A Few Decorating Finds

You might remember from this post that the Macau Chair (pictured below) from Ballard Designs is on my wishlist for my living room. Well, while shopping at one of my favorite consignment shops, I spotted these chairs. I didn't really like the gold paint, but I loved the price. Originally priced at $150 for the two of them (still a great deal compared to the Macau chair at $249/ea), I waited a couple of weeks trying to decide if I really wanted them. I finally decided they were worth the investment, and that a can of black or brown spray paint would give me the look I wanted for a really great price! So imagine my delight when I found out they were 50% off! That's right, both chairs for $75! Now that's a deal compared to the $500 I would have spent for two from Ballard!

Tula and I ventured back to the consignment shop last week, and look what she spotted. These barstools were $15 EACH!!! Someone already had a hold on them, but they let you put 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. holds on items in case the previous potential buyers don't buy. I called the very next day to see if they had sold. I was thrilled to find out they had not! They fit our bar perfectly!

Just to round out the barstool purchase, I also snagged a pair of pear prints. They were originally $65 each, and I bought them for less than $20 each!

If you live in the Mobile area or are just passing through, it would be worth your time to stop off at High Cotton for a peak! They also operate my favorite local antique shop, Antiques at the Loop. You will love them both!

P.S. One of the other great features of this consignment shop is each item is dated and for each month that passes you take 10% of the price. For example, an item that was brought in on August 21 would be 10% off if you purchased it today! Once items pass the six month mark, they move them out to the warehouse where currently all furniture and rugs are 50% off and pictures, lamps, and other items are 70% off. This is where I found all of my purchases, so there is still some great finds even once they've been moved to the warehouse!