I think most people who op-shop/thrift probably have a wish list of dreams finds. For a long time my thrifty wish list has included a yellow laminex/formica table and chairs, a working vintage record player and velvety, mustard couches with quilted backs. Last Sunday we were at the local flea market with some friends when finally, one of my wishes came true!
When we stumbled across this yellow velvet couch and two matching chairs (that perfectly match our green ones!) I was so excited I almost died right there. Unfortunately finances have been very, very tight at the Humble House this month, so even though they were only priced at $120 for the set, I really wasn’t sure we could afford them right away. (Why do all the bills have to arrive in the same week?) Luckily, I have the most amazing best friend in the entire history of the world. After bargaining with the sellers and getting the price down to just $100, Lauren insisted on buying them for me as an early birthday/Christmas present…
And so the deal was done and the dreamy mustard couches came to live in our little cottage! It’s been a few days now but I’m still bursting with gratitude and giddy with excitement about them. There’s no room for them in our tiny lounge room, as we intend to keep our beloved green couches, so for now the mustard lovelies are creating a cozy corner in our study/studio/spare bedroom/mess room. Somehow they even manage to make the hideous blue walls look slighlty less horrible. Oh happy days!
Have you had any amazing thrifty finds lately? Ever found something right off your wish list? It is such a lovely feeling!
I love that mustard Katie, too beautiful and YES I know how you feel about finding something on your wish list a few weeks ago I found my ultimate iitem in a UK charity shop. Three 1950′s ducks flying in a row for our wall. I was beside myself with sheer delight! What a wonderful and very generous friend you have xox
You can see my ducks here: http://www.lisfourlove.blogspot.com/2012/02/ridiculous-excitement.html if you fancy taking look xox
Your ducks are amazing! Like something out of a story book! Yay YOU!
Oh this is a great post because I can feel your happiness & excitement come right off the page. Congrats on your perfect find!!! Yes, I can relate… my dream find as of late was a long awaited trio of paint by numbers (posted on my blog about a week ago). The hunt is amazing but the find is even better!
Oh, I would so LOVE to find some paint by numbers! They don’t seem to be very common in Australia… I’m jealous
Here are the PBNs. http://awonderfullifeinfullframe.blogspot.com/2012/02/paint-by-number.html
Mustardy yellow is my favorite color! They look prefect there against the blue walls, almost like rays of sunshine on a clear blue day =}
This lounge set is fab! I’m a teeny bit jealous ~_^ My op-shop wish list includes a laminex/ formica table, a red train case to replace the one I had as a kid (I miss it!), and pretty vintage linen <3
I’ll fight you for the laminex table!
Vintage linens are always on my list too.
I love this post; your excitement is just popping of the page and the couch rocks. I haven’t found any of my dream “scores” yet, but I know eventually I will. I’m a little envious of such a dead awesome find. What a great friend you have there!
She is a GREAT friend indeed! I am so grateful
I love the happy spark shining through your post. Lauren’s gift is gorgeous! Another great find that was meant to be – well done indeed.
oh my goodness! great find. they’re in *perfect* shape. i’m a bit envious.. and what a great friend!
I’ve been looking for the perfect vintage couch for soo long, and no luck yet. That’s a nice find!
what a steal! so glad you were able to get them in the end.
they look cute with your bright blue wall
how freaky! i just got offered the two mustard velvet chairs that you have there! love love loving vintage velvet right now!
I think they’re fabulous. And what a steal! I’ve been in the market for a new couch as well. I’m particularly fond of vintage style, but who knows what I might find? I’m hoping to get as lucky as you and find a sweet deal at the thrift or flea!
Awesome! Looks very comfy… now just needs some crocheted cushions!
I was super lucky to find some striped jersey fabric and some vintage floral fabric in perfect condition in a regional op-shop two weekends ago. I came away with about 12 metres of fabric for $3. Score.
You’re right, it DOES need some crochet cushions! Wow, 12m of fabric for $3?! What a bargain!
Eeek! These are dreamy!!
I always hope to find a mustardy couch, myself…he he. They look so great against the teal wall, too!
Very sweet!
Oh they are just amazing! How can you go wrong with mustard and velvet together. Feel free to link them up to Flea Market Finds so everyone can have a peek!
Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.
Sophie x
what a great set and what a sweet friend to gift them to you. I have been wanting a dress form for some time and got one on Friday yay me
awww…What a super sweet friend!!
And gosh, yes! What a perfect perfect set! They are so so charming! 
hooray for you guys!!
xo
they’re dreamy! it pays to have great friends