Once I laid eyes on her, I knew that I HAD to have her....Sitting there all alone in a corner of a dark and lonely antique store....I saw her potential.  My mind was racing about the possibilities that lay before her.......  I had just gotten out of the hospital, my arm in a sling.  Yep...I had just gotten home from a total shoulder replacement!  That particular day I decided to ride along with my husband as he delivered two of our recently restored armoires to a dear customer in Rhode Island.   On our trip homeward my eyes were darting left and right for hidden treasure spots where I could find a special piece that may be awaiting a new life! I SPOTTED IT! A shop hidden in the bushes, I caught a glimpse of part of an overgrown sign that said "ANTIQUES".   A delighted squeal erupted from me and almost scared my hubby to death!  I then asked my husband nicely  yelled for my husband to go back so I could look inside.  He humored me and around we turned, me sitting at the edge of my seat with great anticipation.  "You know you aren't going to be able to work on furniture for a couple more months" he said......"Um....I know" I said with weak conviction, I'd find a way to continue my work even if it meant I would become left handed!  Inside I went and there SHE was!  The most beautiful 1920s china closet, pristine yet in need of finding a new purpose, a new look and a new home.  

I checked her out top to bottom, wiggled her legs, opened her drawers, looked at her interior....great bones, no issues, just in need of some TLC.  

It would be months before I could tackle her,but that was OK, it was all good as long as I knew she could come home with me, it was her time to join the 21st century, her time to shine!

Now that I am in full swing again and fully recovered, it was time to restore this beauty, turn her into a dream come true.  Working on her made sis and I smile, seeing her turn into a beautiful piece of art made us happy.  We carefully took her apart, shelves removed, grill removed, glass removed, we painstakingly gave her the attention she needed, she was worth it!

Here she is finished:

We painted her a shade of creamy white, distressed her lightly and added beautiful crystal knobs to her door and her drawers.

If you look inside the drawers you will find a pretty surprise!

Each of her drawers have been painted a pretty shade of French blue, lovingly stenciled with a beautiful flower basket stencil.  

This stunning china closet will be the centerpiece of someone's home!

 Her beautiful carved legs are so typical 1920s.... full of romance and are so charming!

 Her interior two shelves have plate grooves, perfect for platters and dishes

She would be perfect for linen storage, craft room storage, toy storage or spectacular in a bathroom to store towels and toiletries! 

This restoration was so much fun and so rewarding, we eagerly await that special person that will call her home!  Will it be you? 

We ship country wide and can provide you with a shipping quote if you provide us with your ZIP code.  All shipping is fully insured, let us handle all the details for you, all you have to do is wait for her to be delivered to your home!  

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We have spent so much time with this gorgeous 1920s china closet, I felt quite attached by the time she was finished!  She was sitting sad and lonely for quite some time in our storage area until one day I gave her the eye and said "you're finally getting your day"!  I honestly thought I saw a glimmer of hope in her then grimy window....she wanted to shine once again.  We brought her to the workroom and spent some time dismantling her and finding out that she was missing a top pediment and her window fretwork was missing.   So sis and I set off to make her gorgeous again.....drawing, sawing, sanding....she came together beautifully!  New crystal knobs grace her front along with beautiful rose garlands galore.  WoW!  Sis and I are becoming quite the professionals if I do say so myself.  No husbands were involved in her restorations....cool!

Can't you imagine this breathtaking bed piled high with a gorgeous down comforter and tons of amazing chic pillows?  ahhh!

Nothing creates a happy, busy commotion like the new arrival of a new baby!   Ah! So sweet!  So many dreams, lots to planning to do for this precious bundle of joy!  What about the nursery?  What will it look like?  What color will it be?  Will the motif be?  Urban Chic, Romantic French, Shabby Chic, French Country?  Will it be filled with vintage pretties?  We hope so! There are so many timeless pieces of vintage furniture that can be restored back to perfection, pieces that have so much history and so much to offer!  Furniture that will evoke fond memories of your childhood, an echo of an era when a piece of furniture was made sturdy and was meant to be passed on to the next generation to cherish!  We would love to help you create memories for the generation to come!    Juniper Hill Antiques would love to help you accomplish this!
 
A wonderful addition to any nursery would be a solid wood dresser, similar to this beauty from 1940, fully restored.  We have added one of our beautiful baby changer dresser toppers for use in the nursery.   Once baby has grown, the topper can be removed and the dresser can take it's rightful place in a growing child's bedroom! Solid wood construction, this era of dresser will serve many  more generations to come!


Need a comfy place to sit with baby?  Our newly painted and upholstered Bergere chairs will make any nursery shine!  This type of chair can be placed in your child's bedroom and he/she grows.  We have many styles to choose from! Custom colors available. We will work with you to make your dream come true!
 Do you have dreams of raising a Boho Gypsy Princess?  We have the perfect furniture pieces available for her!  Footloose and fancy free, we have some gorgeous pieces to make her room the perfect place to be!
Are you looking to fill Prince Charming's room with furniture that will last till he's ready for college?  We have it!  Solid wood, newly painted and upholstered.  We can provide you with a custom set that will make any young man feel like a King!

If you are looking for real furniture to fill your nursery, child's room or home with, check us out!  We love custom orders and will work closely with you to make your dreams come true!

 

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I am pondering this question...rolling it around and around in my head  thinking of our dear clients and then, all of a sudden.....a light-bulb moment....WAIT!  Our purpose is to HELP those that want beauty surrounding them! Then.... and only then I feel a sense of calm settle over me......YES!.....our calling is to help others attain this kind of beauty.... to see their vision and help them create it.  Whew!....now I feel better!  

I like to reflect. I enjoy looking back at photo's that I have taken of different seasons.  Somehow the beauty of winter never stops amazing me! The clouds remind us change is in the air....Seeing the afternoon light hit the snow....just right....to produce a million sparkling diamonds.  Breathing in the cold crisp air....hearing the crunch of snow under footsteps, so reminiscent of childhood.... remembering (laughingly) of how many hours were spent in the cold with freezing toes and fingers....sliding down this very hill! Then it was the grueling walk home across the street (100 yards!) to be greeted by mom with hot cocoa, warm soup and apple pie.  Oh YUM!