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Hey There! So I guess I’ll just dive in, instead of beating around the bush about this piece. Lookie what I recently picked up!

It’s not real wood. And there’s a small spot of damage that you can’t even see when skimming this picture. I didn’t realize it wasn’t real wood until I saw it. But I still LOVED the hardware. So I bought it for the $60 anyways. But then we got it home and I noticed the damage on the door. It’s hollow. Coolest hollow core door ever? Maybe. But that makes it a bit difficult when wanting to leave the piece as is.

So I avoided talking about it because I was so certain that I was going to patch the hole and paint the whole piece. I definitely think it’d look cool painted. But I just didn’t wanna. It’s not the final decision. But for now, I’m not painting it.

So anyways… Let’s look at some fab features, mkay?

Just… YASSS. Loving and crushing hard on that epic basket collage.

Wouldn’t this little guy look so cute in a boho kids room? (Now I have to find one for my boy!)

I’m ga-ga for this hand carved cactus, too!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEZRdRSoBk0/

Oscar kills it every time. #Designgoals

Explore the entire #ThriftScoreThursday feed here.

Wanna Play? Here’s The Rules!

• We want you to participate! Hit up your local thrift stores, craigslist, yard sales, estate sales, side of the road, anything! Thrifty doesn’t necessarily mean from a thrift store. We want to see your good deals, wacky finds and treasures.
• Don’t feel like you need to save those finds for Thursdays! Yes, features are shared on our blogs and Instagram on Thursdays, but we’re all checking in on (and using!) the hashtag all week long. So, when you see/find it, feel free to share it!
• Want to get featured? Add the #thriftscorethursdsay hashtag, Follow the hosts (@the_gathered_home, @primitiveandproper, @adesignerathomeand@maggieoverbystudios) and tag a friend to play along, too!
• Each week, Cassie from Primitive and Proper, Brynne from The Gathered Home, Maggie from Maggie Overby Studios and Myself (A Designer At Home) will pick a favorite thrift score or two to feature! So please note that by linking up with #thriftscorethursday, you are giving us permission to share your finds via social media or on our blogs.

All Instagramed out yet? I sure hope not! Because you’re not finished. Yup, you’ve got more thrift scores to look at. I know you’re not disappointed. Ha. Click on my beautiful cohost’s faces below to check out what they’ve scored and featured.

Hello! If you’re a quick one, you’re already putting several things together. 1. It’s Thursday, so we’re talking thrifted items so naturally the “Where To Buy” is thrifting. 2. We’re working on the dining room for the One Room Challenge, I love plants, plants are a big part of my decorating style so I’ve thrifted like crazy to find lots of planters. 3. This is totally the follow up to my post earlier this week where I covered my “pro” tips for plant purchasing. 4. I’m going to show you pictures of the plants and planter pots I’ve just bought!

First up, let’s chat about the vignette I shared on Instagram. All 3 basket planters were picked up for less than $10 at thrift stores. Eclectic interiors is having it’s time in the trendy spotlight so finding unique planters at the thrift store is an inexpensive way of trying out the look. Bonus: The ginger jar and tall wooden vase were also just picked up at the thrift store.

Brass containers go for big bucks on sites like Etsy. They also work really well for eclectic, glam and boho interiors. I found this one for $2 at the Goodwill outlet. It’s huge! Really, any large container can be used as a planter like this. Keep your eyes peeled and get creative.

And here’s a small one you’ve seen pop up here before.

Another basket planter- these are my favorite for a good dose of texture to a space. And the little ceramic Dutch inspired windmill planter. Isn’t that just so cute? I really enjoy the juxtaposition of the windmill and the succulent!

By spending a bit of time sorting through the shelves at the thrift store, allowing yourself to have some fun with your decor and reimagining pieces as a new life as a planter- you can beef up your plant collection for way cheaper than buying pots at the home improvements stores.

Missed my plant buying tips? Find those here.

It’s feature time! I went through the feed and found even more wonderful examples of cute and trendy thrifted planter pots. As always, I encourage you to give the features a visit and some love.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BD8O882sL3a/

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEElxeVPuQd/

Wanna Play? Here’s The Rules!

• We want you to participate! Hit up your local thrift stores, craigslist, yard sales, estate sales, side of the road, anything! Thrifty doesn’t necessarily mean from a thrift store. We want to see your good deals, wacky finds and treasures.
• Don’t feel like you need to save those finds for Thursdays! Yes, features are shared on our blogs and Instagram on Thursdays, but we’re all checking in on (and using!) the hashtag all week long. So, when you see/find it, feel free to share it!
• Want to get featured? Add the #thriftscorethursdsay hashtag, Follow the hosts (@the_gathered_home, @primitiveandproper, @adesignerathomeand@maggieoverbystudios) and tag a friend to play along, too!
• Each week, Cassie from Primitive and Proper, Brynne from The Gathered Home, Maggie from Maggie Overby Studios and Myself (A Designer At Home) will pick a favorite thrift score or two to feature! So please note that by linking up with #thriftscorethursday, you are giving us permission to share your finds via social media or on our blogs.
• All Instagramed out yet? I sure hope not! Because you’re not finished. Yup, you’ve got more thrift scores to look at. I know you’re not disappointed. Ha. Click on my beautiful cohost’s faces below to check out what they’ve scored and featured.