Estate sales vs. Antiguing vs. Thrifting

I haven't shared my finds in a while and I have been to 3 short shopping trips lately and I just thought it would be fun comparing all 3 places when it comes to bargains!

ESTATE SALE

Custom-built bench/ottoman, red velvet box,2 acrylic reindeers
TOTAL = $101

ANTIQUING

Huge Staineless Cake stand, Frames Cross-Stitched Wall Art, Hard books & Tall Brass Sail Boat
TOTAL= $29.50

THRIFTING

Stainless Server with cover, Boy and girl Bisque-finish Busts, Blue and white tealight holder with lid
TOTAL = $13

So, what do you think?

Confusing right? With each type of store (or house), it all depends on LUCK. 

Luck that will make you see or find the right items at the right price for your home!

Definitely diligence, patience , and not to mention, going early (especially at Estate sales) helps, but I believe, LUCK places a bigger role in whatever you score!

How about you, do you agree that LUCK plays a big role? Any recent shopping trips or finds to share? What's your latest favorite find so far?

Happy Shopping!

VEL 

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JHS Graduation Party

We had a simple party to celebrate our son's graduation from Junior high.

It was a joint party with one of our close friend's daughter who also graduated from the same school.

I was glad it was or I wouldn't have been able to pull this of. 

I needed to come up with decorations that were easy to set-up and remove since we were to decorate only on the morning of the party and leave by 2pm (it was a lunch party).

So here's what we came up with....

Cake Table without the cake yet...

I came up with black and gold color scheme since there was really no standard school colors. Uniforms were red, blue, white and yellow.

I displayed pictures of my son in different ages using gold frames that I already had

Also displayed a framed class picture that stated what his classmates thought of him!

Cake and Gift Table

Simple Photo Cake

Simple Table centerpiece

Basically the table was set up with a balloon centerpiece we made, some gold Christmas balls and metallic gold and silver piggy banks that were the give-aways.

Closer look

We used 30" balloons, spray-painted clearance Easter tin baskets I scored from Target, spray-painted PVC pipe, ribbons and styrofoam to mount the whole thing.

Finished room

It was a very fun day but most importantly we were able to celebrate this young man's achievements...

CONGRATULATIONS SON!

Hope you have a Great Week!

VEL 

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Our Home away from home, From My Front Porch to Yours

My ORC Faves Part 2 - Bedrooms, Living & Laundry Rooms

Ok, are you ready to see some more fabulous transformations from the ORC?

I looked at every room in this link up party and feature, and believe me, they are a lot!

All wonderful in their own right but these faves of mine just truly stood out for me!

MASTER BEDROOM

The Pursuit of Style

I love the mix of colors and pattern in this room from the floor and up!

Kim Macumber Interiors

Kim's luxurious jewel of a room is just amazing! I want to sleep in this beautiful cocoon!

Simple Details

Would you believe majority of the major pieces here are DIY and Craigslist finds? I wouldn't have believe it, but it's Pam who did this room and she is just a talented designer! Check out that awesome ceiling too!

Dimples and Tangles

No one does color better than Jennifer, and her Master bedroom is a perfect example of that talent!

GUEST ROOM

Charming in Charlotte

I love the colors and pattern in this room and you should see the very pretty pink chest across the bed!

Kate Collins Interiors

Love the modern country feel to this space.

GIRLS BEDROOM

My Old Country House

The BEFORE of this space looked amazing already but this upgrade is just beautiful!

Stephanie Krauss

This Lavander room is truly fit for any princess!

Design Dump

Really edgy room on this end, but the other end is still oh-so pretty and feminine!

6th Street Design School

This super cute and fun girl's bedroom for Jane is just perfect!

Nostalgiecat

So many pretty things to see in this tiny girls bedroom!

BOYS BEDROOM

Katie Gracie Designs

This space can pass for a super cool global bachelor loft! Love all the textures in this room!

The Glam Pad

Love this jungle glam boy's nursery Andrea made for her baby!

LIVING ROOM

The Pink Pagoda

Classy, so well-curated, perfect.

Jana Bek

This is a combined living and dining area and it is just so refreshing and beautiful!

Thou Swell

Someone to watch, Kevin is a High School student who pulled off this amazing space!

Can't wait to see what this guy can do for years and years to come!

LAUNDRY ROOM

Pretty Practical Home

Still can't believe this is a laundry room.

The Curated House

Love the simple cabinetry and that smashing flooring!

Lisa Canning

The ultimate Laundry room - from functionality to organization, Lisa thought of everything and to top it all off, she's pregnant with another child while pulling this room together!

Have A Great Weekend!

VEL 

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