Guest Blogger: Lakeitha From Home To Three Duncan Boys
Hi everyone! When Janell asked if I would like to do a post on her blog my first thought was, "Are you kidding me?! Sure I would!" I love Janell AND her blog! It is actually the first blog that I discovered and she is the reason why I started my own blog!
Today I'm going to talk about one of my favorite hobbies: thrifting! To me, thrifting consists of going to Goodwill and other second hand stores, searching Craigslist, yard sales and estate sales. I love the idea of finding great pieces with tons of potential and turning them into something fabulous!
For instance, here are a few of my finds that have been given new life, or are well on their way...
My headboard that I found on Craigslist for $35.
I took it from the original walnut finish and painted it with Rust-Oleum's Heirloom White. Now it looks great against the chocolate brown walls in my bedroom!
Then you have this french dresser that I found for $50 (seriously) that wasn't in bad shape, but I wanted it to be a little more "fun". So I painted it turquoise, which is very unexpected for a vintage piece.
Before
After
I know all of you hit the floor, like I did, when you saw the transformation of Janell's slipper chairs, right?
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Well, imagine my surprise when I went into one of my Goodwill stores and found the exact chairs for $25 each!
I have BIG plans for these babies ;)
Oh, and one last thing, check out this small chest of drawers that I found for $30, and it was already painted!
Wouldn't it look nice in a bathroom, kind of like Janell used in her powder room?!
Now tell me, have you been thrifting lately?! If so, what did you find? And if not, what are you waiting for?!
Thanks again Janell for giving me the chance to talk about one of my favorite topics!
Thanks Lakeitha! Isn't it just stunning what great finds are out there to grab? All it takes is a bit of vision to see past its current state to the possibilities of what the piece can become.
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Hi ladies! Janell's blog was also one of the first that I found. And I also recently started a blog to document our apartment/ and soon-to-be house decorating adventures! I love looking at the projects that you ladies take on! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Jess
http://www.ourlifeinhisgrace.tumblr.com
I love her finds. Paint can do so much to update a piece. Can't wait to see what she does with the chairs.
I adore both of these ladie sblogs and am so excited for Lekeithas first guest appareance in blogland. Congrats and I can't wait to see what you do with those chairs.
Thanks Janell for inviting Lakeietha, I truly enjoyed the post. I too share a love for thrifting.
Great Post Lakeitha! I absolutely love finding treasures like that! Love your blog. I'll be following ;)
~Rachel~
Wow! I love these transformations. The blue dresser, in particular, is just gorgeous!!
Hi everyone! Thanks for all of the comments! I can't wait to check out your blogs as well:)
Janell, Thanks again for having me over! Make sure you take plenty of pictures while you're in Chicago, especially one of you in that fabulous Kate Spade dress!
Have a great weekend!
Love the French dresser transformation. .. what paint color did u use? Would love to duplicate!
Well the two of you is reason I browse the blog bout design every morning. I was in Tx. Last week and went to antique store and saw a pair of those slippers chair for 160 bucks for both I pass because you only pay 25 for each.
Yesterday got Wing arm chair in perfect and clean condition for 10 bucks at value villages :)
Nice to see u at isabellaandmax. Blog
Hi Heath! Thanks for the compliment! The color was an oops paint from Lowes, but is so similar to Sherwin Williams Lagoon 6480
Great finds (And transformations!). The shapes on all these pieces are fantastic and it's amazing what a little paint can do. Can't wait to see what you do with the chairs!
Mrs. Duncan you are finding some steals!! Can I send you some $$ and you can ship them to CA!! I love reading both your blogs! For the many chic ideas :)
Oh my gosh - your finds are fabulous! I love and am addicted to thrifting, which my mother introduced me too. I have not found the bounty of case goods lately that you are running across!
Glad to see you here!
Welcome over here Lakeitha!! Can I tell you how jealous I am of your really fun thrifting finds!! And that turquoise dresser- LOVE it!!
great job, Lakeitha! I"m a Junker (or thrifter) from way back, and I never cease to enjoy the thrill of the hunt. I repurposed a French provencial dresser like yours as a sink cabinet in my bathroom. I painted it in a decorative pattern to match the Mexican pottery sink that I put into it. thanks for doing such a good job for Janelle.
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Nice finds...good eye! Nothing like the thrill of the hunt...eh?
way to go "elle"! thanks Janell for having her over to guest blog. now everyone else can see just how amazing she is!!
Oh my god, love the turquoise double dresser. And I can't believe you found a pair of chairs like that for so cheap. I'm totally going thrifting now...it's been a while.
do you know where the wallpaper on the last picture came from? I love it!
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