The Thrifting Adventure

One highlight of the past few days include this FREE cedar chest.
My husband's already "on it"--
repairing and eventually refinishing it!
 The old Westclox wind-up seemed to be locked up and non-working. 
 But I bought it for a quarter.  Hubby removed the back & oiled it a bit
 and now it's ticking away and keeping good time.  
 I love the tick of an old clock!
 Maybe my favorite find is this gateleg table complete with 
 drawers and cupboard storage.
 A few repairs are necessary, but I can't wait to move it into the house!
There were other "smalls" that I found along the way,
so today I'll be thinning out a few items to make way for the new.
 That, to me, is the fun of this Thrifting Adventure!

12 comments:

  1. My daughter's boyfriend just refinished a beautiful cedar hope chest for her. It's beautiful and so much more special because he took the time to "make it new" for her--even recovering the top cushion. I hope you show "after" pictures of yours.

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    1. I definitely will show "after" pictures. What a treasure and act of love your daughter's boyfriend has gifted her with :)

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  2. You find such wonderful stuff! that alarm clock is the sweetest! x

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  3. I have been looking for a gate leg table just like that. I know it is going to be so useful. Once again, you get the BEST stuff.

    Darla

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    1. Darla, Gary has to reconstruct two legs. I think that means we'll need to paint the legs....and one of the drawers is missing. He'll either make a "blank" to fill in the hole or see if he can make a drawer....Still. For $5, it's going to be great.

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  4. Tremendous finds! It has been long while since I have found such goodies. But have not hunted much either. Can't wait to see how you guys redo these things!

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    1. I don't know about "gifted", but I am frugal and a hold-out for inexpensive "finds" with potential. Then I'm REALLY gifted to have a husband who can work the magic!

      YOU are the gifted one, Dee!

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  6. LOVE the clock! And 24cents? Wow!
    Have a great week!
    Rene'

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  7. Seriously. We could NEVER "shop" together. I'd have to tackle you to the ground.

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