What an awesome time of year. I've taken several weeks off from doing this post, but I missed it, so here we go!
1. Beautiful King size caned bed
You cannot go wrong with a classic like this. Ballard Designs has a gorgeous option that will run you $1000.
So the seller's asking price of about $200 seems like a good deal to me!
2. The gift of a dollhouse is timeless and what little girl wouldn't love a house like this one?
It does say it needs some work, but isn't that what January is for? A good project to pass the time… For $80, I just love this.
3. I've shown you chairs like these before, but as I have also mentioned in the past, finding things in pairs can be especially difficult if you are buying secondhand. And things in pairs can be especially helpful when it comes to decorating and staging your living spaces. Symmetry is your friend.
So GRAB these for $35 and run.
And you are already imagining them with new upholstery, aren't you?
This Etsy seller did a fantastic job.
4. I love a simple wooden bench like this, called a deacon's bench, I believe.
It is beautiful in its spare design... so unfussy. Great in a foyer or bedroom or hallway if you have room.
What about using this at your kitchen table for a change? Just a thought.
For the life of me I cannot find a good photo of a room where someone has done this, but I think it would be really great looking.
5. What fun is this table?
We put our crack team of investigators here on the case to find out what this is, and in case you didn't already guess, it is a sewing machine table. According to this woman, who also found one,
it dates back to the 1890's. Very cool. And so striking with the cast iron bottom.
No sewing machine included in the one for sale now, and as you can see the pedal at the bottom is missing, as is the original cabinet on top, but the stand alone I think is worth the $65 the seller is asking.
I found old ads for these machines… here
How cool is that?
Even if you are not a sewing type person, this would make a fabulous addition to your home. Instant history.
So there you have it.
As always, if you choose to buy from these sellers or anyone on Craigslist, please be smart, be safe, take a friend with you, and as the song says, "don't outsmart your common sense."
To anyone whose eyes are on this page, I just want to say thank you for taking a few minutes to spend with me here. This is more fun for me than you'll ever know!
And Merry Christmas.
May all the blessings of the season be yours.
XO,
Anne
I use a deacon's bench on the backside of my table and love the look.
ReplyDeleteAll the finds are great, Anne!
Nice post!