Category Archives: Thrifty Deals

New Boots

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Meredith

I bought my first pair of thrifted shoes ever yesterday.  At $3.50, I just couldn’t pass up this new pair of boots! The only downside is they’re not exactly the *right* kind of boots for today’s weather. At least 6 … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Score

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Meredith

On a whim, I stopped into one of my favorite thrift stores this week.  Lately I’ve been paying more attention to vintage furniture than anything else, but I’ve noticed the furniture prices at this particular store have been going up … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to Me!

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Meredith

We treated the Heardmont kitchen to an early Christmas present yesterday, in the form of these bar stools I found on Craigslist! They’re a little worn, but they are so cute with the slatted backs and black metal supports.  At … Continue reading →

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Craigslist Chairs Before

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Meredith

Happy Friday!  I wanted to show you another “before” photo of a couple of chairs I bought on Craigslist a few days ago.  I know I’ve been teasing you with lots of “before” shots and no “afters” lately, but our … Continue reading →

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Metal School Desk Before

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Meredith

Earlier this week I stumbled upon one of my best thrift store finds ever!  You’ll never guess how much I paid for this little desk… The red tag said $7.25, but since red tags were 50% off that day, I … Continue reading →

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Globetrotter

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Meredith

Hi guys!  I wanted to share my latest bargain with you.  It’s a gorgeously colored old globe I found on my latest trip back home. I love the background color on this globe.  The creamy tan isn’t the typical teal … Continue reading →

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New Addition

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Meredith

We’ve been mixing it up in our entryway lately, so I thought I’d show you the newest addition to our home. I scored this gorgeous mid-century modern credenza on Craigslist over the weekend for $40! It’s the perfect size for … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Tuesday: A Newfound Love

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Meredith

I have a newfound thrifting love.  I’m currently obsessed with the beautiful Reader’s Digest books from the 1970s and 80s.  The more of them I see, the more I appreciate the vibrant colors and the gorgeous retro-modern patterns used in their … Continue reading →

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The Power of Paint

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Meredith

I got a comment yesterday about the little white owl on our living room desk and I wanted to share a little secret with you… This little white guy originally looked like this! We picked him up on our recent … Continue reading →

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Thrifty Tuesday

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Meredith

Happy Tuesday everybody!  I am pumped about some amazing bargains I got today, and I wanted to share them with you.  Check out the loot: Front to back we have 3 8×10 photo frames, 3 5×7 frames, 3 double photo … Continue reading →

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