Resale shops can be wonderful

[alee_grrl]

So the local Habitat ReStore was having a grand re-opening sale/event today. I decided to wander over to see if they had any good furniture (as I still have only a table, some temporary chairs, a bed and 2 standing lamps). I was in luck as they had lots of furniture in good condition. I finally settled on a comfy rocking chair (looks like a recliner but does not recline) that could have come from my grandmother's furniture collection (avacado-ish green floral), an elegant off-white sofa that also happened to be very comfortable and will be good for naps and guests, two oak or other light wood bedside tables, and a dresser. Not a bad haul at all. I wasn't able to bring them home just yet, as the sofa is too large to fit in most vehicles. I have arranged to rent a U-haul cargo van Wednesday afternoon and my heart-sister and nephew will come up and help me move the stuff. I will likely end up buying slip-covers for the couch and chair, but haven't decided yet. I will try to remember to post pictures when I have things set up. :)

Comments

[sulien]

Cool, congratulations! The Habitat Restore is a great place to find all sorts of things, but I admit that I never thought of them as having much in the way of furniture.

Best wishes with the hauling, I'm glad you've got folks to help. You might consider the possibility of also renting a furniture dolly as well in order to save backs. You've probably already long since thought of that, but best to state the obvious than leave to chance. :)

[alee_grrl]

This Habitat Restore was filled with furniture along with appliances, cabinetry, diy materials, and household goods. It's a store that serves a pretty broad geographic region and I think they have done a lot to raise awareness and bring donations in, which could explain the variety of things they had. It was like walking into a furniture store. :)

I probably will end up rentind a furniture dolly to help with the moving, that is actually a very good idea. :)

[untonuggan]

That is exciting! Glad you had good luck :D

[alee_grrl]

<3 Me too! I'm still super excited. Won't get the pieces into my apartment til Wednesday afternoon. But so much excitement!