Thank You For Sharing!

I love all the great comments I got on the Mix and Match Kitchen post. Thank you so much!

And Kris whoever you are, I really really thank you!

Yesterday I posted about how Alberto and I are starting our mini renovation, and how I loved the French cabinet Wisteria has. I want to retrofit it as a base cabinet. However it's $1400. + $100. up charge + shipping, and it is just out of the question for our non budget.

Kris left a comment on the Mix ans Match post:

"... I saw that Wisteria French Chest at Discoveries on Rampart earlier this week... in fact, I believe they had two... and significantly cheaper. I am looking for the same kinda thing but with doors on the sides."

Well I high talied it down to the French Quarter with another decorating maven, Kellie. We had never been to Discoveries, so we were thrilled to check out a new shopping space.

When I walked in I immediately saw a chest that could work. I don't look for the exact thing, but rather the gesture. If the size is right, and the feeling, paint and hardware can be changed.

All the pieces at Discoveries are solid wood, and made in Indonesia or India.

Cute green French chest from Discoveries - on clearance for $275.!!!!
The size is right, and I can repaint it

Tall chest from Discoveries - I like the higher counter height of this one
Size a little off but doable - paint can be changed - and only $250.!

Getting warmer - this one has the Wisteria look for $225.

We wandered around the huge space, and liked many of the well priced pieces they have. Nothing was saying take me home, though several things were up for consideration.

Then we got to the very back of the huge store and there she was! The ONE!!!!

It turns out the owner Scott had this piece made as a copy cat of the Wisteria French chest!
The hardware is different, and can be changed. But the proportions are exact, and the paint job is very very close, and best yet it was on clearance for $295. Mmmmm $1500. + versus $295.

So it's mine! It will be while until we are ready to retrofit it, but I have learned that when something is totally speaking to you, don't pass it up. I also got some great door pulls that are solid distressed metal for $2. each. They have a huge selection.

Copy cat Wisteria French Chest at Discoveries - $295.
Hardware can be changed.

Wisteria French Chest $1399. ++

The best news is that Discoveries is on the verge of moving right next door to perch.! They are in the final stages of closing on a funky warehouse space, and they will consolidate both of their locations to Magazine Street. In the meantime, check out the French Quaeter store. They are getting two huge shipments in this week.

Discoveries
318 N. Rampart St. between Conti & Bienville 10,000 sq. ft
phone: 504-569-0310
hours: Mon - Sat: 11:00 - 5:00 & Sunday: 12:00-4:00
They have a web site HERE

And Kris, please e-mail me!!!!

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