Richmond Thrifter

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

2013-01-27T14:15:00.003-05:00

No, seriously, I want my house to be your house.

And it can be, because it's FOR SALE!

We've always had plans to move somewhere closer to the city of Richmond and now just seems like the right time. It's bitter sweet because we brought both of our babies home to this house and have made some lovely friends here. I'm sure I'll be a weepy mess when the time comes to say goodbye but we are excited to start this new adventure.

Here a few pics of the inside of the house...I'm sure you'll spot a few of my Richmond Thrifter redo's in there...back when I used to actually redo stuff! #burnedout

Living Room

Dining Room

Kitchen (obviously!)

Eat in Kitchen

Family Room

Master

Master Bath

If you know anyone in the market for a house in Hanover

send me an email and I'll get you more info!

Class Finds

2013-01-14T16:37:00.001-05:00

I was dropping off some things at Class and Trash today

and wanted to share some treasures I spotted as I was looking around.

I just love the rustic farm table look to this little beaut. It had a fantastic gray wash color.

Class and Trash (upstairs) $85

I think it would look so chic with some white chairs like in this inspiration photo.

The Class version, obviously smaller scale, but you get the gist!

They also had this fantastic vintage vending machine.

Clearly not for everyone! I loved it though!

Could be cool in a man cave or playroom.

Class and Trash $85

Have you seen the one at U-Fab where it dispenses boxes of nail head trim.
Love it!

U-Fab

Hope everyone enjoyed their Monday!

Out and About

2013-01-04T12:55:00.001-05:00

I KNOW! Can you believe I've been out and about!

I've been slacking, like majorly.

I hope you all have it in your hearts to forgive me...if there is anyone still reading this blog!!!

With the launching of Charles Emerson Designs

and the holidays, my thrifting adventures took a back seat but.....

I'm here with some finds.

First up.

Hello Yellow!
This chair was in really good shape...

Class and Trash $78

Throw a fun pillow on to break up some of the yellow like All Things Thrifty did here...

All Things Thrifty

Next up, a great table and chair set (4) that could be updated with a little paint job.

Class and Trash $125

I can't tell you how easy it would be to whip out the spray can,

spray the chairs and base of the table to get this Pottery Barn look at a fraction of the price.

Pottery Barn

$700 (on sale) and that's just for the table!

I am dying, seriously heart stopped for a second, for this HUGE wall decor.

It is so unique, so perfect for filling a big wall when you are at a loss of what to put there.

I may have to snag this up if one of you doesn't. It is too cool. And the price, forget it. Highway robbery! Think they forgot the 1 in front of the 85.

Class and Trash $85

And just because I have a slight tendency to over consume the vino,

this caught my eye at the Carytown Goodwill.

Cute little wine fridge.

Goodwill $50.25

Hope everyone had a fantastic week and enjoy the weekend!
Whose calling Class and Trash to snag one of those goodies!?!

Pale Nutcracker

2012-12-21T15:41:00.000-05:00

We visited my sister and her cute fam a few weekends ago

and I fell in love with how she had decked out her

dining table with pasty white nutcrackers.

So classic and understated but still fun and whimsical.

My sister bought hers at Goodwill, The Dollar Store, and Jo Ann Fabrics

and spray painted them with a glossy white.

West Elm used to sell these guys. Love the neutral look, probably would have hated the price tag. I'm thinking that I'm going to hoard these guys when they go on major clearance after Christmas at Michaels, etc. Next year (if i remember that I bought them!) I will give them a little spray job and throw them on the mantle or dining table.

West Elm

And if you like something a little more colorful, I saw these at Class and Trash the other day. They were in great shape $8 for the small guys and $10 for the big. They were so pretty I don't think I could have taken the old spray can to their cute little faces. Plus they have hair and I think spray painting fake hair is gross. Side Note: My sister removed the hair from hers. Also gross but totally necessary!

Class and Trash

$8 for small $10 for large

And for a shameless plug from Charles Emerson Designs (my new jewelry venture!)

This is our daily steal today...

On Sale for $22 here.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Find of the Day (or maybe the year!)

2012-12-12T12:43:00.000-05:00

Hey Everyone!

It's the long lost thrifter!

I managed to get out to a few places today and wanted to share my most favorite find

that I snatched up as an early Christmas present to.....ME!

I have absolutely NO WHERE to put it but I had to get it because it was....

TEN DOLLARS!!!

I know, completely insane right.

The people at Habitat ReStore clearly don't know

about the faux bamboo craze...and I'm glad!!!

It needs some major TLC and hopefully I will find some time to make it pretty.

Hope everyone is having a good week!!!

Out and About

2012-12-05T13:17:00.003-05:00

I was out a little bit today and wanted to share...

