Thursday, November 8, 2012

Thriftin’ Time Thursdays

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Sometimes I think I have lost my mind….  Don’t say it! 

I spotted this at the thrift store last week and just had to have it.  What is it, you ask?  I believe it’s a foot rest or a little seat, maybe, from Turkey.  It had just enough Mexican flair that I thought I could do something with it, in my 1969 Mexican themed Shasta trailer. 

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It appears to have been made in the 40’s or 50’s, and is beautiful red leather!   Whanna’ hear the price?  $10!

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As you can probably see it has the old metal coils on the inside….see that hump?

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My next find it this little old cedar box. 

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It’s pretty beat up but I plan to decoupage it. 

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Can’t you just smell the cedar?

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9 comments:

  1. Love them both!!! Great finds!!
    xo Kris

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  2. You went thrifting without me!!!!!!!

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  3. What a find! That almost looks like a saddle that might fit on a came or something but there is no place for cinches. Love the red leather. And, the box looks gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day!

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  4. I think that red seat will look perfect in Miss Daisy!!! You could use it for foot massages, LOL!!!!!! I can't wait to see you art work on that cedar box!

    I think I need to go thriftin this coming weekend!!

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  5. I agree, it looks more like a camel saddle!! Either way, it is a beaut!!

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  6. NO Way Jose'... you went Thriftin' with out me or 'BobbinRobyn...?
    >^..^<

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  7. What a fun stool, perfect for Ms. Daisy. I have a box thing going on these days...you'll make it beautiful. I'm eyeing those springs and bucket in your pictures:-)

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  8. The cute little stool should look perfect in your Shasta.

    I had a little cedar chest like yours when I was a little girl. I kept my 'treasures' in it.

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  9. Nice find. Reminds me of a camel seat. Love your little trailer.

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