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POWW Faves & More Thrifty Finds

April 28, 2012 by Cassie 36 Comments

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Happy Saturday!  YAY weekend!  Before I get into the POWW faves, I wanted to share a few recent thrifty finds that are for me.   I think the master bedroom may be next on the list, and this past week I brought in a few new touches.  Last week, I showed you our new quilt, and last Sunday we hit IKEA.  I was searching for some pillows with a punch of color, but didn’t find any.  I did, however find two pillows that were meant for our bedding.  They couldn’t be any more perfect!

Anyhow, I tried out Tuesday Morning this week, and found a great little pillow with the color I wanted to bring in, and it had a $9 price tag!  I actually bought 2 since they only had 2, and figured I could return the other one, but I don’t think I need to and you will see why in a minute.
Here is a picture showing all the new pillows, the white with blue dot pillows are the IKEA ones, and the red and orange pillow is the one that came from Tuesday Morning…

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I’ve been hitting the thrift shops this week, and Sarah introduced me to a new one (Thanks, Sarah!), which may end up being dangerous.  I found this chair there for $26!  I just love its curvy legs, and it is in great shape!  It now sits in the bedroom, and the spare pillow may or may not stay.

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 Here it is in the corner of our bedroom, next to our armoire.  I also hung a couple family pictures in the corner.  Of course, this room has yet to be painted, and the trim will get painted as well!

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Another recent find was a GIANT map.  I have been collecting several maps (I need frames for more), and wanted a large one to serve as the center piece of a map wall in the playroom.  So the wall has been started now, thanks to this find, one I purchased at the Elizabeth and Co tag sale, and one of many I received from my friend Kathy.  Here is where it stands right now…

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The giant map had a price tag of $15 and was already mounted and ready to hang!  I was thinking it would have been nice if it was more vintage as opposed to only 10 years ago, and then I realized that 1992 was not just 10 years ago, but 20.  Really?  1992 was 20 years ago???  Ugh.

Moving on, let’s check out this week’s POWW faves!

This stained Union Jack table from Domestic Imperfection is, well, perfection!
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Love this sweet play kitchen from Dans Le Townhouse, and it is accessorized beautifully.  Emmy would love playing here!
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The Junk in Our Trunks shared this fun chalkboard dresser, with paper dolls painted on it!  Emmy would love coloring this girl in, too!  It’s such a fun idea!
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The Charmed Nest shared this awesome black dresser.  I love the combination of the black with the natural baskets.
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Shari from Turnstyle Vogue shared a great idea for spindles on chairs- wrap them in twine!
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Kammy from Kammy’s Korner shared this beautiful dresser. Pretty, pretty, pretty!
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That’s it folks!  Happy weekend!

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  1. Clara @ The Charmed Nest says

    April 28, 2012 at 11:06 am

    Cassie, thanks so much for the feature of my black buffet! Lots of talented ladies up there. The little kitchen is particularly awesome!

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  2. Restyled Vintage says

    April 28, 2012 at 11:12 am

    I know EXACTLY what you mean when you find it hard to believe the early 90’s were 20 years ago, lol! I think it means we are getting old…eeeek!

    Recently I worked out that I had had my driver’s licence since 1988…24 years ago! That made me feel REALLY old. Haha perhaps I am 😉

    xx Karen

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  3. René says

    April 28, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Great pillow find! Those dot pillows from ikea are great too. I’ve looked at them a time or two.

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  4. Megan says

    April 28, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Love the pillow and such a deal on that chair! It looks great in your room!

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  5. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Great features, Cassie! Love your map wall. 🙂
    xo Heidi

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  6. Mel says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    The cushions are adorable. I am smitten with the chair. I would love to find one like that.

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  7. Katie says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    That chair is awesome Cassie! Are you planning on leaving it as is or refinishing it? I know exactly how you feel about 1992 being 20 years! Holy canoli! Have a great weekend! Love the features!

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  8. Lisa Scibilia says

    April 28, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    I love the dresser from Kammy’s Korner – the color and detail is so pretty!!
    I like the color as an accent your blue & white bedding. Good finds this week!

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  9. Julie @ Knot All That I Seam says

    April 28, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    Hi Cassie! I love your chair! I have been looking everywhere for one exactly the same. Unfortunately they are rare in Oz and expensive! I’m green with envy. 😉 Your bedroom is looking gorgeous. x Julie

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  10. Lisa Scibilia says

    April 28, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I like the CORAL that is! Plus I bet those pillows could find other homes in your house with all your new coral accents!

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  11. Tanya from Dans le Townhouse says

    April 28, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Yay! Thanks for featuring my play kitchen! It was such a surprise as I was scrolling down the post. You officially made my weekend 😉

    I love the chair you found (fabulous legs indeed). I’m off thrifting this afternoon, so wish me luck!

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  12. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    April 28, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Love the armoire/chair/picture vignette in the bedroom!