Saw this at the Goodwill on Broad St. near Glenside.

Not my favorite shade of gold but it was a monster and could be so pretty painted.

Goodwill $35

And I found this crazy similar one online just now...

And I officially HATE myself for not picking up the Goodwill version!

What was I THINKING!?!?!

Also wanted to let locals know Class and Trash got a HUGE shipment of those amazing industrial letters in...

Class and Trash $39.95

Remember I found the EXACT same ones for $180.

Maybe I need to go buy one to make myself feel better about not buying the mirror!

Alright, so lets hear it!!

Who's going to get that amazing mirror and

whose running out for their favorite rusty letter in the industrial alphabet?

Oh, and in addition to the letters they have arrows, & and @ too!

Call 'em if you want one!

Majorly MIA

2012-11-30T14:37:00.000-05:00

I'm feeling some serious guilt about how neglectful I've been to the blog. Trying to get this new jewelry biz up and running has taken a toll on my baby (not my actual baby...the blog. I haven't neglected my children through this whole thing...or at least nothing that will scar them for life!)

Anyway! Wanted to let you know I dropped this off at my booth today. I love a good barrister bookcase! It's not solid wood but it's in pretty good shape. Would be killer painted and papered in the back of the shelves.

My Booth at Class and Trash $100

And speaking of the jewelry biz...I'm having a FREE SHIP Friday at Charles Emerson Designs with coupon code: FREESHIP

And don't forget about my Holiday Shopping Event from my last post.

Who's coming? Don't be shy!

Even if I don't know you, come on by...I would love it and in no way think you were stalkerish ;)

Happy Weekend Everyone!!!

Holiday Open House

2012-11-27T09:21:00.000-05:00

Would love to see all you locals at the Holiday Open House December 4th!!!

I'll be there selling my baubles

along with some friends from a few other fabulous businesses!

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Trunk Makeover

2012-11-20T07:16:00.003-05:00

I dropped this off at my booth yesterday.

I wanted to share because I just love the worn, whitewashed look.

Class and Trash $48

It started out like this...

I mixed a little white paint with water. About 2 parts paint one part water. I used the cheapo brushes from Home Depot and just lightly brushed it on.

I have a very similar one I use as a coffee table/toy storage in our family room.

And it really reminds me of Kate's trunk shown here...

Centsational Girl

I hope everyone has a FANTASTIC and VERY HAPPY Thanksgiving!

See y'all next week!

The "Daily Steal" over at Charles Emerson Designs is The Chevron!

On sale for $12 instead of $15!

Available in 3 colors!

Monogrammed Goodness

2012-11-19T07:03:00.000-05:00

It's finished folks!
Remember my sweet friend got me this gorgeous wood cut out monogram.

Well she sent me the link to the store so you can go get you one!

Scrappin Plus

Here's the unfinished before:

And after some spray paint and Tarjay ribbons...

And in other news...

We are relaunching our Jewelry Boutique with a new, more fabulous website.

Here's a little peak!

And to kick it all off my friend Andrea from Oak Ridge Revival

is hosting a great giveaway from Charles Emerson.

Head over and enter to win! And don't forget to "like" us on Facebook.

I am always putting up coupon codes for 20% off, so don't miss out!

Put it on Your Calendars!

2012-11-15T08:10:00.001-05:00

I wanted to invite all you locals to an event where

I'll be selling my baubles from Charles Emerson Desings.

It's on December 4th and my lovely friend Corey

is hosting a Holiday Shopping Event at the Ashcreek Clubhouse

and has invited me to join.

I'll give you more details later but mark it down if you think you can come!

Great place to cross things off your gift list!

Would love to see ya!

Here are a just a few of the many things I'll have for sale...

Sunburst Necklace $38

Enamel and Pearl Bracelet $12

Enamel Clover Necklace $22

Black Metal Necklace $22

See more of what we have in store here!

Thanks for all the support with this new adventure!

Random Finds

2012-11-14T13:19:00.001-05:00

I love a good cubby organizer.

This one is great because its made of real wood

and has great character.

Class and Trash $48

Ummmmm, excuse me but isn't this the same thing at PB for...

wait for it...

$149

That's $100 more than the Class version.

Pottery Barn $149

This stool was not in the best shape but I love the lines!

Would be so pretty painted.

Class and Trash $38

I dropped these mirrors off today.

They're huge and would be fab painted a bold color.

Or white and distressed around the edges.

Class and Trash $38

Gold Bamboo...need I say more!

Class and Trash

Full Bamboo Headboard $75

This dresser was pretty. I'll tell you what though,

I think the price tag putter-oners at Salvation Army are smoking the wacky tobacky.

Some of their prices are just plain ridiculous.

