Friday Finds #2

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

Hey there! It’s Friday and I have a 3-day weekend – so you know I’m HAPPPYY!! Clap along if you feel like that’s what you want to do! Hey!

Chuckles.. just thought I’d throw that in – so you catch my drift..

Today’s Friday Finds were not found by me but by a friend. I was visiting my friend Elizabeth Claytor who owns a Bed & Breakfast in Chester, SC. I love her big historic home. You can view the lovely Inn Upon Moon River Plantation Bed & Breakfast here, and if you ever plan to visit SC, by all means this is the perfect place to stay. Elizabeth and husband David are the best hosts and you feel the warmth of their home and personality soon as you enter. Elizabeth is another thrifty shopper like myself. She made a few changes since the last time I had visited her and when I complimented her that’s when she told me about her great finds.. I think she has me beat!! Take a look at her Fab Finds –

She stopped at the Goodwill Outlet (I never knew Goodwill had an outlet) in Charlotte.. and that’s where she found her excellent finds.. So get ready to say OMG!!

She found this chair.. (as is).. for $2.00 LOL.. I just couldn’t believe it…WHATTTTT!!!! She YES!!!! $2.00 whole dollars..

Really!!! look at this chair… $2.00 — smh…

Then she found this entertainment cabinet for $4.00 — GeeezzzzLouise—- I’m floored… WOW!!! Is all I could say….

For $4.00 … heck I’d like the natural wood look too!

Then she found this storage chest for another whopping $2.00…!!!!! All in one visit.. I was completely flabbergasted over her FAB Finds.. I think she just put me to shame.. But boy do I LOVE IT!!! Like I said.. it’s the thrill of hunt!

All three pieces in this picture was a total of $8.00 .. Can you scream WOW!!!!!!!!!! Like I did!

As they say birds of a feather flock together.. I met Elizabeth at my garage sale. She was passing through town and stopped because she heard my blues music playing (I always play music during yard sales for my shoppers pleasures.. music and shopping is very therapeutic) and we began talking. She asked to tour my house which I was happy to oblige and she loved it. She began telling me all about her blues themed Bed & Breakfast in Chester and I got so excited – I went there and it’s been a wonderful friendship ever since.. I love those guys… .

P.S If you ever want to plan a getaway to perfect small town big on southern hospitality – visit Chester and stay at the Moon River Bed & Breakfast… Tell them Jamala sent you :-)… (let me know and I’ll stop in to say hello, too)

And as David always “Peace”

I hope all of you have an ABSOLUTELY PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY!!!!!!

Friday Finds

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

First I’d like to say “TGIF”!!! It’s been one of those weeks that Friday couldn’t come soon enough..I’m sure some of you can join me with this feeling. I’ve been hitting Goodwill religiously every week and thought I’d start sharing my finds with you. I’ve found so many great items, some I lucked up being able to buy – some I didn’t get there soon enough and lost out on. I know you’re probably wondering “what the heck is she shopping for now?” (like my husband does) but again .. remember the word.. THRILL.. gotta do it. But actually, I’ve been shopping with a purpose also. I’m helping my brother decorate his home. He purchased a home last year and have been working at it little by little. It was a fixer-upper that was a GODFATHER of a deal.. (you know – an offer he couldn’t refuse). The price ($5,000) he couldn’t resist. Trust me..I didn’t fault him one bit. I’m going to take you on a journey of his house next week – so follow along. But moving on to my Friday Finds..

I was coming home from work last Friday and came across this yard sale in town.. could you believe this set was $40.00 (there are 4 chairs – one just wasn’t in the picture). Naturally – I snagged that.. of course the chairs will be recovered – in due time

This pair of wall sconces were snagged at Goodwill for $4.75ea.. They’ll get a face lift (of course)

This chandelier is perfect for his kitchen (which is yellow and white). This cutey was found at Goodwill for $9.75. I’ll give the gold a new polished look

For me – I like this plate.. the color is springy.. so that came home with me for $1.75

Last but not least.. which I love.. This big Sunflower dish.. I figured it would look lovely propped on his counter. His favorite football team is Minnesota Viking and he’s wanting yellow & purple in his kitchen. So for $2.75 it’s in the trunk headed to its new home.

