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?
