Thriftin'

Some recent acquisitions.  Some in as-found condition:

Brass side table missing its glass.  Easy fix.  Love that  bamboo detail on the brass legs. Needs a good shining.  Have you tried Barkeeper's Friend on brass? Gets all the tarnish off.  Then shine it up with a good brass polish.

Found the original tag under the chair.  Drexel Heritage, 1978. One of the front legs is slightly caddywampus (southern slang for crooked), but the husband can take care of that.. What do you think - that's gotta be the original upholstery (not in a good way)

Got a pair of these.  Very solid but that picnic tablecloth "fabric" will have to go! (its vinyl)

Crazy for this canary yellow lamp. It weighs a ton and has that amazing lattice detail. Sweet!  The lampshade was classic thrift store condition:

Me:  Can I just leave this with you?(handing cashier the fly-poop stained ill-fitting lampshade)

Cashier:  (looks at shade, then at me, then at cashier next aisle over, then back at me) Says nothing.

Cashier at next aisle over: (sighs) it's okay, they always wanna do that..

Somebody was awarded this in 1971 for something, but I won't be able to read the rest of it until the tarnish is removed.  On silver, I love Wright's Silver Cream.  About $6 at Walmart and  gets the job done.  I can't wait to fill this with orchids. 

A pair of these before (in great shape, but slightly oppressive)

the materials

and after...

Upholstery fabric by Covington is treated for outdoor use, meaning cleanups will be a breeze!

Alabaster!  Got a pair..

Added a cute striped lampshade from Target.  Already sold at my space at The Galleries at Southside.

Another before

Sanding + glossy white paint + leftover calendar  prints under new glass top.

Hope your week is fruitful!

Great Shopping - The Galleries at Southside

As part of my tireless commitment to bringing you all the best that Chattanooga has to offer, I found myself over at The Galleries at Southside earlier this week.  Have you been?  Probably so - and if you have shopped there once, you certainly made a return trip!  The Galleries is a conglomeration of small shops housed in a old brick warehouse on the re-emerging Southside of Chattanooga. Each one of these booths is its own destination.  You can find everything here from gifts, candles and artwork to fine antiques and furniture!  The entire lower level of the building hosts a consignment shop that sells gently used household furnishings mixed with some antiques and garden accessories. Also on the lower level is Virginia's Cafe, a great place to get some (freshly prepared) sustanance after a full day of power shopping!

The Galleries at Southside
1404 Cowart St.
Chattanooga, TN 
423.267.8101
Open Mon. - Sat., 10a - 5p

The Clay Pot has great garden inspired accessories

                                                     

Brick Path Studio has a showroom at the Galleries.  They make custom window treatments, slipcovers and all sorts of fabric fabulousness!

I'm a pushover for a sunburst mirror

These are samples of rugs you can get from Lola's.  Did I mention that I love stripes?

I love these spring colored pillows from the Clay Pot. So fresh!

Eat your popcorn in style from this blue & white porcelain bowl.

Caneback french bergere, complete with a great toile fabric!

This enormous linen press in a bleached wood finish would be the focal point of your Belgian inspired decor.  It would be right at home in any of the spaces below.

from Habitually Chic

House Beautiful

Happy shopping (keep it local!)