Trash to Treasure {After}

Here they are, one week later.

Black & White Toile with Green Piping

Trash to Treasure {Miller Beach}

Last weekend I was able to enjoy a last-minute getaway to Miller Beach with my BF, KMRB.

We lounged, read, walked on the beach, had dinner at Flamingo and I found a curb-side treasure.

Original condition. Not bad, but I prefer paint over natural wood. The mint green & pink striped fabric seat radiocarbon dates this find back to 1984.

When I arrived in Miller I saw this set of occasional chairs next to our neighbor’s trash.  Much later that evening during our walk home from Flamingo I noticed they were still there! I took that as a sign and asked Kathy to help me haul away the loot. Thanks, Kathy!  You were so helpful and I’m glad it brought back memories of dumpster-diving behind RadioShack with L.
The cane back and frame were in perfect condition and I love the style. A mixture of Empire & Louis XVI. The back flaring saber legs resemble a klismos chair.

Chair after sanding and two coats of black paint

After painting black I have decided on toile.
Now, I must find the perfect the perfect one.  Off to Discount Fabric Warehouse (2121 W. 21st Street, Chicago) and the Mart.

I have plans this weekend after all.

Black & White Toile

Best,

Tracy

Good Will Hunting

I was in Arlington Heights recently and almost caused a car accident as I drove past a Good Will store.  I cannot drive past one without making a loop thru the aisles.

This mirror was propped in a corner and priced at $6.99.  It has very subtle gold-leaf and the original, beveled mirror is beginning to oxidize.  It must weigh 40 lbs.
Unbelievable.
I also got a wing chair for … $6.99.  When I find the perfect fabric I’ll bring it to my favorite upholsterer, Bruno.
I swear I have not misplaced the decimal point.  Someone must have made a mistake with the price tag gun. 

Needless to say, my staging warehouse is filling up!

$6.99 GoodWill mirror

Salvation Army Find

I found this over the summer at a Salvation Army store.  This English China cabinet was terribly dented and scratched.

It was priced at $150.  I tried to bargain and learned that if I waited, and it was still on the floor, the price would be reduced.  I was patient, visited the store weekly, and finally it was marked down to $75!  I grabbed it and talked them down to $65.

Please check below to see what a little paint, wall paper and chicken wire can do.

China Cabinet-Before

China Cabinet-Before

Salvation Army Find

Here’s the cabinet after it was sanded and primed.

Primed

Finished product:

Ivory paint, chicken wire replaced door fronts, hardware was put back on and Mom wallpapered the interior.  Thanks Col!

Voila!