Monday, July 23, 2012

{thrifting score}


The thrifting Gods were most definitely shining down on me this weekend.

That, and my awesome Mother-in-Law, who discovered this treasure for me.

Say hello to my new chair...


Isn't she adorable? Perfectly mid-century and she was $40!

I think my favorite part is the upholstery...a wonderfully nubby gray chenille that looks brand new.


She is the perfect piece to bring the blank wall in our family room together.

For now, I have her paired with pieces we already owned...our  IKEA rug, and an olive green ottoman {not sure if that will stay}...


And I'm planning a frame collage using a variety of frames and a lot of olive green spray paint...


Here is a little mock-up of what I have planned...


I have a white frame that I want to throw into the mix for a break from all the green. I will probably leave a few empty and fill a few with photos or other fun items.

I'm also looking around for fabric to make a pillow for the chair. This one is at the top of my list right now...


And to finish off this cozy corner, I have a wooden tray for the ottoman that I'm going to makeover. It will serve as a great place to sit a drink and a magazine. 

So what do you think?


Not too shabby for $40, right?

Linking up with Apron Thrift Girl 



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15 comments:

Anonymous said...

wow! awesome chair! and love the green frames +1 white frame idea!!! oh and i love that rug!

Nicky said...

She IS adorable! And that pillow fabric is perfect!! You're projects are always awesome.

xoxo Nicky

Anonymous said...

That chair is super cool! What a find. Love that fabric for the pillow, too. :)

sara @ applestonedrive.blogspot.com

Niki {Glossy Blonde} said...

I love the chair (and the ottoman, and the frame idea). It is so cheerful!

Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista said...

That is a score, way to go!

Jessica
stayathomeista.com

Elena @ CDACN said...

Thats a pretty awesome chair! I love the shape! 40$ is a great deal!

Adorned From Above said...

Great find, and I love the frames. I have a link party, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/face-cleansing-oil-and-wednesdays.html
It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
www.adornedfromabove.com

Discovery Street said...

ohhh! what a great find! stopping by from Harpers happenings! Feel free to link up on my Thrifting Thursdays.
http://www.discoverystreet.net/2012/07/thrifting-thursdayssort-of.html

Chrissy said...

she is gorgeous! in our house we call beautiful vintage fabrics in grey 'mad men material'. so timeless and chic! love it.

Number Fifty-Three said...

I just stopping by after finding your link on 52 Mantels. I'm now following your blog. I love your find! The fabric is awesome!

Have a great weekend!

Angela

Dear Wallet, said...

Love that chair its fabulous! The corner is going to look great when its all done!

Meeling said...

Cool find! And that fabric you picked out for the pillow - perfect!

Little Gray Pixel said...

That chair. $40? I'm speechless.

Adorned From Above said...

Thanks so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. Again, Great finds.
Debi

Anonymous said...

I just found you via High on Thrifting Thursday! I loooooooove this chair! Really rockin'! Great deal!

~Aubrey
Project Lovegood

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