This looked old so $189 doesn't seem super crazy for an antique

but still a little steep for a place that gets their stuff by donations!!!

Salvation Arm $189

And call me crazy, but I kind of like these elephant lamps.

I think a coat of glossy paint would do wonders!

And for $20 each, please.

No brainer.

Unless you think I'm crazy.

Class and Trash $40 for the pair

Alright folks!

You know the drill...

Call 'em if you want 'em

Mission For the Day!

2012-11-12T07:19:00.002-05:00

My amazing friend Eva gave me the loveliest b-day gift

and it's my mission to paint it this week.

Have you all seen these monogrammed wood cut outs floating around Pinterest?

I adore them and am now the proud owner of one!

It comes unfinished so I comtemplated a few colors

but think I'm going to paint it red and hang it on the front door.

I think it will really pop against our black door.

Some inspirational pics!

Doesn't get much cuter than this!

Holly Mathis Interiors

Love it framed by the wreaths!

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Hope to post pics of my own front door this week!

Also wanted to let you know Cassie from Primitive and Proper

is hosting a jewelry giveaway from our very own Charles Emerson Designs,

so head on over and enter to win!

Thanks for the support!

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

2012-11-08T08:34:00.003-05:00

I'm embarrassed to say I've never used chalk paint before.

It's really a DIY sin, but it's the truth.

I have no excuse now because I just found out they sell

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint at

Thrill of the Hunt, in Ashland.

So I can't use shipping charges as an excuse anymore.

And how cool is this, they do workshops there on Thursdays.

Here are a few of my favorite chalk paint transformations.

Oh, and for all you ~~lazy~~ time efficient painters out there like me,

you don't have to sand or do any prep work when you use chalk paint!!!

Urban Comfort

Centsational Girl

Primitive and Proper

So who's running out to get some this weekend?

Out and About-Class and Trash

2012-11-06T06:54:00.000-05:00

I dropped a few things off at Class and Trash today

and wanted to share some things I spotted.

I loved this leather man-chair. Loved the ring details on the arms.

Loved it even more when Marlynn (the girls booth it was in) was calling it the

"Fifty Shades of Grey" Chair!

Maybe pass on the man cave and throw it in the "Red Room of ......"

Class and Trash $105

And on a cleaner note...love this old screen door.

Thought it would make a great jewelry display.

Hang earrings in the screen part.

Class and Trash (2 for $50)

Kinda like this!

Bees Knees Bungalow

Hope everyone has a great day!!!

XOXO

It's like Publishers Clearing House up in here!

2012-11-01T07:27:00.000-04:00

I'm just giving things away left and right!

My lovely friend Lindsay over at Sadie and Stella

is hosting a fantabulous giveaway from my new venture,

Charles Emerson Designs.

I'm madly in love with this necklace!

I love a little sparkle to liven up an outfit and I think this is just perfect!

And during the holidays, forget it!

So head to Sadie and Stella for a chance to win it for yourself!

And I promise I'll be back soon with more thrifter type posts!

If your not into the whole jewelry scene, promise you won't shun me!

(Speaking of shunning, have you been watching Breaking Amish, fascinating show!)

XOXO!

Cute, Right?

2012-10-31T07:11:00.000-04:00

My sister sent me the link to this campaign style table the other day.

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I love it and the price is seriously right at $154.99.

Plus its from Overstock so shipping is only $2.95.

And correct me if I'm wrong, but this is basically the exact same table from Pottery Barn.

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But the price tag on this one says $299.00 plus their ungodly shipping charges

that includes an additional surcharge of $20 on top of regular shipping charges.

So if you're keeping score...

Overstock : 1

Pottery Barn : 0

Don't forget to enter our jewelry giveaway at

Our Fifth House from our new store, Charles Emerson Designs!

And like our new face book page below!

Our First Jewelry Giveaway

2012-10-29T08:03:00.000-04:00

I'm so excited to announce our first jewelry giveaway from our new little biznas
Charles Emerson Designs for Richmond Thrifter!

I've had so much fun starting this new adventure and thrilled that Carmel from
Our Fifth House was willing to host our first ever giveaway!

Whats up for grabs you ask?!? This little ditty.

For a chance to win,
head over to Our Fifth House and enter!
And to see what else we have in store head over to our new online store here.

I would love it if you "like" Charles Emerson Designs on facebook
(at the bottom of this post!)

to stay up to date on more giveaways and to see what's new in the store!

Thanks for all the support!!! It means the world!

Friday Finds

2012-10-26T07:21:00.001-04:00

I picked up this coffee table at Goodwill the other day
and it's just begging to be zhushed up.

Display drawer

I love the map drawer look and I think I like the top with the display area.

And of course you know I love the campaign style corner action.

