Remember "Granny Style"

One thing about adventures in blogging is that as a reader of some other people's great blogs out there I am always learning something new and discovering interesting things on a regular basis. As I was enjoying M.A.Belle's recent post on "Granny Style", I came upon an exiting discovery once again.

It's a great post if you haven't read it already check it out here.

Elle Decor Dec/Jan 2005 via M.A. Belle

In it mentions an article she came across and their discussion of the widely held belief of many people that their grandmothers were the pinnacle of domestic chic. This is something I concur with. My grandmother had an elegance and grace I can only aspire to. Steven Sclaroff designed the home featured. And the mention of his timeless mix of granny and modern day prompted a quick peek at his site. As that is kind of our look, reworking family pieces with our own quirky eclectic style.

What a shock to find this there!

I mean I have this pair of chests along with two smaller ones I often use as nightstands. I also inherited the matching vanity and chair ( in storage due to the reno). Cha-ching! I think I won the "granny style lotto" again!

So you must know all that great stuff is just not going to fit in the master bedroom of this tiny tudor. Especially with the absolutely crucial large antique armoire looming over it all. (closets almost don't exist in this 20's bungalow). Think David Jimenez dressing room look and size armoire dominating the bedroom. Thanks to Habitually Chic for the great post with the tip on David's new website! I'm a fan of you both.

House Beautiful Aug 2007 via Habitually Chic

So since storage is at a premium, we came up with a plan to use these two larger chests in the future master bath, now smallest bedroom, without permanently altering them. The concept calls for a large wall mounted glass shelf that the chests can just slide under but be protected from splashes. Safe to later move with us if need be. A great raised sink and a faucet extending from the wall. Of course all this planning was done as much good design planning must be... on a paper restaurant napkin.

Ta-da!