Acquiring furniture that I have no place for is becoming an obsession. Some people take in stray animals, me…stray furniture. Is there such thing as Furniture-Aholics Meetings? Either that or I need to enroll in re-upholstery classes.
I about fell over when I found the same exact wingback as the white one in my bedroom. Price: $15.00.
Then I found this one. I couldn’t pass it up either.
Reminded me of this beauty featured on the Ethan Allen catalogue.
Mirror: $5.00. I feel a spray paint project coming on.
Bookends: $3.00.
I’m not sure what this is for but my mail seems to like sitting in it.
Real silver: $1.50.
Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!
Wow! Lady you must spill where did you find all that stuff! Amazing prices! I would totally even keep chair number 2 as is!
Those are some good finds! Don’t forget to enter my giveaway (ends Nov.8th)
oh my! where did you find all these goodies??? jackpot!
I love that second chair and cannot wait to see what you do with it!
You found some great buys – I really like the fun book ends
ooo! I love the dragons!
That chair looks so much like the silhouette of the Ethan Allen chair.
BTW, is that last item a napkin holder? I love how you used it to hold mail.
I love all of your finds! but I have to say I looove that mirror, please do post a final photo of what you do with it pretty please:)
Those are some seriously amazing finds, I am very jealous right now!! I cant wait to see what you do with the mirror!
Great Finds! If you start a support group I will join, the side of the garage where my car should go is usually filled with some sort of used furniture to re-do. Unfortunately I am running out of room in my House.
I love all your great finds though, so I say keep it coming.
HOOWWW?? I went to a couple of thrift shops the other days and found NOTHING. Share your secrets??
I wish I could find a mirror like that! And those chairs… awesome!
wow! such good finds. i’m on a hunt for a wing chair too – yours is great…and the price? a steal!
also love your mirror – what a find.
You lucky girl! I’ve been lookng and looking for a mirror like that to spray paint some fabulous shade. The chairs rock too.
soooo jealous!! At those prices, how could you not pick them all up?? 🙂 Great finds!
Susan @ http://www.peanutpetunia.blogspot.com
This obsession has got to be in reaction to being raised in a very spartin home by someone who didn’t care much about furniture…I see some real inner work here!
lucky! i have been searching for a hideously ornate mirror to paint but have had no luck. yours is fantastic. i can’t wait to see all your stuff finished!
I have spent months looking for wing backs that I can slip cover, but I want 2 for under $50. You are lucky.
I have spent months looking for wing backs that I can slip cover, but I want 2 for under $50. You are lucky.
That floral one DOES look the one from Ethan Allen (which I actually just bought myself!). I can’t wait to see what you do with it (and the plaid one, actually).
That’s funny, I live in New England and recently purchased the exact same mirror at a consignment store. I spraypainted it silver and it looks fabulous. My next step is to turn the mirror into a chalkboard but I have it hanging up right now as a silver mirror.
Those bookends are rad!!
Love those! Please let us know what you figure out about the prison reupholstery people!
I tell you, those wingbacks fly off the shelves in Phoenix. You are SO lucky to have two! I am jealous 🙂 Can’t wait to see what you do with them!
I SO need one of those chairs!
Oh, I totally understand your “problem”, it’s great, isn’t it ? 🙂
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the stuff you found! Great job!
Hi my name is meg and I too, am a thrifted furniture-aholic. My house is small, but I can’t pass up an awesome dresser, table, mirror, etc. either! The addiction comes from the fix of satisfaction when you turn something ugly into something beautiful! LOVE the wingback chairs. L-O-V-E them.
Where did you learn to reupholster? I’m attempting, but if you have any good suggestions for books to get/youtube videos to watch, I am all over it. I really wish there was a class around here I could take. I’d love any suggestions! leggo_my_meg-o@juno.com
Are these all just thrift store finds? That chair with the floral pattern is AMAZING! I’m so jealous! So, where do you get the re-upholstery deals?!!
I LOVE those chairs! I hope I can find some like it near my house!
Dibs on chair #2 – pretty please with photos on top? 😀 Serious.
great finds…never happens to me like that…good for you though…
I have the same problem … and was cut off by the hubs since our Craiglist Ugly Yellow Club Chair Incident of 2008 😉
That doesn’t mean I don’t still have several unpainted mirrors and unhung paintings still laying around.
Since you are so AWESOME at finding/making things, do you know where to find this or how to make it yourself? http://bedzine.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/07/gfur000116.jpg
You always find the best stuff! Love those chairs!
Roeshel
Hi Michelle,
I have awarded you with the Kreativ Blogger Award today. You have most likely received this several times so far – but I just couldn’t leave your lovely blog off my list. Your blog is always full of so many wonderful ideas!
Chelsea
Please tell us all where you are shopping. Such fantastic finds – which will no doubt be unbelievable pieces when you do your magic!
Hello all you inquiring minds! Thank you for all your kind comments. It’s fun to see other treasure hunters out there! The first wing chair I found at a garage sale. I couldn’t believe she was willing to part with it for only $15.00. I hardly ever find such great deals at garage sales. All the other items I found at a local estate sale. Happy hunting!
I have the same “problem,” and I completely understand. =) Mine is really just focused on chairs. I love chairs!
Those are some GREAT finds! Love that second chair.
I love, love all of your finds. I completely understand your addiction to great finds.
What wonderful finds! Speaking of great finds, I just came across your website tonight, and it is wonderful! Love your ideas and style!
Great finds, can’t wait to see what they look like after you put some TLC into them!
I recently saw one of those silver things that you have holding your mail. It was at the goodwill and it said it was a silverware holder. I couldn’t quite figure out how it was suppose to be used so I didn’t buy it..but looked just like what you have.
OMG, I have the same sickness! Especially if they are chairs. Have one in the back of my van now; it’s been there for over a week. I have no place to put it. Really want to slipcover it soon.