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  13. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    April 28, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    Wow. What a terrific buy on that chair. I love the cane and legs. Thanks for showing mine off as well!

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  14. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    April 28, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Love the pillows and maps in your bedroom. Oh, and that armoire? To die for.

    Such great features and fabulous inspiration …

    I literally woke up this morning thinking about two pieces of furniture that I have that need some TLC and paint treatment and going through my head how I would attempt to fix them!

    I think I need an intervention!

    🙂

    Linda

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  15. the junk in our trunks says

    April 28, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks Cassie for featuring my dresser. I hope you have a winderful weekend.

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  16. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    April 28, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I am so glad you love your new chair! We have to hit the thrift store again soon. The maps grouped together totally rocks as well!

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  17. Ali Richardson says

    April 28, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    AWESOME treasures yo!!! That map is freaking amazing and I love all of the other goodies too 🙂 Great faves too! xoxo

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  18. Cathy says

    April 28, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Love those polka dot pillows from Ikea!!!! And I can’t wait to see how you transform that adorable chair Cassie, great finds! You always get the best link ups for POWW, I am especially enamoured of the chalkboard dresser with teh paper dolls, very clever.

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  19. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful} says

    April 28, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    Long list of loves here for me: new Ikea pillows: FAB, Tuesday pillow: FANTASTIC, Black Dresser: *WANT*, and there must have been a *LOT* of orange velvet furniture produced in that era because I have a chair that looks a *LOT* like that! And it’s my favorite (c:

    Don’t forget to hop over and enter the Perricone MD $150 cosmetics giveaway!!!

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  20. Allison says

    April 28, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    That chair was a great find! I love it and it’s perfect in your bedroom. I just saw those dot pillows at Ikea and admired them. They look great on your new quilt. Another week of fabulous featured projects!

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  21. thepaperroSe says

    April 28, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    glad you like the bikes! me too. they are approx 12 inches tall….about 19 long. they are $15 each.

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  22. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 28, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    I love the chair and what a great buy! And I’m a map fan too! … Great features!

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  23. Betty@SouthernGrace says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    I always loved those chairs and the maps are way cool. Love me some Thrift shopping. I posted mine today too.
    betty@southern grace

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  24. Bella says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    Love the chair Cass!! I’ve been hitting the thrift store closest to my house on an almost daily basis. I am determined to find cute pieces of furniture with all the right curves…like you do! *fingers crossed* Have a great weekend!

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  25. andrea@townandprairie says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    That is SOOO not allowed to be 20 years ago! We’re ancient. You have got to be exhausted with the whole house re-do. We’ve been here 6 years and it still hasn’t stopped….Something breaks, needs to be fixed, and then I change my mind like the wind.

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  26. Fox Hollow Cottage says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Kick-Butt features Cassie! Have to say I am a little in love with that dresser from Kammies Korner 😉

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  27. Good Time Charlie says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    I love your little chair in your bedroom, and I love old maps too! We have several framed and mounted in our home. Guess what else, we had two of the same features. There were so many great things to look at this week. I am off to check out that chalkboard dresser, then I am off to work…..I think. Have a great weekend. -K

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  28. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    April 28, 2012 at 9:43 pm

    I love those twine wrapped spindles, and the union jack table top is awesome! What a great Tuesday Morning find with the pillows, looks like the start of a great master bedroom upgrade. 🙂

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  29. thistlewoodfarm says

    April 29, 2012 at 3:54 am

    Cassie,

    Love all your features and I had to go pin that twine wrapped chair. Such a cute idea! Thanks (as always) for all the inspiration.

    blessings,
    karianne

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  30. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkie says

    April 29, 2012 at 4:28 am

    I have those Ikea pillows!

    Between your yard sale finds and that great chair for $29, I’m thinking a move to mid/northern MD should be in my future–well, at least a road trip!

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  31. Catherine says

    April 29, 2012 at 6:35 am

    I love your chair – great legs, and what a great colour!

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  32. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says

    April 29, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    That chiar is an amazing find! I found my cane barrel chair for $30!! Always the price point that makes it feel special!

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  33. Maury Kilgo says

    April 30, 2012 at 1:28 pm

    Great features! That Union Jack table is AMAZING!

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  34. Redlilocks {Swoon Worthy} says

    April 30, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Wow, that chair you picked up is FABULOUS. I love it. And the pillows look really cute with your bedding!

    Also? That black buffet is killing me. Seriously gorgeous.

    xxx

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  35. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    May 1, 2012 at 1:42 am

    Love your new chair and pillow! That union jack table is awesome!

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  36. Erin says

    May 3, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    You weren’t kidding about the thrifting mojo! Great chair and armoire!

    Oh, and I had to laugh about your comment on the map date. 🙂 I just pinned this a few weeks ago…you’ll appreciate it:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/84442561733317657/

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