Pillow Power, Day 1

Do you like love pillows?  Pillows are powerful. One of the cheapest ways to change your decor is to add new pillows.  Want a new sofa? Opt for new pillows.  Want new bedding? Opt for new pillows.  Want a new room color without the trouble of painting? New pillows.  This week is dedicated to "Pillow Power" at B's. 
My secret pillow store?  Goodwill.  At first I was apprehensive about buying a used pillow.  But after seeing such great bargains for quality pillows, I decided a little sanitizing would do the trick.  Doc says most germs have already died anyway, but my germ-a-phobic self  lightly sprays with Lysol. 
Here are some GW goodies, all under $4-

These will rotate throughout the house.
Love the soothing color and texture of this gray-blue one. In the background is one of my favs, a Mary Englebriet, given by a friend-

Today's featured pillows- Pier One. 
I always think of Pier One's style as Bohemian. However, many of their pillows work with just about any style. The average cost is about $25-$35 but this Pier One paisley was only $2 at GW. 

Here's some pillow love from Pier One.

Each day this week, pillows will be featured at B's.  So if you love pillows, stop back by. 

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The Chair That Almost Got Away

Don't forget about the great giveaway. It ends Friday. Go HERE to enter.

My inspiration chair is found at French Dressing for $1095.  B. would never pay that much for a chair. Not even half. 

Fast forward to a GW jaunt. Behold, there's a sweet little barrel chair.  I circled the store, stalking it at least 3 times.  The price tag shouted, "I'm only $15!"  I don't need a chair right now.  Borrowed House has furniture stacked in the garage. yada yada 

Brain overrules heart.  

That evening, I told Doc about it and he asked, "Why didn't you buy it?". He always wants me to have what I want.  (One of the reasons I love him so.)   At that moment, I became a lovesick girl all over a chair.  Do you ever get that "knot in your stomach, just passed up a steal"  kind of feeling?  

Call me silly but the next morning, I prayed like this. "Lord, I don't need that chair.  You don't owe it to me but it'd be alright if the chair is still there. If not, I'm still grateful and will not be upset."  Disappointment preparation.  There was no way a $15 antique chair, in decent shape, was still going to be sitting in GW 24 hours later. 

I could not get there fast enough brushing past all the shopping carts and people, all the way to the furniture section in back.  At first, I didn't see it.  But there on the last row, sat this little lovely, just waiting on me.

I jumped and screamed browsed a little more before casually making my way to the register.
"I want a chair in the back."
"The only way I can hold that chair is if you pay for it."
"Okay. I'm ready."
"I have to go see how much it is."
Seemingly out of nowhere there were a huddle of people standing around the chair.
"I'm sorry.  It's already sold."
awww..music to my ears.  Those words can make or break your day.

When the reciept was put in my hand, I felt God smile and wink at me. He's cool like that.

After scrubbing the fabric, I was pleased. It's really in good shape.  

I know all you white spray paint people are having fits for me to cottage-fy it, but I'm really liking the soft blue and french vibe. No place for it now, but it'll go in my future larger master bedroom.  Going for a french antique/beach style.
To change or not to change? 

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Three or More Tues @The Gypsy's Corner
Twice Owned Tues @House of Grace  
2nd Time Around @A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words 
Thrifty Thursday @Tales from Bloggaritaville 
Vintage Thingy Thurs @Colorado Lady 
Furniture Feature Friday @Miss Mustard Seed  

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