tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post9052123818390950744..comments2024-03-27T12:47:56.986-05:00Comments on Chasing Quaintness: Champagne Taste...Beer Budget...Benitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-8970393960652689112016-01-19T16:45:21.510-06:002016-01-19T16:45:21.510-06:00LOL...Maybe I should have started this post refere...LOL...Maybe I should have started this post referencing some of my other disastrous projects, then that suggestion would definitely be off the table...LOL The hubster suggested several wire milk crates with cheesecloth draped across them. I asked him if he had seen the cost of wire milk crates lately...they are as expensive as the bed! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-88026717392852980702016-01-19T16:43:49.777-06:002016-01-19T16:43:49.777-06:00Thank you so much Judith! If the price weren’t so...Thank you so much Judith! If the price weren’t so high, I would be able to make my decision quicker. The price is my hang-up and I would like something a little more budget friendly for the guest room. If it were our bedroom, I would be opting for your plan. And the thing that kept you from purchasing a fabric headboard is the holdback for me…I’m very concerned about tears since we move frequently. Thank you again so much! I’m still on the lookout and hopefully by April will be able to nail this down and move on! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-52178875895415855892016-01-19T16:35:21.459-06:002016-01-19T16:35:21.459-06:00I love Craigslist and have been perusing. The bed...I love Craigslist and have been perusing. The bed in our other guest bedroom was a Craigslist purchase and we love it. But that was when we were in Dallas. I haven't found as much of a selection of things I like on Craigslist here in Nashville. But, since I am trying to be very patient (I have until April), I'm hoping something in a price range I'm willing to pay will turn up. Thanks so much Rachel! Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-62760298998631136442016-01-19T16:29:08.243-06:002016-01-19T16:29:08.243-06:00Thank you so much Kimberley! I have searched Crai...Thank you so much Kimberley! I have searched Craigslist in this area and there doesn't seem to be a lot on the table for sale right now. I have looked in Dallas and found several things I like...the problem...they are in Dallas and I am in Nashville....LOL The price is definitely the big holdup for me...I want what I want at my price...LOL I hope you had a great weekend...I painted that bathroom...finally...YAY! Hugs to you sweet friend!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-869255562879367312016-01-19T16:26:01.155-06:002016-01-19T16:26:01.155-06:00Thank you so much Carla! I do appreciate your con...Thank you so much Carla! I do appreciate your confidence in me…I’m doubting myself right now…LOL I just need to throw a dart and hit something and hope it works! LOLBenitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-3306485193377334352016-01-19T16:23:40.329-06:002016-01-19T16:23:40.329-06:00Mary Alice, thank you so much! And you are so rig...Mary Alice, thank you so much! And you are so right...the decisions never end with a piece of furniture, there is everything else that goes with it! If it were only as simple as one piece of furniture. :-) Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-83834117960491473912016-01-19T16:21:44.872-06:002016-01-19T16:21:44.872-06:00Vera, my husband has the same problem. And he is ...Vera, my husband has the same problem. And he is on PCs. He can leave a comment from his desktop, but cannot leave one from his laptop. Bizarre indeed.<br /><br />Thank you so much and YES, that is definitely what I envision…a very appropriate description….I love that…”inviting and flirting”!<br /><br />I have had hit or miss with Craigslist in the past, but definitely all misses since moving to the Nashville area. I do really love the iron bed and think it would be perfect and more versatile to work with. We have been looking in flea markets and thrift stores, but no scores yet. I haven’t thought about a consignment shop, but will definitely give those a try.<br /><br />Thank you so much Vera and I do feel the “one” is out there…just waiting for me to stumble across it! :-)<br /><br />Love and hugs!<br />Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-82310146848983099712016-01-19T16:15:20.925-06:002016-01-19T16:15:20.925-06:00Thank you so much! Craigslist has been a black ho...Thank you so much! Craigslist has been a black hole since we moved to Nashville. I have not found much of anything I liked out here, but always find great things in the Dallas area...LOL...Just my luck!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-1666026722149803092016-01-19T16:14:32.479-06:002016-01-19T16:14:32.479-06:00Thank you so much Jan...right now, I'm not sur...Thank you so much Jan...right now, I'm not sure....I'm just floating around in space trying to find what works at a price I like! :-) Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-39581603518192055212016-01-19T16:13:39.426-06:002016-01-19T16:13:39.426-06:00If our family didn't live out of state we woul...If our family didn't live out of state we wouldn't have this problem either...we would have a 2 bedroom house...our bedroom and a something else room...LOL Thank you so much! I'm glad you are following along! Love and hugs to you!! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-69255559678902505052016-01-19T16:12:33.651-06:002016-01-19T16:12:33.651-06:00It is definitely a dilemma for me. My cheapness a...It is definitely a dilemma for me. My cheapness argues with the desire for something pretty…LOL I definitely do not feel bad now…I have pleasant company in the waiting area! The fact that it is a large purchase and that I’m always looking for a great sale price keep me from making decisions about these things. I know that I will keep whatever furniture we end up with for quite some time, so I want to make sure it is the right thing. I’ve never had an upholstered headboard, so the cleaning factor plays in strongly for me also. Pinterest has definitely been a go to for me to get some fresh ideas. I’ve been searching Craigslist and keeping my eye out for online sales, hoping that the perfect item will jump out at me and it will be in the right price range. :-) <br /><br />I’ve seen that Alabaster color and love it. I will check out the Nuance…can’t wait to see how these look at your lakehouse! :-) Hugs sweet friend!!