I guess I am feeling a bit industrious in the new year. I have become a bit addicted to Craigs List. I have browsed there before and even sold a couple things off of there but I myself have never purchased anything. UNTIL NOW! In the past week I have found two (well technically 3) things that I actually inquired about and won. Do you win things on CL or is that only eBay? The first item is this secretary. Okay it isn't my dream secretary. That would be the gorgeous mahogany one with the fret work doors and break front drawers. But this one was only $150 and I have big plans for it. I want to do a distressed finish in black with a red undercoat. I think it will look great in my family room. Hey I even have plans to make a great tassel to hang from the key lock like Cindy had on her Blog My Romantic Home. Can't y'all just picture it? Some red toile paper in the back of the book case part? So this lovely secretary that the previous owners had refinished in white wash with hand painted flowers down the sides in pink and green would actually go with the two chairs I bought today off of CL! These hunter green beauties are petite wing backs that I have been searching for for some time. I plan on using them on each end of my dining room table. I have big reupholster plans for them. The seller said she believes them to be around 40 years old. I know this they are sturdy and I sure could not find any like this in todays market! Certainly not for the $100 I paid for them! SO I am feeling pretty good about my purchases. I have the perfect two (3) items for Susan's Metamorphis.
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Man, you have the greatest things on Craig's List! I need to MOVE! Just gorgeous! I can't wait to see the finished product!
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Looking forward to see what you do with your newest goodies!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished product!! Oh and I am picking up "Edward" today or tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWhat great finds. Can't wait to see the secretary when you're done with it. I have a couple of bookcases that I want to try the same technique on, maybe I'll wait to see how yours come out haha. Kathy
ReplyDeleteLove you new find! Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteOh, I can't wait to see what everything looks like when you get it finished! I love the secretary and the chairs! I have never done any business on CL but I might have to check it out more! Blessings, Nancy
ReplyDeleteI'm oooing and awwing at the thought of your secretary all finished. Very nice find! :)
ReplyDeleteHi. I wandered over to your blog from the plate addict's blog (lol) and I was happy to see the secretary you plan to paint.
ReplyDeleteI just bought one on Craig's List myself and it's an ugly pecan color that I plan to paint, you guessed it, black! Just like you! We'll have to compare finished products! I'm new to the blog world and I'm having a great time finding new blogs I like and yours is one of them.
Gail
I've always wanted to do the wingback or upholstered chair idea at the end of my dining room table...this is going to be awesome! Can't wait to see what you do with them! You have such great ideas...how will you paint the secretary? Will you spray it or use a brush? Be sure and takes lot of before, during and after pics...can't wait to see the process...very exciting! :-) Susan
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how you transform these pieces! Please stop by my blog, if you have a moment. I have a dear friend who needs our prayers!
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