tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67655953050401939152024-03-14T11:45:22.050-04:00confessions of a thrift store junkieUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-6903159716893341972017-02-14T18:28:00.000-05:002017-02-14T18:28:47.932-05:00Dresser Transformation.Wow, I kind of forgot about this blog, but since its had 2,000 hits this month, I'll do an update.
We picked up this dresser at a local thrift store for $100. More than I usually spend, but it is very well made and has great lines. We painted it charcoal grey and put it in our dining room, and I think it is perfect.
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<center><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/319/32222548212_3f79915327_z.jpg"></center>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-18106385321483121902013-11-04T19:40:00.000-05:002013-11-04T19:40:28.034-05:00Deal Of The Century.There is a Hospice thrift store here, that gets entire estates in and has a sale one weekend a month. After a while, what ever hasn't sold gets marked to 50% off, which is how we came to get this antique cherry dining table with 3 leaves, and six chairs, for $100. I still can't believe it.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/allkindsofbeautiful/10559689813/" title="IMG_6511 by allkindsofbeautiful, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3823/10559689813_ffda9f8338.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_6511"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-87191734540477887512013-06-20T13:13:00.000-04:002013-06-20T13:13:19.936-04:00My $150 Sofa.Because of my MCS, I can't buy new furniture, and even have to be careful of used items that I buy. I have been in desperate need of a, "new," sofa, as my 1988 hand me down, Ethan Allen couch is worn out. I've been searching for something for a couple of years. I wanted to keep a pretty basic shape that I could easily make slipcovers for, and would still look current 5 years from now. Last week my husband took me th the Salvation Army to look at a dining set, and while that didn't work out, I did find a sofa...another Ethan Allen, very similar in shape to my worn out model. Now all I need to do is get some drop cloths from Home Depot to make slipcovers for it.
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Look what I bought at my first auction in N.C.
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Its a bit larger than a wine bottle drying rack, maybe for milk bottles? I'm thrilled with it, but am still keeping my eyes open for a smaller version.
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When I got it home I saw that it had the name, "Hendricks," on it, and after a little research, discovered its quite collectable and sells for over $100 on Etsy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-942328363345383952011-07-13T10:25:00.001-04:002011-07-13T10:25:43.061-04:00Goodwill Outfit.Gray/Brown Talbots linen dress. $5<br />Silver mesh vintage belt. $1.50<br />Brand new brown, heeled sandals. $3 <br /><br />Love the details on this dress.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/allkindsofbeautiful/5933857848/" title="brown dress2 by allkindsofbeautiful, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6121/5933857848_2f8708c814.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="brown dress2"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/allkindsofbeautiful/5933296971/" title="brown dress by allkindsofbeautiful, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6029/5933296971_cc85d3fe56.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="brown dress"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/allkindsofbeautiful/5933877584/" title="brown shoes by allkindsofbeautiful, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6023/5933877584_cdbd529008.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="brown shoes"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-49297792407126815892011-06-13T03:49:00.002-04:002011-06-13T03:52:42.396-04:00Pier One BookcaseIt had a price tag of $20, my husband offered $15 and the sellers said, "Sure!"<br />I love it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/allkindsofbeautiful/5723722993/" title="bookcase by allkindsofbeautiful, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5723722993_8d446419af_z.jpg" alt="bookcase" height="640" width="480" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/allkindsofbeautiful/5797753619/" title="new bookcase by allkindsofbeautiful, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/5797753619_340f9d29b7_z.jpg" alt="new bookcase" height="480" width="640" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-86376635822925760472011-02-09T11:55:00.002-05:002011-02-09T11:59:18.396-05:00Estate Sale LeftoversI work with a woman who along with her husband have a business buying up entire estates. Every now and then she has a garage sale to clear out her inventory and this past Saturday she had a sale. Look at the beautiful things I purchased!