As I work on this ongoing process of getting rid of clutter and all the extra "stuff" we don't need, I find myself looking around the house and thinking a table here or a corner there could use a little something. Not just anything (because wouldn't it be silly to get rid of stuff just to fill the space with more stuff?), but something pretty ... something useful ... something that would add to the beauty and comfort of our home.
So I have this mental list of things for which I keep my eyes open as I'm out and about. And of course I'm always looking for a deal.
Yesterday I hit the jackpot.
I found a slip cover for our couch marked down to $54 at Walmart. And it fits! And it looks OK enough that I can stand to put off buying a new couch for a while. Score.
I also found a hurricane candle holder marked down to $5 (from $21). I'm using it as a decorative item to help me hide the phone cords in the kitchen. Another score! (I'll post pics next week.)
At a garage sale I picked up a few more picture frames for my picture project ($4), and a cute lamp for $5. Oh, and some math flashcards for Rachel for 50 cents - perfect, because earlier this week she asked me to make some for her out of construction paper and I hadn't made very many before I got bored.
But the best deal of the day (*squeee!*) was this small dresser/chest of drawers for $22.
Charming! OK, not yet, but she's got potential!
(Pictured with aforementioned lamp.)
I have no idea how old this piece is (and it makes no difference to me). It's not solid wood, but the drawers are dove-tailed, which is a nice little detail. I am so pysched about giving it a makeover and putting it to good use in our home.
The chipped paint on top has two layers: light green, then this light blue ... it was well used and then it got stuffed in the back of somebody's poll barn until yesterday.
It's cute! I love the legs and the simple detail.
Three of the four drawers will need some sort of repair with wood glue, some tacks, and maybe even replacing the bottoms. I'm going to let it sit here for a few days and dry out; I have a feeling there's a little moisture in the wood because the drawers are a little sticky.
Oh, it's fine. I've got plenty to do to keep me busy in the meantime.
Like planting all these perennials I picked up on clearance. Score!
OH MY GOD I LOVE THISSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Where did you find it???? By the way..if you haven't been already...the Habitat for Humanity Restore in Ludington sometimes has some good finds...just depends on the day :)I found a couple little lamps for my office in there for two bucks a piece. Lamps in corners make everything more cozy.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I'm going to have fun with it. Ya' know that adult foster care home east of Custer? They had the building way in the back opened up ... it was mostly junk, but I found this gem practically buried under other stuff. And YES I love the Habitat Restore! Though I haven't stopped there since they moved to the new building, but I'll get around to it one of these days. I've seen some cute stuff in the windows. :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute dresser! LOVE!
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