Beauty at American Thrift

Here I go again with another thrift  store post.  I wasn't even planning on thrifting this weekend, but I was out collecting fabric swatches for a client over the weekend and I just happened to be driving by America's Thrift Store (for you locals, its the one on Lee Highway & 153)  so of course I couldn't  just drive by there without stopping! (Can I get an amen?)  


Anyway, I can justify any purchase if I just try hard enough so I bought it for resale (that's what I told the husband).  In the meantime, it's visiting with me at my house (wink wink)!

This is the real deal!  It's tight as a drum,  is upholstered in this vibrant sunflower gold velvet (the color is sunnier than the photo reflects)  and that smooshy cushion is down-filled!  I fluffed the cushion so it would cute in it's photo shoot!


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Let's Talk Paint!

Since I started blogging a few months ago I've received so many nice emails and compliments. I really appreciate your interest and response to my blog (and frankly I'm still a little shocked that people actually find it, read it, comment on it and take the time to email me!).  Would you be surprised if I told you that most of the emails and questions I get are concerning paint colors?  It's true!  Most people are mystified and intimidated when it comes to choosing paint colors - which is completely understandable.  First of all there are thousands of options available - pretty overwhelming for most of us! And who hasn't purchased a can of buttery soft yellow only to discover that once it's on the wall it's really a garish shade of taxicab yellow.  Ouch!

I have found that after choosing paint colors for numerous homes and projects over the years, that there are some colors that work pretty much anywhere, and I find myself using them over and over again. These are my go-to paint colors.

 Benjamin Moore's Grant Beige.  This beige has never let me down.  It pairs well with both warm and cool accent colors and it always looks crisp! 

 Benjamin Moore's Alexandria beige.  This is "cocoa brown".  Warm, beautiful and perfect for those who fear dark paint colors. The second photo represents the color more accurately.  

Decor pad

Benjamin Moore's Hawthorne Yellow - I can't say enough good things about Hawthorne Yellow.  It's vibrant without being garish, it can go traditional or modern, it is luminous in bright light and retains its life in lower light.  I took the second image in low light.  I love this color!

Traditional Home

Benjamin Moore's Georgian Green - a rich and beautiful yellow-based green. Try it with some black and a bit of hot pink! Again, my photo doesn't do the color justice :(

Benjamin Moore Sweet Dreams - Light, happy turquoise that I have used in the sitting room off of my bedroom.

Benjamin Moore Gray Cashmere - complex gray/green/blue that is a beautiful neutral.  Works great with dark wood, too (2nd image)

Image via Nest Egg

Benjamin Moore Pale Oak - a beautiful, warmish soft gray

Image from Good Bones Great Pieces

And my go-to spray paint?  I love Krylon's Ivory!

Your turn!  Will you share your favorite paint colors with me?

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Stalking Chattanooga Craigslist II

Here's what my latest search on Chattanooga Craigslist uncovered:

Looks like a decent brass bed, priced at only $100.  Perfect for your mountain cabin, yes?

Try and avert your eyes from the bedding - this is kind of a cool bed.

King size upholstered French headboard $85.  Probably could use some TLC, and priced to reflect that.

This is a chair and loveseat set.  The next two photos show more detail. $135 for both pieces.

Men's Club chic

Asking $125. but surely gettable for less

This one may require a  trip to the upholsterer, but the lines are superb.

Priced at $49.00

Calling all DIY'ers!  Tried to get these for myself but I  never got a call back from the seller.  : (

CL find of the week.  Old French settee for $125.  

You're welcome!  Have a great weekend, kiddos.

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