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Thrift stores are the best :)


I am having fun decorating the house.  I don't know our style yet but I know we are poor so I have taken to thrift stores.  I was content with keeping our old couch and loveseat but I wanted new ones since we had a new house.  :)  So, while Kraig works, (since I am banned to do much in the house) I go shopping.  I found a marvelous burnt orange chair last night.
I had to have it.  Being a TN fan and all and just how vintage it looked...and it reclines which is a plus for Kraig.  So, we purchased it.  Then, today whilst waiting on the dogs at the groomer's, I went to thrifting again.  I am in the search for lamps/lighting for the living room because there is none.  I did not find any lamps/lighting but I did find a new couch with a hide-a-bed which will come in handy with all of Kraig's family coming in town this summer at different times.  I just fell in love with this one.
It's a paisley print from Ethan Allen.  Apparently, the well-to-do lady who this came from decided she wanted to buy a 1.2 million dollar condo and redo it with new Ethan Allen stuff so another person's trash can become someone's treasure.  It is rather busy for me but I think with the orange chair and the new off white loveseat I want to purchase, and maybe some solid colored pillows, I think it will tone it down just enough for us.

I just can't wait to get it in the house and have everything how I want it.  Now, for the shelving/storage for the living room.  I want crates and an old dresser.  I'll be on the lookout for those in the upcoming weeks.  :)  And baby furniture....ugh...never ends

And we need to sell our old couch....so if anyone is interested, let us know :)

Happy thrift customer :)
ashleigh

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