ARMOIRE AS BAR

I have a friend.
And she's kind of in the same boat as we are with selling pretty nice homes and buying nightmare's that suck up the money faster than it can be earned - with nasty non stop surprises.
Except her nightmare has the most amazing potential and she's turning it into a dream come true.
A 300 year old farmhouse - complete with beams.

Hi Patty !!!!!!!!

Anyway she sent me a photo of an armoire that she wants to buy and convert into a wet bar.
WHY WHY WHY did she have to show me this?
This is her inspiration

INDULGY

AND I NEED TO DO THIS
It's not even that I want to - I just need to - don't ask why - I haven't a clue

A couple of years ago John came home with a unit that someone had thrown out - I transformed it into a space saving desk ( but thought it would great as a bar too ! )  You can see the transformation HERE

But it wasn't an armoire

THIS is an armoire !

I've asked if it's still available ( and have no idea on earth how I'll get it home )
We'll see - but I'm now officially on the lookout for a BARmoire !

Not a wet one - a dry one will do quite nicely :)

Thanks Patty !
John is asking that you NOT share any more ideas with me LOL
I told him Dave was thrilled with your brainstorm - shhhh.

Have a great day everyone !
Hugs,
Me


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THE GLENEAGLES APARTMENTS......................

MAXENCE RENAUD

When I was a little girl this set of buildings use to fascinate me - I always thought that royalty must live in them -
Princesses and such.
I invented stories about the people that would come and go................pulling up in horse drawn carriages ( cars )  with footmen ( the doormen ) at their service.

It was always fleeting - on our way downtown - or home - but we passed by it quite frequently in those years.

Turns out regular old people can live in them !
And that there was consideration to actually demolish them in 2002 - I can't even imagine - seriously cannot imagine such majesty being razed to the ground for a modern tower.
It's now ( rightfully ) an historic site.
And the apartments are sold as condo's.

MAXENCE RENAUD

WIKIPEDIA SAYS

The Îlot-Trafalgar-Gleneagles is a historic block in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, located on Côte-des-Neiges Road, on the south slope ofMount Royal.

Recognized in 2002 as an historic site by the Quebec government's Répertoire du patrimoine culturel du Québec, the area features four buildings: The Gleneagles, a Scottish Baronial building completed by architects Ross and Macdonald in 1929; the Château Style Trafalgar Building, built in 1931, with seven to twelve stories; and the Thompson (1907) and Sparrow (1910) houses.^[1][2]

At the time of their 2002 historic designation, the Thompson and Sparrow residences had been facing demolition.^[3] A plan by Canderel Corporation to build a 10-story tower on the site of the homes was blocked by the Quebec government just days before then-mayor Pierre Bourque had been set to approve the plan. In addition to the historic classification of the Îlot-Trafalgar-Gleneagles, the provincial government's Commission des biens culturels du Québec also worked with the city to extend the perimeter of Mount Royal's protected area to include the site.^[4]

GLENEAGLE APARTMENTS

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My friend and realtor MAXENCE RENAUD  has a current listing for one of these unit to rent !

2450.00 a month - an incredible steal for a heated downtown apartment in Montreal !

Description

The Gleneagle prestigious address in the heart of downtown and adjacent to Mount Royal. Spacious and bright 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and kitchen renovated. Terrace courtyard side, unobstructed views and GARAGE. Available immediately.
Included: Refrigerator, Stove top, Oven, Washer, Dryer. Heating.
Excluded: Electricity

These large foyers were common in older apartment buildings and I just love them !

Can't you just see Mr. French opening the door for guests ?  ( bonus points if you remember Mr. French ! ) 

A beautiful fireplace in one of the bedrooms

The grounds 

Could I live in an apartment?

Yes I could - especially in an historic one where Princesses used to live !

How on earth has this not been snatched up already Maxence????

Have a wonderful day everyone 

Hugs,

Me

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