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/allkindsofbeautiful/5431446634/" title="marions garage sale by allkindsofbeautiful, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5431446634_9193dcf824.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="marions garage sale" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-45766467239066380212011-01-29T17:51:00.000-05:002011-01-29T17:52:11.889-05:00Score!A box of hot press type! Now if I just had a letterpress.<br /><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/?action=view&current=IMG_0404.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/IMG_0404.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-80593515454301242312010-11-22T05:18:00.002-05:002010-11-22T05:22:21.851-05:00Starbucks Christmas TreeI've been finding lots of great stuff lately, but have been very lazy about blogging it. This awesome Christmas tree was part of a Starbucks seasonal decor a couple of years ago. I picked it up at a garage sale for $5. The part that blows my mind is, it was the second day of the sale and nobody had bought the tree yet.<br /><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/?action=view&current=tree-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/tree-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-6462110966769340552010-10-15T09:26:00.004-04:002010-10-18T12:20:09.942-04:00Drop Leaf Tables.I love drop leaf tables and their space saving convenience, but they are a rare find at thrift stores and garage sales. Fifteen years ago my husband purchased one for me at an antique mall and I couldn't imagine ever not loving it. Well that day has come. Its too ornate for me now with its turned legs; my style is much more stream lined now.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWop6XBkZboMMWxN3pHH2-y6ioe4_G3Nl0mZU5hxKJ7ImNzJvCtVKP1ILso3f2Z432Y5TOu6b2-myePz_mETevCVEPLE_2W_h5qLo-Bedi9brhbvS-JIkxqmy3-nZFmJyNOuvtgaSNzKL_/s1600/Gateleg+Table+in+Antique+Fruitwood.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWop6XBkZboMMWxN3pHH2-y6ioe4_G3Nl0mZU5hxKJ7ImNzJvCtVKP1ILso3f2Z432Y5TOu6b2-myePz_mETevCVEPLE_2W_h5qLo-Bedi9brhbvS-JIkxqmy3-nZFmJyNOuvtgaSNzKL_/s400/Gateleg+Table+in+Antique+Fruitwood.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528266782312672210" /></a><br /><br />(My table is very similar to this one.)<br /><br />I have been looking at getting a new <a href="http://www.diningroomsdirect.com/Drop-Leaf-l147-c7087-A3480~8748.html">drop leaf table</a> at CSN. They have over 100 options, which could be overwhelming except that they have a great sidebar feature where you can narrow your results by style, finish, material, etc. My two favorites are the Carolina Cottage, and the TMS Cottage Drop Leaf Dining Table. What do yo think?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-83613495832492442942010-09-22T18:13:00.001-04:002010-09-22T18:15:29.094-04:00Christmas Presents.My granddaughters will be 2 and 4 come Christmas and I think they are going to love these Barbies. I love the price, $15 for both.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/?action=view&current=barbie.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/barbie.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-20617485257807642602010-08-31T12:56:00.003-04:002010-08-31T13:08:27.577-04:00Oh. My. Goodness.I got a call from my mom the other day as she was shopping at her Goodwill store. She had been looking for forks for her neighborhood club house and found a big under the bed bin full of junk and pieces of silverware. She started pulling out all the forks with other shoppers stopping to help her on her search. As she was going to the cashier to pay for the pieces, she looked at the back and saw that they were sterling silver. For .25 a piece. She called to ask me if she should go back and buy all the other pieces. I exclaimed yes! Its a good thing here hearing isn't what it used to be because I'm sure my enthusiasm would have damaged her hearing. She went back and pulled out all the other pieces she could find and came up with 3 complete place settings and some serving pieces, all for under $8. I went to Amazon and found that a four piece place setting sells for $458. This is her pattern, Joan of Ark, by International Silver. Isn't it gorgeous?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBraqL-mhp7_MVg54QR_V6U2ifzGY7Xewd3yq-kZOrmF-D7s1gfJxtxyxw1h-V8FZTKn-_sT1XmN9-AJN7td5MJA5ylgcsPSkrlKWI1yeWozXG4x8BhkwvCZWEuBPVrlTlzmgeohHN3Eaz/s1600/silver.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBraqL-mhp7_MVg54QR_V6U2ifzGY7Xewd3yq-kZOrmF-D7s1gfJxtxyxw1h-V8FZTKn-_sT1XmN9-AJN7td5MJA5ylgcsPSkrlKWI1yeWozXG4x8BhkwvCZWEuBPVrlTlzmgeohHN3Eaz/s400/silver.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511621719666707442" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-75283088427158868882010-08-08T11:51:00.003-04:002010-08-08T11:54:50.503-04:00Magazines.I found lots of bargains while out at yard sales this weekend, but still need to photograph my finds. Until then, check out this new, free online magazine, called<a href="http://issuu.com/puregreenliving/docs/puregreenlivingissue1/6"> Pure Green Living</a>. Another online magazine I like is <a href="http://www.lonnymag.com/Home.html">Lonny</a>.