Actually, I once had an old (1930's) iron tub that reacted the same way to bleach. I was renting at the time and never figured out how to get the stains out. Good information. Thanks!

I kinda like shabby chic, but I find it ironic that Rachel Ashwell has a store selling things that *look* like they came from a fleamarket but don't.

Something is wrong with the link. This problem has happened a number of times (in different postings) and is starting to get irksome.

Check out the slideshow portion of this New York times article. This is awesome an awesome "Trudle". This should be pretty easy to make for a carpenter:

Microfilm? embroidery hoop? common guys--who has that stuff?

This is a cool idea but this particular credenza is so damn ugly...I realize it is not ply wood but that is what it looks like on the picture.

Thanks Eryn and MMadden! Both are ideas I can work with :)

I really need to do something with my jewelry! I don't particularly like jewelry boxes and I have a **very** small apartment (326 sq feet) which is undergoing some pretty big renovations right now...