Thrifting Post No. 1: Leather Swivel Chair

So thrifting is a huge part of my life and design style.  I love the thrill of a great thrifting find.  And I love even more the money saved by thrifting!  When I purchase a used item for cheap, I don't feel guilty about experimenting with it, throwing on a new coat of paint or repurposing the item to use for something unique and fun.  If it doesn't work out, no biggie because it was like $2 right haha.  I'll be honest, my thifting excursions have been basically nonexistent since Nash was born.  The thought of taking him into a DI makes me a freak a little, because thrifting can be dirty and germy.  I'm hoping to get back into the game soon.  Successful thrifting is a combination of putting in the time, persistence, a creative mind, ability to see potential in something, and luck!

I decided to highlight one of my thrifting scores today that I found at DI about a year ago.  This fun little leather swivel chair was $6!  I love how it's a little bit school house, kind of industrial, a tad bit midcentury (even though it's not), and sort of quirky.  I use it in my office/art studio and it is so comfortable to sit in while I work or sketch.

I was so excited about this find and (for once) didn't have to question it and try and convince myself I needed it.  I just knew right away it was for me!  Thrifting scores like this make all the other unsuccessful trips worth the effort!  Oh, P.S.--- isn't that plaid blanket to die for???  Plaid is all the rage right now;)

Here are some places where I thrift and have had success:

1. DI (thrift store similar to Goodwill)
2. Yard sales
3. Facebook online yard sales
4. the occasional antique or consignment store

I hope this post gets people excited about thrifting!  I will be doing occasional thrifting posts highlighting different thrifting scores of mine!  So stay tuned!

xo

Kemley



Leather swivel chair:  DI
Woven basket: Ross
Monochromatic world map: poster website online (sorry can't remember exactly which website)
Blanket: old