In 2003, my husband built this beautiful, solid maple armoire. It held our old, big tv perfectly in our family room. It was so heavy. It took 6 people to carry up our hill and in the back door to get in the house.
A few years later, we upgraded to a new tv and needed to repurpose the armoire. Since the time it was originally put in the family room, he had remodeled our kitchen with a huge island. Luckily we were able to clear the island by one inch (!) to get it out of there! We again enlisted several friends and down the hill it went. He cut it in two pieces to make it easier to move around. It then became a wine cabinet in the living room. It was easier to move, but was by no means whatsoever, easy to move! It was still a beast!
We were lucky that when we moved out of that house, we had movers. We put it on the main floor of this house, so it was easier to manuever for the movers.
A few weeks ago, we got new furniture for our living room, the armoire again had to move. My husband must have huge respect for my strength, because he was sure the two of us could move it ourselves. Not a chance! We were lucky to have strong visitors soon after who helped us get it out to the garage...
There, he again refurbished it. This time he cut off the back to straighten it off rather than have it fit in a corner. He couldn't reuse the crown moulding, so made his own! Yes, he's amazing!
Today he was finally ready for it to go back in the house and was sure that the two of us could get it in our room and lift the upper part (about 300 pounds worth!) onto the base. Again, not a chance! Luckily we had strong neighbors around who helped us.
After we got the top portion on and he secured everything, he then reattached the four doors. The upper doors weigh almost 25 pounds each! He has a mechanism in there so the doors slide back into the sides and are out of the way.
Now it is in our master and again holds a tv. It is my favorite piece of furniture that he's ever built and I definitely wanted it where we could see it daily. The details that he added make it such a beauty. I'm so happy to have it back in the house.
Thanks for your visit!
It is absolutely gorgeous! What a talent he has!
ReplyDeleteOh my word, what a fabulous piece of furniture. It really is stunning. I would want it as the center of attention too. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love that piece and so glad you have kept it and used it all this time.
ReplyDeleteYour husband is such a talented carpenter! I would want that piece back in the house, too.
ReplyDeleteWOW Pam that is a GORGEOUS piece of furniture!! Your hubby is SUPER talented!!
ReplyDeleteMan, that is a beautiful piece of furniture. What a talented husband you have to be able to do all of that.
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing wonderful, Pam.
Mom's chemo is over and about to begin radiation. Just thought you would want to know. Thanks again for praying.
Your armoire is beautiful. We have 4 armoires in our house because they are so versatile and can hold/hide so many different things. We have a really large and heavy one in our bedroom, but thank goodness we've never had to move it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a story! Gottta love that Pat. it's a beautiful piece and certainly worth the work.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! Such a lovely piece and what a gift your husband has.
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome in the bedroom Pam! You know how much I love that piece! Talented hubby for sure!
ReplyDeleteIt is a gorgeous piece and oh my is he talented!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam,
ReplyDeleteYour husband is so very talented. How sweet to be able to now enjoy using the armoire in your bedroom.
Dee
Gorgeous work. Love it!
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Such a gorgeous piece of furniture. What a talented hubby! I'm your newest follower. Hope you'll visit me, too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great and talented husband you have. Funny that "real" furniture is actually heavy.
ReplyDeleteCan I borrow your husband? Just kidding. What an amazing talent. That piece is beautiful. So happy that you have had years of enjoyment. Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Wow Us Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome piece of furniture Pam. So nice your hubby made it too. I am so happy you joined in the reunion, and that you are still blogging and loving it. You sure have made a lot of nice friends too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure and heirloom. A handmade piece of furniture in this day and age is a rare thing. It's just beautiful. Saw your link at Debbie's party. Hope all is well!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, I saw you link at the graduation party and I'd just like to say that I'm glad you're still blogging. It's been wonderful getting to know you through your posts.
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous piece! I actually had to read your post twice because I was amazed that your husband built it. Wow!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Debbie's Reunion Party.
Beautiful piece of furniture!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! What a great guy you have!
ReplyDeleteYour husband is VERY talented!! It is beautiful!!! My hubby has made furniture too, for all our houses. It is wonderful to have a HANDY hubby!!! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteYour husband is so amazing, Pam! I am so impressed by all the wonderful things he builds for your home!
ReplyDeleteWow, thats so impressive! I would love for you to drop by My Dream Canvas as well :-) I’m visiting from Wow Us Wednesdays. Really like your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love the gorgeous finish on this beautiful piece...your husband is so talented! Loved the rope detailing in the crown molding! I enjoyed reading the story of the beautiful armoire. Thanks for sharing with us! Visiting from Debbie's reunion party.You have a beautiful home! Have a lovely weekend!Hugs,Poppy
ReplyDeleteVery nice piece of furniture, what a treasure. Visiting you from Debbiedoos! Have a great week!
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Pam, Your husband is quite talented! It is a beautiful piece of furniture and he should be very proud of his work. Looks great in your romm too! Thanks for joining my party.
ReplyDeletehugs, Sherry
Pam that is one gorgeous piece!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great story and what a beautiful piece of furniture.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, i also like to have that kind of furniture in my house so nice. Great work on that piece of furniture surely your house will be very attractive.
ReplyDeleteVery nice furniture, it's good you gave such detailed descriptions as well - very useful
ReplyDeleteAdorable furniture designs such as that will surely add an improvement to house interior design.
ReplyDeleteAlways admire people who have this skill! Is your husband a professional carpenter? It looks fantastic!
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