Sunday, June 9, 2013

A Well Timed Find

 
Most of my week has been spent researching storage solutions for the new house. We spent 4 hours at the IKEA sale.....what a mad house that was. Bought tons of stuff which is has stay boxed for moving day.....DARN!!!!
 
I have been searching the op shops and the local second hand market for storage too and I was thrilled to find this large solid cane linen basket for a teeny tiny price. I LOVE IT!!!! I put 8 quilts in it easily and will look great in the new guest room which has a coastal colour scheme.
The icing on the cake is I have just found the same range of baskets in a magazine this morning ....$359 ...YIKES ...and YAY. I'm thinking of stencilling  some numbers on it.












 
I am still grabbing vintage Tupperware when I find it and throwing out all my modern plastic ones
This set was only $8


I have a nice collections of shells and I bought this bowl at the Freedom sale for half price for the bathroom
 
 
I gave this  table a second coat of white paint and a light distress (originally an ugly brown)and cost only $5 ,all ready for the gorgeous IKEA industrial nickle-plated table lamp we bought



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22 comments:

  1. paisleysummerJune 9, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    Great basket! x

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  2. greenthumbJune 9, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    I like the look of your new basket.

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  3. Vintage Tea TimeJune 10, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Hey - I thought I was good at finding bargains (I am!), but you're the queen of the op shop! Lovely basket, great bowl and table - well done! x

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  4. MegJune 10, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Making the most of it until we move away....xx

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  5. UnknownJune 10, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    You found a great deal! Love the basket, and the Tupperware. ;-)
    His blessings,
    Kim @ Curtain Queen

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  6. ThrifterSistersJune 11, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    You scored on the vintage Tupperware. What amazing colors!

    Erica

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  7. Donna WilkesJune 11, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Big find on the vintage Tupperware, but the wicker chest was great. I hope your new home is huge to hold all your treasure.

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  8. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com June 12, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    What a find that basket is! :)

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  9. thismumrocksJune 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I grew up with that set of Tupperware and its still in use at Mums place. Now looking for the same for my place.

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  10. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJune 14, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    I like the new basket and I am totally in love with your header.

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  11. MegJune 14, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    Hi Magali! Thanks for the kind thoughts

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  12. Patty RumakerJune 14, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I just found your blog through My Romantic Home - Show and Tell Friday, and I am your newest follower. You have some incredible finds! I would love for you to stop by my blog sometime at http://homeandlifestyledesign.blogspot.com
    Thanks, Patty

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    1. MegJune 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM

      Hi Patty and welcome...I'll pop over to your blog!

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  13. Art and SandJune 15, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    It is my first visit - via the Home Sweet Home party. I will have to read backwards to see why, when and where you are moving.

    I LOVE your basket and if it was mine, I would definitely stencil a number on it. I love anything with numbers.

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  14. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.June 17, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    What a great basket! I think it would look cool with numbers stenciled on it!

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  15. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJune 17, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Love the basket! You are one of the fan features at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a Sunday Showcase feature button for your blog. Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  16. Heather@Tatter and FrayJune 18, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    I definitely understand how exhausting the IKEA madness can be, but it sounds like you found some good stuff! And that basket -- WOW! I love the idea of stenciling numbers on them.

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  17. The Charm of HomeJune 20, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    Great find!
    Sherry

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I love to hear from you and appreciate your messages. Meg xx