For the past few months, I’ve found myself admiring and gravitating to create more of an eclectic vibe around the house.  Ever since I published the last issue of “Thrift Life” magazine and being inspired by the boho queen Mocha Girl, I wanted (more like had) to have a peacock chair. The hunt for one began, and I looked and looked and looked., but the ones I found were drastically over my budget (insert my scratch off hoping I hit big so cost would not be an issue moment) In the meantime, I’ve just been mesmerized by these inspiration pictures.

The Jungalow

The Glam Pad

Coastal Living

and not to mention the slew of pins

I came across this rocker at Restore Habitat and was determined to have some sort of rattan/boho inspired chair in my abode.   My mother has two of these on her porch and they are quite comfortable for rocking.

besides.. I figured it’ll be perfect for rocking my new little angel that we’re anxiously waiting for.  Before making the purchase I perused another area of the store and found this one.. which was even better!!  Now this was the rocker for me!!

Yea, I was thrilled especially seeing it was in fantastic condition.. so..how on earth could I pass it up .. I brought it home and gave it a good cleaning with some Pine Sol.  Once it dried, I polished it using Olde English.  The rattan came to life and there was no way I was going to keep that dull cushion on it.  I pulled some pillows from my stash for a change and added a favorite pillow.

Look how vibrant it looks in this space.

Here are some other inspirational rocker pictures to inspire you if you’re on the hunt for a rocker.

I’m very pleased with the burst of colors in this room.

At first I had none, then along came one, and then the following weekend on that magical Saturday afternoon … my friend texted me a pic…   should I??

Ok guys..  ….. This is where I lose my lady cool…. because my response was …HELL FUCKIN’ YEA!!!!!  eh hem… now back to my regular excitement.. 🙂  Yes, my sister huntress#2 Machelle lucked up and found it!!   She was set to drop it by my husband’s shop on Monday and you know that was the longest weekend.  I couldn’t wait to get it home..

Oh yea! Oh yea!!!  heeeheee…..  I originally wanted the peacock chair in the corner of the room where the rocker was, however, I prefer to keep the rocker there,  soooooo I decided why not switch out the captain’s chair in the dining room (as in my inspirational pictures).

Now I have to say I’m on my way to adding that touch of boho to create my own vibe.  One thing about boho style.. it’s a “whatever, however” you flow kinda look.

I’m sure this chair will make rounds in different zones around the house, but I sure do smile (more) when I peek in the dining room.

I’ve already started my fabric hunt to recover the chair cushions and can’t wait to find the right fabric for them.

I know this look isn’t for everyone… but it’s something I’m willing to try for a while and if I tire of it. I’ll just bring the original chair back in.. But for now, I’m enjoying the “different appeal”

So have you found anything from your wish list lately?  If not, establish a thrift squad, because you can’t be every where all the time.  Have your posse be on the look-out for you.  Trust me… it pays off (as you see here).  But in the meantime.. as always… Happy hunting while you thrift your house into a Home!!

CIAO!!!!