Monday, August 10, 2009

Thrifty Family Room Finds

I picked up a couple of goodies at the thrift store that look great in my family room. The first is this clock that I paid one whole dollar for. I placed it in a thrifted tray on the door sofa table. Now hubby knows the time and where to find the remote.
I also found this wool rug for ten dollars. It's in great shape and the colors and bold pattern are perfect in the family room. And yes, I put a rug, on top of a rug, on top of my painted floor. I'm sure that some people would cringe, but hey, it's my home and I can choose to not listen to "some people."
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28 comments:

  1. JoAugust 10, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    Wow ~ you found some fabulous goodies. I like your rug, on a rug, on a painted floor!

    Jo

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  2. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityAugust 10, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Joy, pretty rug!! Thanks for joining in today. I love your armoire too. :)

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  3. bookflutterbyAugust 10, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Wow- you found some great deals! :D I love shopping and thrift stores and junk shops- I always feel amazing when I see a great find! I live in a little, LITTLE town, but there is a junk shop, a (big) thrift store, and a liquidation store. It's the greatest! :D
    Courtney

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  4. TiffanyAugust 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Beautiful rug! What a bargain at only $10. It looks fab with your red walls.

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  5. BethAugust 10, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I like the rug! Even if it is on top of another rug, on top of your painted floor ;)

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  6. GwenAugust 10, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    The rug on a rug is just fine with me and it looks so wonderful in your room. $10?!?!? Wow, it is big too!

    The clock was a steal too and fits in perfectly:)

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  7. Lewaina@cliffsideranchAugust 10, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Love the rug on a rug on a floor!!
    Lots of Panache! The clock is very nice as well! Love your home! ....ya, and ya know I'm in love with your yard! lol Have a good one!

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  8. Heather at Happy Chippy JunkAugust 10, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    WOW such amazing fun finds!! I want to come shopping w/ you!! I still wish you'd let us know WHERE you shop!! Did you say how much the rug was??

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  9. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasAugust 10, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Love them both!! LOVE the rug and I have no problem with rugs on rugs on painted floors! Looks FABULOUS!!!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  10. HollyAugust 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    I have a very similar clock that I got at GW for $4, but it's from Target, not from Howard Miller (I think I see that name on yours).
    That rug was the deal of the century, and so pretty!

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  11. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceAugust 10, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Ten dollar for that rug--WOW. And I love a rug on a rug on a painted floor!

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  12. gail@My Repurposed LifeAugust 10, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    glad you didn't listen to "those" people!
    It looks great!
    Your home is so beautiful!
    gail

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  13. UnknownAugust 10, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Joy, the clock was such a good deal! As if you didn't already know! And that rug...very pretty, and I think it's just fine to layer rugs upon floor.

    Nancy

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  14. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in TrainingAugust 10, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    What $10 for that rug…..that’s awesome! I love the BOLD pattern. I’ve been on the hunt for a fun round rug to put under our kitchen table but have not come across one that is in my price range. You go girl not listening to “those people” there are so many rules if you listen to all of them it may stifle your decorating pizzazz. There is one decorating rule that I am trying very hard to break away from but I really love what they do for my space…..faux flowers! I don’t have a lot in my space but have a faux tree and a little berry arrangement. I know it’s a BIG no, no but they add nice color.

    Kendra @ Domestic Princess

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  15. the undomesticated wifeAugust 10, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    I have a rug on top of a rug in my living room! ;)

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  16. Mama ByrdAugust 10, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    UGH! I soooooo need that rug. That is my next mission. great finds!

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  17. Kim @ Starshine ChicAugust 10, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Great finds! I love clocks. And your rug is fabulous.

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  18. ★Carol★August 10, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    That clock is really great, but I LOVE that rug! And what an amazing deal you got! It looks gorgeous. Is there something wrong with putting a rug on top of a rug? I do that all the time!

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  19. DarleneAugust 10, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    The clock and rug are BEAUTIFUL!!! I have seen them stack rugs like you did in the decorating magazines. You are right in style (as always) girl!!!!

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  20. brokeintrovertAugust 10, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    I love the rug! Great colors.

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  21. HeidiAugust 10, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    hi there, stalk your blog often, but don't think i've ever left a comment. What a great find on that beautiful rug!!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Your rug looks perfect. Doesn't it feel great to find just the right accessory at a great price. I love it over your painted floor.

    Have a great evening.

    Charla

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  23. Alaskangal BAugust 11, 2009 at 1:17 AM

    YOu guys watch TV?? Lol...I just figured you all did crafts, and amazing projects all day long.=)

    Jokes, it was nice to see something like I would see in my home, a remote. I long for the days of going back to the states. Because of you I will never look at the dollar store the same way.=)

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  24. Buzzings of a Queen Bee!August 11, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Your rug gives me inspiration that I might find something just as great for my family room. Good for you!!
    Carrie

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  25. KammyAugust 11, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    Wow, that rug was the best deal in blogland ths week !!!!
    Congrats !
    Kammy

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  26. Kitty ScrapsAugust 12, 2009 at 5:09 AM

    The rug is gorgeous! And what a great buy too. I've been on the hunt for a pretty circular rug at a great price~so far I've not had your great luck!

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  27. AmyAugust 13, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    I love that rug!!! Great find! Don't know how I got behind on your posts. Catching up now!

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  28. LGreene218November 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    LOVE that rug!!! I don't listen to some people either ... they just don't have the eye I do... and usually those people end up copying my ideas later on ! lOL

    You have a wonderful eye and style! I love old doors and I am envious of your creations!! Really inspiring! =)

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