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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Finds of the Week #30

I found some great treasures this past week picking through the thrift stores, Flea Market, and yard sales.  

 This gorgeous little French seat is my favorite  find of the week.
I am trying to decide on what color to re-uhpolster it in-any ideas?

Large Aqua Platter

Not sure what these are, but I am going to make them into lamps

French Bistro Chair-needs some TLC



The lady I got these 3 chairs from said they were from France

Old wooden Vent 


Old Dresser

French Provincial Dresser/buffet

Gorgeous headboard that needs some serious help and care
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36 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Wow! So many great finds! I especially love the chair and the vent. I never would have thought I would love a vent, lol. The chair looks great in blue. How about re-upostering with a flower or other pattern in the same blue? Can't wait to see what you do with it --- such and amazing chair!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:57 AM

      Thank you Gigi-I think I am going to re-do the chair/seat in a velvet. The dressers are now done!

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  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    Wow, what great finds. Love that chair and the French dresser. I would love to replace my store bought dresser with a piece like that. Maybe I will find one some day. How about using grain sacks for the chair.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:58 AM

      Thank you Kim-grainsacks would be a great idea for the chair! I hope you find a dresser soon!

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  3. At Rivercrest CottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    here's my 2 cents on your chair. I think it would look cute with something out of the norm on it. Like a larger floral pattern. Maybe becuz all my furniture is plain vanilla and I have the winter cabin fever, but think a kicky pattern would spark it up.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:00 PM

      Thank you Sugar-I like how you think -I like a little interest too. As I was taking it apart the other day I saw that it was stamped and it is made by an old company and is an antique so I might want to keep it looking like it would have. It originally had canning on the seat and back, but I am not sure I want to teach myself how to do that yet.

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  4. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 27, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Great finds...LOVE the furniture pieces!!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:00 PM

      Thank you Martina-you know me and furniture! I just finished the dressers!

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  5. Susan' Hearts and FlowersJanuary 27, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    I think my favorites are the seat, and the vent. You found some awesome stuff.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 3:50 PM

      Thank you Susan-I really do love the French seat too!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Okay Darrielle, I'm packing up and moving near you. You find the most amazing stuff. Love the chair too! And that curved shutter if very unique. Can't wait to see what you do with all your goodies! :) Julie

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 3:51 PM

      Thank you Julie-I think I just like to hunt for treasures or soon to be treasures!

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  7. chateau chicJanuary 27, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    Wonderful treasures, Darrielle!! I know that little French chair is going to be fabulous when you're done with it. You have a great vision for what a castoff can become.
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 3:52 PM

      Thank you Mary Alice-I do like a good castoff! I have painted the dressers and the vent-just need to post about them!

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  8. JunkchiccottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Oh Darrielle you found some wonderful treasures. Love that french chair. Oh La La! I cannot wait to see what you do with that. You go girl.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 27, 2015 at 4:20 PM

      Thank you Kris-oh la la is right! I think I am going with velvet or grain sack

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  9. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow January 27, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    What a great find. I'm sure it will be pretty no matter what. I like pale velvet blue and pale velvet lilac. Ticking is pretty too, but I also love that gorgeous floral you did! hugs

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  10. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseJanuary 27, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Every week you find the BEST stuff! You have to tell us where you shop! I'm thinking road trip!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:08 AM

      Thank you Pat-I like to go to the local Flea Market and the thrift stores!

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  11. Anne's Attic - DesignJanuary 27, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    What great finds! Can't wait to see what you do with them. Jo

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:08 AM

      Thank you Jo-I have finished the dressers and the vent and will be posting soon!

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  12. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Beautiful treasures, WOW! Your treasures always have me drooling. Love them all, especially that attic vent. Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:09 AM

      Thank you Betsy-You should come down some time and we can go junking together!

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  13. lalaJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Wow - these are some amazing and fantastic treasures!!! Totally in love with the sweet bench and attic vent, but I can see that gorgeous headboard as a fireplace screen.

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:51 AM

      Thank you Lala-the bench is going to be great when I finish I think. I already painted the vent and need to post about it!

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  14. Curtains in My TreeJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    I don't think my comment made it through cyber world so here goes again
    Love the Chair !!!!!!!!!!!

    what a good haul you made girl !!!!!!!!

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  15. DD's CottageJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Thank you-it was a good haul and the chair/seat is a stunner or will be soon!

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  16. Donna WilkesJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Gasping for air. What a wonderful collection. Oh, but that chair, that chair.

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  17. Valerie SiscoJanuary 30, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Hi,
    Visiting here from Miss Mustard Seed's link-up and I just LOVE the French chair -- can't wait to see it reupholstered -- you found the deal of the decade!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:09 PM

      Thank you Valerie-I agree it was a good deal-cant believe someone didn't want it!

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  18. Kris @ Driven by DécorJanuary 30, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Wow - you've got some serious treasures there! That French chair is definitely my favorite - so lovely and unique. I see it in a neutral Belgian linen but I'm a neutral loving girl so no surprise there! Thanks for sharing your finds on Best of the Nest!

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    1. DD's CottageJanuary 30, 2015 at 5:09 PM

      Thank you Kris-I love the chair too and will have to get on it soon!

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  19. Little FarmsteadFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    OMGoodness! I LOVE that chair! I think that pale blue is perfection but also agree with the above - a neutral Belgian linen would be gorgeous. I also love your shabby bistro chairs and the vent!! You SCORED!! Thanks for sharing. :)

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 3, 2015 at 6:04 AM

      Thank you -I still haven't decided what to do for fabric but leaning towards velvet I think!

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