Because I subscribe to the idea that a bargain is a bargain only if you can tell about it, I'm sharing my recent garage sale triumph. This glider was clothed in big, ill-fitting cushions (nice quality, but the type of cushions intended for modern patio chairs) when I first saw it at my neighbor's sale Saturday. I've wanted a glider forever, so when my neighbor said it was $5, I snapped it up. Five dollars! Only after making the puchase did I look closer, to see that what I thought was just a skeleton glider frame beneath those cushions was an actual stand-alone vintage aluminum piece. I was thrilled.
The kids and I attacked it with steel wool, and Jeff painted it my favorite color. I love the results. The only mishap was Samuel's climbing attempt, right after Jeff used the last of the paint, and we were cleaning up. His handprints will take on a charm of their own, I'm sure.
Oops. Samuel with Emma.
3 comments:
Great find! I've wanted a glider for my front porch, too.
You are right. That is a deal! I know what you mean about finding bargains. Lately Circe and I have been busy with KSL.com. I have been able to sell off a lot of my extra stuff. From one bargain hunter to another.... well done!
Cute! I love bargains. It's like a legal high when you find something good for a ridiculously low price!
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