I'm on a budget.. who isn't now right? The quest to prettify my house has been a little bit harder.
When I went on this shopping day
in November of last year, (funny post, you should read it some time,) I saw this little chest of drawers. Now I could paint something like this.. but I really liked this exact one.
My eyes met it's knobs from across the room and it was love...Weeeeeellll... for $199 it was more like lust.. Every month, I would go in to the store and it would still be there marked down just a tad more. As I drooled over it and caressed the top( to wipe off the drool) and I'd think(sigh)... maybe...
This went on for months... if it were a real relationship I would've been called a stalker by now...So after months of pining and glancing, I had saved a little fun money and I went it for this Kim Parker.
And there it still was , the object of my affection... with a slightly wonky drawer! Marked down to $100! Hmmm.... Knowing what I know about the retail business ( I worked at Marshall's for a stint.. not recommended.) and the economy, I approached the manager...
"I really like this and I know it is on clearance, but this drawer is broken..."(Wiggle. wiggle.)
"mmmhmmmm."Said the manager.
"I was wondering if there is any way this could be marked down just a little more to fit my budget. It would leave today." (puppy dog eyes.)
"HHHmmmmmm." Said manager again.
So for $90.00 I scored my heart's desire! So don't be afraid to ask so your love story can come true... The worst they can do is have you escorted politely from the store, with a big, strong man on each arm.
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It's beautiful! I think knowing how much you saved on it makes it even prettier. :) I will have to get a little bit gutsy and just ask. I'm always too scared to.
Love it and with your chair it looks so good,what a great deal!....Barb
Is that Home Goods? 'Cause I love me some Home Goods. :-)
It looks GREAT! Whst a deal.
good things come to those who wait.
...and wait...
...and wait.
xoxo
I LOVE it! I too am a stalker! I stalk the Wisteria website all the time! It's shameful! I'm so embarassed!
Get find and I'm so jealous!
I was wondering if that came from Homegoods too. My absolute FAVORITE store, although my budget is more Goodwill sized.
Great find, it's a beautiful cabinet.
IT is BEA-UUUU-TI-FUL!!! Great find! Im glad you got your happy ending! ;)
It is so pretty!! I always say - we already have "no" as an answer but we can get a "yes" if we try. Have a nice weekend! HUgs, Vanessa
It's so pretty! So tell us, which store did you buy it from?
Looks like it found a fine home.
I love it! Well worth the wait!
Smiles,
Jen
Hoarray!!!!!! What a wonderful find! Great job on the patience!!!!! And I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the leopard print chair next to it!
P.S. Great post title too!
It looks fabulous! I love the mix of patterns!
I can see why you love it.... So love a happy ending!
So your in a committed relationship now. It was meant to be. lol. Been there, done that too. mishelle Ps. My mom encourages me to use the PUPpY DOG eyes too. She always asks for more off and it always works. lol.
Clapping for your score! Yea, I love a happy ending to a shopping day! Looks great in your room! good for you for asking if the price can come down!
LuLu
Wonderful, and getting the deal will make you love it even more!
lol..... I would have countered his $90 with...howza'bout $80? lol
Well worth the $90. You got a great deal! Good for you for asking.
-FringeGirl
What a fabulous love story! You know, "Great minds think alike" LOL! I once got the comforter of my dreams because it was the display comforter and had a little stitch that had come loose! Oh, I got it for $25.00!!! All because I asked the manager! At the time I was in college and that was a huge dent in my budget, but do-able! I was in HEAVEN!!! :)
Beautiful set of draws, and a great bargain too! There's nothing like a little love affair to get the heart pumping, is there?! lol Have a great day Jen!
Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)
That is an awesome chest! and what a deal. You definitely scored.
Hi Jen, thanks for stopping by my blog. Wow, what a great buy you got. Don't you just love a deal? It feels like such an accomplishment! Good Job!
I know what you mean, because I used to hand paint furniture...you see things and think, I can just paint one myself....but sometimes, you just don't get around to it or you just LOVE the one you see! It looks very pretty in your home!
Love your blog, and your "score" is to die for! I adore the painting above it, did you do it?
Sheila
Good job!
I have had a lust relationship with furniture before...but I usually miss it because someone snatches it up right before it is at a buyable price. :(
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