I bought a French chair at a yard sale a few weeks ago and the gentleman I bought it from mentioned having an entire storage unit full of his mother’s furniture, much of it French provincial in style. HELLO! I handed him a business card and held my breath. He called and we scheduled a time to meet at the storage facility to see if we could make a deal. We had to reschedule twice due to rain, but we finally met last Thursday. I was not disappointed.
I bought this beautiful French settee…
…an antique chest of drawers…
…a small Bombay chest…
…a pair of French chairs (Don’t even ask to buy these chairs. They are mine.)
…and a small empire shelf, a pair of nightstands, and a couple of luggage racks. I didn’t drive off with any crazy steals (like a truck load of antique doors and furniture for $23), but we were both happy with the deals we made on the pieces of furniture. He had more space in his storage unit and I had a load of goodies to work on.
I started working on the settee tonight, so I can have it ready for the next Chartreuse tag sale. I’m also working tirelessly on my line of ornaments and Christmas decor. It’ll be another late night.
Some exciting news…my very first tutorials are live on HGTV.com. You can get step-by-step instructions on how to make Grain Sack Bar Stool Cushions and Chalkboard Canisters for your kitchen. These are not the run-of-the-mill chalkboard canisters, either. If you ever want to check out my articles or tutorials, you will find them on my side bar in a list with links to all of them. I just turned in four other projects and I have nine more on the way! Can someone pinch me?
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Great score! I will take one of each… 😉 You are super busy!
Sarah
Did you score big or what!! Can't wait to see how all these goodies come out (they actually look great the way they are!). And a big congrats on your tutorials. I am going over to look right now.
What a lucky girl you are! Isn't that just every junkers dream come true!
Amazing finds. The chairs are beyond beautiful – I wouldn't give them up either. Can't wait to see your makeovers!
Congrats on the tutorial, and on your really great haul!
Congrats on all of your finds! Is that a clock on top of the chest?
Wonderful treasures, Marian! I love that French settee! Congratulations on your tutorials. I'm going over now to see.
Oh the settee…. I've been looking everywhere! Great finds!!
I hit the jack pot as well this past weekend, I got a dresser off craigslist that I know you would love. A china cabinet and a cute little desk. Your finds are fantastic!
The Bombay chest. Oh…be still my beating heart!! I am a sucker for the lines on these chests. LOVE your blog! 🙂
Major settee envy!
what a score! the settee is gorgeous!
Score!!!
Jenny
http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
I'm diggin all the new finds. I can't wait to see them all. I know they will be gorgeous!!
I need a cold shower! WOW!Just amazing!
m ^..^
Oh goodness! High five to you! Lovely, lovely (!) finds!! The settee is just fabulous as is! I would keep the two chairs too! I score this weekend too! Two lovely balloon styled arm chairs (dated 1860) from craigslist that are very similar to a set of four side chairs I picked up for a song last month on craigslist. Now just waiting patiently for the table… for to make up my new diningroom set.
WOW! I gasped at the settee and the chairs! Oh, the chairs! Lucky, lucky you! I can't wait to see what you do with them.
It is all lovely:) You inspire me so…I checked out your chalkboard cannisters and voted;)
O, those chairs are divine!!I am pretty envious.And what about that TV appearance!! Way to go!!!!!
I am pinching you…can you feel it? Great finds!!! Love the chairs! And that Bombay chest is awesome!
Hugs
SueAnn
Nice going!Cannot wait to see the transformations
Fantastic finds…..there is nothing so exciting as seeing what is 'behind closed doors'…xv
Amazing finds! Wow and congrats on HGTV you rock!
Excellent finds! Can't wait to see the transformation!
Oh my – you hit gold!
That chest of drawers makes my heart beat faster…I want. We are visitin your Frederick store this afternoon. Mmy friend Katie MUST have the pig sign. I'm certain to come home with something myself!
