Sofa's New Look!

Purchased for $45.00!

A real "find" at Crossroads Fellowship Thrift Store. It's now at Best Upholstery. I posted photo #2 knowing it will look similar.Estimate from Best, $550.00. The "new" sofa will be delivered in 7 days!

Same style, new look!

Estate Sales!

Get up early! There are so many estate sales Sat. am. Visit www.estatesales.net. The antique dealers are in line early!
Pictures are posted Thursday or Friday.
This special drawing is a "collector's dream" by Walcott.
1800's British! Great investment! paid $95.00!
Love it!!

High Point Furniture Market

Exciting, exhausting and overwhelming..the Furniture Market of High Point.The buyer's come from around the world. Office buildings and homes are filled w/furnishings. Thousands are there for a week in April and Oct.
It's fun to see what's coming next in the way of color, design and decorating.
This simple table decoration caught my eye. The tray is unique but the small bottles one can find anywhere. Try it! A splash of color and style.

NC Artist!

Great timing at GFC! They had just put out a "Judy Crane" painting.I hesitated for a moment. If it was anywhere but Goodwill $75.00 would seem crazy. I commissioned Judy Crane years back to paint renderings of clients homes. They were closings gifts on high end homes and very expensive.
Now I owe a "Judy Crane"! A bit of Springtime all year round!

Ottoman...

Second hand furniture store in Durham called Once and Again! It's one of my favorites. This ottoman was on final mark down w/terrible flowered print. Recovered for $75.00. Now ready for a friend's LR!

Imperial Milk Glass!

What a treasure! I found it at a "charity" shop in Durham.
Selling Real Estate in the Triangle keeps me on the road.

I travel with my IPad on the front seat. When I have a a few
minutes I love checking out new areas...google thrift shops
and consignment. Tag sales are another favorite.

I could sell it on ebay but I won't:)

So Special!

This "lovely" was $39.00 at "GCF". It said SOLD! I would have put it in my car! When I see this I can't decide if I'd redo, shabby something, or flip it out of my garage.
Timing is everything. Just run through when you have a minute. I saw 2 ladies this week who were reselling on ebay and Itsy.
Good for them! A fun little hobby to bring in extra income!!

Painting project!

Goodwill!

A quick trip through GW! I'll keep you posted but I'm ready for the "chalk" paint project. This little table was $25.00

Any ideas, send them my way!

Stage the Porch!

Life gets a bit crazy in the Spring! I'm listing homes far and wide. This special town home is in Chapel Hill. Yes,that's my funiture and accesories! I also bought the flowering plants for front steps and back deck.
It's a must when I say, "Show Time"! The photographer did a great job! There are already 2 showings scheduled. This is a HOT Area in Chapel Hill! It will be gone and I'll be moving the furniture again.
This is why I'm constantly buying Wrought Iron! Let me know if you see some. I have another set in Rolesville and plenty on my deck.

Bath Vanity

Thinking of a bath remodel? This piece is $200. at Crossroads Church. They have a Missions Thrift Store.Open Sat. 8am-4pm!
Visit them at http://www.missionsthriftnc.com/

Habitat Restore

Lighting fixtures at the Habitat Restore. This one is at the Raleigh store for $350.00. I recently spent time at a lighting place in Cary w/my buyers. They are building a home in the area and working w/their lighting allowance thats included in their contract price. I saw several of the same lights at Habitat! Shocking to see these prices.My favorite designer just picked up a few lights at Habitat for her new mountain home. She knows where to shop!

Entertainment Center

I see a lot of these lately. I guess w/ the flat screen folks are donating the entertainment centers. This was very expensive in it's day. Now GW has it priced at $79.00. Let me know if your looking for one. I'll call you when I see one that's SPECIAL!

Secretary Desk

This is a beauty! I wish I had room for it. I don't so I walked on by. The price $299.00. It might still be there in the am. The "pickers" are there when the door opens.This store is at 401 and New Hope Church in Raleigh,NC.

Butterfly

I just wish the photo did it justice! This has been knitted, REALLY! The colors are beautiful. I can't imagine counting the stitches. What talent! The frame, of course, custom.
You'll just have to stop by and see it hanging in my hallway.
Big spender!!!  *** $3.00 ***

***Old oak chairs***

Handcrafted, very old! There were only 3 of them but what treasures. The grain in the wood was a treat. I don't see things like this very often. Yes, look closer...$10.00
 This GW is near 10/10 and Kildare.  My buyer's new home construction is so close! I'll be here again soon!

Pillows to STAGE!

Building the Staging Inventory for Spring Listings. The phone is ringing. New listings will soon hit the MLS. Pillows seem like such a small thing. They can add that "Pop" of color to any room.
The red ones are outdoor. That's exciting. So many homes I list need just a little patio/deck "splash".
I found all of these at the Wakefield GW for $8.00.Three are April Cornell...that's FUN!

Vintage Piece

OK this is the week!. Today is the end for donations! The GW parking lots are full. This treasure was seen on Old Wake Forest GW yesterday for $95.00. Someone will paint that and resell it for $225.00 or more.
If you are looking for items you'll be at the door when it opens or near the end of the day when they restock.

Happy New Year!

Happy Thrifting!

Antique Dresser

Just another run through! This beauty was $79.00! I bet their some folks in Historic Oakwood that would pay that and more!!
This is the time of year to scope it out. Remember when your dropping off for a last minute tax write off so is the rest of the town. I've seen amazing things this last week. This was at GW on 401 and New Hope Church...don't bother, I'm sure its gone now.

I was interviewed for a Real Trends blog on this site. She got most things right?!
http://realtrends.com/blog/personal-passions-the-thrill-of-the-hunt

Baskets!

How many of these have I bought? They usually are priced under $3.00. Baskets are great for gift giving. Right now one is sitting at a listing filled w/shoes! Looks much better than piled at the door.
I often give monogramed towels or pillows as closing gifts. These baskets are filled w/ tissue paper and gifts. Sometimes cleaning items, dinner, groceries or wine. It's so easy but the basket is special. The same price as a gift bag but so much more...

Make a Memory

My daughter, Ali and I made wreaths on Sat. night. The wreath frames are under $3.00 at most craft stores. Take a walk in the woods, create a gift and a memory!
If you'd rather a fake wreath. GW has them decorated or not! Check out the shelves of donated used Christmas decorations. Yesterday's treasure....for you today:)