<br />Its taken me awhile to get used to reading a magazine online, I'm a tactile person, but I do like that they are free!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-86104104407633307472010-08-06T11:55:00.003-04:002010-08-06T12:01:32.896-04:00New Shoes!I have the hardest feet to fit. I'm an 81/2 narrow with a very high arch. Anytime I'm in a store I visit the shoe department and try on nearly every pair in my size, and then leave empty handed. Today while I was out at garage sales i hit the mother load. Two sisters were having a sale and they both wore the same size shoe, which happened to be my size. All the shoes are leather. ( I only wear leather.) They are in GREAT shape; the Talbots loafers have never even been worn. And I got them all for just $18. Wahoo!<br /><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/?action=view¤t=shoes.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/shoes.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-88245978195260177902010-07-24T16:17:00.002-04:002010-07-24T16:19:18.789-04:00Vintage SheetsThis isn't my home, but I wish it were! I'm going to keep a look out for vintage sheets and try to copy this fun look!<br /><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/?action=view&current=tent2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/tent2.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-857548960386620242010-07-14T16:33:00.005-04:002010-07-16T08:01:52.265-04:00My $400 Dining Room Set.That's what we paid for it second hand, nearly 15 years ago, and the set includes a table with 2 leaves, 6 chairs, a buffet and a china cabinet. As you can see, it looks pretty good, but...its not my style anymore.<br /><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/?action=view&current=diningset.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/diningset.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I want to change my <a href="http://www.diningroomsdirect.com/">dining room</a> to something more current and with cleaner lines; and yet I love this <a href="http://www.diningroomsdirect.com/Paula-Deen-Home-932655-TAB-932655-BASE-PDH1134.html">Paula Dean Round Pedestal Table</a>, (Who knew Paula Dean had a line of furniture?) that I found on the fabulous CSN shopping site. (I've been searching Craigslist for ages with no luck.) I like the chairs that they've paired with it too, but wonder if <a href="http://www.diningroomsdirect.com/Home-Styles-5178-80-HO1482.html">these</a> chairs would work as well, even thought they have very straight legs. What do you think?<br /><br />Now that I'm a grandma, I want to be REALLY careful not to have a grandma looking home. Any suggestions on a <a href="http://www.diningroomsdirect.com/Dining-Tables-C7087.html">dining set?</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-12766178810535244112010-07-13T16:37:00.001-04:002010-07-13T16:39:16.818-04:00$5 Birdcage.I was pretty excited when I found this. The top lifts off and the door opens. I was going to paint it, but the cream has started to grow on me and it works well with the picture frames.<br /><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/?action=view¤t=birdcage2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/birdcage2.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-68728932625192440112010-07-12T14:45:00.002-04:002010-07-12T14:48:56.408-04:00Hot!Because of the hot muggy weather here in Florida, garage sales are few and far between during the summer months. I was lucky to come across a sale a couple of weeks ago that had clothes in my size, and found this brand new Tommy Hilfiger skirt for $1!!<br />The shirt isn't garage sale, but I included it in the picture because I bought it on clearance for $8 at Express. I love the two pieces together.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/?action=view¤t=skirt.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/skirt.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-2142716785182582612010-06-01T14:29:00.003-04:002010-06-01T14:32:28.762-04:00And the Winner is...Comment #5, Josh.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCJOFKlo02OPgJGdIxK3hO350uolkEhA4aeV2-9bZd5Kn4aB3IdbqSRrFA1hcJ5JQWF4OeY56xDf10_7d9Bl-VBkqu8zKgsRJ3LAmEoj1SjgP2IvPQSiFSPnpuYnb-MWqrn2decAv7QUj4/s1600/Picture+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCJOFKlo02OPgJGdIxK3hO350uolkEhA4aeV2-9bZd5Kn4aB3IdbqSRrFA1hcJ5JQWF4OeY56xDf10_7d9Bl-VBkqu8zKgsRJ3LAmEoj1SjgP2IvPQSiFSPnpuYnb-MWqrn2decAv7QUj4/s400/Picture+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477874438966963666" /></a><br /><br />Email me your address and I'll get your CSN certificate to you.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-54969542925614950532010-05-25T07:08:00.009-04:002010-05-26T11:22:03.464-04:00Giveaway time! How would you spend your $60 gift certificate?I'm not talking thrift or garage sale here. While I love the thrill of the hunt, sometimes its nice to get something new, especially if you need or want something in particular. For me it's <a href="http://www.allbarstools.com/All-Bar-Furniture-C6868.html">bar furniture</a>. Bar stools to be exact. I've been searching garage sales for several years trying to find the perfect stools for my daughters counter, without any success. Then while shopping around the CSN website I found the <a href="http://www.allbarstools.com/Wildon-Home-100210-CST1952.html?cv=2">perfect stool</a> for just $65 with free shipping!