It's raining and I've been "arm twisted" to go run an errand with my 16 year old at 4 PM (which I am not too happy about doing given the time and the busy evening ahead, so suffice it to say I might have been a bit crabby....) and what do I see, but a curbside gem! Make that a pair of gems....
Since my son knows that I am not thrilled to be off on this errand, when I stop the car and tell him to get out and run over and check out these goodies to make sure they are in decent shape, he doesn't hesitate (even though the homeowner is ready to pull out of the driveway)! Meanwhile, I am putting seats down in my car, making room for my finds. SCORE!!!! They are solid and functioning, so said teenager loads them up, mortified and laughing at his crazy Mom the whole time!
All these babies need is a little TLC, paint and some new cushions and they will make a perfect foursome with this pair (which came from Hubby's bachelor pad where they were used as LR chairs!) I have always loved these chairs for their cool Mid-Century lines and their comfort, so I'm delighted to have two more.
So let it be said, I am not above curbside scavenging....if its free and begging for a new life and I get there first, it's mine! Now, this project gets added to the list of Summer projects, which somehow seems to be taking on a life of it's own. Maybe I need to hire out....
What about you, have you ever stopped in broad daylight to grab something with potential from the curb....?!!! Don't be embarrassed, you can share the story here.
P.S. I won't be posting tomorrow, big family get together for the week-end which involves camping, "tubing" and lots of fun. My CSIL and her family are in town tonight, I haven't packed or grocery shopped and I want to enjoy every minute. I'll be back on Monday, so until then have yourself a fantastic week-end....
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3 comments:
ahhhh I would have died if I found those on the side of the road, they are aaaahhhmazing. I spotted some cute little side tables on the side of the road on my way to pick up my boyfriend once. You better believe that on the way back I made him get out and get them!
Hope you have a great weekend!
What a great find! I have chairs similar, but they don't rock/move. I've always eyed these. Can't wait to see what you do with them!
Yeah!!!! I love those...what a steal...I mean find!
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