Okay, hand over the settee and chairs and no one gets hurt!!! What fab finds girlfriend. All of those items are pretty amazing, I can't wait till you make them amazing-er! 🙂
Wow, great finds!!!!! Congrats on the articles! Janell
You scored BIG TIME girlie!!! I love the settee and can't wait to see what you do with it. Have fun and congrats on the HGTV tutorials!!
Yes, yes and YES!!!!!!!!! Love it all and can't wait to see the transformations! Kudos and hugs on the HGTV tutorials!!!
I would give you my right arm for that settee!!! LOL!
I would give you my right arm for that settee!!! LOL!
Oh my goodness! What a score! I LOVE the french settee!!! LOVE it!! 🙂
Wow, you really scored! The furniture is fantastic and I can't wait to see them finished. Loved the HGTV tutorials!
Whoa, fabulous find…not that I need to tell you! Hope you get to enjoy some of those pieces yourself! Love the black and gold chair and what is that on top of the chest?
That sette is so amazing. I NEED one!
OMG I just love your new treasures!! Would so love to see the luggage racks you mentioned…..that is something I have had on my wish list for sometime ~ you lucky girl! I am so drooling over that seatee! Amazing ;0)
I love me some HGTV and will hop right over there to check you out ~ screaming with excitement for you!
GORGEOUS! Love those chairs, love it all! Lucky you Marian…good karma seems to be coming to you in boatloads!
Haha..BACK OFF on the chairs, right? That was funny.
Im loving that Bombay chest!
Sarah
HandbagsnPigtails.blogspot.com
Wow, I loved your tutorial over at HGTV.com, they were great. Thanks again for sharing so much of talent with us, I know I have learned so much that I have been able to use around my home. You gave me enough courage to start my own little etsy shop that has done pretty well. Thanks again I can't wait to see more tutorials.
Jealous!! Love the french chair.
Hugs from Portugal
Wow you must be smiling like a cheshire cat – such lovely tresors 🙂
Leeann x
I love the german glitter letters. Did you do a tutorial on this? It looks like Elmer's glue and glitter on oyur blog post?
Love your blog!
Shara
So love all your new finds! Can't wait to see what you do with them. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful ideas and knowledge with us!! You have been a true inspiration for me 🙂
Jackpot indeed! Nice haul!
Finds worth waiting for. Enjoy!
Great finds!
I have a similar chair to the pair you picked up and need to have it reupholstered. Wish I knew how to do it myself.
Wow, what a lot of wonderful things! I really love the settee and bombay chest.
SHUT.UP!!! How awesome was this and these finds!!! Oh Em Gee!!!! I would have had trouble containing myself, and I know you are supposed to act cool and collective when you find stuff you REALLY want!!! lol I am not so good at that…my face is an open book!
Can't wait to see all of this after you work your "Magic"!
Lou Cinda 🙂
What fabulous loot you scored-Lucky Lady!! I also voted on the true value bathroom redo-hope you win!!
I'm green with envy! How do you get soooo lucky! I will be waiting on pins and needles to see what you do with everything!!!!
I've voted as much as I can. You deserve those chairs!Ann
Ooooooooh, I have SERIOUS chair envy (although the settee ain't too shabby either)! Can't wait to see what you do with them.
Loved the chalkboard tutorial @ HGTV. The stenciling sure ups the cuteness factor. I just bought a couple of those canisters so I might just have to copy. 😉
Great job, Marian! Love all your new goodies; can't wait to see what you do with them all, especially the bombay chest. A few years back I bought a few pieces of furniture from a neighbor, and she threw in a small bombay chest for free. It has some scrolly paint decor on it in white, and the chest is yellow. I was thinking of painting it to resemble the look of the Fiona Triangle Chest from Pottery Barn (in yellow) to look more like it belongs in a farmhouse. What do you think? Can a bombay chest find an appropriate home in a farmhouse?
Sorry for the ramble!
Your stuff is outstanding!