How lucky are we that our world has Craigslist in it!?
Where would we be without it?
Would we have to search the newspaper classifieds to find the junk we were looking for?
Would we have to park the items we wanted to sell on the side of the road with a FOR SALE sign on them?
Would we drive around aimlessly looking for yard sales?
I can't even imagine a life without it.
I'm joking, of course, but Craigslist sure does make buying and selling used 'stuff' a whole heck of a lot easier.
This weekend, I scored a bunch of cool stuff, thanks to my friend Craig.
I bought the coffee table for 5 bucks!!
Sure, it's a little beat up and needs some TLC, but I've got big plans for it.
The main reason I got it was because I loved its legs.
So even if I scrap the whole thing and only use the legs, it was still a bargain at $5.
Everything else I found at a yard sale that was listed on Craigslist.
It actually turned out to be an antique sale that a woman was holding in her barn.
After digging through her barn that was filled with treasures, I found this little stool.
I had originally purchased it thinking I would paint it, but it is so full of character that I might just keep it like it is.
I love how the top of it is all wavy from years of use.
I have the perfect spot for it (I'll show you later!).
I have been keeping my eyes peeled for old wooden sodas crates for a long time, but have not been willing to pay the hefty price tag that usually accompanies them. I've seen them at tons of antique stores, but they usually run around $25-$30.
Pottery Barn also carries them for $24.
So I was thrilled when I found a whole pile of them in the barn for $5 a piece!
And of course, I never can pass up aqua mason jars when I see them...
(don't mind the sleeping beagle on her throne in the background)
I had never seen one as big as the one on the right, so I had to have it.
I'm super excited about all of my purchases.
Can't wait to show you what I have in store for them!
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Southern Hospitality's Thrifty Treasures
Those are some great finds! The coffee table is so cute, and I LOVE that little stool!! I think that is a great idea not to paint it. I love it just the way it is, too.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you have in store for all of your beautiful things. :)
Beth.
That is a great little stool. Yes, keep it like it is. So much character! I love Craigslist too. I stalk it everyday!
ReplyDeleteI've seen the little benches referred to as Cricket Benches. No idea why I'm afraid. I copied down instructions for how to make one from an American tv programme in the 90's. Still have it but never made one yet. Yours is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous finds. I love them all - the aqua, the soda crate, the table....all right up my alley. They could all fit in just right here at my cottage too! So glad I found your great little blog!
ReplyDeleteLove those crates and the stool is SO great!!! that table?- $5 - really?!?!!? SO jealous- but happy for you! ;)
ReplyDeleteI have never gone on Craigslist...maybe I need to check it out!