<br />Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-77806393871997153172016-01-19T16:02:55.587-06:002016-01-19T16:02:55.587-06:00I’ve been looking on Craigslist and haven’t found ...I’ve been looking on Craigslist and haven’t found anything that I really like, but am still looking. There are a couple times a year when we need two guest bedrooms, but I posted about our Plan B, which is a sleeper sofa so that the hubster could sit and play and we would have an extra bed when we needed one. We’ve left it empty since September and I keep piling stuff in this room…LOL. I figure getting some furniture in there will stop my idea of a “catch all” space. That and the hubster would really like to get his guitars out of the floor and we don’t know which wall we will be hanging them on until I make a decision about furniture. Seems I’m always the problem…LOLBenitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-44227787221146463662016-01-19T09:40:08.873-06:002016-01-19T09:40:08.873-06:00I do love that Wayfair bed, but do not like that p...I do love that Wayfair bed, but do not like that price at all. And yes, the iron bed would be much easier to get the look I want for our guests and for this room. I agree about the coordination of those fabrics and I like to change out bedding. I think my options would be limited if I had an upholstered bed! Thank you so much! Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-86797164504838515362016-01-19T09:22:18.968-06:002016-01-19T09:22:18.968-06:00I love the iron bed and the upholstered bed…so it ...I love the iron bed and the upholstered bed…so it is definitely a hard decision. Just have to find one in my budget…LOL Thank you so much sweet friend and good luck to you as well! :-) Fun times ahead! Love and hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-30276821584879284782016-01-19T09:17:41.738-06:002016-01-19T09:17:41.738-06:00Thank you so much! Yes, that is what I'm coun...Thank you so much! Yes, that is what I'm counting on...that I fill find something that I love just as much and stay within my budget! :-) Hugs!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-1502473858252941322016-01-19T09:14:33.500-06:002016-01-19T09:14:33.500-06:00Thank you so much! I know what you mean…give me 3...Thank you so much! I know what you mean…give me 3 choices….not 7,000….LOL. I like it better when I only have a few items to choose from! Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-10471897213729880832016-01-19T08:22:28.052-06:002016-01-19T08:22:28.052-06:00Thank you so much! I can't wait either and am...Thank you so much! I can't wait either and am ready to be settled in this home! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-41852978815065967282016-01-19T06:12:37.614-06:002016-01-19T06:12:37.614-06:00Iron beds are definitely timeless and go with any ...Iron beds are definitely timeless and go with any decor. If I can find a nice vintage iron bed, then I will go that route....it will work in any house and we do move quite a bit. I've never had an upholstered bed before, so I don't know how I feel about it and the cleaning options. I'm a freak about those things...LOL. Thank you so much! Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-82353701131332407612016-01-19T06:09:28.563-06:002016-01-19T06:09:28.563-06:00The decisions seem to take longer than the actual ...The decisions seem to take longer than the actual doing sometimes…LOL. I’ve been thinking about that also…that if I decide about the paint color, then the rest will work out. I’m torn on going with a totally different color or just leaving it the neutral color that it is….all these decisions…LOLBenitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-16021565492474895092016-01-19T02:37:44.739-06:002016-01-19T02:37:44.739-06:00Wow great post. Thank you for sharing this informa...Wow great post. Thank you for sharing this information.<br /><a href="http://www.northeastfactorydirect.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cheap Furniture </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665346087186583064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-54531320019696339292016-01-18T15:26:34.586-06:002016-01-18T15:26:34.586-06:00I love it also...it is so rustic and elegant! No ...I love it also...it is so rustic and elegant! No ma'am, we don't need anything expensive or fancy....I'm just having a hard time finding the thing I like the best for the space. The iron bed is perfect also and if I can find something iron and inexpensive, that will take the day! :-) We are definitely taking our time....as I have on other furniture purchases...it's worse than buying a car! LOL..yes, I could definitely do that if they ever get us hooked up with internet! :-) Love and hugs to you sweet friend!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-72921418008859826572016-01-18T14:44:50.863-06:002016-01-18T14:44:50.863-06:00I've been looking at theirs and at World Marke...I've been looking at theirs and at World Market....I feel like I've seen every bed out there several times now...LOLBenitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-66561276867807612972016-01-18T14:44:07.016-06:002016-01-18T14:44:07.016-06:00I do have to have some nudging, that's for sur...I do have to have some nudging, that's for sure. My OCD and need to have everything perfectly in place holds me back from so many things. I have been looking on Craigslist and VarageSale, but haven't found anything I want to spend money on. And since whatever I get will travel with us to the next house, I want to make sure it is something I will enjoy. I do love the flea market looked and did some perusing there this weekend as well. Darrielle sent me a message that she may have something, so I'm going to take a look with her also! I appreciate it so much and am thankful that I have friends who will push me in the right direction...truly!! :-) I need it sometimes!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-90099733480902707792016-01-18T14:29:18.210-06:002016-01-18T14:29:18.210-06:00Girl, it most definitely is! If something is alre...Girl, it most definitely is! If something is already there, then you can build. When nothing is there, it takes a lot of imagination...at least it does for me! And yes...expensive most definitely! Sheesh!! At the rate I'm going, it may be late summer before this room is pulled together! LOL Hugs!!Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-758780567770747669.post-43115041561915125872016-01-18T14:28:51.849-06:002016-01-18T14:28:51.849-06:00Second-hand bed with the bed head look. I am surp...Second-hand bed with the bed head look. I am surprised at the commenters who suggested buying a head board and covering it yourself. Obviously they do not know the history of previous projects. We have a SINGLE bed in our guest room to limit guests to one at a time. Works great!Donna Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12985036983888082763noreply@blogger.com