Found Treasures: French Provincial Dresser, Eastlake Chairs, Cedar Chest, And More
Time to check out my junk treasures from the past week or two. I made trips to My Favorite Junk Shop and several thrift stores, plus I bought a few awesome things from the online auction.
My best deal was this French Provincial dresser for $25. I bought it at the auction. The dresser is beat up on the top and one drawer pull is missing but that shouldn’t be a problem. I plan to paint the dresser turquoise and I have a big stash of French Provincial drawer pulls so hopefully I have one to replace the missing pull.
Aren’t these two Eastlake-style chairs gorgeous? I paid $16 for the pair. No, I will not be painting them. I’m taking the chairs to the shop to sell them as is.
I also got this fabulous pair of chairs at the auction, for $12.
The antique nail keg came from the auction too but I forgot how much I paid for it.
I bought the cedar chest at My Favorite Junk Shop for $40. I love the detail on the bottom. It will look great painted and distressed.
The inside is in great shape too.
I got the metal planter with the three pots at the junk shop.
And I’m a sucker for whimsical things like “the putty cat” or “Sylvester” framed picture.
I got this vase at a local thrift store for $1.98. A deal.
I switched my artificial hydrangeas from the turquoise vase to this one. Now I just have to find a spot for the vase and flowers.
I paid $6.98 for the jewelry box at the thrift store. A little over my budget but I plan to use it in my booth to display jewelry for sale.
I have a lot of junk jewelry and costume jewelry in my stash and I decided I might as well sell some of it.
I also got this burlap-covered canvas for $1.98. It was my day for deals at the thrift store.
The “welcome” box we $.99. Another deal.
So, what did you like the best? I don’t know if my favorite is the French Provincial dresser or the cedar chest. Leave a note if you have time and thanks for being here, Kathy
Video from the junk shop…..
Junk Shop Tour
Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Kathy’s newest website is HappyHomeDIY.com
Love the nail keg!!!
I’d like to see what you do with the old nail keg. TIA
Can’t wait to see the after on that beautiful dresser and I also love those chairs.
Definitely the dresser and the chest. Those prices are great!!
I also like the provincial dresser.
I love them for almost every room
in my house. My chest are mostly
the big old 3 drawer chest. They help keep me organized. I seem to remember what’s in my drawers.
I also love seeing your before and after work.
Love looking at your treasures! My favs are those two sets of chairs….I’m such a sucker for chairs!!!
I love your site. I am a thrifty shopper always. I appreciate that you are so good at finding bargains. It’s inspiring to say the least.
I really like the French dresser. You always have the eye to find treasures, I enjoy reading your blog from my French village 🙂
Have a nice day.
I am leaning towards the cedar chest. I also like the design at the bottom. I have my grandparents cedar chest from around the late 1930’s. They are such nice pieces and have so many uses. I really enjoy your site.