As I continue to prepare for our 13th move in 22 years, I am constantly picking up and wrapping something that I remember purchasing. Most of these purchases were made at a thrift store, auction, estate sale, rummage sale or yard sale. It really got me thinking... what is my best thrifty purchase ever?? After much thought I decided my best deal and most loved "purchase" would be a chandelier. I purchased it in 2004 at a Methodist Church rummage sale in Arlington, VA. The sale was spread out on the front lawn of the church. As I browsed, I spotted a box and sitting inside of it was the chandelier. I was so excited when I saw it! I wanted to sit down and count to make sure all the crystals were in the box, as many of them were laying on the bottom of the box and not actually attached to the fixture. I decided against counting and thought it best to pay and get on out of there!! I present to you my find among finds....
Now to prove to some folks out there that I am actually packing I present to you my dining room...
Linda's blog par-tay .
12 comments:
Now that is one fabulous find, Ann! The chandy is gorgeous! You lucky ducky!
Ah, packing, one huge job! I moved around a bit, 5 times in 18 years. I always enjoyed the unpacking. Good luck with your move.
Cheers!
Tina
I agree, the bst find ever!
I love those shades! it really dressed up the chande. I have a close friend who has moved 12 times in 15 years...her husband works in retail and was working his way up the corporate ladder...he is there and I guess it was all worth it. I think moving is a fun adventure...Best wishes.
$10!!!! Wow what a steal!! Oh I wish you the best with the move! I just did that a few years ago and thought I would never want to see another box for a long time after it was all through!
bee blessed
mary
Girl you did get yourself a good deal there. Love your chandy! Good luck on the Move!
Be blessed. Cindy
That was a great find! And it looks wonderful!
It looks like you have been busy. Are you ready for that all to be gone yet? Be careful with that chandelier, for it is a beautiful one.
I am a chandelier junkie and I would have been all over that chandie in a second. Beautiful.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your nice comments.
Sylvia
The chandelier is gorgeous. I hope it gets packed for all of the moves!! Good luck with your next move!
Jane
WOW...what a great $10.00 find...luv the look of your chanddelier! It's great having you at my PAR-TAY...hope you had a good time:)
Blessings,
Linda
Wow, At 10 bucks you can call it free and it is gorgeous!
Love the chandelier (and I never knew that story!). DO I see "my" coveted antique table hiding in the corner?! ;) xoxo
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