Terra O's Profile

You will enjoy it! It has become a tradition at least 2 out of the 3 times each year. Really unique finds and a mix of high and low end

These numbers surprise me a bit- i would think sofas are where most people splurge... (i do, at least). I've found that by waiting and constantly looking on Craigslist and at local thrift shops, I've been able to find or modify the awesome, one-of-a-kind pieces I love for prices I can afford. It's a hard lesson to learn, and I've purchased many second-hand items that I thought would work well enough but that were quickly re-sold, or gifted to friends when what I actually wanted came along at a steal. But ultimately I end up with pieces that feel special- ones that I would lust over even if the price tag was much more.

Bedroom: $200 for a handmade, queen canopy bed, steel with a copper patina, $15 for a 9-drawer dresser with a curved front and inlaid wood.

Office: $35 for a dark wood, mission style desk circa 1929 from craigslist, $15 for walnut arm chair at church thrift store

Living room: $1,000 for dream couch, leather with high back and arms, $70 for steamer trunk/coffee table at church thrift store

Dining room: $180 for gloss-grey painted farm table with leaf on craiglist, $50 for meeting house 3-chair bench at furniture thrift shop, $5 for two random chairs- one i painted, one i upholstered.

A cast iron skillet, spatula, mixing bowl, cutting board, and quality chef's knife can get you pretty far. Or a crockpot.

Target sells 20 Mule Team in the $2.50-$3.50 range.

Thanks for this interview! I've really enjoyed both of his books and this extra snapshot is great.

Bummer.

I echo the thought that your best bet is to contact a tub refinisher, and see what they say. They may be able to patch the enamel- my fear is the difficulty you'll have getting a color match.

The etsy fixture is hardwired- the ten cords connect at the top to four wires that attach to the lightbox.