This summer, I haven’t been to as many yard sales as usual. My plate (translation: calendar) has been very full lately. However, I happened upon this yard sale on my way somewhere else last Saturday morning and had to stop. So glad I did. This is what I found:
It was a multi-family sale. Proceeds were going to a charity that helps support mentally impaired adults in the Nashville area. I started noticing immediately that there were lots of Pottery Barn items, most of which still had tags. Upon further inspection, I found each piece had some minor damage. A small spot here, a barely chipped frame there.
I don’t typically shop at Pottery Barn, except for clearance items and ideas. But I hit the jackpot this Saturday morning. After asking a few questions, I discovered that a local Pottery Barn store donated damaged items they couldn’t sell for this yard sale. Check out these 2 8×10 rugs I snagged:
I dished out a total of $65 for my treasures. Then I went home and checked out Pottery Barn’s online catalog. The 2 rugs together would have cost over $700. The lampshades would have set me back over $170. And those two clocks – over $100. So I figure I scored over $1000 worth of Pottery Barn items for a mere $65. Lucky me!
How do you like my new living room rug? It’s super-comfy and warm on the toes. It should warm things up for the winter months! And the art, clocks, wooden bowl, and rattan tray were all used in the two homes I staged last week. Ah, there’s nothing like a good yard sale . . .
Photo Credits: The Decorologist.
I love a good deal too…
That is about as good as it gets! I get so giddy at a good sale and to finish off the kill with a tally of the retail value is icing on the cake! 🙂 Good for YOU!
Woman!! You made out like a bandit!!
I’ve got a question, where can you find a large variety of lamp shades?
Angie,
The answer to your question is: there is no place to find a large variety of lampshades! Or a large variety of affordable ones, that is. I’ve had the best luck at HomeGoods and Target, although the pickings are generally slim. Anthropologie and Pottery Barn have some, but they aren’t cheap. Large lampshades are especially difficult to find. That is why I was really excited to find these. The large linen one looks great on the floor lamp in my living room.
Wow! Those are some great finds. Way to bargain hunt, Kristie! Those rugs were a spectacular find! (Oh…and your house is too cute! Love the living room! Can you share more, please?)
Thanks, Kelly. I often have photos of my home on the blog. For a tour from about a year ago, here’s a link to Apartment Therapy: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/house-tours/kristies-thirties-tennessee-treasure-house-tour-105084
SCORE!! You amaze me. My clients have been telling me about Craiglist for great deals on West Elm, PB and Restoration Hardware. BUt im too scared to try. Have you?
Heather, I’ve sold lots of stuff on Craigslist – I always make sure my husband is home when someone wants to come buy something. As far as buying off Craigslist, I have only bought a bike for my daughter last Christmas, and I must say I was a little nervous driving out to the middle of nowhere to pick it up from some strange man. I know a lot of people who have scored major deals on Craigslist!
Heather…
I love your living room!!! So very pretty…
Me Again…Oooopppps
Sorry Kristie!!!!
I read the last comment and her name was Heather 🙁 So that name was in my mind.
I do know your name promise. I look at your blog often and just became a follower on Face Book…
Thanks, Katie! And thanks for following me!!!