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKQAdZhDgggAQyPL61M8fIx_3tIN4LdYKAKWB2Lb0LrPmsNdzh9SXMbU5bbDAOVpoZTvonM1NLLeR52k0R6l2MfmSJ-6QxKCLyAz560-0W94z1OGVF3oRFYlNOytzZdl7AvhKmbZZtvd0b/s1600/Derby+30"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKQAdZhDgggAQyPL61M8fIx_3tIN4LdYKAKWB2Lb0LrPmsNdzh9SXMbU5bbDAOVpoZTvonM1NLLeR52k0R6l2MfmSJ-6QxKCLyAz560-0W94z1OGVF3oRFYlNOytzZdl7AvhKmbZZtvd0b/s400/Derby+30" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475336964187537890" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Now it's your turn to shop. The generous people over at <a href="http://www.csnstores.com/ourstores.asp">CSN stores</a> have provided me with:<br /><br /><center><big><b>A $60 gift certificate to give away to one of my lucky readers!</b></big></center><br /><br /><br />Here is how you can win.<br /><br /><b>1. Leave a comment on this post.</b>. Telling me what you would buy if you won the $60 gift certificate. Make sure to leave your correct info in the proper comment fields.<br /><br /><b>2.</b> Tweet to your followers about the giveaway then <b>leave another comment on this post</b> that includes your twitter name. (private Twitter feeds not allowed):<br /><br /><br /><b>3.</b> Mention the contest on your blog and include a link back to this entry. Then <b>leave another comment</b> with a link to your blog post.<br /><br /><br />The most crucial thing to remember is to make sure you leave a <b>SEPARATE COMMENT</b> for each option because the winner will be chosen using my good friend the <a href="http://www.random.org/">Random Number Generator</a> and, obviously, the more comments you leave the better your chances!<br /><br />I will pick a winner around noon on June 1st!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-11844664675249255662010-05-10T08:03:00.004-04:002010-05-10T08:16:50.394-04:00I'm a Lazy Photographer.Which is why I haven't been posting lately. But because this is going in my Etsy shop, I had to take pictures, so I can show you this gorgeous Hall teapot that I picked up at a yard sale last weekend. I was so excited because teapots almost always have chips, cracks, or missing lids. This one is near perfect!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4lTvgh03y-gGnjxe19FiPNwV7FiDdWfS3U-aYojFO95mvOjNjWQEEyAikplkiCSqHlKQZ4I6ziLP5-9dp9xrddA8uitUGV3cTLRescKif_JL8wwQSqil-CdpWTi-3LJAQJTnff-2Cd6o/s1600/tpot.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU4lTvgh03y-gGnjxe19FiPNwV7FiDdWfS3U-aYojFO95mvOjNjWQEEyAikplkiCSqHlKQZ4I6ziLP5-9dp9xrddA8uitUGV3cTLRescKif_JL8wwQSqil-CdpWTi-3LJAQJTnff-2Cd6o/s400/tpot.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469612170262664738" /></a><br /><br />I'm not sure if I posted a picture of this cream and sugar set before. I found them, (in like new condition!) a year or two ago at a church rummage sale. I bought them with the intention of selling them, but have had trouble letting them go because I love them. After a year of sitting on my buffet unused, I decided it was time to part with them. Anyone else have this problem?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgII91HpkBmBI4h3pTMchBvBzwBBue_IERh32aiUwwHCyldrjAw0PJ27XYSSLu9jzfB5zGTkj6ujEUt7Y4QKKVJNLiNoAJJGu5qYYAWaBf7vxAyr9y31XSRaoN7qnSi77Jy2R8FiXFsCdZT/s1600/sset.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgII91HpkBmBI4h3pTMchBvBzwBBue_IERh32aiUwwHCyldrjAw0PJ27XYSSLu9jzfB5zGTkj6ujEUt7Y4QKKVJNLiNoAJJGu5qYYAWaBf7vxAyr9y31XSRaoN7qnSi77Jy2R8FiXFsCdZT/s400/sset.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469612607047848514" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-3344677343290808912010-03-09T06:46:00.003-05:002010-03-09T07:01:47.941-05:00It was Worth the Wait.Normally here in Florida, the winter months are prime garage sale-ing months, but its been so cold that nobody has had sales. This past Saturday was sunny and gorgeous, perfect treasure hunting weather. The first couple of sales we hit had mostly childrens things and I was able to get a couple of outfits for my granddaughters and some onesies for my soon to be born grandson.<br />Then we came upon a small sale that we almost didn't stop at. I'm glad we did because look what I found!<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/36dishes.jpg" /><br /><br />I'm a sucker for old china. I can never pass up a tiered server, or 1920's Noritake.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/36pink.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/36noritake.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />I bought this vintage cookie press too. Along with being in the original box, it still has its original recipe book.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/36cookypress.jpg" /><br /><br />At another sale I bought these Pier One pillows and a matching brown lampshade for a total of $7! Now if I can just get the perfume-y Pier One smell off of them.