Thrift Store Furniture and Vintage Inspired Finds

In anticipation for my move to New York city this fall, I have already spent a lot of time thinking about the ideal space I want to create. I have always loved to surround myself with things that reflect and reinforce who I am and who I want to be. On a random impulse, my mom and I went exploring a couple of weeks ago and found some great thrift store finds! No purchases yet, as I'm still looking for apartments.

Nightstand, $95
Thrift store in Ardmore, PA

Vintage washboard, $14
Thrift store in Ardmore, PA

Wooden screen, $245
Thrift store in Ardmore, PA

Vintage dresser, $165
Thrift store in Ardmore, PA

 I loved the hand-painted designs on the nightstand and screen. Also, how cute is that vintage washboard?!

The online marketplace Etsy also has unique, handmade items.

Chalkboard end table, $20
Etsy

Mail holder with mason jar and hooks, $29.95
Etsy

Telephone table, $60
Etsy

Trees and birds wall decal, $84
Etsy

Mirror, $19
Etsy

Set of 2 chairs, $100
Etsy

Birdcage, $20
Etsy

Drop-leaf table, $145
Etsy

Nightstand, $75
Etsy

Set of 2 scroll shelves, $20
Etsy

Sofa or entryway table, $74
Etsy

Sunflower poof, $80
Etsy

Modcloth and Urban Outfitters have some cute housewares, too!

"Plenty of Spice to Share" Shaker Set, $21.99
Modcloth

"Planks a lot" Cutting Boards, $12.99
Modcloth

Damask wallpaper, $78
Urban Outfitters

Mixed media shag carpet in grey, $29
Urban Outfitters

Reclaimed wood chalkboard, $49
Urban Outfitters

And then there's the wishlist of stuff that is most definitely out of my price range...hey, a girl can dream, right?

Georgina duvet cover in light grey, $368
Anthropologie

Vintage chair, $165
Etsy

Time Will Tell arm chair, $880
Etsy

Ava tufted sleeper sofa, $749
Urban Outfitters

Stella floor lamp, $119
Urban Outfitters

Of course, there are always ways to find inspiration from higher-priced items and recreate them for way less.

Chalkboard spice jars,  $10 each
Anthropologie

$10 per jar at Anthropologie compared to $19 for a set of 12 when mason jars and chalkboard labels are purchased separately!

Chalkboard labels, $8 for a set of 12
Etsy

Set of 12 mason jars, $11
Ball brand

This vintage-inspired factory cart coffee table runs for $890 (on sale, no less!) at Restoration Hardware, compared to $180 for an actual antique factory cart on Craigslist. Of course, the Craigslist find would need some sprucing up!

Factory cart coffee table, $890 on sale
Restoration Hardware

Antique factory cart, $180 each
Craigslist

As I'm sure you can tell, I'm very excited about setting up my own, unique space. I look forward to sharing more with you as I actually find an apartment and start to put things together.

Until next time,
Francesca