Vintage Wardrobe Find

Is it wrong to be this excited about a wardrobe?!

Ok, so you may be reading this thinking I'm just a little bit crazy, but ever since we moved into our new home four months ago (Crikey - how time flies!), I've refused to go out and buy into the flat pack phenomenon. I have had extra rooms to furnish, but throw-away furniture is not really my thing, so I've held off buying in hope of finding items that are 'just right'.

I like solid pieces, investments that you know will stay with you for years and tell the story of your life when you finally have to let them go. If they already have a story to tell, then that's even better. So imagine my delight when I found this ah-mah-zing wardrobe nestled un-assumingly in the corner of a local charity furniture store.

Don't you just love it?

It's made out of beech and has a gorgeous golden glow. In my opinion it just exudes character. But wait - it gets better. I am in love with the handles; burnished brass made to look just like old style curtain tie-backs. I'm sure given time I'll even find some 'real' tie-backs to hang over them and really show them off in style.

I love these handles!

And now for the best bit: Hiding inside the door on the right hand side is a series of shelves; all tagged with the items that should be stored in/on them.

I like to think that it was previously owned by a very regimented elderly gentleman, with much better organisation than me! I currently have some of my bags on the 'underwear' shelf, so please, if anyone knew the previous owner, don't tell him. I'd hate to disappoint.

mwah x