Hobnob Knobs!

We decided to get really creative in furnishing and decorating our new attic. I know this is gonna shock you but the decorating scheme is Cozy! And did I mention the budget is cozy too? In this case, that translates as cheap!!! But that’s ok because as I’ve already told you Seattle has some great Thrift Stores and garage sales and sometimes just stuff you find for free as is the case of what we are calling the Beast.

The Beast is a 9-drawer dresser someone parked on the sidewalk. Ugly wood but in good shape. Heavy as hell. We debated a lot and then gave in. Seemed meant to be. That’s where Gavin and Marc come in. Heave ho! Up those frickin attic stairs once again? Will it fit? Yes!!!

It’s now been sanded, has a new coat of pristine white, looks great and is ready to be accessorized with the above array of knobs. The knobs came from a fabulous salvage warehouse called Second Use. About 20 minutes outside Seattle it sits down a dusty road and since I’ve never been to one of these before I can’t really compare them but this one is very hip. And it has great stuff. If you know what you are looking for. But that’s always the case with buying anything second hand!

I like that they focus on the idea that their materials are reusable, sustainable and therefore a great green alternative!
It’s like the real recycling of a home!

lots and lots of stuff!

Windows, doors, flooring, furniture and yes, claw foot bathtubs. You name it, they have it. Including hardware which after fishing through several bins I realized that I could find a bunch of matching mis-matched knobs that was exactly what I wanted! And get this, they were priced between $1 and 50cents a piece – SCORE!!!

Love the old fashioned vibe!

So pics of the finished product soon. In the meanwhile, do something sustainable! Check out your local salvage place! Our next project – finding a cool old door to cover with a piece of glass to use as a desk top. We saw it done in an antique shop and loved it. Stay tuned!