Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Best of 2009

I have been reading all these great best of 2009 and was inspired to make one of my own....My BEST salvage finds of '09.

You might recognize a few, but whether I found them or bought them, all made me say "Oooooo. I LOVE IT." Some were used in my house, some got a face lift and sold, and the others will soon be transformed in future projects. Happy 2010 !

groovy set of outdoor Colonial lanterns$1.50 each


A $5 modular storage unit that doubles as a plant stand with a $5 chair
Dig n' Save and UW S.W.A.P., Madison


A odd collection of vintage fishing bobbers and this great glass jar to display them in
$20

an industrial chic centerpiece that was just as cool this holiday filled with greens and berries
UW S.W.A.P , vase glasses at Savers
tray $1, glasses $.60 each


Set of 4 seasonal faux oil painting TV trays (with cart). Fantastically kitschy
Goodwill , Madison
$3


a well loved and well rode playground horse
$20


This sad, dilapidated cart....that became this

my neighbors curb, Madison
free


reels and reels of retro school films (for my earrings)
Absolutely Art Re art Swap
free


Set of 8 vintage school maps with wall rack
$120

old bleachers from the UW Field House (I just got these and am so excited)
UW SWAP, Madison


and finally, the most profitable find.....

Ico Parisi rattan footstool (circa 1956)
Valu Thrift, MN
$7 (est value $500)


4 comments:

Erin Lang Norris said...

OH my gosh! I have been wanting to go to UW Swap for like 2 years now and still haven't gone! I'm missing out! Those bleachers are awesome.

Persimmons Gal said...

What super finds! We so have to thrift together again. Soon soon.

junkermidge said...

Oooo, I love it all, but my fave would no question be the industrial centerpiece thingy. Also love the maps and movie reels.
Here's wishing you lots more good junking finds for 2010.
Midge

Joy said...

That free cart is awesome! You turned it into a real treasure!