27.10.11

I don't shop ALL the time....

 I was having a squizz at my own blog today and realised that I talk about shopping - a lot! 
Eeek!
So to prove I do have my thrifty side I thought I'd show you a roadside find. This sweet double cane chair was literally four houses away from me and my darling hubby carted it home for me in the rain!

 And in the 'throw out' pile he found a little matching side table too.

I'm going to attempt to paint them glossy black (or, surprise...maybe white!). I've been inspired by Jane at Salvation Jane.
I'm asking Santa for a very basic sewing machine for Christmas so I'll try to sew some upholstery for it myself!
They may end up on my council clean up pile in a few months! LOL! Watch this space!

Oh and BTW the nail polish has faded in an icky way. Mmmm. Going to try Shellac next!

x KL

9 comments:

  1. Can't wait to see what you do with those finds :)

    KL, you are going to think I am crazy... but I've been thinking about your San Marco Ottawa quilt cover set. Have you set up your guest room yet? Is the quilt cover set good quality, or is it think and see through?

    B

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  2. Hi B. I'm sorry but I haven't put it on a bed yet!
    The pack says it's 225 thread count and I got a pillowcase out to look and yes, it is see through. I don't think the quality is there but neither was the price. If you're looking for some top quality bedding check out Moss River. They sell online and currenrly have a 50 - 70% sale on. I have their damask bedding and it is absolutely divine (even after 8 years of use!)
    KL

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  3. Good on you! They are gorgeous. I am forever carting things home from the side of the road. Of course, my kids always groan and say I am embarrassing. Which eggs me on even more, haha!

    It'll look great in either white or black. Post the photos when you are done. Virginia xx

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  4. So funny Virginia! I was too hicken and got my 'ol man to do the deed. I'm still gob smacked that he did! We're both hoarders though! Will definitely post my progress on this one; even if it ends up being just for a laugh!
    KL

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  5. I love that you used the word "squizz" -- never heard it before but might have to adopt it anyway :) So happy you are having trick or treating, too -- nothing is more fun for the kids. Most here like it as much as Christmas!
    Stacy

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  6. Thank you KL!!! Will check out Moss River :)

    B

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  7. great score!! when you're done with yours KL, can you pop over and do a couple i got off ebay months ago. They're still waiting for some love and the new family room is waiting for them!

    thanks darl : )

    jules @ the diversion project

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  8. Stacey, one of the most interesting things that I've discovered from blogging are the colloquialisms and slang people use! Hillarious! Please feel free to use my Aussie 'squizz' term as much as you like! Am looking forward to Halloween on Monday night!
    KL

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  9. Aah Jules, you are a brave woman to confidently request my painting skills for your treasures..... I've never 'made-over' a chair in my life and may never again! Now of course I understand that good things take time and motivation; let's have a bet on who finishes first? LOL! (Don't panic, I can't forsee mine being takled till at least 2012. Sometime in that year would be my bet!)
    x KL

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