Before Shabby Chic, there was Antiquing

Antiqued antique, small, serpentine dresser. $195.

I'm not referring to "antiquing" as in shopping for antiques, but rather a refinishing method that did homage to the look of age.

This little 2-drawer dresser is an "antiqued antique"!
It's in very good condition. Dovetail drawer construction. Top drawer is serpentine.

Original brass drawer pulls and wheels.

Here's a closer look at the Persian-style area rug the dresser is sitting on (UPDATE: RUG SOLD):

Like new area rug, 4'4" x 6'5". Persian-style, durable manmade fibers. $48 SOLD

Lovely Chainstitch Rug ... and help me find my camera!

My camera has gone missing (this is not a unique event, but it's been longer than usual), so let me rummage through our flickr gallery to find something pretty for show and tell...

OK, here's a beauty worth sharing:

4x6 antique chainstitch rug. Wool on canvas lining. $195

Meanwhile, please pray with me that I find our little workhorse Canon Powershot camera! I used it just last Sunday at my mother's 85th birthday party (thanks, Annie, for hostessing such a happy day, and thanks, Mom, for being such a wonderful mom!), and think I had it out the following Monday at The Living Room, but must have gotten distracted from my purpose (is that prophetic?) and set it down. If you are browsing our shop and find it, I will be so happy!