I was shopping at the thrift store the other day!  Now why does that NOT surprise you?
These three white ceramic vases on a white plate were a good buy and reminded me of something similar I had seen in a boutique. 

Boutique version…..I think this ran somewhere in the neighborhood of $40.

Sweetwater Thrift Version
$5.00

Just perfect for single blooms from the garden!

I found a board book for the Sweetwater Grandboy…$.99!

The absolute perfect piece of furniture for a Media Console in the family room!

Oh SCORE!
I had been searching consignment stores and Craig’s List for a dresser to rehab…and those were all running in the $200 range before the rehab!
So when I saw this…I did a double take….and then a little happy dance! 

Now….I did have to go through the thrift store angst before I actually made the purchase.

To BUY or NOT to BUY?

I mean really…..it was marked at $25.00!  (and I had a 25% off coupon too)

 Seriously…my last lunch with a friend cost more than that.

Still, I was flip flopping about spending ALL that money!

I sent a photo to the Sweetwater Daughter asking for advice…..she was able to get my head on straight!

Of course I should buy it!
So I did!

Mr. S was somewhat guarded in his enthusiasm for my bargain.
That might have been because he was the one who would have to pick it up, load it into the truck, and find a friend to help move it into the house.
AND…it is hard to believe that a $20 piece of thrift store furniture would be nice enough to have in a main living space!