Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Tea Stands for Tuesday - 11/1/16

Happy Tuesday.  Today I thought I'd give you an update on how furnishing the River House is going.  As some of you know, we are trying to reuse or thrift as much as we can.  A decision based partly on economics but mostly on a love of old things, belief in reusing, and the challenge and the thrill of the hunt.



Our set of colorful mismatched china is sufficient.  It would take a special piece to add anything now.  I think you've seen this cup before.  A nice one for my morning coffee.



I'm going to show you one "finished" corner section of the living room.  Here's a table I found for $15.  I was going to paint it but decided I like it as is.


The original oil painting, framed, was $5.  By someone named Wood,   The vase less than $2


This is the finished area.  Dark photo because I was trying to see how the lamp worked.  It was the latest find for $10.  Look closely, the yellow vase (bottom of table) was $1 and the vase on top is sitting on a stack of knitting books I already had.



The two chairs and ottoman had been in the house by the Bay for years.  They are very comfortable and were recovered more than once.  I rearranged furniture there and took these to the river.  I've always loved the carving on the sides of the chairs.

I intend to paint that lampshade at some point but otherwise I consider this area done.  Spent about $30 and relocated some furniture. I'm pleased with that.

That's my report.  Now lets hop over to Elizabeth's blog and see what everyone else is talking about on this first Tuesday in November.

21 comments:

  1. what really super bargains! You obviously have a good eye for decorating too as your space looks light and airy with your beautiful new pieces. I really love the small wood table you found for practically nothing! Happy bargain hunting and happy T day too!

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  2. You have a good eye! Those pieces are bargains, especially the little table. I would have left it as is too. This corner is now very restful and uncluttered. I'm sure you will enjoy reading in the comfortable chair a lot.
    Happy T-Day and have a good week,
    Lisca

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  3. Love your thrift furnishings, that table is fantastic! Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  4. It is looking really good! Love that sweet painting.

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  5. You have a great eye for treasure and at a really great price too!
    Giving items a new home is a wonderful idea.
    Happy Hunting and Happy T Day Darla oxo

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  6. Your thrift furniture looks just super!
    You have just the right eye for this - compliments!
    Happy T-Day dear Darla!

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  7. Always like the idea of reuse and repurpose.... i have a mixture of that and new things in my house..Great job! Happy happy Tday! Hugs! deb

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  8. Perfect! I especially like that chair and ottoman and can imagine many a happy hour reading there. Happy T Tuesday!

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  9. I am so glad you didn't paint that lovely table.....and what a fantastic find it was!

    Your room looks great, nice and cozy....make me want to grab a book and curly up under your lamp and read.

    Happy T-day

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  10. Wow, you certainly have an eye for beautiful things and home decor! I love that you have upcycled items and given them a new home - wonderful! Wishing you a Happy T Day! J :-)

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  11. Agree with Krisha the table is perfect beautiful legs,the blue of the vase compliments the picture.You have an artists eye for decoration.

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  12. Agree with Krisha the table is perfect beautiful legs,the blue of the vase compliments the picture.You have an artists eye for decoration.

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  13. The table looks lovely and so are all your other thrifty purchases, you are lucky to find things that go so well together. Your room looks so cozy.
    Happy T day
    Yvonne xx

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  14. I would have been here sooner, but Sally called and asked me to go to the doctor with her in case she couldn't drive home. Then it was off to vote early and shop for Sally's medical supplies, then off to buy reduced Halloween candy.

    I'm really glad you didn't paint that fabulous table. I adore real wood and get upset when people paint over it. I've taken paint off so many things, it gives me shivers to even remember.

    Your table goes nicely with the wood on the chairs, too. It all comes together so nicely and I love the way you've already pulled this area together.

    Thanks for sharing your mug of coffee and your brief tour of your living room with us for T this Tuesday. Again, I apologize for being late.

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  15. I love the idea of reusing and really making your home full of much loved items. Glad to have the update. Happy T day-Hugs-Erika

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  16. This is looking really good! Love the idea of mismatched china - no need to worry about spoiling a matched set! Hugs, Chrisx

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  17. This is looking really good! Love the idea of mismatched china - no need to worry about spoiling a matched set! Hugs, Chrisx

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  18. I love what you're doing with reusing and upcycling. I'm glad you didn't paint the little table, though- that's golden oak (not available any more) and it's more than 100 years old. And it makes a great background for the vase and picture!

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  19. Nice! I love how you are going about this. :)

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  20. I love how you furnish the River House, I especially like your niftyness. I think you're doing really well. The painting is beautiful, I love the colors and the vase goes so well with it. That's a comfy corner you created. Oh, and knitting books? Yes!!!

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  21. Love the table too!What a bargain huh! Love how you furnished your home too. Everything is so special!
    Have a magical week!

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