Sunday, March 27, 2011

Bargains Make Me Happy

On our way to have breakfast out on Saturday morning we came across these chairs at a yard sale, $75 for both chairs and ottomans.  A great deal right?  But we don't really need any chairs.  So we passed them up.



 As we were eating, I kept thinking about what a great deal they were.   So since we had to drive almost right by there on our way home I talked my hubby into just taking a look.  I didn't expect them to still be there at that price, but  they were and they had reduced them to $40 for all. Well I couldn't say no to that, so we loaded them into the back of our car and home they came.  Bargains make me happy!

These chairs are nostalgic for me because they are the exact same style as the pair of chairs my parents gave us when we got married. They are called Lawson chairs. A Lawson chair/sofa has plump cushions, a low back and even lower arms. It is named after a Boston billionaire named Lawson who it was originally designed for.
I found a great deal on some white matelasse bedspreads at Kmart.com which I'll use to make covers for them and they'll probably replace some worn out chairs in our TV room.

I'll show them to you whenever they're finished.
Bye for now!
Rhondi
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14 comments:

  1. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenMarch 27, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Great find Rhondi. Those chairs have great bones.
    Sam

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  2. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 27, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    OMGoodnes...only $40? Now that's heck of a deal...hop over and show these beauties off at NTT!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. podsoMarch 27, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Don't you love it when things go like this? !!!

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  4. SarahMarch 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    How could you pass them up? They look comfy and the white matalise covers will be beautiful.
    Always nice to see a post from you, Rhondi. I miss you! ~ Sarah

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  5. CarolMarch 27, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    W-O-W, what a deal!!! Looking forward to seeing the new look!

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  6. PondsideMarch 27, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I'll bet they'll be beautiful! I had a Lawson chair and ottoman and gave them to my son when he got married - I wish I'd kept them! Oh well, he's enjoying them.

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsMarch 27, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Wow! That was a great deal! I can jsut see them all recovered in the matelasse!
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  8. the cardigan-innMarch 28, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Love them! What a great find.
    love, Joni

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  9. ElizabethdMarch 28, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    They look typically English Rhondi, comfortable and roomy. I'm so glad you returned for them, and at such a good price too.

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  10. Crystal Rose CottageMarch 28, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    That is going to look great Rhondi! Can't wait to see them!~Hugs, Patti

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  11. julie kingMarch 29, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    you were meant to adopt these chairs!! i am a little jealous of the great deal, though. smile!!!

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  12. BeverlyMarch 30, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    That was an incredible deal. They will look gorgeous upholstered in matelasse.

    My mother loved the Lawson style. She had a sofa and chairs in her living room in that style for many years. It is classic and enduring.

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  13. Terri MorseApril 5, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    You and Kim McCole must have been on the same wavelength this weekend. She found a fabulous chair at a yard sale too. What a deal! I can't wait to see what you do with them. I never thought of making chair covers from mattelasse covers! They will be beautiful. Have fun with your project! Hugs, Terri

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  14. Jonell w HarrisonApril 12, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    OOOOOOO WOW! You got bragging rights girl..Keep us posted on the redo.

    Jonell
    Gramma's House
    http://mygrammashouse.blogspot.com

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Thanks so very much for taking the time to leave a comment. I always read every one. I am glad you stopped by for a visit. Hope you'll come again!
Rhondi

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