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| My New Platter Rack Being Installed |
I'm so excited about this, I can hardly wait to tell you! Yesterday was "installation day" for a custom-built platter rack for our dining room.
Last time Bobby was here, I asked him if he'd build this for me, and he said he would. After taking measurements, he told me he'd be back after Thanksgiving. If you remember, Bobby's grandpa and grandma (he's Shelly's cousin) owned this home before us. I think it's so cool that he's helping us update a house he knows so well. I woke up to Bobby's phone call asking if he could come over with the new rack.
I have a huge Spode turkey platter that's been floating around the house for lack of a good and safe place to store it. It's from the 1920s and is part of what's called a "Hunter's Set", consisting only of the platter and twelve plates. (Hunters being "meat and potatoes" people, no other dishes were needed to complete the set.)
The platter rack is made of beautiful poplar wood, and will be painted to match the china cabinet next to it. Once I get it painted, a rail will be added to the front of each compartment to keep anything from falling out. The finishing boards that frame each opening also create a lip for added security. As we live with dogs, I didn't want this rack to go all the way to the floor (for obvious reasons), so stopping at counter height was perfect. This way my antique commode will still fit under it, too.
I'm going to paint it this weekend, so the next time you see it, it will be finished and populated with my platters. The turkey platter will have a place of honor front and center. I'm looking forward to sharing photos with you soon.
Tag goes to the groomer today, so you can expect to see "after" photos of the little dude when I get him back home. I'm sure he'll want me to wait for you to see them until he can tell you all about his experience on Tuesday. I'll honor his request, but that doesn't mean I can't giggle at him in the meantime.
I've got a busy day today, so I'm off to grab a cup of coffee and then head to the studio. I'll be back with more tomorrow. Have a great day!
That will be so pretty.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see that Turkey platter!
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteOur platter was part of an antique set that I found in an antique store. I purchased the set about a day before the employees were thinking of breaking up the set to sell the plates separately. It's a perfect mesh of masculine and feminine. Even Handsome loves this set. I'm so protective of them when used, that I won't let anyone else wash or dry them, saying that if they ever get broken, it will rest solely on my shoulders. 37 years, and so far, they're all still intact.
I'll show pictures again on Monday.
xoxo
Donna
That is going to be absolutely perfect to display your dishes. You have a very talented 'woodsman' and even better that he has a connection with your house.
ReplyDeleteHi MA:
DeleteI really love what he built, and it will look great when the rails and platters are installed. I'll have fun painting it this weekend, and am very grateful for Bobby's talents, and his willingness to share his talents with us.
xoxo
Donna
How very special to have a relative who knows your home and is making such a wonderful custom display rack for your precious platter. Every detail you put into your Hickory Hill Farm House makes it extra special for you and also in keeping with its history.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteI couldn't agree more. Family traditions and lineage is very important to me. I'm so glad Bobby comes here to help us in his grandparent's former home. Thank you, honey.
xoxo
Donna