Sunday, July 22, 2012

Three Drawer Chest

I spent last night catching up on all the blogs I follow and I have to say I am so jealous! I think I may have been drooling after reading Bargain Hunting Treasure Seeker's post on all her fabulous finds this weekend. I loved the Treasure Trove over at Quirky Vistas, the horseshoe set is amazing! Lynda at Something Created Everyday kept her cool and found some wonderful treasures including a sweet little cocktail set. So why am I so envious of these fellow junkers? I had to work on Saturday and did not get to go out to any sales.

Don't feel to sorry for me yet! Our company had an employee furniture sale and I had to work it. So I was in a warehouse filled with rows and rows of gorgeous furniture at bargain prices (what could be better than that). Employee's could bid on items and I put my name on about 8 pieces. One piece didn't have any names on it other than mine so I knew I would win that item but it was going to be the luck of the draw on the other seven.This is the lonely piece no one else wanted. It's a Councill Craftsman Desk. It does need a little TLC but I thought it was a great buy at $30. Councill Craftsman pieces are collectible for their high quality and design elements so I was thrilled to bring this piece home.






Unfortunately I did not get all the items I bid on but my name was drawn for this Three Drawer Chest. I love, love, love this piece! I don't know much about it other than it's an older piece that has been painted and it was only $30.









Next week they will be having a cash and carry for all the things that didn't sell and let me tell you there was tons of stuff left. I am not sure if I will have to work that sale or not but I am planning on being there either way.


While I was working the sale my junking partner (mom) was out getting peaches. I went by yesterday afternoon and picked up the ones she got for me. I was so ready to cut into one but they need another day or two to ripen up.




Hoping everyone is having a fabulous and fun weekend!

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13 comments:

  1. That red chest is great - definitely looks old.

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  2. Your three drawer red chest is adorable! Just love it. The desk was a great buy for $30, too. I think you had a pretty successful day, especially since you had to work.

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  3. The legs on your desk are gorgeous, and the peaches made my mouth water.

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  4. LOVE the red chest!!! I can't wait to see what you do with the table! Thanks for the shout out!! :)

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  5. What a great shape on the red chest -- chunky and adorable. Great find!

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  6. Two wonderful TREASURES!! Im in total love with the red chest:)

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  7. That red chest is so nice!! Love the patina on that baby!

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  8. Wonderful furniture!! I was blog-hopping this evening and landed here....glad I did! I love the photo of you, your sister and Mom from your About page!!

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  9. I'd say that was a bargain find! I love the color of it too… Have a great week, Laura

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  10. Great finds and those peaches are gorgeous! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday!
    Mary

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  11. Oh, How I love your choice of color for your chest! It's gorgeous and so Colonial looking! I have a red Welsh Cupboard and it always seems to fit into my decor...whether summer or winter.
    Thanks for sharing!
    Happy Rednesday!
    Carolynn

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  12. Oh wow, I absolutely love that red chest. It has just the right amount of rustic charm. I think the desk was a great deal for $30 also. Can't wait to see what you do with it. There's nothing like a hand picked peach! Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  13. I think you got a great deal on that chest! For one thing, the chest is so pretty! Plus, you have the key and it has dove tailed drawers! I love it!

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