Monday, March 8, 2010

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Alright, I've never been a yard-sale person. Hoping to change that this year (please take me with you, Jen!) I just had too much pride to pull up to someone else's house, sort through someone else's junk, and hand over $.75 for something I didn't really need. But I do believe I threw all caution to the wind this morning when I scored an actual piece of furniture, for free, sitting out for the trash in someone's driveway!!! Just wait until you see these pictures, ladies! Thankfully my husband was able to load it into his vehicle on his lunch break. Here's a visual for you: my small-ish mini van packed with a tote bag, 2 strollers, and 3 car seats...... me shoving this "treasure" in the side door, all the while wearing heals. Let's just say I was debating about driving home with half of it hanging out the door. Thanks, babe, for rescuing it (and me)!!!! Lots of pictures to come! Also, check back later for "need-a-new-chandelier-but-have-no-money" project that resulted in "get-2-chandeliers-for-$10-and-just-use-spray-paint" tutorial. :) A picture to leave you with....
I am thoroughly obsessed with tufted headboards right now. This one is from Ballard Designs (would you expect anything else from me!?) and ranges from $359 - $659. Not exactly my price range. But she's gorgeous anyhow. And if you are still reading, here's your chance to win a special something on our very first giveaway. Leave a comment about what your dream headboard would be, and you will be entered to win a FREE 5 x 7 monogrammed canvas with the letter of your choice. The winner will be announced Wednesday morning at 8am! Happy Monday!

4 comments:

  1. Not even going to lie, I've been eyeing the same one from Ballard Designs for a while! Too bad about the price tag. :(
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  2. Of course you can come! And...lemme just say...you get over it...you know, the awkward feeling. Once you get a taste of all of the things that you can get, I mean. It's tough though b/c it is very hit or miss. We go every Saturday and we plan it out. Only hit the "good neighborhoods". lol It really is amazing what you can get. And it's almost trendy now...I don't know many people...unless you are a total snot...that would look down on someone for going saling. Most people say...take me with you! ;)

    And hello...yeah giveaway! :) Here's my dream headboard...you saw it in my "all things Urban" post...http://afineromanceblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/love-for-all-things-urban.html...it's an old door/crown molding/garden gate/medal cutout...thing... ;) I think that I like the whole thing together...you know with the bedding and all.

    I'm doing a giveaway when I hit my 100th post. :) Not sure yet what it's gonna be.

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  3. I am in love with the tufted headboards also. Right now I do love my little painted one that I scored at MOM mall.
    I love following your blog. So inspiring....now to just follow your lead. Off to eat my fresh donut. :)

    Courtney

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  4. I love the big wooden headboards that look really old. :)

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