Saturday, November 17, 2012

Frugal Finds for Mid November


I've officially cut back on my
thrift store shopping.


Until my ETSY SHOP sells more
or the something else happens
that allows me to place cool things
into other people's homes,
mine is filled to capacity and beyond.


But in my last official outing,
which was pre-planned with a 
couple of my favorite people, 
I did find a few things that were
just too great to leave in the store.

Case in point - two footed soup bowls
from Crate&Barrel. Tags still on them.


I looked them up online and they're just under $4.
I love the look and the size of them. :)

In addition to soup, I may use them for nuts 
or condiments at a holiday gathering!

And we don't even have a C&B here. 

I found another metal stand for an orb. 


I'm not sure what it is, but this orb thing
is still a recurring theme in my life!
I found this one for .87c!


I think it's for a topiary, 
but it could be a cool hanging lamp,
or just a piece of sculpture. 
I used it outside in place of one of
my aging faux white pumpkins. 
I quickly stuck that thing in the 
garbage bag while I still could. 
(It was getting soft. Yuck.)


I love the look of it as is. What a great find!

This is pretty cool as-is, too:


A nice handmade wall shelf...


painted a lovely gray with a hint of green,


and I love the skirt it's wearing. I've not seen shelves with 
this detail before. And it's solid wood, with a sticker from
the person who made it on back. I think a little light
sanding and maybe a coat of clear wax will be all it needs.
There are a few scuffs, but nothing bad. 


It has one of those routed slots for plates or whatever. 


Best of all, it was less than $3! Love that.

Last but not least, this little angel will get 
the French Linen wash treatment.
I haven't decided whether to keep or list on Etsy...


This may be my last communications with you 
until after Thanksgiving! I've got so much to do
...and I know you do, as well. 

I'll be thinking of you, though. 
Of that you can be sure!

May this Thanksgiving be filled with
love, family, friends, good food, 
sweet traditions and memories, and
the knowledge that you are never alone.

Word for the Day:

Revelation 7:11-12

11 All the angels stood around the throne, 
the elders, and the four living creatures. 
Then they threw themselves face downward 
in front of the throne and worshiped God, 
12 saying, “Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, 
thanksgiving, honor, power, and might 
belong to our God forever and ever! Amen!”

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Free Furniture


There are TWO of these French caned ladder backs...
Even the upholstery is in decent shape - just dirty.
I'll redo it, but it is not a top priority.

And forgive this horrible photo - I took it this morning.
The light was not great, and they were ALL blurry.


See the great storage? Still dirty and dusty...


Of course, the photo of dirt is much clearer. Hmmm.
But isn't this an adorable piece? 
Even the rush seat is in good shape.


More blurry dust. But you can see an interesting
little triangular table. It has a pretty big gouge
in the wood top...


But I think some stainable wood filler 
might be just the ticket.

There are two more very cool chairs - circa 1970's.
They're already in my garage,
which is where these pieces are going, too.
At least until after Christmas.

And now, my furniture game plan 
needs to be reworked. 

Since these pieces are better than some
I already had, they will be added, 
and the ones I had will be sold in
the next garage sale. 

And did I forget to tell you?
These pieces were all rescued 
from going into a great big old dumpster!


I overheard some co-workers talking about 
cleaning out a storage building, so I asked
if there was any furniture or anything.
They said yes, so I went to look early
in the morning on the day they were
tossing it all into the dumpster. 
I called Julie, and she and her son came.
They took some cool 1950's office chairs...
regular new office chairs, an oak table,
a large book case, and who knows what else!

I LOVE the idea of having furniture
that spent years inside a church.
It seems...blessed. Or something.

And I can't wait to see what a little paint
can do on these pieces...
and BOY am I glad I had room in my garage
after having that garage sale!

Word for the Day:
Exodus 26:34
You shall put the mercy seat 
on the ark of the testimony in the Most Holy Place.

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