I always like these ceramic drawers when I see them at Ishka and the like. They remind me of my friends Susie. And the other day I found this little set at the op shop.
Pretty cute huh? Being true to the whole Ishka/Indian meditative vibe I am using them to store the bits and bobs associated with my oil burner (also an op shop purchase).
This is a great oil burner because it is nice and deep, so the water lasts longer than the candle … insurance against an unexpected fire if (or more accurately when) I forget I have lit the candle and leave it unattended.
not the greatest staining I’ve ever seen – hello sander!
When I got these drawers they required a bit of work. The timber was stained a very orange-red colour – yuk! Out came the sander, and then the shellac. And now they are a much better colour.
I am v. happy with the outcome. They add a little bit of personality to my house!
I so love the photograph above, Clive bought this from an exhibition at Gold Street Gallery a few years ago – it is a picture from the first ascent of Everest, porters and climbers in crazy outfits in the snow!
the second hand city 