I think I have a craigslist addiction. I could sit all day long and look at what fun things people are selling on craigslist. Everything from a pack of new undies (ewww) to a car, vacation timeshare, or home.
I have a regular list of items I search for and one of the things on that list was Lucite. I've been wanting one piece of Lucite for my family room or bedroom and since I have little to no space it didn't leave many options.
I was looking for chairs, benches & stools and used these as my inspiration.
(Designer Carrie Hayden)
(Traditional Home, Good Bones Great Pieces blogger home)
So after months of searching I found just the right stool! Only issue was it was located on the Cape, and for any of you who know the area from Boston that can be an hour drive or a 4 hour drive, depending on traffic.
I finally convinced my fiance that I would die without this stool and he just HAD to take me down one Saturday morning to pick this baby up. Two and a half hours later I had one unhappy fiance on my hands as we were pulling into the driveway to pick up my find.
We get into the house to see the stool and my fiance stopped dead in his tracks and said "we drove two and a half hours to pick up THAT!"
Needless to say he was extremely unimpressed, but I was grinning ear to ear! I told him he just didn't understand good design or a good deal.
my new find
I have big plans for this baby! With new upholstery and a little cleaning and it will be good as new.
As soon as I get new fabric picked out and it recovered I'll post photos- I can't promise it will be tomorrow but it will be coming soon, keep an eye out!
That Good Bones, Great Pieces lucite piece is one of my very very favorites. I would die if I found that stool!
ReplyDeleteGreat find - I would totally drive out of my way to go get it! I've seen stuff like that on eBay a lot, but overpriced.
The 3rd and 4th images are my favorite! Love your new find. I love having one of two pieces of lucite in the room. These a really great. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Love your finance's comment, classic. But you know. It is going to be fabulous, I can just see it now! Janell
ReplyDeletewhat a great piece, i love it and would also be over the moon, my husband is the same and sometimes EXTREMELY sceptical of my visions haha!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love it! so worth the trip, great find...and that fiance is a keeper, (regardless of his taste) he made the trip...he's awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good find!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best week of the year for craigslisting in Boston, reaping the benefits of all of the september moves!
It will be amazing! Kudos for him for making it, even with the comment.
ReplyDeleteOh what a treasure you found. this will last forever!!! Can't wait to see the fabric you choose, how fun, Kudos to you for being such a great shopper,Kathysue
ReplyDeleteI've got lucite on my Craigslist hunt too! Great pics and inspiring ideas here!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Vanessa
I love it! And guess what? I had my bridal shower this weekend and got mini lucite tables! Hope all is well! When are we hanging out again?
ReplyDeleteHilarious response from the fiance! Can't wait to see what you do to that stool, it will surely be fab!
ReplyDeleteI could see my husband having the same reaction.....but at least they go along for the ride, eh? This will look fabulous once you've spiffed it up!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for your new find! Can't wait to see what you do with it!
ReplyDeleteLuvs!
That definitely was a long trip..but that IS a good find! It's going to look great all cleaned up!
ReplyDeletethat is something my husband would say for sure. i love lucite also, i still need to find a piece for my house. nice find, can't wait to see it finished!
ReplyDeleteYou and Zhush are clearly on the same mod wave length with lucite! Good luck with that new find.
ReplyDeletepve
Its going to be so fab! Your fiance is not alone is his misunderstandings... I'm sure when you are done he will realize how totally worth it the drive was!
ReplyDeleteCant wait to see after.
ReplyDeleteawesome. such a great find!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Can't wait to see how you will reupholster it.
ReplyDeletexo,
cristin
Yay!! Good find! Can't wait to see what it looks like when you're done :)
ReplyDeleteA great find!
ReplyDeleteScore!! craigslist is truly for the patient.
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt you will transform it into a beautiful piece.
ohh and too bad there weren't two... just sayin!
I can't wait to see what you do with this bad boy! I know it's going to be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love, love lucite too! This little bench is such a great find. I can't wait to see how you recover it. And sometimes it is fun to have an excuse to take a day trip to the Cape!
ReplyDeleteYou know it's fabulous, he should be happy that you are happy. Imagine what the drive home would have been like it you hadn't loved it. LOL!
ReplyDeleteGreat find. Looking forward to the "after."
The fab room with the desk and yellow chairs is Carrie Hayden from Seattle. She is not only a really good friend but so talented. One to watch!
ReplyDeleteDude, score! SCORE!
ReplyDeleteScore! I dont think I can possibly fit another piece of lucite into my house. Crazy.
ReplyDeleteThat is so flipping funny! My husband would have said the same thing! Have you seen the bamboo bed in Sudbury on Boston Craigslist? To Die For! Too bad I don't need a bed...
ReplyDeleteSuch a GREAT story!! You'll be telling each other that story when you're in your 80's!! The stool was so worth the trip!! Dying to see what you do w/it!
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend is the same way when I find something on craigslist or what not. Hes getting better though. Haha! Love your stool, looks like it was worth it. I can't wait to see what you make of it :)
ReplyDeleteMen, they never "see" the whole picture until it's done and then they like it. Too funny. Can't wait to see it all spiffed up.
ReplyDeletehaha! Well I love it.
ReplyDeleteit is worthy of a 3 hour drive!!!!!
ReplyDeletelove those glass pieces.really amazing
ReplyDeletethe first two pieces are my love simple is beauty
ReplyDeleteDid you see the stool i posted today? You would love:
ReplyDeletehttp://sketch42blog.com/2010/09/lucite-ikat-another-vintage-score/
Love it and am excited to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Your fiance is such a trooper!
ReplyDeletewow all those garments are so amazing and fabulous I don't come to your blog as often as I would like, but whenever I do I see some really amazing things keep up the good work! =)
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