Installation Day...

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!

I'd Like You To Meet Bobby...

I have a vintage photograph of a family member to share with you today. His name is Bobby. He's a sweet boy, to be sure. You're free to use his image for your art, and I'd love to see what you create if you use it. (If you click on his photograph, you'll get a larger image to download.)

Thank you for all the wonderful comments you've left on my blog the past few days about my quilts. I'm so glad you like them. Your feedback means so much to me.

I'll be writing my 200th Post in a couple of days. Can you even believe it? It's true that "time sure flies when you're having fun". You'll want to be sure to visit again to see what I'm offering for my 200th Post Giveaway! See you tomorrow.