My sweet husband is good at LOTS of things. He is very understanding (even though he doesn’t understand my newest obsession with all things white) and giving, and usually jumps on board with anything I’m involved in.
This restoration business being just another example. But today he had to go with me to pick up a table.
And we stopped at a flea market…the open air kind, with junk everywhere.
He did not handle it well. He was just so tickled by the whole thing. (Which I must admit I am too) I could not look at anything without him chuckling.
Good times.
We did come away with a few items:
Well, this is the table I had to pick up–it will be available on Perfectly Imperfect Res./etsy shop or if you love it, I’ll be happy to refinish it for you! Love these lines and details…I’m thinking I might stain the top and paint the bottom a creamy color, or I might shock you and paint it a grey/green. 🙂 Email me with any questions. But we did get the lamp from the flea market.
Yep. $5. It will probably go in the writing room–distressing this wooden beauty in white.
This was my great find of the day at the flea market. But let me say…I was really disappointed. It was pretty much a piece of junk. I think it may be beyond my repair. Maybe not. We’ll see.
But if it’s a bust, I can always pop these bad boys off and use them for the feet of my daybed.
🙂
And we got this great chandelier for $5!!! I’m thrilled with it! It will hang in our stairway leading upstairs. I’m not sure about those domes, though.
And remember the chair?
I know I wrote the silly poem, but let me say for the record, “I’m in LOVE with that chair!”
I’ve actually decided that I should name her. Maybe Darla? Kind of sassy. I don’t know….anyway….
I found this beautiful gray damask and some white linen on clearance the other day on fabric.com. Cannot wait to get started on her!
I am still amazed at the response I’ve gotten with the restorations. I’m finishing up those curvy tables this week (can’t wait to show you!, and will be meeting with another client the same day I deliver. I guess I just didn’t expect it. Such a blessing and so much fun!!
Hope you guys are all having a great night and here’s to some thrifty finds!
As we’re closing in on 100 Followers, I’ve got my mind on a giveaway for you girls! If you’d like to sponsor one, give me a shout through email. Don’t worry, I’ll be hosting one either way. I’m going to pick a little new and pair it with a little “old”.
It’ll be great. You’ll see!
–shaunna 🙂
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I love your treasures. I laughed at your story with your husband because I can relate. But I must say this…at least your husband didn't gag at the aroma of "so much junk in one place" like mine did when I took him to largest garage sale in Dallas last spring!
I would love to have my own collection of before's and after's and be able to go to thrift shops and flea markets and have an eye for what COULD be beautiful after a little fixing up, but I don't! I can't wait to keep reading your blog to see what projects you come up with and HOW you do them!
Great finds! Can't wait to see how the lamp will turn out!
What you managed to come away with all have great bones, wonderful finds! I enjoyed your charming story.
Those are some really great finds! I look forward to their "makeovers". Glad that your business is taking off, a wonderful thing with the times that we're in!
Oh I really love that table. What a great find. Be blessed .Cindy
My hubby is the same way if he goes with me junkin. He just does not have the vision…lol. I love that lamp and can totally see it white and distressed!
I think it was a $5.00 day for you…awesome treasures! I'm so happy to see you at my PAR-TAY…hope to see you here next week:)