My Foyer Chest

A couple of years ago I went on a "hunt"

for a new piece of furniture for the foyer.

I always check out the local

antique shops first and usually have good luck there.

But after our search, we came home empty handed.

We finally found this new piece and

I am pleased with it. 

Although it doesn't have the character or an old piece.

I found this parrot lamp at Kirklands

on sale and knew right away he

needed to fly to my house.

He's just a character and keeps

watch at the front door

to welcome our friends

when they come to visit.

Hubby spotted this pretty plate on an expedition I took him on. 
I was proud of his "good eye" that day.

I admire orchids but have

never brought one home - except for this silk one.

I found these in a local shop
and added them to this
metal container with reindeer moss.

I wanted to show the pretty detail

of the legs of the chest.

(And, yep, I used the flash - had to.)

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