First, remember this little gem I found a few weeks back?
Well after several trips back to the store to measure, stare and contemplate
the old girl is at home where she belongs. Our messy home. Sorry for the picture, but that's life.
She fits like a glove and I love her color, finish and pretty much everything about her. Now I just need to rip down that wallpaper. And paint. And get a new mirror. And pillows. And rug. Don't tell the hubs, but we've got another project ahead people.
Story #2 is a story of surprise, drama and intrigue. Or, if you follow me on instagram (follow me here) then it's a story you've already 'heard'.
Last Saturday I was on my way to a little store I love to source a table for a client. But I was early and they weren't open yet so I went next door to the Goodwill to
And as I turned the corner I saw this.
Allow me to read the tag for you. $30 people. (ok, I added the 'people')
I took a picture immediately and then took a seat. Comfy. I lifted the cushions. Clean. I looked for stains. Negative (with the exception of one small crayon mark).
So with all of these good check marks I of course...walked away. I went on my way next store and went about my regularly scheduled errands. But I kept thinking about it. And thinking about it. We need a new couch for our family room. We'd been planning on just getting a slipcovered couch or sectional.
Plans change.
That night I googled to find out what time Goodwill opened and made a plan to go and get my little honey. Even the biggest snow storm we've had in 30 years wouldn't stop me. I piled my girls in the car, drove 10 miles an hour thru some heavy falling snow and slapped down my $30.
Whoop Whoop.
She is now were I put all my best couches, the garage. And my head is spinning about what to do with her. What colors would you use with her? What patterns? I think I feel an inspiration board coming on. Prepare to hear a lot more about this girl over the next few weeks.
Happy Weekend!!
Yay, you got the bench! And of course, that green sofa is amazing.
ReplyDeleteyour garage sounds like an amazingly stylish and comfy place and i want to come! and i love the "$30 people, ok i added the people." you crack me up.
ReplyDeleteand the bench.... what is there to say? it's awesome but you knew that.
Your post title drew me in like any good story. Love your finds, of course, That scorched bamboo settee is perfect, and I actually did see your green velvet beauty on your Instagram. In love. Good upholstery is hard to find and you found it. Oh, the possibilities. Can't wait to see all your mood board goodness!
ReplyDeleteI love the bench! And 30 bucks for the sofa? Seriously?? I wish I could find a deal like that for our game room. Have a great weekend!
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I'm obsessed with both finds. You know I love the bench, like LOVE. And the sofa is such a pretty colour and an UNREAL price. Lucky finds! I'm heading to my first ever estate sale today...hopefully I have the same kind of luck!
ReplyDeleteOooooh! That's a fun project! Great treasure finds! Sounds like you need to have a garage photo shoot post for the blog!
ReplyDeleteholy crap those are two beauties! You got some serious lucky scores on these two my friend!
ReplyDeleteI would say it was a very successful "A Girl walk into A Bar" story.....Great, amazing find, and what you did to acquire it is even more courageous and awesome! Of course, and just to add a little fun, you realize that that green color IS the color of the year!
ReplyDeleteThe bench is more than perfect.....all you need to do is remove wallpaper, paint, purchase rug, etc....a piece of cake!
I am so glad you got both of those. Great scores. I love your inspirations boards...I'm ready!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh this is going to be fun!! LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteThose two pieces are absolutely amazing! Good for you! I'm so envious! :)
ReplyDeleteThat bench rocks. The perfect fit for you space! xo Kristin
ReplyDeleteThese two finds are enough for me to hate you, but I just can't. Instead, I'll love. Please keep the green as-is! That color is gorgeous. It would look fantastic with white and navy and the results would be some kind of preppy fabulousness.
ReplyDeleteLove the bench~ so pretty! Erica
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I think I blacked out for a second from all the yummy goodness...heaven's, the possibilites are endless for that scrumptious sofa...gold, check! navy, check...orange? pink? check and check!!! Can't wait to steal, I mean put my feet up and lounge all over that velvet!!
ReplyDeletelooooooooove the entry settee! it looks fab. will be excited to see what you do with the sofa. great lines!
ReplyDeleteermergheerd - thats AWESOME!!!! whoop whoop is right
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love both of these finds!!! $30 for that couch is incredible! Is it green velvet? Might be fun to keep it as-is :)
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing pieces! Can't believe that sofa was in such great condition - and the color! So exciting!
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Ohhhhh! LUCKY! I would love to run into both of those pieces! I can't wait to see your mood board for this!
ReplyDeleteO my word. that couch. i'm dying, seriously dying. the options are endless. honestly a green like that could almost act like a neutral i think... what wouldn't go with it?
ReplyDeletecongrats on your awesome finds!
Nice buy on the cheap! Seriously, I can see this in a colorful home! Have a great weekend, doll!
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Holly Foxen Wells
GlamourMash
You have me craving a thrifting run! I love your finds.
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see what you come up with! love them both!
ReplyDeleteTwo amazing finds indeed!! Is that green sofa velvet? I absolutley LOVE it!! It is so Miles Redd, check it out! http://pinterest.com/pin/113997434289189149/
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A velvet sofa is such a great thing to have. Hooray for the $30 price! I bet you could make a fancy patterned slip cover and also a kid friendly one for that price. Now you have extra money for fabric! More than 10 years later I still have, and love, my thrifted sofa. :) I can't wait to see what you do with it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting $30 spent!
ReplyDeleteHoly crapola!!!! Ok, wait, first I have to say that I'm so so so pleased you got that bench - if you hadn't, I would have flown across the Atlantic with a waterpistol in hand to force you to get it. Thank god I didn't have to resort to violence, I'm really not comfortable with waterguns.
ReplyDeleteSecondly, $30 for a green velvet sofa?! Are you kidding me?? Well, as you probably know, I have a green velvet sofa and I freaking love it (although it did cost me a tad more than $30). It strangely goes with everything (even pink and turquoise blue and maize yellow). I can't wait to see what you do with it! Eeek! So exciting! xxx
Oh, I love that green sofa. Just.as.it.is. Add a few neutral throw pillows and a bright, crazy floral lumbar, and it's straight out of Domino.
ReplyDeleteAhhhh love the bench and the sofa!!!
ReplyDeleteThe bench is an awesome find but that couch deal is amazing!! The green velvet reminds me of Laurens sofa from Purestyle home seen here at the end of the post. I have always loved her bold color choice. Looking forward to seeing yours in place.
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