Thrift Share, July 5th

Previously I posted about these redwood benches that I was going to refinish and use for extra seating on my deck. I hadn't done the job and in this case, my procrastinating paid off. Because an item that I thought I had missed out on turned out to be available. I'm so excited about this piece and am thinking about how I will fix it up.

I thought this had been sold, but I noticed the ad was still up on Craigslist. I contacted the buyer, he hadn't sold it and forgot to email me. It was too big to fit in my minivan, so my husband got a truck from work and now it's mine!

Option 1 - cover with new fabric

Option 2 - remove cover/foam cushioning and expose plywood underneath and use a colored stain on it,something like a kiwi green, if there is such a thing. This is dependent on the shape of the plywood and how well it is fitted in the frame. 

Option 3 - Have wood inserts made to fit.

Funny how one thing leads to another - my umbrella looks worn now too, would love to get a new one in a bright orange. Those redwood benches? - sold them on Craigslist.


This post is linked to:
Her Library Adventures
Coastal Charm
Southern Hospitality
Type A
Very Merry Vintage Style
My Romantic Home

Upcycling from Dig 'n' Save

What can you do with an base like this? I found it at at our local dig/save with a damaged table top. I think it was originally used in an office, some type of work table. The base is made of aluminum which made think that it would be good as a plant stand. 

Since I don't have carpentry skills (or tools), I found someone to make a cedar box to put on it. The stand cost $10 and the cedar box was $60. A word to the wise - get more than one estimate, even for a small job. The estimate that didn't get my job was for $100, a big difference.

I'm very happy with it, just need to get some feet for the bottom and watch the flowers grow.

I will be back next week, taking a little time off.

Happy July 4th Everyone!


This post is linked to: 
The Shabby Chic Cottage

Passionately Artistic
My Romantic Home

More Steals and Deals on Craigslist

It's time for More Steals and Deals on Craigslist! This is where I show awesome deals on Craigslist. Steals are items that are offered for free. So without further adieu, let's start with the steals.

For anyone who wanted their own mummy, this was the chance of a lifetime. This mummy is almost 6 feet tall!

This ad says that you can go and play on their piano for one week. The piano has just been restored, though no one there plays the piano. I think this is where the eerie music starts playing.

This ad was for a free table with two matching chairs on casters. With some work, this could be a really nice set.

I think this is a great buy for a lovely vintage bedroom set with all kinds of possibilities.

I think the pair on the left have great style

Nice buy on a mid century Danish chair that looks to be in excellent condition.

I think this drum style table has great presence, painting it a bold color would give it modern flair.

Who doesn't need another end table? Charming design on this one.

This is my pick for best of the week, wish I had a place for it!

This is my boo-hoo one. Someone snatched it before I could. Unbelievable buy.

This one is sweet! How beautiful it would be in a little girl's room! And underneath paint is Tiger Oak.

Fine set with lots of style/texture

The person selling this advertises it a hobby desk. I would call it a modern looking secretary for a great price!

How cute is this for $10.00?!! I love the bar. It could really make a statement as a foyer/console table too.

Well that's it for this episode of Steals and Deals on Craigslist!