So some of my besties introduced me to a site called Pinterest! It's kind of addictive for thoses of us who like to decorate, craft, sew, or just plain look and organize pretty things. But the budget is not name brand around here....so enter the Do it Yourself zone......
I have been longing for a storage bench to go by the front door for shoes and such. I have found many pictures that I loved...but the price tags...not happening. So I went to our local Restore Store(help others while finding treasures for myself) they support the Habitat for Humanity here in town. What to my wandering eyes should appear......
They wanted $10 but it was a little bit wobbly, so $7 brought it home and and I grabbed a can of paint for $1!!! Went to the hardware store and spent $3 more for some metal L brackets that strengthened the corners right up!
My helpers had fun helping and then we painted! and did a bit of a rub when the paint was dry! So for around $11 dollars I have my bench. I will eventually find some great baskets to slide in and make a pillow top...so when I am done...it will have cost me $20 Woo hooo so much better than the one I found at pottery barn on sale for 399.00!
So get out there and yard sale and salvage your next home decorating want!
That's awesome!! I love it when stuff works out like that - looks great!!
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