tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post6247161407340585381..comments2023-07-21T04:30:51.050-04:00Comments on The Elegant Thrifter: Free Fridays: From the Compactor RoomThe Elegant Thrifterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527512631904737903noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-51778104100937358982010-08-22T00:49:01.267-04:002010-08-22T00:49:01.267-04:00I was having a yardsale last weekend and a man tha...I was having a yardsale last weekend and a man that owns storage units in our town came by and said he had 2 storage units of things I could have if I could get the stuff out in one week. FOR FREE!!! I got it out in 3 days with the help of my mom. Much I gave away. A lot of the furniture, books, tools and household items I sent to auction. The only thing I kept was a beautiful vase, 2 seashells and a bench. I should say the bench. I was looking at Eddie Ross's blog a couple of weeks ago and he showed a before and after of a 4 seater bench. I drooled. The first thing I saw when I opened up the second storage unit was a 2 seater bench like the 4 seater Eddie had. I will send a picture of the bench and the most beautiful vase I have ever seen and they were free!!! I am going to do a before and after shot in a couple of weeks of my recycled bench on my blog.Blue Ridge Altered Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575661526728300923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-14477405960861539602010-03-14T14:37:04.468-04:002010-03-14T14:37:04.468-04:00My home is furnished with many dumpster finds in t...My home is furnished with many dumpster finds in the neighborhoods surrounding Ohio State University. Lamps and a beautiful antique dresser have been my best finds! Love the blog---Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-46445969310284471892010-02-26T10:28:18.066-05:002010-02-26T10:28:18.066-05:00I just found your blog and I love it. Thank you fo...I just found your blog and I love it. Thank you for great ideas. I will order your book today.<br />Mary - www.foundobjets.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-32810603830538310452010-02-09T11:44:13.059-05:002010-02-09T11:44:13.059-05:00hi stan,
i thought you might be interested in a c...hi stan,<br /><br />i thought you might be interested in a contest i am having over at The Sale Rack...whoever submits the most creative solution to saving money wins a beautiful personalized leather journal--similar to fabric designer Kathryn Ireland's! <br /><br />www.thesalerack.blogspot.comBoxcar Goodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06516409054043172276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-9440897654700383062010-02-05T18:26:12.673-05:002010-02-05T18:26:12.673-05:00Reminds me of the high rise apt. trash room that w...Reminds me of the high rise apt. trash room that was like visiting Christmas morning. I had a knack for knowing when to take out my trash. Now, in my garden unit I did find 2 cane chairs, a dresser mirror and a shelf-have passed on a lot, and was frustrated that I didn't have anyone to help me carry a perfect white dresser up 2 flights. What amazes me is how people throw out stuff-and how my neighbors don't seem to trash pick. Great find, enjoy and pass it on, you know?Mar gar ethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458221138063169707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-6336704177541955572010-02-05T15:46:10.248-05:002010-02-05T15:46:10.248-05:00WOW! What great free finds, I am impressed!!WOW! What great free finds, I am impressed!!Sonya --Dime Store Thrifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600413712760068117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-1156447294860296442010-02-05T14:15:06.468-05:002010-02-05T14:15:06.468-05:00Such great finds.Such great finds.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00361775888847203043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-60082695730240239062010-02-05T11:46:10.645-05:002010-02-05T11:46:10.645-05:00i just love a good find... of any kind.. i found a...i just love a good find... of any kind.. i found a fabulous pair or green velvet chairs near soho once... i hailed a cab, when i asked to take them to 65th/3rd he sped off. i could not leave them so i hailed another cab... this one stopped.. i asked.. he was ready to hit the gas and i gave him an extra $20 to do it. we get to the address, my friend's very nice doorman building, they look at me like i have 2 heads. i ask to put them in storage overnight and MUCH to there dismay they allowed it. it goes on and on... i could not get them home to seattle (i was leaving the next morning no time) so they live with a friend's friend in nyc ... i think of them often and wish i had made other arrangements - would love to have them... but the friend is no where to be found... it still is one of the most crazy things i have ever done... and dont we all when we can't let the "strays" go??? so happy to have found you... x pamred tickinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400289072356876224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-51756262023282234902010-02-05T11:18:06.425-05:002010-02-05T11:18:06.425-05:00Love those cups!! You scored well! I wish I had ...Love those cups!! You scored well! I wish I had better dumpsters to rummage!<br />___<br />Barbara<br />http://ifididnthaveasenseofhumor.blogspot.comBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12197340334699196246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-74234794678331446982010-02-05T10:50:38.033-05:002010-02-05T10:50:38.033-05:00I am pretty sure that I need to move to your build...I am pretty sure that I need to move to your building....happy friday! smiles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453429612511514721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-146139130389250262.post-43656043777173764702010-02-05T09:53:57.159-05:002010-02-05T09:53:57.159-05:00Those avocado-green cups would look great in a Bra...Those avocado-green cups would look great in a Brady Bunch kitchen. <br /><br />I sometimes use a madeleine tray in my nonworking fireplace: I put a tealight or votive in each indentation, and voila, a roaring fire! <br /><br />btw: Wait till you see the photo of what I dragged home from 57th Street last week. <br /><br />LurkyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com