I’ve been combing Craigslist and scouting a few thrifts stores looking for some design potential. There’s lot’s of talent out there…and a lot of junk, too. Here are a few items that made the cut and are on to the next round.
I can go so many directions with this lamp! It’s in good condition, but I am contemplating rewiring it just to be safe.
This piece is really too small to serve as a true bulletin board, but the frame would be great on a mirror. Wouldn’t you agree?
I found this armoire on Craigslist. It orginially was listed with a matching nightstand, for a grand total of $50 for both! The seller sold the nightstand to someone else, but offered the armoire to me for just 20 bucks. I had to pick it up right away since she was moving the next day…not a problem, I sent my husband over a.s.a.p! I’m planning to put this in Ava’s Room.
What treasures have you found on your hunt? Or as Joi would say, “What’s good in your ‘hood?”
January 13, 2010 at 9:37 pm
I love thrift store I just don't find anything…or let's say my creativity is lacking
AO
January 13, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Love the stuff you found. The lamp is really cute, and the armoire is great, especially the hardware.
January 13, 2010 at 10:01 pm
You're inspiring me to go thrifting this weekend. There's good stuff out there – I just have to find it. You got some great finds!
January 13, 2010 at 11:13 pm
oh girl. we are the SAME! thrifting and making over is my favorite activity! love it!
thanks for sharing your finds…that lamp is killer!
January 14, 2010 at 1:05 am
those are some great finds girl..so lucky..i never find good lamps. i cant wait to see what you are going to do with the paint…
January 14, 2010 at 3:14 am
Girl….That lamp and that armoire!!! LOVE! can I post it on Swoon Worthy Boutique?
January 14, 2010 at 3:15 am
Oh and what thrift stores do you go to?
January 14, 2010 at 3:19 am
I love thrifting! Great finds all the way around and I can't wait to see that armoire!
January 14, 2010 at 2:55 pm
That lamp is so cool! And you found one for a million times more the price to show us? You are good!
January 14, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Sure! I would love for you to post this on Swoon Worthy Boutique! Thanks for asking. The lamp and bulletin board came from Last Chance Thrift Store.
January 15, 2010 at 11:06 pm
That armoire is a STEAL. Oh my goodness, what great bones you have to work with. I cannot wait to see when it is complete with your swanky touch!
January 19, 2010 at 5:13 am
Had you already started the project by painting the armoire white and antiquing it with the silver? If so, can you do a tutorial? I have a pair of settees that I would like to antique the woodwork, similiar to the ones on the cover of Traditional Home magazine. =)
Wonderful blog!! So glad I found it…