Second Hand Decorating

After searching for the perfect pieces over the last year, I finally feel like our master bedroom is complete! As I was laying in bed last night, gazing at my "new" chandelier, I realized everything but our mattress and the curtains are major thrift scores.

A lot of people have the misconception that shopping thrift stores and yard sales must mean that you are poor and your home will reflect that. It couldn't be further from the truth!

Here is how I created my elegant little sanctuary like a thrifty pro.

This lovely piece is an early birthday gift to myself.

I've been searching for the perfect chandelier for quite some time now. We have standard height ceilings in our little home so I have to be sure and find one with a small drop.

I found her on Craigslist for only $25. It was soooooo dirty and covered in dust.  Probably hadn't been cleaned since the 1940's, but nothing a little Windex and paper towels can't clean up!

I have been packing around the filigree light halo for about 5 years,

waiting for the perfect opportunity to put it up.

I think it really makes a statement. Don't you?

Vintage bedspreads give a "bed & breakfast" feel with added ruffle bed skirt from Overstock.

The small cherry blossom oil painting on the left was a yard sale score. The elderly woman I purchased it from (only $15) said she got it an antique store back in the 40s. So who knows how old it is!?

The large one is a vintage print found at only $20

My amazing 1950s upholstered headboard has to be one of my most exciting finds this year! I got it at auction a few weeks ago. It's solid wood and has the most lovely filigree and gold leaf details.

Lamp, yard sale score $10

Side table, refurbished by me, $5