Thrifted Finds – My Huge Haul!

October 6, 2014 by Aliesha

Over the weekend I slipped out during nap time to shop at an estate sale! I didn’t know what to expect at the sale, and I actually went looking for chairs. (I didn’t find any, but maybe next time!)

I was so excited with the huge haul I came home with! I found a lot of cool things.

First, I found this sweet little wooden frame with a great texture. I also found these little birds nests and eggs (they were a craft kit, so the eggs aren’t glued in place yet). The girls love playing with these (with supervision).

I grabbed this Acme glass jar as soon as I saw it. It will be great for fresh flowers! I always snatch up vintage silver when I find it, such as this very tarnished butter knife.

I thought this little sheriff pin was so cute and would be adorable as part of a costume for Jude in the future.

Tad likes black and white art, so I got this matted drawing of the Golden Gate bridge. I’ll frame it and I think it will look really classy!

How cute is this aqua planter? I love everything – the shape, the color, and the raised dots!

I bought these books purely based on their covers. I like decorating with books, and I thought the colors were great!

I am IN LOVE with the two vintage measuring tapes I got. The yellow one is so fun and the blue one is pretty cute too! And who can resist some vintage rick rack?

This large wooden bowl is so nice and will be a handy serving piece.

And… scarves with birds. Totally me.

There was quite an extensive Christmas section at the sale, but this is what I ended up buying: red and white gingham fabric, red velvet ribbon, plaid ribbon, and vintage rick-rack in red and green. I’m planning on using it to tie up Christmas packages (like this)!

Last but not least, I scored this vintage leather crossbody bag! The tag inside says “Genuine Leather | Made in India.” Love it!

This sale was one of those where nothing has a price tag so you grab everything you want and then ask, “How much for all this?”

I walked away paying $20 for everything featured in this post!

Have you found anything fun at a yard sale or thrift store lately?

Welcome, Fall!

September 23, 2014 by Aliesha

Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year! Today the weather is so “fall-ish,” as is appropriate for the first day of autumn!

The girls helped me decorate the house a little bit today.

I don’t know about you, but I just want to curl up with warm socks, a good book, and a pumpkin spice latte!!

Keeping My Home Decor Fresh

September 18, 2014 by Aliesha

Choosing the right furniture for your home can be a big decision! Many of us want to keep our home “on trend,” but how is the best way to do that?

My advice is to buy classic pieces of furniture that you absolutely love (my blue couch is one, and my headboard is another!). I can easily toss on some new pillows or a new duvet cover to keep my living room and bedroom looking fresh and on-trend.

Here are the main factors I keep in mind when selecting new furniture for my home.

1) Scale

Scale is so important! You don’t want small furniture to be dwarfed in a huge room, and you also do not want large pieces to overwhelm a small space. One thing I’ve realized in owning a large historic home is that big houses need big accessories (including furniture)! With high ceilings and huge rooms, I have selected large pieces of furniture, such as a long couch and a big dining room table.

2) Style

What is the style of your home? How does your personal style play into how you “dress” your home? Our home has a very traditional feel, with wide baseboards, crown molding, chair rails, and vintage wallpaper. Because of this, we’ve chosen more traditional furniture for most of the rooms to reflect our home’s style. I like to have fun keeping my home on-trend with accent pieces, pillows, accessories, throws, and art while maintaining our home’s traditional style with furniture that has clean, classic lines. If you’re not sure what your “style” is, visit some retail stores such as Havertys and notice what catches your eye.

3) Sticker (Price)

Set a budget for your new piece of furniture, then shop around to find the perfect piece for your home at the price you want! We always try to stay under our set budget for furniture, even if it means waiting a little longer to get what we really want! Keep in mind that classic pieces of furniture are worth investing more in since you’ll keep them a long time!

Here are a few great ways to keep your home on-trend and fresh:

-Purchase a great bookshelf or display cabinet, then style it according to the seasons or current trends (by adding books, art, plants, etc.)

-Purchase a sofa that can be easily slip-covered so you can freshen it up with a whole new look

-Purchase floor samples of furniture, as these are often sold at greatly reduced rates

-Bring in new lamps, rugs, and mirrors to enliven a space (even if it means “stealing” them from another room in the house!)

-Follow Havertys on Pinterest for fresh, creative ideas for your home

-Paint the room a fresh new color

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