Monday, August 24, 2009

Unfortunately Fortunate

We had a busy weekend, unfortunately it did not include working on our current home improvement project. But fortunately, I did manage to get a little thrift shopping in (I can always manage to squeeze thrifting into a busy schedule).
Here are some of my finds from last week:
Two framed botanicals for two dollars each. The frames need a little care but I love how large and beautiful they are.A four dollar, perfectly primed and ready to paint, plant stand. Isn't it gorgeous? Can't you just see it topped with a luscious fern, or for fall, a large pumpkin with autumn leaves draping down.And last the best of all the game, this Honey-I'm-not-sure-where-we'll-put-it-but-how-could-I-pass-up-this-gorgeous-Ralph-Lauren-twenty-five-dollar-sofa.Actually I'm thinking of cleaning out an area of our unfinished basement for a "reading room". Being the only female in a house with a hubby who likes talk tv and three sons who love guitar hero, I need
a pretty, little quiet place of my own.
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42 comments:

  1. CandiceAugust 24, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    Every mother of boys needs a quiet space to call their own!

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  2. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateAugust 24, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Love the plant stand! And the couch looks great!

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  3. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 24, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Wow ~ you've got some great finds there! I love the pictures and the plant stand. The couch looks in pretty good shape, too.

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  4. ErikaAugust 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Holy crud! So insanely jealous of that couch find that I can hardly breathe.

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  5. Lewaina@cliffsideranchAugust 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    I hear ya sister! Every woman NEEDS ( not just a want here...) A place of her own to retreat off to!! I do love the plant stand! And I so would have gotten the sofa if I would have seen it first! LOL
    Mercy Otis ♥

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  6. TiffanyAugust 24, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    Great deals! That sofa was a steal!

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  7. Heather at Happy Chippy JunkAugust 24, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Darling couch! Did you find it online or in a thrifty store? I do wish you'd let me in on which thrift store you shop at!! (Exact locations!!)

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  8. duchessAugust 24, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    $25 sofa?? Seriously, I never find deals like that. Great job.

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  9. GwenAugust 24, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    You had me at the gorgeous tall plant stand and then my jaw dropped on that couch!

    You get the big puffy gold star this week:)

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  10. BecaAugust 24, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    That couch is great! I especially love that candle stand. I like your ideas for it too.

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  11. Pam @ This Humble HouseAugust 24, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Oh wow! I was going to comment on the candle stand, then I saw the sofa! What an awesome deal! You absolutely HAD to buy that! I hope you get your girly space!

    ~ Pam

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  12. UnknownAugust 24, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Love the plant or pumpkin stand. It would look great black! and you so didn't get a Ralph Lauren couch for 25 bucks? STEAL! love the couch. Great finds!

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  13. SueAugust 24, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    WOW! You sure did score some GREAT finds!!

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  14. MiriamRAugust 24, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    I LOVE that couch. It is beautiful. I wouldn't have left it in the store either!

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  15. Brittany AnnAugust 24, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    I can't believe that couch, it's fabulous, and for $25!!!

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  16. Kim @ Starshine ChicAugust 24, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    I wouldn't have been able to pass up the couch either. And you definitely need a space of your own.

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  17. the undomesticated wifeAugust 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    I want that sofa. Slap a stamp on it and send it my way. ;)

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  18. LizOAugust 24, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    That couch is a fabulous find and yes, every woman should have her estrogen cave (or at least space)!

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  19. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 24, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    unbelievable...a couch like that for $25.00! Oh, and I LOVE the fern stand.

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  20. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityAugust 24, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    I can't believe you found that sofa for $25!! Wowsa, what a deal. You can eventually recover it & still have a deal, but the fabric is even pretty.

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  21. DarleneAugust 24, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Oh my WORD...you find the BEST deals!!! LOVE that beautiful sofa! I think a little reading room sounds perfect!!

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  22. Bonnie the BossAugust 24, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    That couch is making me salivate!

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  23. LisaAugust 24, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Great deals! I love that couch,your right you do need a place all to yourself.
    :)Lisa
    kssnnikkel.blogspot.com

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  24. Linda (Nina's Nest)August 24, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    Your sofa is fab - and I agree, buy now, figure out where to put it later! Your botanicals look like some I bought at a thrift store (2 for $4). Does it say "Redouté" anywhere on the bottom left? He was a well known Frenchman who did these botanicals some time back in the 1800's I think (or earlier, I've forgotten). Anyway, they sell on Ebay for $5 and up apiece unframed. The red ones are especially popular and inclined to cost more. Remember, that does not include shipping, sooooooo you got a great deal! Linda

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  25. Amanda@Imperfectly BeautifulAugust 24, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Accckkkkkk...that sofa is absolutely FAB! And for only 25 smackers? What a deal. I am also in love with that plant stand...I'm envisioning a big white pumpkin with your monogram on top. I am soooo ready for fall!

    ~Amanda

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  26. KelliAugust 24, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Splendid finds!! I do love the sofa! It's my favorite!!

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  27. Cottage LifestyleAugust 24, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    That sofa is fabulous...you did well.

    Renee @ Cottage Lifestyle

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  28. UnknownAugust 24, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    SUCCESS! ! ! What great finds! ! Love the sofa!

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  29. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceAugust 24, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    OM goodness, that sofa is an amazing find, lucky!!!

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  30. HeidiAugust 24, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    wow! I dont understand...you find $25 sofas...and I find nothin! LOL I love the pumpkin stand..can you send it to my house?

    I've given you credit for more stolen...er, uhm, "inspired" halloween decor! LOL

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  31. Nicole A.August 25, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    Wow, so jealous of the sofa! I love the plant stand and the prints too! You did Awesome!

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  32. Wendy August 25, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    That sofa IS a fortunate find! WOW!

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  33. Sweet MillieAugust 25, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Wow-weeee where does a girl go for such an awesome sofa deal, our thrift shops do not carry those sort of things...Good for you, and I will say every girl in house of fella's needs a soft spot to land.
    Erica

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  34. Court and BrittAugust 25, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    ok, so WHERE do you find all these great finds? I'm not seeing this great of stuff at my local thrift stores/garage sales :)

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  35. Just UsAugust 25, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Joy are you sure you don't want to sell your couch for a profit?? :) I'm completely serious, I love that couch. If so, contact me jthesavage (at) gmail.com

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  36. modestmuseAugust 25, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    I wish I were as creative and domestically gifted as you and Ali!!! We hosted your lovely daughter and her kind husband in our home, and at my request she completely rearranged my living room and kitchen and made coherent use of my random decorations. I LOVE IT!!!! I aspire to making my home as warm and inviting a place as yours looks! Thanks for your inspiration and the talent you passed along to Ali!

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  37. Thrifty Decor ChickAugust 25, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    That sofa was a STEAL!!

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  38. jodi @ back40lifeAugust 26, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    I was thinking you'd hit the jackpot with the plant stand, but then the sofa too! fabulous!

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  39. Sabrina August 26, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Awesome score with the couch. I wouldn't have been able to pass it up either!

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  40. African American MomAugust 26, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Wow, you scored a $25 couch! You lucky dog!

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  41. AnitaAugust 27, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    I would sit on that couch in the garage if I had to...I think it;s great!

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  42. Mrs. Chapman's 2nd Grade ClassAugust 27, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    I love the sofa! I have a friend who made a "quiet room" in her basement. No kids or husbands allowed. She also hung a cute chandelier and put in a small desk area so she could write notes, get on the computer or do some scrapbooking. She loves it because she closes the door and has her own retreat!

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