Knick Knack Patty Wack

Years ago I inherited a knick knack shelf from my Grand-Mom Elsie. It hung in her home on the wall above the television set and held all of her Hummel figurines. I remember as a kid dusting it every Saturday morning and hearing the history of a Hummel ... she always "supervised" that task ... I'm so glad I never damaged one!

I hung the shelf on our living room wall and unfortunately it sustained some water damage when our roof developed a leak a few years later. I found a replacement, much smaller, at a garage sale for $1.00. I moved it to our dining room and displayed my cup and saucer collection.


Last year Larry asked what I would like for Christmas and out of the blue I replied "my grand-mom's knick knack shelf". He had saved it back in his shop with the intention of "repairing" it. The water damage was extensive and "beyond repair" ... "replace" the damaged wood was the only option.

Low and behold!!! I love how it turned out ... he did a beautiful job ... alot of "froo-froo" cutting. He couldn't match the lumber so it is painted a deep brown ... I love, love, love it!


Now every morning as I drink my morning mocha it's like I'm a kid again having my Saturday morning "cleaning" break with my "grand-Mom"!