tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post7895802148196194594..comments2024-02-05T05:29:03.549-07:00Comments on GIY: Goth It Yourself: Best Secondhand Finds EverJ.Banehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-76441685677600334632012-04-30T21:21:41.954-06:002012-04-30T21:21:41.954-06:00When I spotted them, it brought to mind the photos...When I spotted them, it brought to mind the photos you'd posted of your lovely purple curtains flanked by candle holders. I didn't realize they were the same ones. :)J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-38217917055858843782012-04-30T21:06:17.971-06:002012-04-30T21:06:17.971-06:00The $2 and $3 books are hard to pass up. Most of t...The $2 and $3 books are hard to pass up. Most of them are practically new.<br />P.S. Might be the best $3 I ever spent.<br />P.P.S. When thrifting, it's all about the shape - almost anything can be painted black. :) <br />P.P.P.S. Thanks so much!J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-39264643097249532992012-04-30T13:55:47.791-06:002012-04-30T13:55:47.791-06:00I have those same tall iron candle holders. They ...I have those same tall iron candle holders. They came from Pier One. I paid... more than $4. ;-D Excellent find!VictorianKitty (Sophistique Noir)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05249293125462602094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-83718421708644801082012-04-29T23:29:16.991-06:002012-04-29T23:29:16.991-06:00Amen! I lurve me a trip to the DI (local thrift st...Amen! I lurve me a trip to the DI (local thrift store.) Books there are between 25cents and $3, whether it's a coloring book or a new release. I bought so many great ones for a dollar, and it's so nice because if I don't like it, I don't need to whine because IT WAS ONLY A DOLLAR. Not $23.<br />In my kitchen I have some framed wooden utencils, plus some framed soup spoons. The frame, the utencils, even the fabric all came from a second-hand store. I could have paid for one that was pre-made, but I'd much rather save twenty bucks and get crafty myself!<br />P.S. Score on that vacuum!<br />P.P.S. If it's what I want, but the wrong color, I just paint it black. Still cheaper!<br />P.P.P.S. (Last one, I promise) LOVE the blog. Shadow Manor mentioned you so I had to come and check it out.Six of Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253633685404645396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-55915136755987096312012-04-26T21:25:07.335-06:002012-04-26T21:25:07.335-06:00Nice! I don't recall ever finding goth brand i...Nice! I don't recall ever finding goth brand items.<br />I used to have a minivan and it was easy to grab up the furniture bargains. But now I've downsized to a compact car.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-41587240327810288482012-04-26T01:19:24.849-06:002012-04-26T01:19:24.849-06:00You have found some GREAT stuff!
I mostly thrift ...You have found some GREAT stuff!<br /><br />I mostly thrift shop for clothing because I cannot afford to buy it new. I often find hardly worn Torrid or Tripp clothing for less than $5. I want to get into purchasing furniture but I do not own a car so it's kind of hard!Laurahttp://www.extroweb.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-1344467725240371752012-04-25T18:18:30.627-06:002012-04-25T18:18:30.627-06:00I was planning to paint the dresser to match my no...I was planning to paint the dresser to match my not-yet-built headboard, but staining might work as well. Hmmm....<br /><br />What a great selection of aliases you have! :) Those shirts are really fun.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-56250297268301503342012-04-25T18:09:52.160-06:002012-04-25T18:09:52.160-06:00Oooh, good bargain! I hope you'll post pics o...Oooh, good bargain! I hope you'll post pics of your chandelier when it's done. :) I want a nice chandelier to replace the ugly ceiling fan in my dining room.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-84680423569369303202012-04-25T18:06:10.647-06:002012-04-25T18:06:10.647-06:00The ebony wood stain is lovely. I plan to use it ...The ebony wood stain is lovely. I plan to use it on my kitchen cabinets.J.Banehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195276109146618481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-42274120093988619722012-04-25T09:34:52.528-06:002012-04-25T09:34:52.528-06:00I concur with the staining option for that dresser...I concur with the staining option for that dresser. It's a great piece. If you can, show off the wood. Though, it is yours to do what you will.<br /><br />I love thrift stores. I have a small collection of mechanic's shirts with varying names that I find amusing: Salvador, Ozzie, Eddie, Victor, Martin, Chuck. I've scored a multi-disc CD player and speakers for $25 bucks. I still need a receiver to power the speakers, but I'm sure I'll find one.Captain Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465757743960280943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-60521876055114047562012-04-25T07:58:29.636-06:002012-04-25T07:58:29.636-06:00^THIS THIS THIS!^THIS THIS THIS!Alexandriawebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778264974977380013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-90971591994094707572012-04-25T07:57:16.563-06:002012-04-25T07:57:16.563-06:00I totally agree with you. I prefer to buy things f...I totally agree with you. I prefer to buy things for the home at thrift stores and garage sales. Your description of clamshell packing is so fun, how many times haven't I cursed it when unpacking a kids toy. The wrought iron candle holders are beautiful and your drawer was a real bargain. <br />I bought a venetian chrystal chandelier for 8$ but it lacked a lot of chrystals. But since I have a huge stash of them , I bought the lamp and are now working with the restoration. I beleive it will cost me 25$ when I'm ready, that's a bargain.linnea-mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07378511815400433196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-70074578478533829062012-04-25T04:32:25.018-06:002012-04-25T04:32:25.018-06:00That sounds beautiful! I'm so doing that to my...That sounds beautiful! I'm so doing that to my next wooden find... Thanks for the heads up. :DSquidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03412574185250094308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9176007711635280067.post-72462395158627471482012-04-24T22:04:51.846-06:002012-04-24T22:04:51.846-06:00Don't paint the dresser, strip it and restain ...Don't paint the dresser, strip it and restain it. There is actually an ebony wood stain, that makes the wood black, but allows for the natural beauty of the wood to show through.MtDAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09557388695002740645noreply@blogger.com