Item: Victrola Cabinet
Cost: $12
Where's it from?: Auction
Why I love it: A fantastic thrifty find! It is a perfect end table. I am a big fan of quarter sawn oak, love that it has doors for hiding stuff, and love the history.
Item: Oak coffee tableCost: $8
Where's it from?: Garage sale
Why I love it: Another quarter sawn oak piece, it is seriously about 200 lbs, I have refinished it once, and it probably needs it again, but it's completely solid, so it's virtually indestructable! I love that it can withstand all the abuse that my kids can dish out; including hot wheels races! It has no sharp corners for ouchies, but it is hard on the head. Overall, this is hands down my favorite garage sale find of all time!
Item: Vintage rocker
Cost: free (family heirloom)
Where's it from: James' dad bought it for his father at an auction back in the 1950's from a neighbor
Why I love it: Timeless style, great addition to the room! I also have to mention that the white coverlet and pillow are finds from my mother in law's house. She comes up with the greatest things!
Item: Kitchen hutch (AKA: Television cabinet)
Cost: $60
Where's it from?: Next door neighbor's moving sale
Why I love it: When we were in the market for a new tv (see previous post) I couldn't find the right tv cabinet. All of them were cheaply made or heinously priced. I found this at the next door neighbor's sale and knew right away that it would be perfect. We just removed a shelf, made some adjustments, drilled some holes for wires, and painted over the green ivy painted on the doors.
Item: Vintage channel back chair
Cost: $150
Where's it from? Craig's List
Why I love it: I have a picture dated Dec 1947 with my grandmother holding my mother as an infant in a chair that could be the twin of this one. I have been on the lookout for this chair for over 5 years! When I happened upon this chair one day on Craig's List I couldn't help myself. Also, the pillow is another free find from my mother in law's.
