My latest estate sale find is definitely in the category one man's trash is another man's treasure. That Sunday I went to two sales, both were picked clean and I was pretty bummed out that I couldn't snag a cheap big pot. Getting a pot for cleaning up the hardware of the old door I stripped was the only reason we went to the sales, luckily they were in close proximity to each other. Then I saw the stool and although the seat was broken I had a vision of making my own seat for it. I already bought some rope and am playing around with ideas. Once the stool is finished it will make an appearance in the mini makeover category. At the same sale they had an old workbench that would have made an amazing island in someones kitchen but it was too big for our car so it had to stay behind. Maybe I need to invest in a van or a trailer? ;) Still looking for a cheap pot though, might have to try Target or other places because I want to hang the door again before my parents arrive next month. Is anyone else working on a cool project? I know that Christine of The Plumed Nest is working on the desk she found on the curb. Can't wait to see what she did with it.
You need a truck! Neel needs a truck too. Our Mini Cooper is on her last legs (I know, I drove her yesterday!), but he drives SO little, that we're waiting until the very, very end to make another purchase.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally impressed with both you and Christine. When you find my coffee table, I expect it to be already re-finished unless you want to take on the task yourself! ;)
Thanks for backing me up with needing a van, this way I could also safely deliver your coffee table, in case I come across it at one of the estate sales I go to. I own a car too that I rarely use, once that dies I will be car less, no need to get a new one ;)
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DeleteThat stool is a beautie! For me it gives bit of an asian vibe.
ReplyDeleteIf you get a van, you will be in lot of trouble with projects just lining up in your basement :D Too bad about the pot, I would have assumed those would be available anywhere.
I do have one project waiting. It's two chest of drawers, now waiting in my boyfriends parents, bit afraid to start those actually. Because if the baby is born before those are done, then it might take forever for me to get back on them.
Yes the shape reminded me a little of Asian furniture as well. When is your due date again? You also don't want to work too hard in the last weeks either. If you think you can knock the project out I would give it a try, once the baby arrived you will have lots other things to do that will keep you busy ;)
DeleteThe due date is 3rd of September, now only a week or so to that date. I have a feeling s/he will be born bit late, but how much...
DeleteOh, ok I would not start any projects anymore at this point. You never know and the baby could come any day now ;)
DeleteIt's going to be so pretty once you snazz it up, I just know it. I'm really into cane chairs recently for some reason (my dad's friends had a bunch of Thonet cane chairs at their kitchen island and dining table growing up), so I can see this stool's potential! Definitely check out Target for a big pot. We got a giant stew pot there (Jeff likes to make soup) but ended up using it once to soak sponges while he and his dad were laying flooring. They come in handy! Do you have a Goodwill store near you? They'd definitely have something. xo
ReplyDeleteThere is a Goodwill store nearby, thanks for reminding me. I will check it out on the weekend. Itching to finish the door project. And I would love to own Thonet cane chairs, anything is possible when going to an estate sale ;)
Deletei love this little stool and can definitely see rope looking really good on it. though that sounds really difficult to me. i guess maybe you would use a staple gun?
ReplyDeletei just need to get another can of paint for the desk and i haven't done that yet. it's the last bit i have to go and i am really excited to see the final product! just refinishing the wood top makes it look so much better. i am so glad you suggested keeping some of the wood!! xoxo
I would definitely have to use a staple gun for this project, tried to weave the rope around the chair and the result looked pretty but was not functional at all. I would like for people to sit on the stool and not just look at it. Yay for almost being finished with the desk. You go girl!
DeleteBlergh Nina you really do put the rest of us to shame. I'm shopping for the rug - yep that's my project. Sigh...
ReplyDeleteShopping for a rug takes time, at least shopping for the right one. It took us years to find the right one for the living room, instead we kept the old one that had pretty much lost all fibers ;)
DeleteI am always amazed by your finds because I would have walked right past this little gem. I imagine when we finally get to Aus and settle down, I will have a million projects! But for now, I am stuck with packing, packing and more packing!
ReplyDeletePacking for a move is no fun, especially the thought of unpacking is pretty dreadful to me but I am sure you'll be happy once your things arrive in Australia and at that point will be ready for unpacking...
DeleteNina the estate sale queen! The stool is great, can't wait to see what you're going to do with it. I think a van would be a good investment for the vintage furniture shop you should definitely open one day!
ReplyDeleteI am still playing around with how to create the seat, hopefully I'll finish soon. Thanks for the encouragement of getting a van, I might have to convince my husband that it would be a good idea ;)
DeleteI second Lena. You are the queen of estate sales! Excited to see the finished project!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ana! I can't wait to show the finished project once it's done...
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