I must say the greatest pieces of random decor have come from thrift stores. The junk that is really ugly surface wise, but is structurally sound enough to make something of it..... like old wooden candle holders or mirrors or lamps... what have you..,, paint is amazing stuff! It is a more creatively rewarding process... it involves that fun ladies' or family afternoon scavenging and being cool artsy people and it saves tons of dough!
yup i hafta agree with this. the best stuff in my place is the stuff I have scored at thrift stores and yard sales. they are the things that mean the most to me cause i hunted them out and put my own unique spin on it... i think that at least 90% of the stuff i own is thrifted. love this!