I dreamed of finding a vintage library card catalog for years. They are not cheap so I added it to my “someday” list.
Late one night—-when I should have been zonked out—I saw a listing on Facebook Marketplace. The listing said her stepmother was moving into memory care and the family would only be available for three days. I sent a message, but she said there was a lot of interest. I panicked and sent another message. “I can come first thing in the morning. I can pay right now!” The price was very fair, and I worried someone would offer her more money and I’d lose out.
When we arrived to pick up the library card drawers, she asked if I’d like to look through Nancy’s sheet music since I’m a pianist. “Take what you want. Also, I see you watercolor paint? She gave us a set of watercolor paint and brushes.
I’m so happy I have Nancy’s drawers. I shared this photo of my house and a friend asked what I keep in the library card drawers, and I thought perhaps you’d like to peek inside my card catalog.
What about you? Do you have a vintage card catalog? Do you dream of finding affordable library card drawers?
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