And here is my dealer.....
Okay, so I'm back in Glasgow and I can hardly believe that I have only been buying from Pat since June 2021. I guess that is just how addictions go, the time and money start to drain from all accounts. I have even gotten my good friends roped into this passion of mine as well. Sorry Effie.
Here is my downfall....
I mean, come on...... You see, I certainly don't NEED this table, but look how wee it is!!! It's so cute and adorable! The little leather on top, a couple of drawers. It is heavier than expected and makes a great sofa side table.
And then there is this....
It's a kneeling chair. what?
Who needs some prayers?? (like the entire world right now)
I'm loving this drop leaf dining table, now complete with chairs from a rather sketchy warehouse that I begged Effie to drive me to. We both commented that we would go nowhere near that place in the dark. Effie even asked the dealer if she felt safe there. LOL! Y'all, it was the Glasgow Hood.
This addiction can take you down some dark and winding roads. With fear of rejection and failure. Worry that you won't get your fix and will miss out on all the good deals. It will have you shopping when you don't need to. Showing up at the warehouse at any hour of the day. Scouring the store when any friend says they need a side table. "Oh, you need a personal shopper," ........just say the word!
This was a beauty but I had to send her back to make way for this behemoth of a replacement. But seriously, how could I turn this down?
I totally blame Pat for sending me a picture of this when I clearly had zero room for it. I was at the warehouse within 24 hours of the photo, and purchased it in less than 72 hours. I really tried to resist, but it was futile.
These stunners are hanging on my wall. The gold treasure being a round carved piece of marble in the center from late 1800 Russia. ( I think this may be it's second appearance in the Scotland Squad blog).
When you have such addictions, you can't help but drag your friends into the fun.. Here are some of Effie's treasures...
Scotch made chest of drawers.
Huge wardrobe for Hugo! Complete with pull out shelves and inside door beveled mirrors.
A side table she didn't want, but now loves.
Okay now, back to me....
You'd think that we lived in a big house, but we do not.
Oh but this one came from my own British Heart Foundation shop. And it has a bit of a back story. It came in and the manager put £10 on it. That is £7.50 with my volunteer discount. So I hemmed and hawed and then decided I better have it. Again this is not about need! I failed to put a 'sold' sign on it, and went about my business until some girl brought it to the register commenting loudly on how beautiful it was. I told her sadly, that it was sold, and she went on and on how it doesn't have a sold sign, how she could just take it and run out of the store and how beautiful it was (again) and that it would look great in her flat right around the corner. I never told her it was mine, but she did finally leave the store. That day I proceeded to carry it home and I must tell you, it is a beveled mirror and is not light weight. But none the less, it's here and hanging in all of its glory in the front hallway.
And just as a reminder, here is what started it all. At that wee store called Open Gates on Dumbarton road. It remains my favorite piece to this day, not only for it's beauty, but for all of the doors (or should I say gates) it has opened for me since. Now I know Pat, Big Davie, Linda and just now meeting the rest of the crew. Because it seems when you buy so much and won't stop shopping there, they put you on the Board of Directors! I can't wait to see where all this will go.......
Okay, I'm in, and if my addiction can help individuals and the community that I live in, then why not?
(new website coming soon)
craic'n celtic board member
Kitty
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