tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post6027302786533970397..comments2023-11-02T21:45:02.632+11:00Comments on Cornflakes & Honey: Thrifty TuesdayCornflakes and Honeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05466091794578751549noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-75557047155827141722010-08-07T10:18:03.031+10:002010-08-07T10:18:03.031+10:00I am always amazed at the number of people who can...I am always amazed at the number of people who can't get their heads around upcycling and thrifting. Almost as if it is beneath them. I think I can honestly say that most of my favorite things have a past life, and that's probably why I am attracted to them!Amanda (Small Acorns)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04090007601440404545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-23939488982724685512010-08-04T03:53:41.365+10:002010-08-04T03:53:41.365+10:00That chair would look great with a little white pa...That chair would look great with a little white paint, you are so right. When I was a kid, we had a white-painted one just like it :)Joytihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704064690267281149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-58742459854238767282010-08-04T02:08:52.374+10:002010-08-04T02:08:52.374+10:00How can you beat free? There are so many cute thin...How can you beat free? There are so many cute things you can do with this chair! I can't wait to see.<br /><br />xo MarcieMarciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11557790177801142318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-46052160000221427902010-08-04T01:17:11.115+10:002010-08-04T01:17:11.115+10:00I totally agree with you! Plus, I like the challen...I totally agree with you! Plus, I like the challenge of buying something second hand and making it more "me"Shannon @ What's Up Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17837413464368494537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-22027909921867740192010-08-04T00:47:18.879+10:002010-08-04T00:47:18.879+10:00I feel as though I am the exact same page! I just ...I feel as though I am the exact same page! I just watched a rerun of Oprah where Lisa Ling interviews "Freegans," now they are a bit of extreme but it just makes you think about how much people waste. <br /><br />I can't wait to see the chair done!stylebyrachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10620755810974656078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-88120662487754596722010-08-04T00:10:20.895+10:002010-08-04T00:10:20.895+10:00This chair is ADORABLE, Anna. So fun you found it ...This chair is ADORABLE, Anna. So fun you found it on the roadside!!<br />Wishing you a lovely Tuesday, or better yet, Wednesday xxx~*~ saskia ~*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13118924143848205179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-51929251464630474912010-08-03T22:04:04.726+10:002010-08-03T22:04:04.726+10:00So charming that chair, Anna!! I enjoy Thrifty Tue...So charming that chair, Anna!! I enjoy Thrifty Tuesday, dear Anna!!!<br />Kisses all the way from Brazil!!!<br />Bela.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08743003541385707083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-21091412656868226492010-08-03T19:13:27.780+10:002010-08-03T19:13:27.780+10:00Oh Anna, I love that you found this on the roadsid...Oh Anna, I love that you found this on the roadside! It is exactly like our dining chairs and I bet it looks amazing now that you have given it your magic touch!~ xxTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312125482245936560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-15040380695054893532010-08-03T14:29:57.880+10:002010-08-03T14:29:57.880+10:00I totally love what you do and agree whole-hearted...I totally love what you do and agree whole-heartedly! Can't wait to see the chair transformed. Jane :)P.S Am about to go outside and get blown away!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-2262796044134809582010-08-03T14:17:44.683+10:002010-08-03T14:17:44.683+10:00Great chair - I'm looking forward to seeing it...Great chair - I'm looking forward to seeing it in its new painted state. Clever you. Never pass up something good on the roadside.<br />I'm exhausted today - I agree, the wind was crazy last night. I'm hoping tonight will be a bit quieter.<br />Have a lovely week.<br />CarmelCarmel's Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496111373121294660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-47016676254190749892010-08-03T11:31:43.978+10:002010-08-03T11:31:43.978+10:00Love your chair and even better that it was for fr...Love your chair and even better that it was for free. I totally agree we could all go nuts and spend money like it was going out of fashion but for me its the thrill of a cheap find and turning it into something beautiful. SandyPaint Me Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00166658901475361805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-56743586367688666462010-08-03T11:30:11.743+10:002010-08-03T11:30:11.743+10:00Words of wisdom Anna and as everyone else has said...Words of wisdom Anna and as everyone else has said, your friends will catch up! I think it makes your home a bit more special when there is a story behind and piece of furniture. Looking forward to seeing the end result. Stay warm!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02994986959213977781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-68155344310790216442010-08-03T10:15:33.060+10:002010-08-03T10:15:33.060+10:00This chair will look so beautiful once your finish...This chair will look so beautiful once your finished and when some of those people get to see the final outcome then they might get it. It is however hard to explain the gratification of doing something yourself and making it look so good in your home.<br />Thats why we blog because we know there are people out there who really appreciate the start the middle and the end of decorating.<br />Look forward to seeing the finished chair.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937616081379784921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-36042889634381668522010-08-03T09:46:51.549+10:002010-08-03T09:46:51.549+10:00I agree with you - of coarse we could all spend ou...I agree with you - of coarse we could all spend our money on 'consumer' items - but why when we can recycle and upcycle. I also think it makes a home way more interesting than everything being bought from the same store and matching. Don't worry your other friends will catch up one day. Can't wait to see the final result with the chair. MichellePaper Tree Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136585029830449858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-19409583336248834552010-08-03T09:10:41.372+10:002010-08-03T09:10:41.372+10:00Well I think what you are doing is great - it soun...Well I think what you are doing is great - it sounds like you have your head screwed on very well. I can't imagine having to buy a house in SYdney - it's bad enough in Hobart!!<br />Every time I go to the tip I feel awful about how much our society consumes and throws away - it's terrible.<br />Hope you are keeping safe away from all those trees that I have seen blown down on tv this morning :)Sarah Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869923063594203447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-67300982725402602912010-08-03T08:16:54.333+10:002010-08-03T08:16:54.333+10:00i love that chair, so charming. looking forward to...i love that chair, so charming. looking forward to seeing the "after" shots.<br />my partner is the type of guy that subscribes by the mantra if its not broke, why fix it (or replace it in my case). it has resulted in me moving in with him to a whole house of ugly, hand-me-down and mismatched furniture. thrifting is the only way that i am going to change that. big fan of thrifting right here!krystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491385177672216308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-9045768949556893672010-08-03T07:47:35.973+10:002010-08-03T07:47:35.973+10:00Good on you Anna, I love giving things a new lease...Good on you Anna, I love giving things a new lease on life. So much better than buying something brand new that has come from a sweat shop and shipped from the other side of the world. The wind is freaky isn't it! It's a spooky morning :)<br />JxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181833820931997775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-47179263526499135412010-08-03T07:47:10.555+10:002010-08-03T07:47:10.555+10:00I so agree with Debby.....You just need a little l...I so agree with Debby.....You just need a little love and care and it can look amazing:) Love that post,darling:)<br /><br />Kisses and hugs:)Diana Mieczanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261207538442821812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8576297988011279922.post-81046650552717006332010-08-03T07:39:17.664+10:002010-08-03T07:39:17.664+10:00Everything can become beautiful with a little love...Everything can become beautiful with a little love... good for you... some people just don't get it! Stay safe from those winds! xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com