Friday, September 28, 2012

feeling furniture rich

I headed out on a very successful furniture hunt yesterday.  Okay, not really.  I scouted out Craigslist the day before and scheduled my stops, so not technically a hunt.  I really don't do this very often anymore - maybe three times this whole year.  Crazy, but the the custom work keeps flowing and that doesn't leave much opportunity or need to find my own things.  Plus, it's a hassle to leave the kids for so long because I can't bring them with me.  Doing mostly client pieces is so much more convenient as a mom job.

So as of yesterday, my living room looks like this.  And is it weird that I'm proud of it?  It makes me feel furniture rich, kind of like when I get home from a Costco trip and my pantry is stuffed with bulk food, then I feel food rich.   



I picked up three new dressers and in process got lost in Phoenix so many times it was comical.  I lost count after eight.  Literally.  What was supposed to be a three hour excursion, took five.


I picked up two antique dressers that are a little different than the norm for me, but I love them!  The details will add so much texture to the finished product.  


I listed this piece on the virtual thrifting trip and then thought to myself, "Why am I not jumping on this one myself?"  So I did.  Love it.


I've had these chairs forever.  Once I discovered how incredibly tedious pulling staples is, I haven't been able to bring myself to finish them.  One day.  If I was super productive, I'd take rainy days to work on them, but I don't.  I do a little happy dance and happily take a guilt free day off.  


The gray dresser I finished for someone a few days ago and is just waiting to be picked up.


So what I'm trying to say is - if you come to my house, don't expect to sit in the Living Room.
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Have a great weekend!  I'm working on photos for this three drawer chest - see you Monday!

17 comments:

  1. I would love for my living room to look like that! I just posted a photo of my entryway earlier today filled with little things to upcycle:
    http://bit.ly/recreatedesign

    Great score on your pieces. Can't wait to see finished work.

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  2. I'm beyond jealous of those dressers!

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  3. I want that long dresser for Addy's room! I need you in Utah!

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  4. I'm having some serious furniture envy! Can't wait to see what you do with them :-)

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  5. Look like you found some great pieces! Looking forward to seeing how you finish them!

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  6. Those are some really cool dressers! Can t wait to see the big reveal on Monday!

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  7. LOVE them all!! Wish I knew of those places when I lived in the Phoenix area!!

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  8. You are so funny! I would love to sit in your living room and admire all the furniture!

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  9. the little bench w/ minty cushion .... can we talk about that one? I have a crush on it!!!!

    Karen Bonar/Heartland Photography

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  10. I love all of them... I am jealous of you, and my husband hates you :) Kidding, he supports my addiction, but we have no place to store that many pieces of furniture with 7 month old twins about to crawl.

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  11. So funny! My living room, dining room, guest room, etc... usually looks like this! lol Congrats on all your new finds! From one Arizonian to another ~ Judy @ vintagestreetdesigns.com

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  12. This looks like my Garage, but you we're much luckier...if it is really old and real wood,I find it easier to deal with then shinny finishes...love those old dresses lucky girl...I am green

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  13. You made me laugh this morning. If you come to my house, don't expect to move in the dining room... or the laundry room. Those dressers are GREAT and have loads of potential.

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  14. Hi, I love your blog! The fabric in this post is gorgeous!! Would you mind sharing where you found it?

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    1. I found it on clearance at JoAnn's about a year ago. They only had a yard left and I've search other stores high and low and can't find anymore!!!

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  15. Oh darn, it's so pretty!! Love your work:)

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