Monday, May 23, 2011

Splinter Watch for Craiglist

I saw this fun little chart awhile ago and just thought I'd share...


Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Friday, May 20, 2011

Fridays Finest Finds in Atlanta

A treasure trove on Atlanta's Craigslist...

Red Bamboo Coffee Table $100 {perfect little coffee table}...

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Wanna see how hot a little red coffee table can be..

Inspirational image via Elle Decor of Sig Bergamin's Manhattan Apartment

Pagoda Birdhouse $95 {great decor and fun to attract birds outside.}...

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Queen Metal Bed Frame $90 {great price.}...

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Dresser $50 {really great price. a fresh coat of paint will liven it up.}...

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Lamps and More $300 {the price was confusing, but the items awesome.}...

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Brass Etagere $100 {not sure why I like, but I do.}...

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Black Mirrored Console $75 {not the best picture i think.}...

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Moroccan Style Mirrors $800 {expensive beauties. would offer less.}...

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The coffee table above reminds me of a natural version of the coffee table in Kelly Wearstler's library for her boys...


Inspirational image Kelly Wearstler


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Pair of Brass Swan side tables $300 {i am aware that my tastes are a tad wild, but these wild swans have me swooning. just need the right space and round glass tops.}...

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Mid Century Credenza $200 {perfect console}...

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Sideboard $150 {this would look hot painted.}...

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Brass Stool $50 {i like. great side table.}...

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Mahogany Pedestal Table $50 {would look pretty in a round entry. paint would be cool too.}...

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2 French Chairs $75 {great price.}...

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Magnificent Louis Bed $300 {wow. simply majestic!}...

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Pair of Hand Carved Swan Chairs $475 {have a thing for swans today. i see it painted black with new upholstery.}...

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Knoll Side Table $500 {uh. awesome!}...

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Asian Mirror $170 {great mirror.}...

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You could paint the mirror above red...

Inspirational image Natalie Clayman

Gold Mirror 8ft. high $850 {pricey, but it's massive.}...

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The mirror above reminds me of the one in this beautiful image...

Inspirational image via Chattafabulous blog


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Black Lacquer Mirrored Dresser $100 {not the best image, but looks like it has serious potential.}...

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2 Dressers $75/pair {paint.}...

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Maybe paint the dressers orange...

Inspirational image Ruthie Sommers 

Unique Leather Ottoman $575 {maybe for a play area, but for that much maybe not.}...

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I could go on and on, but I'll stop at the crazy turtle. Wow I was seriously amazed by the Craigslist in Atlanta...it was jam packed with amazing finds. Go Atlanta!

Hope you all have a super wonderful weekend! 

Friday, May 6, 2011

Fridays Finest Finds in Albany, NY

Here are what I think are the best items on Craigslist in Albany this week...

High End Designer Lucite Table $850 {beautiful, but not recommended for kids obviously.}...

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I wonder if you could somehow lower the dining table above and make this awesome coffee table...

Inspirational image via Domino

Funky Green Lamp $30 {unique, not my thang, but could be cool in the right space.}...

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Paint the top of the desk above black and it could look similar to this...

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Inspirational image via Lonny

Chairs $79 or 6/$349 {i see long comfortable nights at the dining table with these chairs. great price}...

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They would look great with a round dining table...

Inspirational image via decorpad

Asian Trunk Table $225 {great color and price.}...

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Vintage Heriz Oriental Rug $695 {in love with this rug and seriously great price for such a large rug.}...

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Cane Chair $50 {paint and re-upholster to fit your decor.}...

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Bentwood Cane Chair $30 {sweet desk chair.}...

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2 Solid Wood Chairs $100 {great price and re-upholstery would be very easy.}...

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Maybe paint the chairs above cream and upholster in a fun Ikat print like these...

Inspirational image Kaiser 

Large Oak Campaign Dresser with Nightstand $125 {not the best picture, but may need to be painted if in bad condition.}...

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You could paint the dresser above blue...

Inspirational image Elizabeth Dinkel and Karyn Millet Photography

Vintage Brass Bed $500 {not sure on the price of this.}...

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The bed above reminds me of Lauren from Pure Style Home's gorgeous bedroom...


Inspirational image via Pure Style Home

Entry Table $45 {i just like this unique side or entry table.}...

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Nautical Brass Lamp $50 {would look awesome in a kitchen.}...

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Brass Queen Headboard and Frame $95 {yes i am sure most of you think this is so 80's, but i love it for some reason.}...

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Queen Anne High Boy $300 {the wood is too dark for my taste.}...

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How about paint it yellow...

Inspirational image Jonathan Adler via Elle Decor

Black Dresser $250 {nice for an entry.}...

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Blue Wicker Table $20 {for that price i would so get this and think where to put it later. maybe a good clear gloss for outdoors.}...

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Vintage Lamp $20 {paint maybe.}

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The lamp above reminds me of the stool in this image...

Inspirational image Kevin Sharkey via Martha Stewart

Vintage Chic Ivory Chairs $50 {i see these in a warm yellow velvet.}...

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Vintage Bedroom Set $200 {once again i would just get a dresser and the headboard and paint. shocking right?}...

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Chairs $2/each {paint.}...

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You could paint all the chairs above black...

Inspirational image via Elle Decor

Or you could paint the chairs all different colors...

Inspirational image via Evie and Bluebell

Bedroom Set $600 {i would just get the low dresser and headboard and of course paint them asap.}...

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French Settee $100 {totally unique. would look great in a bright velvet. teal maybe.}...

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Yellow Side Table $25 {fun little side table in a girls room.}...

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Mid Century Modern Armoire $600 {wow. this is gorgeous!!}...

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Sectional Sofa $600 {so comfy and love the color.}...

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Retro Record Cabinet $25 {this would be a fun piece to paint and fix up. great legs.}...

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Zebra Carpet $40 {great entry rug.}...

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Very Rare Leopard Set $500 {ummm...it's rare for a reason.}...

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Have a wonderful weekend everyone!