Tag Archives: Bargain

Free Tree

Written by on 19th October 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Friends of mine on the lower mainland were on a walk in the woods when they stumbled upon a large fallen tree that had been cut down and into several large stumps.  They rescued two of them and added them to their mid century minimalist apartment and the results were amazing.

As a table or as a perch for conversation these stumps are great accessories to their modern decor.  They placed them on hockey pucks to preserve their flooring and allow the wood to breathe/dry out.We’ve all seen stump and tree trunk reproductions that sell for hundreds of dollars like this bronze number from Chintz & Co

Or the smaller side table version, like this one from West Elm


There are lots of tutorials online on “how to” do it yourself and get a rock’in stump for your space. Check it out…but whatever you do, don’t cut down a tree.

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Flea Market Finds

Written by on 13th October 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

Example No. 2. Japanese Glass Float

I picked up this Japanese float at the Langford Flea Market on Goldstream and Veterans for $15. It is in perfect condition and has the original rope netting affixed to it. I knew these collectables were gaining popularity last winter when I saw them on Nate Berkus’ show used as accessories in a room…

I didnt know just how popular they had become until I started writing this post. I knew pottery barn sold them…starting at $52 cad for the small ones.

But on eBay it’s crazy. This one is exactly like mine and doesn’t have the netting and it is on auction for $125. US

I’d say I found a great deal on this one!

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Flea Market Finds

Written by on 11th October 2011 in Blog POSTS with 0 Comments

With Market season winding down I am reflecting on some of the items I picked up over the summer.  If you have a good eye you can really find some great stuff at a fraction of the price in popular decor stores. Some of my friends and family have also made some great buys with me this summer, so I thought I had enough examples of great bargains that I would do a series showing the deal and its expensive cousin.

Example No. 1. Cheese Dome

I bought this little dome for $2 at the Langford Swap n Shop

This Cheese Dome from Pottery Barn starts at $25-38.

Pair it with a wood cutting board and voila, your cheese never looked better.

Stay tuned for the next Flea Market Find……

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