I must admit, the winter is long for a Goodwill shopper like me! For the past few months, I've been striking out big time when I shop secondhand. Slim pickings at the shops, no garage sales to behold, even Craig's List has been sad in Denver.
However...I don't know if it's spring fever or what, but lately my luck has been changing. Yippee! Maybe people are just in the mood to purge all their junk? Garage sale season is kicking in, after all! Whatever it is, the lesson is clear: sometimes things look bleak, but keep going. You never know what you're going to find!
A few weeks ago this theory panned out, big time! I went to Goodwill and got this little gem:
I gave it my own special treatment of paint and stain, and now it looks like this:
On the same trip, I ran into a great rug. Now, I usually don't go for rugs and other fabrics at the Goodwill, but this one was perfect! My guest room used to have this (nice, but a little too yellow) jute rug:
I found this (less yellow) sisal rug, same size, softer underfoot. In perfect shape! 
Lesson learned? Keep shopping! Just when you think you'll strike out again, you might hit a home run! See you out there this weekend? :)
Good finds my dear... and your candlestick turned out so sweet!
ReplyDeleteThe rug looks amazing! Did you have to have it cleaned?
ReplyDeleteI love your garage sale finds the candle holder is wonderful!! Garage sales have been picking up around here too, thanks goodness it has been a long winter!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful to come across finds that you just can't live without, sugar, AND to find them cheaply is just coconut on th' pie!. Squeeeeeal! Come over and see what my special mother's day gift was. I think you'll be impressed! LOL LOL
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Connie
Ooh, I love that candleholder!!!! So pretty! I have been looking for a rug like that. Woo hoo for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of countertops do you have? I love them.
fyi...june 19. community garage sale in louviers (just north of c.r.). benefits the town library, so it's for a good cause! there will be some really good vintagey stuff, and lots of fixer uppers! put it on your calendar:) xoxo
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ReplyDeleteMy hubs laughing calls GW Loui's Boutique..Hardly ever does a trip leave me empty handed!
Have scored on a few really NEAT things recently on Half Off Everything In the Store Day!!
Usually that is the FIRST Saturday of each month, but for whatever reason, it seems to happen sometimes TWICE a month!
Perhaps you are correct in assuming the better weather is prompting folks to do more Spring Cleaning and Garage saleing!
am so glad..their trash is my treasures!!
warmest hugs..
Loui♥
I have got to start shopping at goodwill!!!
ReplyDeleteGarage sale season is here! I've found some great items (check out some of my previous blog entries)! I'm on the look out for a headboard! Missed a great one on Craig's List yesterday - sold before I got a chance to purchase it!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! LOVE the rug and what you did with the other treasure! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI always love seeing what you do with your Goodwill finds. Happy Hunting!
ReplyDeletehi Carrie - I live not far from you, in Evergreen. Glad I found your blog. Good thing we likely shop in different Goodwill stores! My secondhand shopping "addiction" even kicked in last week when we went on vacation in Maui and stumbled on the greatest rummage sale ever.
ReplyDeleteI am keeping my eyes sharp for a new rug. I can't believe you found yours at Goodwill?? Never would have thought. And rugs cost an arm and a leg... so I need to find the deal of a century because I am looking for something BIG.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Beatriz.
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I agree! Shopping secondhand lately has been slim. I love the candle holder.
ReplyDelete~ Jill
Those candlesticks look amazing.
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Thanks everyone! To answer a few questions:
ReplyDelete1. My countertops are a black granite. I'm sorry I don't remember the name of the color, but they have little flecks of gray. Love them!
2. The rug was in great shape but I cleaned it within an inch of it's life when I got home. Wish I knew of a method that allowed for wet cleaning of a sisal rug. Anyone? Either way, my Dyson got a workout!
:)
love your garage sale finds the candle holder is wonderful!!
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