This is one thing that I couldn’t buy.. can you say “drats, drats and double drats” it was only $40.75 – Someone else beat me to it..

Well guys, these were my Friday Finds.. Tune in again for next Friday to see what else I snag.. Until then.. enjoy your weekend and Happy Hunting!!

A Goodwill Week

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

This past week I had been lucky at Goodwill. I just thought I’d share some of the things I came across. You know I don’t need a blankety blank thang, but I’m actually addicted to the thrill of the hunt.. ( I need therapy – seriously) – someone please introduce me to Will Power… chuckles.

Well here we go with what I saw… This dusty little cooler bag was the perfect size for my son to take with him out fishing. Judging by the dust on the outside, I knew it was going to be dirty inside…

But I was totally surprised – how wrong I was! (and btw.. it was $2.75)

Then I came across these office chairs.. Yes they were a bit outdated, but nothing that some new fabric and spray paint can’t fix – the wheels work perfect (I scooted around for a test drive). They were $2.75 each (what a steal)

Up next – these chairs… I really dig the modern shape and yes, they were comfortable and sturdy. The wood was in perfect condition. Just update the fabric and they’d be a great pair of vintage inspired sitting chairs. The best part – their bargain price $5.75 each

This slipper chair was just $4.87 (let’s ditch the outdated orange velvet fabric – blah- with some new up-to date fabric and you’ll have fantastic slipper chair. This also was a comfortable chair..the springs were in tact

I really wanted this two-seater sofa, but someone plucked the tag (beat me to the punch). I just imagined a nice metallic paint and new fabric would make this a fabulous piece. The price?? a mere $42.75

Lucked up with another macrame plant holder for $1.75 (I couldn’t leave this behind)

So you see why I enjoy the thrill of the hunt. So I guess you’re wondering what I came home with..well..truth is… none of them (except the plant holder). Will Power almost came to the rescure, but as I was walking out the door, I glanced over at the shoe section.. (WHY??? I’ll never know – I never-ever look at their shoes.. and I mean never) but for some reason the shoes didn’t look “beat up”. I spotted these sandals – never worn in mint condition. I tried them on – perfect fit! Hmmm… I really like them for my jeans.. so home they came…. and guess what.. they were $2.87 – LOL!!! I had to smh and say “Kim (my alter ego) GO HOME”

So … you feel where I’m coming from…. I love the thrill of the hunt. What about you?? Someone please tell me I’m not alone..LOL!

Goodwill Trip

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

I made a trip to the Goodwill again, feeling a bit discouraged because lately I hadn’t lucked up on anything. I did find a hurricane and a square vase, so I picked them up. They’ll come in handy one day.

Then I received the latest Pier 1 magazine in the mail and this caught my eye:

The hurricane vase.. see their price – $40.00 with 20% off (whoopdy-doo) just hurricane wood base $32.00

The hurricane I lucked up on was $6.75 – so I decided to re-create the look for less using the hurricane vase I picked up at Goodwill and the $1.00 candle I bought the last time Goodwill Hunting. I found a base I had lying around the house, and some stones from other plants and created the look. So I re-dressed the table update. My update cost – a mere $7.75 (boo-yahhh!)

I also added a simple little touch to the table

I definitely like the new look of this table. So I feel confident to continue with project.

$2.00 Tuesday #8

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

Hey all!!! If you’re just joining me.. I scored this week’s $2.00 item last week during my Goodwill Hunting. It was the Martha Stewart wastebasket. Yes, it had some bruises on it – but that’s ok.. it’s been transformed.. and I’m pleased with the finished product. Remember it’s going in my office – so I wasn’t too meticulous about it.

Here’s the wastebasket before: I know… pretty bland.. right..(Martha Stewart huh???)