Saturday, June 5, 2010

Goodwill Finds!

I think it's safe to say that I am obsessed with Goodwill. Ever since my discovery of blogland, I've been on the search for anything and everything that I can use to decorate my new home! Well, not necessarily NEW...we've been there for a year almost, but it still looks barren! Anyways! I don't shop Goodwill just because I have no money (which is the case haha) but also because I LOVE the thrill of getting a GREAT deal! And if it's something that I can re-do and make my own, that's even better! So, without further ado (is that the right spelling of that phrase? haha), here are my latest and greatest goodwill finds/transformations!

I found these great scrapbook paper holders! Normally $10 each right across the street at the craft store, but I scored them for $4 total! With a little paint and my all time favorite technique, decoupage, they look amazing for my office that will eventually be done! haha
Before:
After:

I found this sturdy solid wood nightstand for only $16! It was 20% off furniture day so I couldn't resist! It helped Eric's side of the room go from this:

to this:

I plan to eventually re-stain it darker, and update the hardware on the drawers, but for now it is a HUGE improvement!

I have two more pieces that I will have to add to this blog later tonight, because I totally forgot to take pictures of them! So I will be updating later :)

Update! Here are two more of my Goodwill finds!

I found this side table for $13!!! It is Broyhill and in perfect shape! I will probably stain the top to match the rest of my wood furniture, but other than that it was perfect for my family room!


And finally, this desk I found for only $15! I was eyeing it for a while, but they were asking $40...too much for me. Then they went down to $35...still too much. When I saw it for $20 with 20% off, I had to get it! I love the detail on the front! It definitely needs some love, but I had to have it!


Those are my latest Goodwill finds! Since I'm addicted to the place, I will probably have some more to put up this week haha. Enjoy, and thanks for reading!

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I am linking this up to Southern Hospitality for her Thrifty Treasures Party!
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10 comments:

  1. Love a great deal from the GW. Can't wait to see what you do with the nightstand update. Look forward to exploring your blog some more!

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  2. great finds, that looks like a really sturdy nightstand!
    Tracey

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  3. Wonderful find! Yes, thank goodness for the Goodwill and all thrift stores! Why buy new when you can make it new! (for so much less)
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    Sandy

    http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/

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  4. Paint/stain will cure most any furniture ailment, won't it? Your piece should look fun all done up with new hardware,too. Our GW is the pits- they probably would have sold this piece for $40. They think they are a regular retail store! LOL
    Good luck on your paint job.

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  5. That desk is amazing! I love the swirling details.

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  6. I love your finds! We should totally go Goodwilling together!!!

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  7. Love that desk! I totally want it!

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  8. I love that Broyhill end table - great price!

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  9. Great finds -- I am impressed by your transitions!!

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  10. Don't you just love those days when you find great treasures??? Good job.

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