I’ve been in a funk lately. I can’t seem to shake it. So, yesterday I took some me time. I went to an auction. Something I used to do before I started working at the library. I miss it…working on Saturdays isn’t as easy as I thought it would be. 
First, I spotted this beautiful piece…and kept my eye on it. That’s about all I did. I think it went for $75, which was a great price…just not for me!
Then I found this lovely chair. I entertained the idea of recovering it to match my set in the front room. Unfortunately, they sold it with the chair next to it…which was a shame because it was a real p.o.s. Now, I’m kicking myself…I should have bid.
This mirror is gorgeous. I wanted it…I really did. However, my pocketbook refused.
I came home with this table. Roughly the size of a library table, it will become my new computer/office desk. It’s much to grand to be in the small room in which I’ll place it, but I’ll treat it with love. After I clean it up.
An afternoon of bidding and getting my groove back. I’m not there yet, but it only cost me $35.
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$35?!?! Now that’s what I’m talking about!!
I have to move closer to you apparently – where the heck can you get a deal like that? Surely not in California.
i ADORE auctions, unfortunately (maybe that should be fortunately) we don;t have around us anymore. I got some great pieces and like you I have a table I use for a computer desk!
The table is gorgeous- I can see it being a centerpiece! And I probably woulda bought the chairs and dumped the other one….:)
There is nothing I like better then getting a treasure at a great price at an auction. Love the table.
What a great deal!
There very few auctions where we live but TONS of junk stores (not antique stores–most call themselves Odds-n-ends stores) where you can always find treasures. I have 10 dining room chairs that I’ve collected over the past couple years and I think the most expensive one was $20. Several I paid $3-$5 for–a little TLC, some Old English, and matching fabric to recover the seats and they make for a wonderful dining room set.
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