Decor On A Shoestring-The Bragging Thread:)
OK so there's been a diiscussion..an interesting one..that kinda inspired several of us to think of this kind of a thread.
Whenever someone has a specific question, or a room or a house to discuss, or looks to find something specific, or looks for inspiration or ideas or sharing information about how to do-it-yourself something, in short, any question that would end up being here probably anyway, but that suggests a limited budget. And the hint for their desire to be on limited budget is right here, in the name of the thread.
Whether this someone doesn't have a lot of money, or has it, but you know, has other priorities as well, or plainly gets a kick of( btw everyone's welcome to tell me "April, your use of English is incorrect here and here"..)) ...in short enjoys finding something that's cheap, or old, or cheap AND old..:)..or is talented and crafty and handy to share with others-wow, how did you do that?..
Now, everybody understands "limited" in according to his own needs, wants, and priorities, so pointing out the specific budget is cool, when asking a question. If it's relevant to the question itself.
And of course as always-pictures are extremely helpful.
here's the discussion that started it all
http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/4824685/jeeshrejected#20644781
Everybody can open such thread-just start it with "Decor On A Shoesring..." and continue with your own agenda.
Other posters will know right away whether the thread is something they'd be interested to participate or not.
So. I just wanted to open the first thread and see how it goes. Right?
And as I don't have any specific question right now..
I decided to dedicate this thread to bragging:)
because I remember one poster saying she bought a sofa for 600$ but wouldn't mention that
I thought-well why not:)
(oh I know the 13 reasons why(c) but I feel like not following them in these threads. Let them be a bit different, in that regard)
so. I'm going to brag about a sofa I bought for 60$..:)
(yes, sixty dollars)
Craigslist of course. And usually while I buy a lot a lot on Craigslist I'm a bit hesitant when it comes to sofas.
But this one was clean. And loked like new. And pink. And velvet! Pink velvet sofa for sixty dollars! I felt like I'm a five year old again-what a great great feeling
and it was lightweight and even fit in the car! (the bigger one)
actually we bought it since we needed to furnish my MIL's apartment
but I was secretly hoping (very bad of me I know) that she won't like it or it won't be comfortable, and then we'll buy her a new sofa and this one, I'll have for myself
Well guess what? she loved it and found it really comfortable, so hers it is
but I still get to brag, don't I?:)
so I don't have pictures of it in her apartment. But I saved the pictures from the ad
(I took a nap on it several times. I approve.)
Well. Now-your turn to brag:)
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6 years agoMy less than $600 couch. Ashley, online, never sat on it before hand. Quite comfortable, my daughter slept on it for a week when she visited. Cheapie cushions, Josh and Main, Ikea throw (not my favorite but the pup doesn't like it much either so it doesn't get torn up lol). And yes, I was the one who said I wouldn't mention my cheap couch.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agooverstock table, put it together myself! It was likely $500ish I think. Ashley chairs less than $75 each, cheapie joss and main cushions, artwork from Ashley, bowl from pier one (bought in Southern California before I moved. The othe painting you can barely see are two originals from a cousin in law of my ex, very abstract and un framed. I do love my tiny dining area.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agomy $25 screen from Wayfair clearance. Cheapie artwork, from (as usual) Ashley. Furry blanket from Joss and Main I think around $25. And of course, Leo, in his favorite place, my bed :)
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6 years agoMy beach house is full of consignment/thrift/flea market finds.
None of the below items cost more than $40.
I found these two green tables at two different places, on different days, but they're the same exact color. In our den/TV room. I kept the chippy paint because it just seemed right to.
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Small cute bookcase in DS' room. Thrift shop.
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Consignment shop, $20 I think. Already painted.
Consignment shop table, Marshalls art.
Thrift shop.
Consignment shop table made from butcher block and old sewing machine base. In the laundry room.
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6 years agoI'm not done!
Got a pair of these chairs on CL, $40 if I remember correctly. Had the cushions recovered.
Another table with an old iron base. Consignment shop.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI don't have the patience to shop for used furniture, but I have all the patience in the world to scour through the $5 and $10 tables at my local art studio open house. These are from there (the frames cost considerably more than the art).
Sorry this one's blurry
These were from my daughter's middle school Christmas craft fair. The second one is framed weirdly because I couldn't bring myself to pay for custom framing (it's a weird shape) given how little I paid for the art.
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