I mentioned before that I purchased a dresser. Originally I wanted to buy an antique piece and restore it, but in the end I ended up purchasing something that didn't need anything done to it.
My Mom, Dad, Amy and I drove out to Waxahachie to visit a dealer who was going to sell me something like this: an antique dresser, approximate value ~$350
When we got out there, however, the dresser was probably from the 1950's (instead of "early 1900's"), was missing an original knob and had a different mirror attached to it. Chances are someone a long time ago broke the original mirror and replaced it with another to keep the value and purpose of the piece.
Luckily we picked up on these things and I did not make the purchase.... It was not worth the listing price.
Depressed and hungry, we went to the old square and walked around looking (and smelling) for something to eat. We walked into an antique shop called The Dove's Nest and found out that there was a restaurant attached to the side. (Which by the way has fantastic food and is a great idea--Antique shop + restaurant... I want to do that one day!)
My Mom, Amy and I became distracted by the first booth after entering the store and my Dad walked straight up to this and said, "Elizabeth, I found your dresser!"
Basically it was love at first sight. It's a mirrored dresser, and I probably paid too much for it, but I love it, so I don't care!
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