Thrifty Finds.

Everyone here knows I'm a sucker for making over thrifty Craigslist finds.  I've prettied up a buffet, painted/reupholstered some dining chairs, painted bedroom furniture, painted a dresser-turned-console-table, made-over a pair of nightstands, reupholstered a bench and spiffed up a file cabinet.

Occassionally I find myself browsing through listings, even when I'm not looking for something specific.  If I come across a well-priced item, it will most likely come to live with us...in our basement...until I find a "home" for it. ;)

You guys might remember that scenario happened with the campaign furniture I stumbled upon {yup, still untouched in our basement}...and now, it's happened again.

These two mid-century beauties will be alllll mine {for only $100} come Saturday!  I cannot wait.  LOOK AT THOSE LEGS!

CANNOT RESIST.  Anyone else a sucker for a great piece of Craigslist furniture?!?!

Needs vs. Wants

In an ideal world, we would purchase only things that we need...then all other income would be stashed away into a savings account for our future.  Unfortunately, my lack of willpower has occasionally been known to hinder that aspiration from time to time.  Is it my fault that any cute home décor and/or clothing thats on sale has been known to be my kryptonite?!?  Oh, it is my fault??  Welp, too bad…I am who I am. ;)  And I loooove me a great deal!!

So what was I to do when a super amazing deal fell into my lap {aka - popped up in front of my eyes on my computer screen}?  I caved.  I went for it.  I couldn’t resist.

It was under $200 {still a lot of money, but not when you think about purchasing the same pieces brand new}.  It was solid wood.  THE SELLERS WERE EVEN WILLING TO DRIVE IT TO OUR HOUSE {clutch for people who own cars}.

And it was campaign style.  Did you hear me?!  Campaign style, people!  I have drooled over many of these pieces online, and never thought I’d be able to get my mitts on any.  But these babies are all mine.  And one day, I will give them lots of TLC like I did to these, and love them even more {if that is possible}.