It was our neighborhood cleanup this weekend, when everyone puts out what they don’t want and the city comes to pick it up. I plucked up a few things from my neighbor’s piles {thank you, nice neighbors who throw great things away!}
an upholstered chair I thought would be perfect to make over for my daughter’s room (free!)
A screen door. I’m thinking this may be a headboard in hiding?? or a message board? what do you see? (free!)
I also found this outdoor light on major clearance at HDepot~ ($18, regular price was $74.97)
I thought it would be lovely in the front entryway to replace this:
I’m joining Rhoda’s party today!
Happy Monday~ 
Hey, wait are you doing with my brass light fixture? : ) They are horrible and I've been looking at light fixtures, too, recently. Maybe I should see what's out there on clearance. I love the door you found! I am definitely seeing message board. Maybe bulletin board on top, chalkboard on the bottom {this way the kids could draw on it, too}.
ReplyDeleteThat should say "WHAT are you doing with my brass light fixture", not "wait". My internal spellcheck if off today!
ReplyDeleteIt's all good :) I love your idea of the half bulletin, half chalkboard...hmmm.
ReplyDeleteI, too was thinking half chalk half cork. I like the idea of hanging it horizonatly if space allows. Can't wait to see the results.
ReplyDeleteFunny, first thing that came to my mind was upholstered headboard.(I don't see screen on it) A little foam, a little batting, some buttons for tufting and fabric of course! And the chair is great too, can't believe someone threw it out!
ReplyDeleteYour free stuff is fab and so is that gorgeous outdoor light! Good job!! I swear, it's trash day on preschool days and I always look as I drive through the neighborhood on my way to take Natalie, but I never see anything by trash cans. :( :(
ReplyDeleteanita: I guess it's not really a screen door, there is no screen. Maybe it was a pantry door or something. I think I am door illiterate :)
ReplyDeleteWHAT!?!?! Not only am I moving to your neighborhood I'm leaving for Home Depot right now!!! Great finds!
ReplyDeleteThose are some great finds! The chair is awesome and I can totally see either (headboard or message board). Love that light, too.
ReplyDeleteWow, you really did find some wonderful things. Love the chair. The lantern is a wonderful light fixture also. It will look great. Can't wait to see what you do with the door. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteohh I like the wood piece for a headboard! I have been keeping an eye out for something like this!!!! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteAwesome free (and cheap!) finds. I know you'll do fun and creative things to all of them!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I'm totally jealous!
ReplyDeleteShelley
I am digging that door. Can't wait to see what you do!
ReplyDeleteYou have such an eye (and determination) I may have passed up those things. Thanks for spurring us on!
ReplyDeleteI used an outdoor lantern in my entryway and I love it, but I love yours even more! Great deal!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love your freebies, you can't beat that! And that lantern is gorgeous. IT will look great in your foyer. If I run across one, I'm getting it for my breakfast table.
ReplyDeleteSeriously??? Why can't I live in a neighborhood that likes to throw away great stuff? You scored some amazing things!
ReplyDelete~Amanda
You hit the jackpot! I love the light. It will look great in the foyer.
ReplyDeleteI love curbside dump. They usually have one day that you can get rid of big items for the garbage men to pick up. That is when I like to go curbside shopping!! Great finds! If it were me I would use the large piece of wood for a headboard (but maybe that's just because I have my eye out for one right now) Add a little paint and wainscotting!! And I can already invsion the chair. Cute!!
ReplyDeleteLove your finds! I want to find a furniture/knick knack swap...that would be so fun!
ReplyDeleteI totally need your advice on a few things...we just moved into a new house and I have this space that I'm not sure what to do with it and I also have a kitchen island that we purchased for our old home that won't work in the new house and I want to re-purpose it...I just know you will have the answer!
I've been a reader and sporatic commenter for awhile now, but wanted to let you know I sent a little blog award your way! Thanks for just being YOU & putting yourself out there, so many of us can relate!
ReplyDeleteHope it is a fun surprise for you :) Blessings!
What a great FREE chair!
ReplyDeleteWow great finds! You will have to show us what you turn them in to!
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of half chalk bord and half notice board!
Gemma X
Love your blog and great ideas!! Thanks so much!! I see a headboard with that screen door. Can't wait to see what you do.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the light! It looks fatastic!
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