since i dont really need anything more to decorate my home, or rather i am not doing any more decorating, i still browse around the thrift stores and capture some great pieces.
here are photos of items i liked, but didnt buy.
the sales associate said these were like "$50 a piece." they were clearly marked $15 each, maybe i need to get a hearing aid or something.
i shared this on FACEBOOK yesterday. its solid wood so its definitely a piece that will last.
since my one day pop-up shop will be held in new york i am trying to find as many great pieces as i can before i go. this ensemble was going to be mine, but i cant wear it. sad. hopefully someone will pick it up.
i shared this 99 cent chair on
FACEBOOK the other day. a single chair for 99 cent is a good deal. although the seat is faded, i actually dont mind the worn look. a high lacquered finish and maybe an accent pillow. yerp. for less than a cheeseburger you could have a nice swanky occasional chair.
these portfolio cases are so convenient for the man. sometimes i carry a briefcase and sometimes i just carry one of these. i have been finding a lot of them of the thrift stores and have started a little collection.
anyone who knows me outside of the blog and my few tv appearances, knows that i sing. when i saw this hammond m3 my heart sunk a little bit. i love the sound of a hammond organ. unfortunately i dont play, but boy did i want it.
this plane was $44.99 at goodwill. that is way too much to pay for a used toy plane in a thrift store.
this red trunk reminded me of a makeover i did with nate. many of you may like it because it is all chippy and worn. okay i like it too. red is my favorite color.
alright what amazing finds did you come across recently but didnt buy?
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9 comments:
i need to start scouring my local thrift shops more often. im an occasional thrifter, but i think to really score some great deals, you need to be more regular (than i am, anyway).
ive got my eye out for a pair of chairs that can live in my living room and double as dining room additions when i need extra chairs for company. ive already got the fabric i want to use to re-cover the seats.
also keeping an eye open for a mirror for my powder room.
and of course, always have my eyes open for that item i never i knew i needed but just cant resist!
Love the old red trunk. It’s beautiful.
So Rashon, even though you've finished decorating your home, have you considered buying great pieces you come across, making them over and reselling or keeping on hand for a future client? I've seen people make a business of it.
@ Chelle.
Actually I have. However, I am not in a position to really do that.
#1. I don't have a truck to transport any of my pieces. So there is a big cost there to transport.
#2. I don't actually have the space to do it in.
Hopefully I will buy a nice house or apartment with a big garage.
Wish me luck!
Love the ensemble like crazy and ADORE the 99 cent chair!
I have a "love 'em and leave 'em" thrift store policy as well. It keeps my Goodwill hoarding under control!
Lots of good things! My friend is making over garage sale/thrift finds in her garage...lots of work sometimes, but sometimes just a little tweaking and she's making a good profit.
Rashon, I didn't know you sing too. Is there no limit to your talents? I need to hear that now.
Paul
The prices in the thrift stores here in my Ontario town have become quite outrageous, so now that it's summer, I've been going to garage sales. Much, much better deals I tell ya!
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