2nd Time Around Secretary

I knew a man that would frequent garage sales and auctions to find pieces of wood furniture and he would rebuild or refinish them as a hobby. He always had a houseful of furniture that was for sale at a good price. He had this small secretary and I couldn't resist. It's always been in my guest bedroom.

As you can see, I've never had it stocked like a secretary should be stocked for use (not too many people have ever used it - maybe even no one). I see so much of the painted furniture out there in black and white and I do like the looks of that but there is so much furniture out there made with such pretty wood, I hate to see it ever covered up. Plus, DH would absolutely throw a fit if a piece of gorgeous wood was covered with paint.

Be sure to visit Diane at A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words for Second Time Around Tuesday for other precious (or bargain) pieces.