$100 Home

Here in Chattanooga some lucky person paid only $100 for this home!

This is the St. Jude Dream Home that was built in the Overlook community as a fundraiser to benefit  St. Jude Children's Hospital.  The hospital is devoted to treating and researching  childhood diseases and was founded by Danny Thomas in the early 60's.   Treating sick children is the highest priority at St. Jude Hospital and children are never turned away due to the parents inability to pay the bill.  They rely heavily on private donations and fundraisers, so even if you are not holding the winning ticket for the Dream Home, it's a win-win for everyone!

Here's what the winning ticket holder got for their 100 bucks:

This is the study, located just off the entry hall.

The dining room, across the foyer from the study

Kitchen (love that pretty tile backsplash)

Breakfast

Family room, open to breakfast room & kitchen

Downstairs guest bedroom

Maser bath

All images from here.

Remember to count your blessings this week - healthy children are the greatest blessing of all!

Learn more about the sponsors and St. Jude Hospital here.

Chattanooga Auction House

I have posted about the Chattanooga Auction House here before, and I popped in yesterday to see what was coming up on the auction block this weekend.  We are lucky to have this great resource in Chattanooga!  This is a great place to score some fine antiques and decor items in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.  As with any auction purchase, the price you pay depends on how far the interested bidders are willing to take it, but  usually the final prices are well under the actual value of the pieces.  I also recommend that (with any auction purchase)  you take some measurements and check out your potential purchase in advance for anything that may diminish its value.  The Chattanooga Auction House will also take your items on consignment for auction.  Learn more about The Chattanooga Auction House here.

This child's chair is a real statement piece - lots of beautiful detail!

Isn't there always room for one more chair? (Especially one as lovely as this curvy french number!)

For your pampered pooch?

Love this garden-inspired dining set!

Elevate your next gathering with these mother of pearl and silver serving pieces - gorgeous!

Can't say enough about these porcelain garden stools.  And in classic blue&white, its a no-brainer!

There is a pair of these oriental brass lamps.  Put them on your dining room buffet - stunning!

I want to take this beautiful lady home!

I love this chair - it will be offered in June's auction.

Needlepoint seat seals it!

from Flick

Happy Bidding!

Chattanooga Auction House

At least once monthly, there is an opportunity to buy priceless antiques and estate sale treasures at the Chattanooga Auction House.  They have regular auctions on the last Saturday of each month and additional auctions as exceptional merchandise becomes available. Not only can you score one-of-a-kind antiques, jewelry and rugs at exceptional bargains, but it has also become a social event in the area for good times and complimentary wine and hors d'ouerves for bidders.  Here is a sampling of what's going on the block at this month's auction.

I love the classic lines of these brass wall sconces. A perfect place to display something like this

Francophiles rejoice!!

This adorable old settee could go so many places and comes with that cute granny pillow.

Some bling for your bathroom...

Looking for some Oriental flair?

Mid-century stew

Liberace called . . .

Happy Bidding!