I want to paint it but kind of undecided about what color.

Any and all opinions welcome!!!

Happy Friday Everybody!

Thrifty Thursday

2012-10-25T07:11:00.000-04:00

I have two thrifty finds from yesterday I had to share.

First up:

How cute is this spotted cardy from Old Navy.

I am trying to stock up on some fall fashions and had to snag this yesterday.

$24.95

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I'm not loving the purple tank under but something like is is fabulous!

Different sweater but you get the idea!

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And my second find was none other than this blue light special, roll back priced beauty from Walmart!

I can never get enough industrial chic in my life!

Walmart

Cute right!? And for $179 it's basically highway robbery.

Technically it's a TV console but you could totally use it as a bar, buffet, or even entry table maybe!?

I didn't buy this, just the cardy, but someone should totally buy this!

High five Walmart...way to bring your A game!

Two Things

2012-10-24T07:14:00.004-04:00

A. How did I not know about my boyfriend Nate working with Target?

That tortoise shell is kind of weird but I kind of really love it.

And B:

I'm ridiculously honored to be guest posting about my Dining Room

over at Sadie and Stella today!

Go visit my friend Lindsay and stay a while, like a long while.

She is hysterical and and her posts me laugh outloud...often.
And she's a total fashionista to the maxonista!

Catalog Pull Dresser- Take II

2012-10-22T12:08:00.000-04:00

I picked up another unfinished dresser that was begging for some stain and hardware sassafras.

Here she is after a little of this and a little of that.

Class and Trash $75

I can't get enough of those pulls. They just really do it for me!

Of course I looked around while I was dropping this little guy off and spotted this.

It's the coolest mid century mod barrister bookcase with sliding glass doors. Ummmmm.....

$65

I swear they forgot to add a one in front of the 6.

With some fun stying of the bookcases I think it could be such a show stopper!

Maybe paint the outside and leave the inside dark.

Oh the possibilities...endless really!

Happy Monday Everyone!

Linking up here

http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/

http://missmustardseed.com/2012/10/furniture-feature-friday-favorites-link-party-3/

Rolling Cart Reveal

2012-10-19T11:00:00.002-04:00

This might have been one of the quickest projects I've done in a very long time.

Remember my rolling cart from the other day.

BEFORE:

Home Depot

The fabric

(which I am slightly obsessed with in a way you shouldn't be about pleather)

is from U-Fab.

It has some good weight to it so I didn't even secure it down.

Just cut it to size and plopped it on.

AFTER:

Quite the change from the before:

I decided to use the cart as my jewelry display area at Class and Trash.

I think it has the just right amount of flashy-ness to draw the eye.

And on a side note, how amazing are these!
They are $38 each. Ridic!

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Rolling Cart Redo

2012-10-16T12:07:00.001-04:00

I picked this little lady up today.

Loving the side detailing but wheeeeeew, it needs some TLC.

I'm thinking gold (natch!) with my favorite snake skin pleather-ish fabric

to cover the hideousness that is the current shelves.

Kind of a larger version of this tray from a while back.

Hope to post the after to this sad before soon!!!

And PS
I'm guest posting about my family room over at a new blog called Tufts and Stuff.
Come visit and get to know Kendal (a native Richmonder) Girls got great style!

Richmond Thrifter: Jewelry Edition

2012-10-14T18:46:00.002-04:00

It's a new and fabulous day at Richmond Thrifter ladies and gents! I've been dabbling in the upcycled furniture world for a while now but another passion of mine has been chomping at the bit to get involved.

I'm talking BLING, people.

I love a loud, edgy jewelry pieces to go along side my all too often black top and jeans.

I can't get enough bangles and baubles...so I figured I'd...

...and make it a part of the Richmond Thrifter family!

I've added some fun and flashy pieces to not only my Class and Trash space but also my shop

(which you can see in the side bar)

at what I think are some very affordable and competitive prices.

It's all brand new, not thrifted.

And while its not 18k gold or something you'll be passing on for generations,

I think it's quality fashion jewelry.

I've started out slow but plan to add more in time.

I've had such a blast curating this jewelry collection!

It definitely feeds my shopping addiction without emptying my bank account!

I hope you like what you see!

Bamboo Bangle

$12.00

Snake wrap ring

$13.00

Elephant Bangle

$14.00

Starfish Ring

$12.00

Link Watch

$25.00

Alligator Wrap Bangle

$12.00

And COMING SOON!

Skull Bangle

$11.00

Ball Earring

$10.00

$20.00

This is just a little preview. There will be more added soon!

I can't tell you how excited I am for this new chapter of Richmond Thrifter!

Thanks for coming along for the ride!

XOXOXO!

(anything not linked to the etsy shop is for sale at Class and Trash)