Friday, May 17, 2013

RECENT SCORES

Thank you all for your nice comments on Mark's office!  You guys are the best!

I went back to the thrift store where I got the black and gold deco lamp hoping that the matching shade was there.  It was!


(Yes! )


Right beside the lamps section, I spotted this upholstered bench...

I couldn't resist.
I'm adding this to one of the many upholstery projects I have yet to do!

and this horse...
a vintage italian Bitossi horse!!
(Mine is not marked, like many of the vintage ones so I emailed a Bitossi collector and he confirmed that mine is a Bitossi!  Score!!)

For those of you who are not familiar with Bitossi, you might recognize their Rimini Blue line by Aldo Londi...



Also, I scored this adorable marble hedgehog pencil holder and acrylic bill holder from a local antique shop...



and this vintage elephant planter...



No offense to Craig but I think I'm loving Will and Vincent more! :)


Have a great weekend everyone!
I am going to the Elkhorn Flea Market on Sunday with Erin!  Come shop with us and follow us on Instagram!  @mybestfriendcraig  @egigliadesign
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18 comments:

  1. Nicole P.May 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    So many great finds! And I am especially jealous of that upholstered bench...I have been looking for one to reupholster and use as a coffee table for months! If you decide your project list is too long and want to sell it instead, you've got a buyer here :)

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  2. JessieMay 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Love that horse and the beautiful table lamp (the one beside the hedgehog pencil holder). Great finds!

    Have a good weekend!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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  3. UnknownMay 17, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    so many great finds! The little hedgehog is darling!! :)

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  4. KatMay 17, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Great finds! Love the Bitossi. Looks like you've been having great luck!

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  5. PfaceMay 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    That must have been St Vinnie's on the Southside, yes? Love it.

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  6. Elizabeth @ The Little Black DoorMay 17, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I can not wait to see what you two find!!

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  7. Vel CristeMay 17, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Oh my, so many great scores Charmaine! My faves are the hedgehog and that bitossi horse!!!! Lucky gal! You really have a great eye that's easy on the budget too! Happy weekend dear!

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  8. UnknownMay 18, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    amazing Charmaine! You really inspire me to go thrifting more often! What a day you had!
    Have a lovely weekend.
    xo Nancy
    Powellbrowerhome.com

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  9. charmaineMay 18, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    @Nicole P. - do you live in Milwaukee area?

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  10. Heather Moore Grahling | Vivid Hue HomeMay 19, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    LOVING that office lamp with shade! and what fun other finds!!! awesome!

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  11. Melissa Crochet @ The Insane DomainMay 20, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    You hit the mother load! Great finds.

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  12. AnonymousMay 20, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    That is the most beautiful black lamp base and shade I've ever seen. I know why you hesitated, it different and it takes a little reflective time to come up to that. You are the person who can do that. Congratulations on a wonder purchase. Ann

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  13. Tobe | BIAMay 20, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    i am completely green with envy. those are all SUCH amazing scores!!!! i need to be where you are, my friend. ox

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  14. UnknownMay 20, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    All amazing, Charmaine! BTW, my mom has the exact brass pineapple lamp you have. I'm trying to figure out a way to snag it from her!

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  15. fayeMay 20, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    ooohh...
    that lampshade is really perfect

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  16. Brandy@MAKE+MODELMay 21, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Love it all. Great finds.

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  17. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeMay 24, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    I wish my "Will" was that good. You really do score the best stuff.

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  18. {The Design Daredevil} Jessie D. MillerMay 29, 2013 at 11:42 PM

    I love Love LOVE that lamp!!!!

    I also have the pineapple lamp next to your hedgehog....Bombay Co Circa 1993!!!!

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