Monday, March 28, 2011

March Break Finds.

One of my goals during the March Break was to seek out some good finds at the local antique and used furniture stores. I didn't have much luck on my first trip out. Then, on the weekend I hit up Coulson's (my favorite) and had a little success!

I scored this great coffee table for $10. Although I love my diy upholstered ottoman, it drives me crazy that I can't set my glass of vino or cup of coffee on it. And, every time Beaufort walks by it, a trail of fur appears on the sides. Besides, I love to switch things up, so it just may make an appearance again.



The table is a good size for the space and I'm enamoured with it's sleek curvy legs. Can't wait to see it with a coat of glossy white paint!
Call me crazy, but I couldn't walk away from this one. For $5 I had to take this little metal cart home. I think it was used to hold a record player. I'm thinking it will make a great bar cart in the dining room or in my office to hold supplies.


Wouldn't it be fun painted a sunny yellow? Or should I just leave it and shine it up a bit?



How cute is Beaufort? He just loves the sun on his face:)

Back to work today! Have a great Monday:)

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32 comments:

  1. DesignwaliMarch 28, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Great find! have a good week!

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  2. Abby M. InteriorsMarch 28, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    wOW! Those are both fantastic. I'm so jealous! Can't wait to see what you decide to do with the.

    BTW: I went to a dinner party Saturday and one of the ladies found your blog through mine. She LOVES your blog. She even went back to your beginning and read it all. :-)
    I thought you'd like to hear that!
    xo

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  3. jandjhomeMarch 28, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Great finds. I can't wait to see what you do with them.

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  4. Cassie BustamanteMarch 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    beautiful! i absolutely love mixing french lines with modern lines... something about the sleek masculine mixed with the ultimalte curvy feminine that makes my heart go pitter pat!

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  5. Kelly M. March 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    The table looks great-- where did you get your sofa-- love the clean lines. Thanks for stopping by my blog this weekend.

    Kelly
    http://www.simplykellyblog.com

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  6. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Oh what great finds at great prices! I love that cart!

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  7. Chic ColesMarch 28, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    those are some great finds at amazing prices.

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  8. Rashon CarrawayMarch 28, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Both of your finds are just fantastic.

    The bar cart is probably one of the best things around.

    Okay.

    I know it isn't a bar cart, but it is certainly fitting to be one.

    Painting the coffee table yellow will make you feel so much happier.

    Just think, it wasnt a huge expense, so if you dont like it you can stain it back!

    Great finds!!!

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting

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  9. LifeBegins@ThirtyMarch 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Great finds!! I have a bar cart too and it is so versatile!

    PS Your dog is awesome. What a cutie!

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  10. Kim@ChattafabulousMarch 28, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Oh, I love a great bargain, especially as stylish as yours. Stop by my blog when you get a chance - I posted my weekend finds!

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  11. ElsaMarch 28, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I love that cart! I've been searching for one to use as a bar cart in our home. Great finds!!

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  12. Danielle Oakey InteriorsMarch 28, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    love it and definitely paint it!

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  13. JenMarch 28, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    I really love the curves of the coffee table. It's so feminine! Excited to see it painted!

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  14. Naomi @ Design ManifestMarch 28, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Great bargains! I hear ya on the ottoman, had to move mine elsewhere as well.

    As for the coffee table, would you consider black? The silhouette seems like it would work well in black. Either way it'll be pretty.

    PS- wish you lived closer so Beaufort and Bailey could have a play date!

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  15. lizziefitzMarch 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I vote for sunny yellow:)

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  16. Ashley @ A {Blonde's} DIY LifeMarch 28, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    paint it!!!! it would be super cute yellow!! love the cart too!

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  17. Swirls of HappyMarch 28, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    LOVE that cart...what a find! Love the lines of the table too...a cherry yellow would look amazing, or even a grey?!

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  18. Hilary @ My So-Called HomeMarch 28, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Loving the finds, especially the cart. You should definitely turn it into a bar cart and I actually like the brassy look. A fun color would be great too though!

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  19. Carol@TheDesignPagesMarch 28, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Those are 2 very amazing finds. I am in desperate need of a new coffee table and that would be just the right fit. Yellow would be awesome but the reader above might be right that grey would be nice. Love the cart as well. Beaufort is a cutie patootie.

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  20. MeredithMarch 28, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Hey Jane! Thanks so much for becoming a follower at Welcome to Heardmont! I had to stop by and check out your blog. I have to say I love that little cart you found. 6 months ago, I would have said paint it, but lately I'm really loving gold accents. Maybe you could just the black shelves a fun color? Anyway, I hope you're having a great day and thanks for the follow. :)

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  21. Staci EdwardsMarch 28, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Great finds, and I vote painting the cart yellow!

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  22. Kim @ NewlyWoodwardsMarch 28, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I'm really loving the cart. I like it brass, myself, but anything you do will be great. =)

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  23. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityMarch 28, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Great finds. I could totally see your coffee table painted white. I think that cart is going to be so useful - I could see it painted a striking colour (yellow? turquoise?) with storage boxes in a coordinating fabric/paper. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

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  24. NatalieMarch 28, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I've been searching high and low for a bar cart like that, you've found some amazing stuff!

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  25. KatieMarch 28, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    both pieces are awesome! im so excited to see how you transform that cart!

    and yes, your doggy is adorable! im a sucker when it comes to dogs, the dog my husband and i have is our baby..its kinda sad but we couldnt have it any other way! :)

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  26. emilyMarch 28, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Great finds! I can't believe you got both of those for $15!! Amazing!

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  27. Carly {Honey and the Moon}March 28, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Love this table and Beaufort sunbathing! My Boston does the exact same thing.

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  28. lemondropdreamsMarch 29, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Sounds like my weekend! My new goal is to find a bar cart for my dining room. Nice score!!

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  29. Megan // Honey We're HomeMarch 30, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I super love your bar cart- wish I could have one but no way with a little adventurous baby around!!

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  30. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseApril 3, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Great find! I have an upholstered ottoman too, and I bought a few trays that I use to set my drink or magazine on. I'll never give it up - I love the put my feet up too much!

    P.S. I love your blog! I just found my way here for the first time today.

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  31. Macy DawnApril 4, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    So jealous of your cart! What a great find! I have been keeping my eyes on the trash unloading at my neighbor's house....I have a feeling that one of these carts will pop out of that house sooner or later.

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  32. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateApril 6, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Love the shape of the table. And I think the cart would look great yellow!

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