Thrifty Decorted Dining Room

Thrifty to Nifty

Decorating on a budget by repurposing thrift store treasures

Part 2 Thrifty Decorated New House

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Happy July all!  It’s so hard to believe we are in the midst of summer.  It’s a sad fact but also on the flip side, it means lots of garage sales, flea markets, and all sorts of thrifty fun. Did you you know?  I have moved and have chosen to decorate my new home with mainly thrifty decor. The first part of the reveal can be seen here.  It showcases my living room and all the treasures that it adorns. Part 2 Thrifty Decorated New House will feature the dining room. Are you ready for a peek?

New Home

 

Come on in and sit a spell  in my dining room and I’ll tell you all about it.

I didn’t move much from my old dining room to the new one.  To be truthful,  I was looking forward to something “new”.  Now when I say new, please understand that only means “new” to me.  I very rarely buy something brand span-kin new. Thus came my Part 2 Thrifty Decorated New House.  So when I was in need of a dining room table, my first thought was craigslist .

Craigslist Farmhouse Dining Table

 

There it was. This beautiful farmhouse table unopened in the box. The sellers accidentally purchased two, and  had one assembled in there home for viewing.  With a “make an offer” attached to the posting, I couldn’t pass up going to see it. Yup, I just loved it.!  Leaving the leaf in would make it just the perfect size for the space. I made an offer, they accepted and now it is the center piece of my dining  room. Such a great find!

Thrifty Decorated Dining Room

Next on the dining room agenda was to find seating to go along with the farmhouse table. Looking through online resale sites, I came across 4 industrial metal high back chairs.  Going out of my comfort zone, I thought it might be a little fun mix up some of the finishes.  I don’t do much with the industrial look, but I’m very pleased with how they look with the table.  However,  there was a problem.  I still was short seating. Then I recalled a cute vintage store I frequent often on my travels back home called,  Twisted Sisters. It was there I remembered seeing a wonderful upcycled painted pew.  I gave them a call, got the measurements and it fit perfectly!  I lucked out.  I made a road trip, tucked it in my vehicle and it came home with me. That did it.  It completed my seating area.

Painted Hutch and Buffet

Luckily for me, my painted hutch and buffet from the my previous home slid right into place and looked like it belonged there right from the beginning.  I lucked out with that.

Bessie the Cow

 

 

I added Bessie and a resale cabinet on a side wall, a little odds and ends of thrifty found accessories, and  Part 2 My Thrifty Decorated New House was complete.  Please stop back soon to see what else has been happening.

Comments

  1. Love how your dining room came together. It’s it great when those unexpected items just seem to work together. I have a small pew like that but it is not painted. Maybe I should.
    Stop by You’re the Star later in August as I picked you for my Home feature.
    Hugs,
    Bev

    • Thanks Beverly! It’s hard to decide to decide sometimes to paint or not. If it’s working as is, then let it be. Thanks for choosing me as You’re the Star. Such a great thing xxoo

  5. You have a fab way of decorating great informative post Thanks for linking to the #THAT FRIDAY LINKY come back next week please

  8. What a great table! I love finding things like that which work perfectly for what I want. 🙂

  10. I don’t see any way on your site where I can subscribe to follow by email. Am I overlooking it? Thanks.

  12. Isn’t it fun to start fresh? You did a beautiful job! I’ll be doing the same soon after a reno due to water leakage. And mine will be thrifty as well:) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home

  13. Hi, Mary ~ Your new home is really coming together and looking amazing! I can’t believe you found that beautiful table on Craigslist. And I love how the mixed chair finishes and the bench look together. Congrats on another gorgeous thrifty room! 🙂

  14. Great find with the table. I’ve bought furniture on Craig’s List too. You can find wonderful deals as well as junk, LOL. Thanks for visitng me.

  16. I love the way you decorate! I, too, rarely buy new things. I love garage sales, thrift stores, and Craigslist. When I do buy something new, we usually “vintage” it up to make it fit with everything else! Thank you for sharing your home!

Part 2 of Thrifty Decorated New House features dining room decorated withouthout breaking the bank using all thrifty finds.