I scored and didn’t even know it
Just popping in quickly today.
First of all did you actually go through all the Fall Blogger Stylin Tours this week? If you didn’t, start at the host Lindsay’s of “The White Buffalo Styling Company’s” Tour by clicking HERE and follow everyone through to Friday.) I think I saw a trend! Did you notice that there were a lot of very untraditional fall touches? Including mine (click HERE if you missed it), I just didn’t feel like pumpkins this year. I will still get some for the kids outside to carve but that’s it.
I get a lot of questions about my brass longhorn skull over our bed and I did some research. I found some on 1dibs (click HERE) and was stunned to see the prices starting at $1900, say what? I got mine for $50 on Craigslist and the lady even delivered it. I found a cheaper one HERE but that is still 14 times more than mine.
If you follow me on Instagram then you noticed the vintage gold bamboo flatware that I scored at a recent auction.
It still goes for more on Ebay and Etsy than the $45 I bought it for too:
The federal style settee that ended up in the dining room and which I bought at the same auction for $170 is being sold in similar looks for a bit more too online:
$600-$800 HERE
Finds like this make me extremely happy. I don’t have luck often but sometimes I get darn lucky!
Have you found any good stuff lately?
Have a wonderful weekend.
Tschüß
(Youleeya)
You totally amaze me with what all you find. There is better stuff at better prices at goodwill here than what is on Craig’s. So sad.
Craigslist here isn’t really good either. I barely find anything. And Goodwill is so expensive but not as bad as Salvation Army and Restore. Their prices are pathetic.
i saw one at an antique shop on the eastern shore when i was with chris and i wanted it so badly… but it was $400 and he was like…. um…. no.
Looking at the 1stdibs prices $400 is a steal. LOL
I love all of these finds. That flatware, though…gorgeous!
Thanks Julie. I love my flatware too.
That flatware is stunning Julia! I keep hoping I will find some while we are stationed here. Antiques are REALLY overpriced. Love that settee too! xoxo
Good luck, hope you find one too.
I love all your stuff. And you put it all together so perfectly.
Thanks Sheryll
Woohoo!!! I love when that happens! It’s so validating, isn’t it? 🙂 That brass skull was SUCH a find… One for the #thriftscorethursday hall of fame 😀
I didn’t even know until people started asking me about it. I just liked it.
You certainly did score!! It helps when you have mad design skills and can spot things with style!
Haha thanks, I can’t believe she even delivered it.
That flatware was a HUGE as was the longhorn! Jealous here 🙂
Those purchases give me hope again that our area doesn’t stink as much s I thought it does 😉
I love a bargain, and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your flatware!
Thank you, I love it too
amazing finds! can’t believe that long horn OMG! I would have done cartwheels if I found that!
I would have done cartwheels if my wrists wouldn’t be so bad 😉
I mean WOW to all of this! That flatware makes my heart skip a beat!
I’m so happy I found it too
You are a master of the thrift!! The flat wear, the long horn, the sofa – I MEAN SERIOUSLY. Such amazing finds but obviously it helps that you have a masterful eye when it comes to design, my friend 😉 xxx
Gosh you are making me blush here, thanks
Super finds, Julia. I totally loving that flatware!
Thanks Jennifer