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/36pillows.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/36lampshade.jpg" />.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-7443287997283183572010-01-20T15:32:00.003-05:002010-01-20T16:12:00.054-05:00<p><b>I Can Tell I'm Feeling Better,</b></p><br />Because I'm a bit discontent with my surroundings. I've had the same wall color for 10 years, and while my home looks perfectly fine...I want a change. New paint for sure. Maybe some new furniture...and a new rug....and accessories...yeah, the I wants never end. For fun I thought I'd give you the $$ break down on my family room as it is now, (because it's something that always interests me on other peoples blogs.)<br /><br />Here we have my family room. It was a dark cave when we bought the house, so we had 2 sola tube skylights installed, thereby saving my sanity. I like light. The tile...I really don't like. It came with the house and is a greyish white with a stippled rust border and rust colored grout. Oh, and the three adjoining rooms that it's in, well each room has the tile laid in a different pattern. The wall with the big mirror used to be beat up dark wood paneling and had a regular rectangular door and door opening; we took care of that. The ceiling was crumbling popcorn with 11 pot lights in it. The walls were builder white. Despite the fact the house was built in 1968, it had never been painted.<br /><br />Brewier and I scraped the popcorn off the ceiling, took out the pot lights, and painted it bright white, then I painted the walls the same color I had in my previous family room, Ralph Lauren's, "Crested Butte." My stepfather, Dick, and I put up the crown moulding, (we did the entire house,) and I love it. The moulding adds so much to a room, and because it's mdf, it was a very inexpensive project.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/familyroom.jpg" /><br /><br />Here is the other view of the room. We took out the single pocket door and put in a double wide arched doorway here. I like having all the main living areas open to each other. (See my bed on the floor of the dining room? Long story.)<br />Now, I'll give you a break down my decorating costs.<br />The Duncan Phyfe buffet was a steal at $25. The 3 wooden candle sticks were $5 and the vintage framed print was $45. The sofa is 22 years old, a handme down from my mom. The slip cover was a brand new Pottery Barn cover that I found on ebay for $20!! The pillows look like P.B, but are from Costco. $30 for all of them. The little antique side table, $10, the leather ottoman was $250, from Overstock. The curtains were $2 an panel at a garage sale, (3 panels total,) but shrunk when I washed them, so I edged them in some dark green fabric that I already had. The silver lamp was $45 at Old Time Pottery.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/sofaview.jpg" /><br /><br />The chair was another hand me down from my mom. I bought a bedspread to act as a temporary slip cover...that was fifteen years ago. The side table was $15, the lamp $40 and the silk pillow, $20. Opposite the chair are 20 picture frames, $1 each with vintage luggage labels stickers in them, about $15 worth. Underneath the frames is a $3 tray table.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/tvview.jpg" /><br /><br />This is our entertainment center. It was $45, and UGLY when we got it at a garage sale. Think 1970's faux early American pine. Brewier couldn't understand why I would want it, but he trusts my vision and is willing to paint things for me. :) Next to it is a $10 basket/table where we store extra blankets and pillows. On top is a $12 plant. The mirror was a Costco find, $145 I think. The lamp was $5 and the basket that holds my cd's was given to me, (thanks Allison!)<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/blkbuffet.jpg" /><br /><br />Everyone always asks where our (hand me down from my mom,) tv is. It fits perfectly in here.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/tv.jpg" /><br /><br />And now, the biggest and most expensive obstacle to my redecorating. The 9x12, hand knotted wool rug. Its beautiful and is meant to last a life time...and the price reflects that. It was somewhere in the $1200-$1500 price range, which was actually an excellent deal, but the red really dominates the room. I'm showing you both sides of the rug so you can see how beautiful and well made it is.<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/blog/rug.jpg" /><br /><br />So there you have it. My Family room as it is now. Did I mention that all the other rooms tie in to the same color scheme? yep, change one room, change them all. Hmmm.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6765595305040193915.post-42081020702990057362010-01-06T21:58:00.002-05:002010-01-06T21:59:51.502-05:00Sometimes You Just Have to Have It.Like when I saw this purse at a garage sale. Even Brewier said I needed it!<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v419/trical/thrift/purse.jpg">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2