December 16, 2019 @ 6:59 pm
So you don’t collect 1920s era clothing,hats and gowns yet? We need to see you posed in period clothing with the antiques lol.Love the cat!
December 16, 2019 @ 7:34 pm
I will happily take the kingdom mirror and doorway to Narnia off your hands!!! Not kidding. Have truck, will travel!
December 16, 2019 @ 11:10 pm
Loving Versaille is my dirty little secret!
December 16, 2019 @ 11:25 pm
So many posts lately is like an early Christmas present!!
December 17, 2019 @ 3:43 am
Versailles is fantabulous televisual viewing!! Ignore the critics and/or avert your gaze from the abundant sex scenes. Just revel in the utterly glorious costumes! I did two things after we finished all series as I was très sad when it was done: I bought a pair of green satin shoes with massive rhinestone-esque buckles (sans Louis heels, unfortunately) just to feel a little bit more Courtly, and finally read Nancy Mitford’s biography of the Sun King after it sat on my shelves since, ahem, the 90s. I was reassured that while some Liberties were taken with the History, including having a Lady Doctor character and Louis XIV not ageing as he should have so G. Blagden remaining as fresh as a daisy throughout, it was mostly pretty spot on and the poisonings were absolutely The Thing back then. It’s true, too, one’s Rustic/Quirky bits and bobs around the house do look rather unloveable once you’ve sat through the series.
December 17, 2019 @ 10:01 am
Nothing is sad garbage if you love it and if you use it Victoria. Those barber tables- are spectacular. Use in kitchen, bath, or mudroom. First aid. Kitten paraphanalia. Keep the bedroom sexy and romantic please. Konmari helps you discover yourself and what you love. If you keep only these things your house will shine and your heart will be like this. Please read the kondo books again- there is more gold in the details. Lean into what you love and lean into color. Follow your heart 💓 kindest regards
December 17, 2019 @ 3:56 pm
I want your sad garbage. I love those sterilizer cabinets!
December 17, 2019 @ 4:15 pm
Versailles was such a trashy feast – like MilkDuds, so bad but so good. What I most liked about it was that the Irish monk/slave/companion/friend/lover/quasi-brother from early episodes of Vikings managed to reincarnate himself into The Glory of France. Quite a bump. We’ve watched is several times – mindless and pretty and a little vulgar – everything you like…………..
December 17, 2019 @ 8:40 pm
OH my goodness even the music in the intro to Versailles! I am so sad it is over after this last season. They have filmed a lot at the real Versailles and it takes me back. I have found it a bit trashy and that’s the best part! I fear it maybe tamed down from the actual events with all those bored silly people!
But hello Ms Masiel?? Witty and snappy and phew you are exhausted after an episode…..much like one of your post I am invigorated to be more witty and fun!
December 18, 2019 @ 7:32 am
Worth Appreciating. Great work.
December 18, 2019 @ 4:03 pm
Versailles was a good series. The first year was a bit raw, but if you do the research you will see this is how the sun king behaved. The second and third years were much better. There are never enough period shows so I watch everything I can. Heck, I still watch The Tutors at least twice a year.
December 18, 2019 @ 10:09 pm
Victoria! Those cabinets are great, and if you do not want them, remember I’m just a few blocks over from you 🙂