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Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Roadside Rescue

Last weekend, my husband rescued these chairs and ottoman from the side of the road.


Look at proud he is of his treasures.


Which I have to admit, have a ton of potential.


They also need a lot of work, like new cushions and one of the seats needs to be replaced.


But I can still see their potential.

And...

I find this entire thing a little ironic since just a few months ago, I rescued a $3.99 chair from Goodwill, to which my husband responded, 'oh, you bought a chair'.


A chair that also had a ton of potential.


I have a feeling someone is going to want some help uncovering the potential in his chairs.

Ironic.

We've now come full circle.
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28 comments:

  1. Our Pinteresting FamilyNovember 13, 2012 at 5:32 AM

    What fantastic finds! I love how you've got your husband on the dark side of rescuing furniture. :) Can't wait to see what you two do. I'm sure it will be amazing as always. Megan

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  2. Danni@SiloHillFarmNovember 13, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    Yes ma'am you have certainly come full circle!! I see you getting your way a lot in the future...after all you have the skills, so you have the bargaining power!! I have to admit though...I would be pretty happy if Sam brought those home to me! Have fun!

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  3. acasarellaNovember 13, 2012 at 6:30 AM

    Those are some fine mid century modern pieces you found there. How funny that your husband is on board this time. :)

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  4. Full Circle CreationsNovember 13, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    I love it! And those chairs are wonderful! Lots of potential and I can't wait to see what you do with them! Full Circle indeed...oh wait that's my deal! LOL!

    Holly

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  5. MaysemNovember 13, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    LOL! That's awesome!! I can't wait to see the makeover on his finds. If he does ask for your help, just make him sweat a little bit before agreeing to help;)

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  6. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapNovember 13, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    rescuing things is my mission ;)

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  7. MollyNovember 13, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Very fine pieces of furniture. He got his education from the chair you rescued.

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  8. Mel@Mellywood's MansionNovember 13, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Awesome rescue, I love your completed chair that blue is gorgeous!

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  9. Carla from The RiverNovember 13, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Fun! I can not wait to see what you do. :)

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  10. DanaveeNovember 13, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    I LOVE THIS! Every last word.

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  11. Dwell on JoyNovember 13, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    OOHHH can't wait to see what you do! Did you ever decide to sell you tiffany blue chair?

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  12. diegoagogoNovember 14, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    These look like some very good quality Mid Century Modern chairs. I would be looking to see how much I could get for them before I even touched them, these things are really popular & someone may want them just as they are (not painted).
    Chuckling at the husband. Does he not know how addictive thrifting is?? LOL
    Cheers
    Lush

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    1. mwimpNovember 15, 2012 at 12:18 PM

      i agree definitely check them out before any work to them. it may decrease their value significantly. we watch a show called, "Picked Off" and the stool looks very similiar to one that was appraised at $800 as is.

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  13. Sew a Fine SeamNovember 14, 2012 at 4:48 AM

    Heehee! Can't wait to see what you do with those! Potential indeed! Awesome find!

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  14. BlissNovember 14, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    I think he is going through his junk conversion.... the equivalent to the change of life that happens to a junkers spouse. He's coming over to the light and leaving the dark side behind.

    Bliss

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  15. Jonell w HarrisonNovember 14, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Girl I have a question> did he come to you this way or HAVE YOU ENDOCTRINATED HIM..did he actually "know what he was getting" or was he just lucky?
    Decorators on HGTV often dive and search for pieces like this for their projects.
    Waaaaaaaay to Hubby of yours!

    Jonell

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    1. Jonell w HarrisonNovember 14, 2012 at 7:10 AM

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    2. Jonell w HarrisonNovember 14, 2012 at 7:14 AM

      OOOPS I intended to say: "Way to go Hubby of yours!"

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  16. Jourdan @ Two Million MilesNovember 14, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Love those! Can't wait to see what you do to them!!!!

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  17. Gen @ Color Me DomesticNovember 14, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    You've trained him well, got any tips?! I think I need to train myself first, and get a vehicle, seems so hard to get cheap thrifted furniture without a car. And since you brought your other chair up, did you decide to sell it or keep it in the end?

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  18. UnknownNovember 14, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    you totally scored! great roadside find!!

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  19. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationNovember 15, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    The definitely have a ton of potential! Can't wait to see what you do with them!

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  20. mwimpNovember 15, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    i luv it! and it *rocks* that your hubby would stop and rescue chairs. mine gives me a hard time everytime i come home with something thrifted or free to redo. i luv the mid-century modern lines of them. GORG!

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  21. aimymichelleNovember 15, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    thats hilarious.

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  22. ramsaygraceNovember 17, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    too funny....It looks like hubby has a really great eye, so you'll probably get all kinds of wonderful things from his thrifting. Your makeover chair turned out beautifully. I bought two Thrift Store chairs a few years ago, but have been way too intimidated to recover because of all the lines and angels. I know I'd never get that right. Instead, I've thrown slipcovers over them. Which, by the way, Ms. Ramsay wrote her name on....I know, the walls, the furniture, someone lock up the markers!

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  23. Di JinxNovember 17, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Ohhh, I hope you said "oh, you found some chairs" very disinterested...lol. Di

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  24. DanielleNovember 19, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    Those chairs are so nice! Man oh man do I wish I was you right now! I can't wait to see them when they are finished.

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  25. Night Garden DesignNovember 21, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Check it out, Amy. I spied this (very similar) chair over at Urban Outfitters. Wow! Good finds!

    http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=25927534&parentid=A_FURN_FURNITURE

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