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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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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GUEST ROOM TO NURSERY, A BEFORE AND AFTER

Before and After is just so fun, and I can't help but look back and see where it all started and where we are now. So this will be short and sweet..

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

Don't you love seeing BEFORE AND AFTERS too?

Most of the time it's all about making a room feel prettier and more functional, but for us, this BEFORE & AFTER highlights the HUGE CHANGE in our lives, and it's all because of this
little lady...

I think this is the BEST BEFORE AND AFTER  - EVER in our lives!

Have a Wonderful Week!

VEL 

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My ORC Faves Part 1 - Kitchen, Dining, Office,Bath Rooms & Entry

With the conclusion of the ONE ROOM CHALLENGE last week, I am proud to say, I looked at each and every room and came out with so many favorites that I just had to share them with you!

I truly enjoy looking at room transformations and the ORC is just heaven-sent for me!

I admire all the thought and hard-work that goes to each and every room, big or small budget, doesn't matter, each space provided their own unique character and inspiration for anyone willing to look and see. And so without further adieu, here are my faves for the KITCHEN, DINING, OFFICE AND BATH ROOMS!

KITCHENS

Jill Sorensen

A gut-reno that is totally swoon-worthy in every aspect! That waterfall island is my fave feature in the space,

Always RAD

You have to see the entire space and art work in this room! Just FABULOUS!

Tera Janelle

Love the grey on grey tone on this sleek kitchen. You wouldn't believe what it looked like BEFORE!

Tiina Wilen

What can I say, despite the fact that this room is still missing a lot of stuff by the time the reveal came, it still showed so much to be jealous about!

DINING ROOM

The English Room

This is actually a pingpong table, the coolest one ever!

Pink Little Notebook

I love how this dining room flows from living to kitchen! 

Crane Concept

Small but with a lot of punch!

Dear Emmeline

This one is just plain CHARMING! Jealous of those plate racks!

OFFICE

Swoon Worthy

The blog name says it all, love all the glam details in this space!

Petite Modern Life

You should see how this chalkboard turns into a desk. Such a cool space!

BATHROOM/POWDER ROOM

Jenna Sue Design

Love that it's rustic and yet still oh-so-chic!

Vanessa Francis

This is just classy all the way, and that wall paper? Have to have it!

JADE by Jenni

I adore the counter they added in this cute space.

ENTRY

Interiors for Families

This vestibule is just so magazine-worthy!

Splendor Styling

This just goes to show how even the tiniest nook matter!

Mimosa Lane

And lastly, the MUDROOM OF ALL MUDROOMS, Albertina just does any room in her house with a huge WOW! You know she loves design and her whole house proves it!

I have more to share next week, I haven't tackled the bedrooms, living rooms & laundry rooms yet!

So what do you think? Ready to join next time? Did I miss your fave?
Thanks again to Linda for this great platform for talent & inspiration!

Hope You have a great weekend! I know I will because of this guy's graduation on Friday....

Antonio Gabriel Baricuatro Criste
Graduate 8th grade Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

So proud of you my son! I love you so very much!

VEL 

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