Thursday, July 28, 2011

Got to love surprises !

A couple of years ago, while checking out the antique stores at Paddington (Brisbane)


my daughter and I saw a marshmallowy pink cane chair, of 50's era.  It caught my eye, but it had to stay there that day.  Next time we went there of course the chair had gone.  So I didnt need to dream of sitting in "my" pink cane chair, doing my stitching projects, because there was no chair.

Last night, I walked into my garage/sewing room, and there was MY pink cane chair.  Yes, the exact same one!!!!  (dont check out the grotty floor).
It is!!!  The woman who purchased it has to downsize and had put it for sale on ebay.  (Sometimes you have to love ebay!!!)  My daughter spotted it, alerted my hubby and the rest is history.

What is even better is that a few months after missing out on that chair, I bought a chair from the same store to use at my computer.  I love its shabby pinkness, and dont mind at all that it is just a little wobbly.

Check them out sitting together.  A match that was meant to be.


Yes.  Just perfect, especially when I make a cushion for it.

8 comments:

Jeanette said...

Your pink chairs are gorgeous Marilyn. How lucky to finally get your cane chair. Happy Stitching,

Allie said...

Serendipity - you were meant to have it!!!

Lyn said...

What luck! You are so fortunate that your loved ones looked on line at just the right time - It looks like a very comfy chair to sit in

Fiona said...

She should have seen your name on it before she bought it.... great it has found its way to its real home!
Hugz

Chrissie said...

How lovely, meant to be! sometimes pre-owned has a magic all of their own, relax and enjoy

GardenOfDaisies said...

OH, I love your marshmallowy pink wicker chair!! I think it was meant to be yours!

Anonymous said...

Hello Mardi, that is fate....I love wicker chairs...I have to on our front verandah...when time permits love to sit outside on them.....such a pretty pink...Warm Regards, Lyn

Vicki ♥ said...

I too love wicker chairs like yours and love how you call it a Marshmellow one :) It looks like it was made just for you :) HUgs Vicki xx