Thank you for all your lovely comments to my previous post and a very warm welcome to anyone who is new to the blog. It's lovely to have you here and I hope you like what you see.
Quite some time ago I purchased a barewood cabinet but didn't really have anywhere suitable for it. I just bought it because I liked it. It lived in the stash for some time until recently and I now have the perfect place for it - the Gentleman's Study in Netherton.
I think it's a EuroMinis piece and offers lots of possibilities.
The first job was to get it varnished. Unfortunately I was too intent on getting all the accessories into this piece that I didn't take a photo of it empty! Never mind, onward!
Meet James McCulloch (1841 - 1893)
One of three brothers, Master Flesher (Butcher), Freeman of the City of Glasgow 1884 and spouse's Great Grandfather.
His picture presides over our dining room table and because he's perfect for date, I've added his portrait to The Study in Netherton. The cabinet for this room had the perfect place for a copy of his portrait.
To help with the accessorising of my properties I like to give the residents a little story. Nothing major or detailed, just enough to narrow down purchases and help with décor etc. So, the owner of Netherton is an MP with an interest in all things Egyptian. He collects stamps, is an avid reader and has recently purchased a very sophisticated item - a Gramaphone!
As an aspiring MP, he has to be in possession of a Government Red Box
Hopefully this post will keep things ticking over while I carry on with the rest of the Study now that I've sorted out the elusive paint colour.
Hi Irene!
ReplyDeleteI think I'm in love with your dignified Mr. James McCulloch! :D
His portrait certainly looks imposing situated between all of those Marvellous looking books!
And seeing your BRILLIANT inclusion of a red government box reminds me of the Sherlock Holmes story: The Second Stain, also involving an important and imposing diplomat and his precious government box! :D
GREAT WORK on your bookshelves! :D
You did a wonderful job with this piece of furniture, you found the perfect place for the portrait and it goes so well with all the books. I like very much the government red box.
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What a beautiful piece of furniture! The stain is lovely and you've decorated it so well with all the little details including the red box. The picture of Mr. McCulloch certainly gives the piece a "stately" air. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHi Irene! I love it when people have a story for their property! It does make it easier to collect and decorate.... if you are good at keeping your story "stopped" at a certain time! (I have a problem doing this! LOL) The accessories are wonderful and unique as always! And the portrait is a GEM! To have it be an actual ancestor is the icing on the cake! I just love it and look forward to seeing this piece in situ! Keep up the great work! :)
ReplyDeleteYou've done a marvelous job finishing and accessorizing the shelves and I love the back stories!
ReplyDeleteI really love how it looks. A warm rich stain and the gentleman looks as if he would have a grand study for all his important things.
ReplyDeleteEstá fantástica la transformación del mueble,
ReplyDeleteUn saludo