Thursday, April 28, 2011

a date.






i've got a date w/ this guy and a can of spray paint this weekend.  i found him at goodwill almost two and a half yrs ago for $3.99.  he's been living in the storage unit (i bet he's glad to be out).....he finally has a home- the corner of our front porch/ breeze way.  i hope he will be happy...i can't wait to finally swing in him!!

*images courtesy of lonny, house beautiful/ jonathan adler, H&G, apartment therapy/ domino, charleston home
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17 comments:

  1. Tiffany @ Savor HomeApril 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Oooohhh... That is going to be a great date!! I bet he will have a fabulous time getting his makeover! Love those swings...

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  2. Crazy WonderfulApril 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Ahhh... that is so cool! Why don't I ever find cool things at my Goodwill?!

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  3. lizziefitzApril 28, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Jealous doesn't even begin to describe how I feel;) I have been searching for that exact swing for a LONG time! My 17 yr old wants one sooooooo bad for her porch!!! Next one you find , PLEASE sell to me ????

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  4. Orangies AtticApril 28, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Can't wait to see him finished! LOVE Goodwill!

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  5. ashlina {the decorista}April 28, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    omg. too much cuteness for one porch i love it!

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  6. SisterBatikApril 28, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Absolutely love hanging baskets - it will look so great!

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  7. jen leitzellApril 28, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    What a cool find! I would love to have one on my porch to relax and enjoy the weather!

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  8. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissApril 28, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    He will be so happy. Can't wait to see him in his new home!

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  9. AndiApril 28, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Goodwill? Ack!! I've been searching for one forever for my daughter (but c'mon - I'd love it too). Of course I didn't get the one on craigslist a while ago and i'm kicking myself. Can't wait to see it finished!

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  10. betsy cruikshankApril 28, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I have the same chair (thank you, Craigslist!) waiting to be put up on my porch and have been debating whether to keep it natural or paint it black... good luck! I'm so excited to enjoy ours this summer.
    Betsy

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  11. Heather PetersonApril 28, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    My girls have one of those in their room! I found mine of craigslist--at $50, not a STEAL like yours, but still decent. Debated painting, but ended up leaving it natural and then making little cushions. The girls love it!

    Here: http://loveyourspace.blogspot.com/2011/02/process-lovehate-story.html

    Can't wait to see your "after"!

    Heather
    loveyourspace.blogspot.com

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  12. Andrika KingApril 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Stellar find, can't beat that one. Not in your daughter's room though? Thought she would love it!

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  13. Loft32April 28, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    What a steal Shannon! So jealous! I sell one similar on my blog: http://loft32.blogspot.com/p/marketplace.html

    Just in case your readers can't find one as nice at their local Goodwill!

    Can't wait to see the finished project!

    XO,
    Candace

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  14. {southern bliss...sealed with a kiss}April 29, 2011 at 2:30 AM

    Your blog is fabulous, and I'm loving reading about a fellow South Carolinian! ;)

    Have a great weekend!!

    xoxo,
    Katherine

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  15. kayce hughesMay 16, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I am a little jealous. That is a great find.

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  16. Jerico JienMay 16, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I like the green thing. so close to nature

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  17. MeganJune 27, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    I see now where you found this amazing swing, at the Goodwill! Awesome!

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