Here she is, my old brand new purple sofa! Ever since I saw Capree's gorgeous, purple people eater, a little purple seed was planted. So, the other night, I went digging through Craigslist and this popped up. The shape and body of the sofa is sleek and simple, and it's paired with skinny legs so it goes perfectly with my other furniture in the living room. I had to remove all the yellows because it reminded me too much of the Lakers. This ain't no Staples Center, even though I live just three blocks away from it.
As soon as I picked up the new sofa, I put up the grey one on Craigslist and sold it to a really sweet, young couple in their vintage mercedes station wagon. So far, I've been very lucky dealing with people from Craigslist. Some of them I wish I could keep in touch with and be buddies! Anyway, I enjoy circulating these sofas. It's fun.
Oh, and check out my home featured on Alice in Designland. It's a great site filled with home tours and tips on how to decorate on a budget. Thanks for having me over!
Alright, have a wonderful, thrifty weekend, my vintage vultures.
one eyed, four legged, giant purple people eater!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletelooks great! love the fabric!
The sofa looks perfect - congrats!
ReplyDeleteOK, you well and truly knocked it outta the park with this thrifty number, Mr! Seriously, I think it might be my favourite yet (after my new found owl I foudn through you, of course!). Smashing!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend - any plans?! It's my birthday on Monday so my guy has planned a few surprises for me...so excited!
I've been a bit sceptical about purple sofas ever since my parents got one a few years ago (in a more modern style), but now that I see yours I realize that a purple sofa actually can look awesome!!
ReplyDeleteOk, don't tell my parents I said that...
Lol..I was just gonna say I miss the yellow rocking chair! But then I saw your Lakers comment. Good call ;)
ReplyDeleteDabito you are welcome on the site anytime, we enjoyed having you.
ReplyDeleteHad I known you were getting rid of your old couch I would have walked all the way from DC to purchase it....I LOVE that thing! The purple one's not too shabby either.
Love your style! I just found your blog through bloglovin' its awesome!
ReplyDelete@ Shannon Haha. Rarrr!
ReplyDelete@ Madmohr Thank you!
@ Will Aw, thanks Will! And Happy early Birthday! That's so exciting. I hope you get a good one!
@ Anna G. Ok, it's between you and me, and the readers. Hopefully your parents aren't reading. Hah! But yeah, I feel ya. I never gave purple a shot till I saw how Capree made it work in her home. And now I'm hooked!
@ Cassandra RIght?! The rocker is now going in the bedroom.
@ Alice I didn't think the couch was gonna get snatched up so fast. I was thinking of posting it on the blog for anyone to take it but the couple got to me within seconds after I posted it. See ya around!
@ Andrea Thanks Andrea and welcome to my thrifty funhouse!
purple rocketh. awesome treasure!
ReplyDeleteYESSSSS. Purple people eaters FTW! Like I said before, ours should definitely be lovers.
ReplyDeleteThoroughly enjoyed the feature on Alice in Designland, P.S. I will never get tired of looking at your home, it's heavenly!
It looks supaire!! I am never lucky on Craigslist. It's all Ikea furniture.. not that there's anything wrong with that.. lol. I have D living room envy! So love this! Have a wonderful weekend D..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous new sofa- although I loved your gray one as well. I like how you created a nice seating section, perfect for conversations :)
ReplyDeleteI really love both sofas but the purple is kind of perfect. I love all the tapered legs.
ReplyDeleteLove all the beautifully shaped legs in the first photo!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is such a find!! Congrats on the new piece!
ReplyDeletevery nice! love the dash of color in that space~ not overpowering, but daintily beautiful.
ReplyDelete@ Capree Let's set a purple date! And thank you, you mah girl!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh I just nearly swooned out of my seat! Your new sofa is amazing! Your thrift-skillz know no limits, do they?!
ReplyDelete@ Ez Thanks Ez! Seriously though, it's not me. These amazing, thrifty things somehow find its way to me.
ReplyDeleteI can't stop eyeballing that table lamp, it's perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove that colour! The old couch went to the right home - they had a STATION WAGON!!!!
ReplyDeleteokay........... jennifer young told me about you, i came over to check out your blog, and it turns out, i have one of your photos from this post on my pinterest! you inspire me too!!! in that 2nd photo i loved the couch coffee table rug combo. david! you're rad. and i loved seeing your exploration through south pas.
ReplyDelete@ Annie B I know! When I saw them pull up ih their station wagon, I knew it was gonna alright.
ReplyDelete@ Shannon Leith Thanks Shannon! I'm so happy I found you and all by chance. I was stumbling down Fair Oaks and Mission wasn't actually on my turf but I wanted to check out the cute shops and when I stopped into Space to drop off flyers, I was blown away by your photos of your home. The creamy colors had me at hello and hey and yeah. You're even more radadad. And so awesome, we have a sweet mutual friend, Jennifer! Love that girl.
oh I love this style!
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