Are you getting tired of seeing my garage sale junk finds? I'm so sorry. Here's the thing though; since I started working I haven't quite found my groove for getting things accomplished. I'm talking the basic things - like buying groceries. Unfortunately, that means projects are having to take a back seat, for now. I know, right!
Anyway, here is an amazing shell chair I discovered at a yard sale and was able to get for $5!!! I'm honestly amazed at how many great buys I've come across this summer.
You probably have me pegged for one of those people who hits every garage sale and drives a hard bargain. The truth is I only go for about 2-3 hours a week, and the only bargaining I do is to simply ask, "Is this your best price?" Furthermore, I don't ask on everything, and if someone says it already is their best price, I do not push them further. I find with older items - especially if they have a tear or stain - people are just interested in getting rid of the stuff. Well I dearly love older pieces because I know they have a story, and I usually don't mind a tear or stain as long as the piece is in pretty good condition.
This chair is actually vinyl and has a few chunks missing. I don't like vinyl much, but the chair is very sturdy and the back and the wood is still in perfect shape. I know it will be gorgeous one day when I get it recovered, but I'm not sure what I want to do just yet. Thankfully this vinyl has a pretty pattern, and it actually looks really great with the chair I painted. If you missed that post, you can read how I painted a fabric chair, here.
For me the enjoyment is not as much about getting an item for a steal, but instead giving something that is passed over a new purpose in life. By draping an old lace tablecloth on this chair and adding a pillow, she becomes a Cinderella.
Look how lovely she looks next to the fireplace in my bedroom! Hmmm.......what an appropriate place for a Cinderella.
Thanks for stopping by,
Ellie
Oooh, that last photo just makes me want to curl up in her :) Can't wait to have a garage saling budget again!
ReplyDeleteWell I just love seeing your garage sale finds because well I just love going to garage sales and share your affection for finding lovely items that can be re-purposed or simply find a place in my home with no work needed! I don't go every weekend and I tend to choose by area opting for the more affluent suburbs as I find that these sellers are usually de-cluttering or have updated their furnishings and just want rid of their stuff. It's also where I find designer clothes for bargain prices, some stuff never worn.
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I found my brackets on ebay and they arrived yesterday - they are almost identical in style to the ones on your spice rack. They are made of cast iron with a rusticated finish which added to their charm. As there were only 4 we decided to use them to make a shelf for the exposed stone wall in our kitchen rather than a spice rack as I also found two metal French style shelves from the same seller which were perfect for a spice rack. Can't wait for them to go up - so thank you for the inspiration Ellie!
That chair was quite the bargain!
ReplyDeleteIm jealousssssssssss... those chairs here are for 60$ even if stained or ripped :) San Francisco is expensive :(
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Rasha @ mychampagnetaste
Nice bargain, and I love how you dressed her.
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! I feel like I can't take much glory here. I mean, I bought the chair for $5 and threw a few pretties on her. She really is a great chair though. You girls need to come to Oklahoma and go shopping with me. Now is the perfect time of year to go.
ReplyDelete$5! is a steal, and you can take the glory cause she looks so pretty!
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