thrifting

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even though this week has been spent lounging by the pool with my family, i
somehow managed to fit in some thrifting.
who would of thought i would find such gorgeous treasures in the small town of eureka montana?
all these finds will eventually make their way into emory’s bedroom.
this lamp and wall hanging are perfect.
i am always looking for things to hang on the wall that are not pictures or mirrors.
lamp: $10.00
wall hanging: $3.00

i adore the intricate detail and pastel colors of this lamp.


i also scored this vintage chenille bedspread.

bedspread $8.50

find of the day, wallpaper!
i found 2 rolls of stunning wallpaper.
i can’t wait to create unique art pieces.
wallpaper: $1.00/roll


i would call today a success!

chocolate velvet tufted headboard

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typically i promote diy projects but when you find a great deal buying new is the way to go.
this week i found a GREAT deal at costco.

i came across this queen velvet tufted headboard for $119.00!
$119.00 is a steal.
last year i made my own headboard for $62.00.
but if you want a deep tufted headboard i recommend buying it.
it is really difficult to create the deep tufted look on your own.

here is the exact headboard online for $288.00.
i e-mailed the company regarding the price difference, maybe they will match the price?

this headboard is almost identical to the one at costco.
they want $448.00!

i couldn’t find the headboard on cotsco.com but i recommend calling your local costco to find out if they carry this item.
it’s just too good to pass up.
also, i picked one up for my mom, can’t wait to see how it looks in her guest bedroom!

shoe chaos

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i am spending this week just south of the canadian border, montana.
i am staying in my parent’s cabin with my 2 sisters, niece, nephew, and mom.
although we are having a blast, we are also having shoe chaos.
shoes seem to be everywhere, but ironically when you need a pair they are no where to be found.
imagine if we had an armoire like this…
{house and home}

a place for everything.
sounds heavenly, but i think front closets only stay that organized in the magazines!
i love this diy shoe rack.

{domino}

a bookshelf with homemade roman shades, perfect.

diamonds at the dump.

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this morning we took a trip to the okotoks alberta dump.
it was a like a dream come true, stylish furniture and accessories for only a dollar or two.
we bought a mirror, lamp, chair, and wall hanging for $10.00 (can this be real?)
give this chair a quick spray paint and new upholstery…i am drooling.

the dump was filled with old pictures and picture frames, i bet you could pick up 20 for $5.00

we bought this mirror. i think it will be perfect in my sister’s house.
it was $4.00!

i can picture this table in a bedroom or living room.
it has so much character…i want it.

this queen bed is the find of the day.
can’t you picture this headboard spray painted in white or a funky color?
best part, i bet it would sell for $5.00

lamps, they had so many.
replace the shade and they would be adorable.
we also bought this chair, i just can’t resist a cane back chair for $2.00

the top drawer on this tall boy was broken, i bet it would be an easy fix though.
isn’t it lovely?

this is the perfect bed for a kids room.
i even think it is cute in yellow.
why don’t i live closer?

if you live in the calgary area you must make a trip to the okotoks dump.
with this place around, everyone can afford “new” furniture!