Weekend scavenging finds.

Today we went to pick up a pretty credenza we found on Craigslist (you can see a detail photo of the woven front here) for a great price. It’s in just about perfect condition, and has obviously been well taken care of over the past half-century. It’s such a good feeling to bring something home that doesn’t need any work done to it! The color and grain of the wood is very nice—unfortunately, this photo is dark and grainy and doesn’t show it off very well.

We stopped at a few yard sales on the way home, but didn’t find anything interesting other than this sweet little yellow vase. I’d been looking for a yellow ceramic piece to put in the bathroom, and I think this will be just right.

13 Comments so far

  1. kay* July 13th, 2008 9:59 pm

    what a fantastic, fantastic find! it looks great - they both do.

  2. izabug July 13th, 2008 10:02 pm

    i love them both! i want to live where you live because you always find such beautiful pieces…

  3. Adam July 13th, 2008 10:56 pm

    I love that credenza!

  4. panyizsuzsi July 14th, 2008 12:36 am

    This is fantastic. I wish I have them both!

  5. verhext July 14th, 2008 1:12 am

    both are perfect! i just craiglisted a sofa, i kind of want to reupholster it - but maybe in 6 months. not now. phew.

  6. Ludivine July 14th, 2008 4:11 am

    I really like the colour and shape!

  7. mrslimestone July 14th, 2008 8:09 am

    Oh you lucky girl - I never find anything worth looking at no less schlepping home on Craigslist!

  8. Katja July 14th, 2008 8:32 am

    Lovely finds! I love that yellow.

  9. martha July 14th, 2008 8:50 am

    you really have had some amazing thrifting finds.
    the yellow vase is fantastic!

  10. read me... July 14th, 2008 4:04 pm

    WOW what exciting finds!

  11. Jessica July 14th, 2008 4:48 pm

    simply fantastic little sink and the yellow vase is delightful.

  12. ambika July 14th, 2008 5:45 pm

    I adore that little vase!

  13. Lee August 5th, 2008 5:49 pm

    Does it say “Heath” on the bottom? It looks like it might be although the color is very unusual for Heath. From Sausalito. My parents bought it in the 40’s. It’s still going. Let me know! Love your blog . . . .

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