Saturday, September 22, 2012

Deocrating with Thrifty Finds

I have always wanted my home to represent me, to show who I am and what I love. I realized early on that I couldn't do that by decorating my home with mass produced items, things that you could find in everyone else's home. The thought of buying a picture to hang on the wall and then seeing that same picture on my neighbor's wall makes me cringe. No I wanted my home to be original, unique and different. I am not necessarily a "green" person but I like the idea of reusing items or repurposing items rather than simply tossing them out. I like buying vintage and using it in my home for it's intended purpose or as a decorative object. So I guess that is my lead in to showing you some photo's of my bedroom. The room is about 95% thrifted. I was very lucky to stumble across my bedroom furniture at an estate sale and it was love at first sight. It is a 1960's French Provincial set with "French Blue" stamped on the back. No need to paint this lovely furniture because it's original paint is in excellent condition. 

The bedroom set included this desk and chair. I intend to keep adding artwork around this space all the way to the ceiling. The two french etchings were found at a church sale for $2. The long picture was purchased at an antique store but is not old or original however I loved the ladies with their umbrellas. Some people may have a portrait of themselves hanging on their wall and so do I, only mine was done at Six Flags over Georgia when I was about 5 years old (it's one of my favorite pieces).



The bed is a king size and I love it! All the linens are thrifted except the sheets. Some of the euro shams were found at our local flea market.




This bolster was purchased at an annual antique show that is held at a local church here in Augusta.


I found the Good Night sham in Atlanta at the Scott Antique Show (my favorite place to shop).


Another Scott's find was this charming bistro table. I decided to use it as a bedside table.


It is home to some of my vintage clocks picked up here and there, some photo's of my boys, and a old fan that was given to me by a lady who works at the Lynndale school across the street from where I work. Lynndale teaches handicapped men and women how to refinish furniture, cane chairs and they run a Nursery. You can just see a blue sign behind the table that my father had done some practice lettering on (he was a sign painter). It is a piece I cherish.



The dresser is gorgeous but there was no mirror. I purchased the mirror at an estate sale and painted it. I may change it out at some point but for now I like it.





I found this lovely garden goddess at the Market downtown. It is made by a Aiken SC artist named Ann Baker. If you get a chance check out her work. It is amazing. She is meant to stand in your garden but she was too pretty to leave outside.


I found this little topiary stand at a yard sale and use it as a hat stand. The little hat was an estate sale find.
The lucite purse was a gift to myself purchased at an estate sale.


The chest of drawers houses some of my thrifted treasures.


The little shelf was found at the Annual Junior League Attic sale (it's really a bath room shelf but I turned it upside down and decided to use it a different way). The shelf holds some of my vintage jewelry, a lovely old clock (Scott's show purchase), some lovely angels made in Germany, and my fabulous hand! The picture in the background was given to me by my mother. A missionary friend of hers gave it to her. It is a photo of the Jewish Quarter. I re-framed it and it seemed to fit perfectly in this space.


 

Melva is dressed in vintage of course. I found Melva at the Lakewood Antique show many years ago. 



Sorry the photo is so dark but hopefully you can see the adorable nightstand. It has the most unique doors. There are two nightstands but I use one in my bathroom since I did not need it for the other side of the bed.



So that it a little peak into my bedroom. When I walk in that room it makes me smile. It has me written all over it and I love that! It did not cost a fortune and is still beautiful (at least to me).

Hope you enjoyed this little tour and seeing what I do with some of my thrifty finds!

30 comments:

  1. Your bedroom is.stunning, I enjoyed taking a peek inside yor lovely house

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  2. Gorgeous! I love to hear your stories behind your acquisitions, makes it all so cozy...I think I'll just lie down and take a nap in your lovely room! 8-)

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  3. Your bedding is lovely - as is your bedroom. It is great to see where all the pieces came from. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. It's a charming bedroom! Mine serioulsy needs some attention soon... it's turned into a dumping ground. I'd love to give my bedroom the classic detail it deserves... your ideas are inspiring!

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  5. Such a beautiful room. I love what you have done with it!

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  6. Your bedroom is just BEAUTIFUL Verna

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  7. your room really is beautiful. that furniture set is AMAZING. and everything really does go together, but not in a boring matchy way. i realized i hate mass produced modern decorations too a few years ago. things don't seem so special when you see them in half the homes you visit.

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  8. I've never seen blue French Provencial furniture, how lucky you were to find this set! Your linens are just beautiful too!

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  9. Your bedroom is very pretty! How lucky that you found that beautiful set already in the perfect blue-and a king bed from that era-wow! Gorgeous linens and the clocks and artwork are great collections.

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  10. What an awesome bedroom! Everything looks so lovely and it is nice to have pieces with personal history mixed in. You have inspired me to do some redecorating. Love how everything looks!

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  11. What a lucky furniture find. It's beautiful.

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  12. Wow, such a beautiful guest room ... I love that it was already "french blue!" Your guests won't want to leave. :)

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  13. What a charming room! Thank you for sharing your beautiful treasures!

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  14. What a beautiful bedroom set! I love the color! I envy you finding something so nice in such a great color.

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  15. Your room makes me smile too...so many lovely details :) Laurel

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  16. Oh it's just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. It's beautiful~ I adore the color of your bedroom set- so pretty! Thank you for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  18. What a lovely room...so happy I stopped in!

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  19. Your bedroom is amazing (I love the color of set) and so is your bedding. Your embroidered shams made my heart skip a beat. soooooo romantic.
    rita

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  20. I am in love with your beautiful bedroom! The furniture is gorgeous, love that shade of blue. What a lucky find, even better that you didn't have to paint it! Anyone can make a room look great by going out and buying a bunch of new furniture. But I think it's so much more fun (and interesting!) to hunt for thrifty treasures that have so much more character than a bunch of new stuff:)

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  21. What a beautiful bedroom filled with gorgeous pieces!

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  22. oh my goodness

    i can't believe
    all the beautiful pieces
    you've found
    and the amazing deals

    just stopping by
    from Common Ground

    now following you
    via GFC and FB!

    alison

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  23. Very pretty!
    Would love for you to come by and link these up to my party happening now!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  24. What a lovely room that certainly has warmth and character!! That furniture is just gorgeous! And you've created a beautiful sanctuary that is unique and charming. That's what I love about found things as well. I used to shop retail for decor, and with very few exceptions, just can't any more!
    Your linens are so pretty, too! I am starting a blog party next week called "Flaunt Your Linens Friday" I would love to have you join in!!

    I also love the name of your blog! We have 4 daughters {no boys} two grand daughters, and two more grandy girls on the way!! So blessed, that's for sure!! Oh and come check out my giveaway, too!

    Have a wonderful day and weekend!
    Becky

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  25. The room is beautiful. :) You certainly have found some wonderful things

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  26. What a wonderful find on that furniture. Love, love the color. Would've thought that you had painted it if you hadn't said. The entire room is an oasis of beauty. Love all of your vintage touches. The paintings and the practice board made by your dad are fantastic! Thanks for sharing your lovely room with SYC.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  27. It all looks amazing. Your pieces are beyond fabulous.

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  28. Hopped over to say that you are being featured on SYC today.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  29. Oh my gosh.....that bedroom set is just gorgeous!!! I looovvvve that color!!! I can't believe you didn't have to do a thing to any of it! What a great find!!! Your bedroom is just beautiful. :)

    xoxo laurie

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