There was an estate sale in the fancy neighbourhood behind us last weekend, so I actually got up early on a Saturday morning (unheard of for me) and lined up outside. I came home with a few nice things, mostly books and games for the boys. However... At about 2pm, when I knew it was ending, I decided to swing around and see what was left in case I could do any haggling. Well. I left with my car stuffed to the gills (earning the silent treatment from my better half for the good part of the afternoon). Guys, it was epic. I got a laundry basket full of Fiestaware for my mom (who has a beautiful collection) for $80. So many pieces, including a gorgeous teapot and serving platter.
And this rug, above, I saw in the corner on my way out, all crumpled up. I thought I remembered it as a worn rug from one of the rooms upstairs that had a ridiculous price on it earlier that morning. I brought it home for $100. I unrolled it on the front lawn and was temped to do a cartwheel on it. (Good thing I didn't - after rolling it back up my left eye swelled shut. I think they must have had a cat!) Part of it was more worn than I thought - but I put that under the bed. I cleaned it up, put it in the bedroom, and sat back feeling vindicated.
On a roll, I also cleaned up the bentwood chair I had found on the street that had been languishing in the garage and stuck it in the corner, and put up some crisp white curtains. My teddy bear likes it.
I am thinking maybe I need something less graphic over the bed now - what do you think? Any ideas?
I love the rug, great find! I like the piece over your bed.. I think your room looks great.
ReplyDeleteLove the rug, i think it looks awesome in your groom. Did you do that art over your bed? Or was it bought?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! The print is from weiden + company (I blogged about it here: http://www.wickedandweird.com/2011/10/change-of-scenery.html ) and was a fundraiser for the Japanese Tsunami Relief Fund. It is a combination of the red cross and the Japanese flag.
ReplyDeleteHooray - thanks Nicole! I loved the colours of the rug - I was worried that it looked too traditional with such a minimalist print. I appreciate your vote of confidence! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the rug and I love the art over your bed, but I would have to agree that they don't seem to go together - partly the design is too different and I think the colours don't quite go as one is muted and one is crisp.
ReplyDeletei love the rug...and the art...like the tension in the style...but hey, any excuse for new art right?
ReplyDeleteI'm focusing more on your bedspread than the actual rug! I love how clean your room looks...with the crisp white linens. Lovely yet simple decor. I love shopping at yard sales, but have yet to attend an estate sale...hopefully, that will change soon.
ReplyDeleteJust saw the other post! Thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteMajor score!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHave you ever shown us a pic of your mom's collection? I'm all eyes ;)
Ah perhaps I will have to dedicate a future post to my car full of treasures, although I worry I might look a bit "hoarder"!
ReplyDeleteOh Sundeep, like I even need an excuse! I think it might be more the colour that Grace mentions that gets to me... we shall see... maybe I will make something.
ReplyDeleteEXACTLY. I think it is as much the colours - the orangey red vs the pinky grey tones that bugs me. But I love both too!
ReplyDeleteThank you! The duvet cover is West Elm and I had my eye on it for YEARS before I finally bit the bullet. Estate sales can be a bit unsettling, to be honest - it can be tough to watch people going through someones home and haggling over their treasures. But there are definitely deals to be had if you can get past that!
ReplyDeleteHey lady! Had to take some time to tell you that I LOVE your room. Your blog is rockin' too - loving the posts. PLEASE, please don't remove the art above your bed! I love the contrast of the starkness with the busy rug. Works so well. love. xo
ReplyDeleteone more thing... how did you "clean up" the rug? my little have major allergies and always worry about bringing home a used rug for that very reason. xo
ReplyDeleteBrooke, have I told you lately how much you ROCK MY WORLD?? xoxo
ReplyDeleteI rolled it out in my back yard and vacuumed the heck out of it, front and back. Then I rubbed it with one of those big sponges using soapy water (but the sponge was just damp), then I rubbed it again with the sponge and just water, then I vacuumed it again. I was just trying to get up any cat hair - I am soooo allergic. probably a soft-bristle brush would work better to actually get in there.
ReplyDeleteOh - and so far so good! (Touch wood) :)
ReplyDeleteOK, I am so freaking jealous over hear. First A: you found a bentwood chair???? no fair {does it have a made in Czechoslovakia marking on the bottom - if so, worth $$$ my friend} then B: that RUG - LOVE. I too am allergic to cats, yikes, hope all is cleaned out. And C: a basket full of Fiesta ware - I am living in the wrong city....
ReplyDeleteBarbara - it DOES have the stamp! I never would have looked, thank you! SWEET! The caning is broken on it though, I am trying to find a place to fix it (or see how much it would be). And yes, this estate sale was a major score. The trick I learned with this one is showing up when they are about to pack up and offering to take a bunch of stuff off their hands for no $$! The rug makes me happy every time I go upstairs. :)
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