I recently visited one of my favorite thrift stores here on Long Island,
Selden Thrift
is located in Selden, New York. It's part of a local chain along with 3 others stores. They have sale days where they will sell furniture for 50% off. They also have sale days according to the price tag color. Sometimes they ask astronomical prices for the items and other times you can get a great bargain.
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/MontaukBlog025.jpg)
I think I did fairly well on this particular day! It wasn't on sale but I did manage to picked up this
diamond in the rough for
$12.99!
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/MontaukBlog024.jpg)
OK, so it's not so pretty in it's original form but I had a vision. I knew I needed a bench for my sun room desk/vanity. It's where I sit each day to check my email, drink my tea and blog.
The old chair looked well enough but I was wanting something different.
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos071.jpg)
BTW, this chair is so
"vintage awesome"!
My friend graciously and generously shared it with me from her grandmother's estate.
I was going to refurbish it a little however, once cleaned, it was aged to perfection and the fabric on the chair matched my room exactly.
So I did nothing more than clean her up!
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos021.jpg)
I had found a wonderful piece of fabric several years back at an estate sale that I had been waiting to use in just the right space. This is vintage fabric by Waverly in the "Millerton" pattern.
I just love the color combination!
I'm pleased with how it compliments my desk/vanity.
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/MontaukBlog026.jpg)
So, with a little help from antique white spray paint, I was set out on a mission to transform this lackluster bench into a vision of loveliness.
Here is the finished project......
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos004.jpg)
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos001.jpg)
If you are curious about where I found my vanity, stop off at
Not Too Shabby NJ
and
Not too Shabby Blog
Liz was such a doll! She actually allowed me to come and pick up my vanity on EASTER DAY as I was in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey visiting relatives. If you live close by and can visit Not Too Shabby, you won't be disappointed!
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos008.jpg)
What is one of your favorite thrift store purchases?
I'd love to hear about it.
Leave me a comment and give me the details!
Selden Thrift
is located in Selden, New York. It's part of a local chain along with 3 others stores. They have sale days where they will sell furniture for 50% off. They also have sale days according to the price tag color. Sometimes they ask astronomical prices for the items and other times you can get a great bargain.
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/MontaukBlog025.jpg)
I think I did fairly well on this particular day! It wasn't on sale but I did manage to picked up this
diamond in the rough for
$12.99!
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/MontaukBlog024.jpg)
OK, so it's not so pretty in it's original form but I had a vision. I knew I needed a bench for my sun room desk/vanity. It's where I sit each day to check my email, drink my tea and blog.
The old chair looked well enough but I was wanting something different.
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos071.jpg)
BTW, this chair is so
"vintage awesome"!
My friend graciously and generously shared it with me from her grandmother's estate.
I was going to refurbish it a little however, once cleaned, it was aged to perfection and the fabric on the chair matched my room exactly.
So I did nothing more than clean her up!
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos021.jpg)
I had found a wonderful piece of fabric several years back at an estate sale that I had been waiting to use in just the right space. This is vintage fabric by Waverly in the "Millerton" pattern.
I just love the color combination!
I'm pleased with how it compliments my desk/vanity.
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/MontaukBlog026.jpg)
So, with a little help from antique white spray paint, I was set out on a mission to transform this lackluster bench into a vision of loveliness.
Here is the finished project......
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos004.jpg)
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos001.jpg)
If you are curious about where I found my vanity, stop off at
Not Too Shabby NJ
and
Not too Shabby Blog
Liz was such a doll! She actually allowed me to come and pick up my vanity on EASTER DAY as I was in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey visiting relatives. If you live close by and can visit Not Too Shabby, you won't be disappointed!
![Photobucket](http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn131/CottageCharisma_Blog/November%202010%20blog/SunroomPhotos008.jpg)
What is one of your favorite thrift store purchases?
I'd love to hear about it.
Leave me a comment and give me the details!
1 comment:
Oh...I love that little bench after you made it over. Very pretty.
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