Thrift Store Finds

WOW! It's been almost 3 wks since my last post. Thanks to L. Duncan for the nudge to get back on the blog scene.

Here's a quick update...Symone and I were sick w/ "flu-like" symptoms for a whole week. But that didn't keep me from resale shopping.

Also, went to see Maxwell (and Common) Monday night...extreme sexiness going on at that concert. I wore green eye shadow for Maxwell and he didn't even notice ;(







I also started on home/office and it is coming along fabulously, if I do say so myself. Big thanks to Annette for her invaluable (translation: free) consultation services. Will post soon.

Here are a few things I've bought on Craig's, at resales or garage sales (have more but need to take pics):

1. 5 piece Patio set - ($25 bucks; Annette doesn't see my vision on this one. I'm going to make this so HOT Annette will be asking (no BEGGING) me to have her over to sit outside and have drinks)
2. Desk - $5 [garage sale] (that's right, FIVE DOLLAR - from a neighbor of a friend; Also, bought the little night stand next to it for $5 out of guilt)
3. Couch - $74.99 [CCA resale] (high quality coach w/ beautiful wooden legs; Got referred to upholstery place by GetItGirl; Currently deciding on fabric)
4. 

Also check out Annette's latest bargain find of the week from same place I found the couch.

Will post more updates this weekend!

Office Re-Inspiration

Okay, my post on my home office/guest room is causing confusion. The colors are a little intense for some to grab -- they don't feel my vision :)

I found a pic that more closely matches my vision - would love your feedback?

Inspiration Room - Home Office/Guest Room

I have been planning to setup my home office, but also need a guest room since I dedicated the third bedroom for Symone's play room.

This is my inspiration room...disclaimer - in a grown folks way, not this way. Think colors, not layout.


Here's where I am today.

• Got a free twin Memory foam mattress via an employee "free-cycle" process at work.


• Antique desk from resale. See this post.


• Just ordered this for bedding

More to come...have to have this done by TX-OU weekend (Oct. 17th) -- pray for me!

Copy Cat Topiary (Almost)

Been a while since last post. Saw Annette's and Shine's recent work and got rejuvenated.

Annette created the most amazing pumpkin topiaries. So here's my tabletop copy cat (done w/ my level of talent so don't get hype).

Before (small tabletop centerpiece):

After (three twig? pumpkins from $1 bins at Target, w/ pics from $1 fall foliage from Dollar Tree)

Not bad, huh? Check me out @ Kimba' DIY day and Twice Remembered.

Lamp Dilemma

Got this from resale for $6.99 last week (it was brand new).

Thinking of spray painting to look something like this.

After this, mess...rethinking spray ever painting again.

Today's Resale Finds - Questions

Bought:

Found these...will use to do my own interpretation of Mantle inspiration and this.
$2.99 for large and .99 & 1.99 for straight ones. Jackpot!

Saw, but didn't buy:

I think the candle holders will cute spray painted and used for Christmas decorations...you know, like little horns? No?

I even like the little duck salt and pepper shakers.





Lamp: $8.99 - I love that is nice and tall. With a new shade, a tassel and spray paint, may be nice add to table next to my bed.






Questions: What do you think? Potential? Should I go back and
get?

(Not My)Pleasure Principle

What about this Craig's title was not clear?
Black TV stand - Great condition - $35

When a lady (an older lady, mind you) came to pick it up, she handed me $30 and looked me square in the face. Of course, I punked out. Looked down at money, looked up at her -- looking at ME like I'm Willy Foo-Foo -- then let it go. Had she been my age or younger, I would like to think I would have politely reminded her that it was listed in the post for $35.

I made that mistake once (when I met Shine and bought her chairs), but called from the car as soon as I realized and turned around and gave the difference.

Next time, I will remind of the price when they arrive. It was just $5, but it's the principle of the matter...right?

Question: What do you do when someone DELIBERATELY gives you less than you are asking?