Greetings all,
Our local 2nd hand furniture place (at the tip) has changed hands & extended. It is busier than ever & you can't hesitate on a fabulous bargain. I found this small drawer/ cupboard set for my studio, i'll fill it with cottons & sewing machine supplies. It was cheap/ DIY brand new & in great condition, $10 please. I think it would look pretty painted or papered in colours or patterns, but it's that awful plastic coated particle board stuff, i'll leave it white as the cheap furniture Gods intended.
A glamorous girlfriend of mine told me she picked up a vintage typewriter in there . . . asked how much, the guy said "oh $20" & she squealed "seriously $20" with joy & delight which he interpreted as 'outrageous & pricey' & said "ok, $10 then" & she has been in a giddy haze ever since!! It even WORKS!! So jealous, but i know where she lives, mwah haha.
Our local 2nd hand furniture place (at the tip) has changed hands & extended. It is busier than ever & you can't hesitate on a fabulous bargain. I found this small drawer/ cupboard set for my studio, i'll fill it with cottons & sewing machine supplies. It was cheap/ DIY brand new & in great condition, $10 please. I think it would look pretty painted or papered in colours or patterns, but it's that awful plastic coated particle board stuff, i'll leave it white as the cheap furniture Gods intended.
A glamorous girlfriend of mine told me she picked up a vintage typewriter in there . . . asked how much, the guy said "oh $20" & she squealed "seriously $20" with joy & delight which he interpreted as 'outrageous & pricey' & said "ok, $10 then" & she has been in a giddy haze ever since!! It even WORKS!! So jealous, but i know where she lives, mwah haha.
I got lost driving around the light industrial area that is Fyshwick (home of fireworks & porn) driving down every dead end . . . & stumbled across an Antique Centre with this beauty out the front. I can totally see it filled with fire wood on the farm.
It's in terrible condition & would be expensive to restore, but what a beautiful addition to a home. We'll keep it outside. Right now it's in the garage filled with cushion inserts & hobby fill. I wish i knew this trunk's history!!
There were some amazing country kitchen tables at this Antique place, i'd love to take another look, if i can find my way back there. Happy opportunity shopping & furniture repurposing this weekend folks. Anyone else LOVE the show American Pickers?? My husband put me onto it, dangerous!! The things Mike & Frank find people have in their garden shed . . . or warehouses filled with antiques, is nothing short of incredible. Dying for them to do a dedicated show on sewing machines & crafty supplies. Imagine!!?? They could start with my mother's 1890 Industrial Singer with wrought iron pedal & original table. Love Posie
