5.05.2010

such a steal.

I am so stoked on my latest craigslist purchase, I just had to show it off. I have been searching and searching for the perfect antique to use as an TV stand. I got this depression era buffet yesterday for a measly $20 beans thanks to my girl, Abby, who emailed me the second she saw it.



Chris couldn't believe someone would give something like this away. I agree, I feel so lucky to have it. I am still trying to decide if I am going to paint it or refinish it. For now, I like the way it looks all beat up. Some new cute knobs are definitely going on asap.



Our front room is still a work in progress... let's be honest, all the rooms in our apartment need some work! It has been a little hard for me to define my decorating style and what it is that I like. I need a vision. Let's just say, I don't have as much of a knack for interior decor as I was hoping.

Plus, it's hard to make it feel like home when you are renting. I hesitate to put things on the walls and we can't paint etc. But, we are slowly making it work.


{nifty thrifty}

11 comments :

S. Schuller said...

LOVE it! What a great find! Your living room looks great, especially with that piece in it.

Sarah B. said...

super cute! Gotta love craigslist! and I agree, we must party soon.

Susan Anderson said...

Cannot believe you got that for $20. What a deal! You are lucky, lucky, lucky!!

=)

J. said...

What are you talking about?! You are the picture of design! Anyone who can make a rented apartment look like that is amazing. I love your finds! Thrifting is the best!

Kristin said...

i love that!!!!! and i love your place! chris even said he something when we stayed with you.....like i really like katie's style. really you do a great job! love all your awesome finds! and 20 bucks what a steal!!!!
xo

Jamie said...

i love it! and i do think you have a knack for interior decor! totally! love your style!

Mindy said...

What a steal! It looks awesome among the decor. I totally disagree with you though, you definitely have a knack for design. Love ya!

karen said...

What a beautiful piece! And I like your style - you have a good eye. the room has loads of personality!

Marianne said...

So cute Katie! You have a darling apartment...no cinder block walls or bars on the windows...quite lucky! Feel free to pound away (nails that is) to those fresh beautiful walls. A little putty will be an easy fix when you have to leave. Might as well enjoy it ALL while you are there. Love you!

Cori Henderson said...

That is seriously an awesome piece! Love it!

Bryan, Taylor and Aspen said...

I think if you were to look up style and design in the dictionary it would have a picture of you there. You rock the style world! You always have! I love all of your furniture. Chairs, trunks... I on the other hand have no style, unless you call IKEA, Target and Home Depot stylish decor!! All of your knick knacks are great too. Loving the posts!

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