We are just getting to know one another after all. : )
I am going to reiterate that I live in the mountains, like really way up at the top of the mountains. So anyway, I feel a certain compulsion to decorate in a lodge-like manner. If I lived in a normal place, even Denver for example, I might not necessarily have a dead bear in my living room (more on that guy later) or be so rustic..
Anyway, back to the post.
These next few items are from my living room.
I got this cute little table at a garage sale last summer. The lady selling it is/was a stager or decorator or something like that. She had a bunch of cool stuff. She had a price of $40 but I told her I had a garage sale budget of $30 and I had already spent $5 so could I get it for $25?? She fell for it. It was more than I normally pay for garage sale stuff, but I really liked it. My sister-in-law is still mad that she didnt get it. Hey, you snooze, you lose or "all is fair in garage sale shopping"-- that is my motto.
Looking at that picture reminds me that the little basket is ugly. I need to remember to look for a cute one next time I am at the thrift.
Here is another recent find:
I got these balls of "whatever" for $2 /bag at the ARC. The little plate was $2 as well. Both prices reflect the 1/2 off Saturday deal. Does it make me cheap if I don't like paying full price at the thrift store?
Alright, one more:
The picture with red matting is an etching of deer crossing the road. It was matted and framed and marked for$7 but I scored it for $3.50 at the Goodwill (they usually have 1/2 on Saturday as well). I like to shop the art department at thrift stores because I can find unique items and because I always secretly think I am going to uncover a masterpiece worth thousands. Hey, I can dream right?
If you want to see other thrifty treasures over at Rhoda's blog, click here.
