24 February 2011

VIF: Cubby Love

There's something about old cubby holders I find irresistible and totally inspiring, and I'm hoping on my shopping adventure in Arkansas with my mom this weekend that I might see a smallish one I could bring home and put on top of the bench in my foyer. I'd fill it with silver and ironstone (no big surprise around here) and other small treasures. I like the idea of small things tucked safely away, of the illusion of organization via the separated compartments, the history that might be attached to a cubby that held sorted mail or tools or general store goods. The above is Pottery Barn, and I like it very much, but there's just something so much better about coming across a true vintage treasure...

Like many I'm also drawn to mix of old wood and galvanized metal. I have a few cubbies already, several in my craft room just right for scrapbook paper and mismatched drawers tucked in holding supplies and odds and ends. But there's plenty of room in my house for more cubby love, I'm thinking...


Happy Vintage Inspiration Friday, Debra! Hope your new booth here in town (on our side of town, no less!) is coming together and doing well for you...

7 comments:

Debra@CommonGround said...

Hi Hayley, thanks for the sweet words! You have some great cubbies at your place, and wonderful goodies to stash there! Have a great weekend, hope you find some fab stuff, can't wait to see what you come home with!
love ya,
Debra

Heidi said...

Oh yes, how I love cubbies ~ the illusion of organization has probably something to do with it..teehee. great pics!
:)Heidi

Anonymous said...

Hi - found you via Common Ground. I LOVE cubbies! Never have found any on my searches but I'm keeping my eye out!

Vicki said...

I love them too! I have the PB cubby in my kitchen with all my treasures inside. I am definitely drawn to these. Great post.

Tammy said...

Cubbies are an alltime fav...you've picked some great ones here!
Happy VIF!
Tammy :-)
JUNK WILD

Stephanie said...

I love cubbies too and I would also fill them with ironstone and silverplate pieces! Enjoy your wekend in AR!

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

I love cubbies, too~ hope you find some goodies on your hunt! Hopped over from VIF... I am a new follower!

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