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Who else loves a great yard sale find? \u00a0If you’re hopping over for Thrifting with the Gals today, I already know you love some fun home decor on a budget!<\/strong> \u00a0So…welcome! \u00a0Today, I’m sharing all about some of my favorite ways to decorate with yard sale finds around my home. \u00a0A yard sale decor tour, I guess you could say!<\/p>\n Living in South Florida, we have the benefit of yard sales throughout most of the year. \u00a0However, I learned a long time ago to NOT have a yard sale of my own in the summer. At the same time, if I want to shop at any yard sales, do so very early in the morning before it gets so hot!<\/p>\n Otherwise, you could say it is almost always yard sale season around here. \u00a0I’ve hit up some great sales, markets, estate sales, and auctions lately. \u00a0Now, it’s the perfect time to share with you some spots around our home that I’ve refreshed to decorate with yard sale finds.<\/p>\n At the same time, I may point out a few favorites that I’ve had for many years because they are just too good to walk past and not show you!<\/p>\n Who’s ready for a yard sale decor tour?!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Family-Room-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Family Room” admin_label=”IMG family room” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Thrifting with the Gals” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n First, though, let me just remind you that it’s Thrifting with the Gals day! \u00a0That means I am joining some great friends of mine from around the country who share my love of home decor, thrift stores, yard sales, flea markets, and everything between!<\/p>\n Since we all live in different parts of the country, it is always so interesting to see what everyone finds and shares from month to month!<\/p>\n You’ll love their posts and home decor inspiration:<\/p>\n Rachel from The Pond’s Farmhouse<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Ann from Dabbling and Decorating<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Kristin from White Arrows Home<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n and our guest host this month, Wendy from WM Design House<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”how can I decorate my house with little money” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I remember before I got married and how excited I was to set our first small house. \u00a0It’s really too bad that Facebook Marketplace wasn’t around then. \u00a0I could have saved a lot of time combing through Craigslist, Ebay, and the classifieds in the newspaper.<\/strong> \u00a0However, slowly but surely, one piece and then the next came together.<\/p>\n We were finishing up college and student teaching and definitely didn’t have a big budget. \u00a0However, our mismatched collection of hand-me-downs, thrift store furniture, yard sale finds, and warehouse clearance purchases combined to create such a sweet home!<\/p>\n Even though my budget has expanded over the years, thankfully, I still love hunting for a great deal.<\/strong> \u00a0It is completely possible to decorate a home with a very small budget. \u00a0You need these things:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Robyn-at-sale-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Robyn at sale” admin_label=”IMG Robyn at sale” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”what to look for when thrifting” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here are some of my favorites to look for when I want to decorate with yard sale finds:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Table of Contents DRAFT” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”BLOG TITLE” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Are you ready to get started with our yard sale home decor tour? \u00a0I think the best way to break this down is into categories, so we are going to skip around the house a bit. \u00a0<\/strong>However, I think you’ll get a good idea of how much I love great thrifted finds and some inspiration for your next yard sale trip too!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Music-room-chairs–scaled.jpg” title_text=”Music room chairs” admin_label=”IMG music room chairs” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Decorate with yard sale finds: furniture 1-3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I don’t have as many furniture yard sale finds as I used to. \u00a0However, most of my furniture is old, meaning I am definitely not the first owner! \u00a0We love hunting for amazing vintage pieces that will function great for our home. \u00a0Most of them have been purchased from vintage markets, flea markets, and vintage dealers. \u00a0<\/strong>While they aren’t technically yard sale finds, they are definitely second…or third or fourth….hand!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dining-room-table-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Dining room table” admin_label=”IMG dining room table” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Porch-swings-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Porch swings” admin_label=”IMG porch swings” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Decorate with yard sale finds: accessories 4-6″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Accessories and small home decor is a lot easier to find (I think) at yard sales than bigger furniture. \u00a0To be honest, most of us probably swap out accessories a lot more than furniture, so it makes sense!<\/p>\n Picking up great home decor accessories at yard sales is a perfect way to refresh your home on a budget.<\/strong> \u00a0Plus, I don’t feel badly about swapping things out when I get them for an awesome yard sale price! \u00a0Then, I don’t feel badly about using it for awhile and selling it at my own yard sale when I get tired of it too! \u00a0Haha!<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong> This gorgeous painting was a recent estate sale find. \u00a0I don’t know a lot about legit art, to be honest, but I think it is just such a pretty painting and I’ve been enjoying it this spring. \u00a0It is definitely quite old, vintage for sure, and has a gorgeous frame. \u00a0For $30, I think it is a beautiful piece that I can enjoy for many years to come!<\/p>\n 5.<\/strong> You all know how much I love using glass cloches in my home decor! \u00a0This one was a yard sale find for a grand total of $1.00!<\/strong> \u00a0I have definitely paid a lot more than that for other cloches, so it’s good to balance out the collection with a steal of a deal!<\/p>\n 6.<\/strong> Little vintage clocks are so perfect for tucking into vignettes. \u00a0They can get pricey in vintage shops sometimes, but I lucked out with this one at a flea market!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image title_text=”20201117 – Vintage Christmas Collections (4)” admin_label=”IMG painting ” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Clock-under-cloche-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Clock under cloche” admin_label=”IMG clock under cloche ” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Decorate with yard sale finds: accessories 7″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 7.<\/strong> The big scale in my kitchen sometimes make for an interesting conversation starter when we have guests! \u00a0However, I love having it on our kitchen island. \u00a0Since our island is 12 feet long, the scale breaks it up a bit and gives a focal point. \u00a0It is fun to decorate without having clutter around the kitchen. \u00a0(Who needs more of that?!).<\/p>\n True story: I purchased this at a yard sale but the only way the guy would give me a steal of a deal on it is if I purchased the second one he also had!<\/strong> \u00a0I guess he was tired of having these huge, heavy pieces to deal with! \u00a0Robb wasn’t terribly excited about loading them. \u00a0However, we sold the other scale and ended up paying only $50 for the one we kept!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kitchen-scale-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Kitchen scale” admin_label=”IMG kitchen scale ” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Decorate with yard sale finds: accessories 8 – how can I decorate my house with a low budget” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Sometimes, people just don’t know what they have. \u00a0At the same time, they likely just have very different interests and things that are worth a lot to you aren’t worth much to them!<\/p>\n One way to decorate your house with a low budget is to just always be watching. \u00a0You literally never know when you will strike gold with a fun find!<\/strong><\/p>\n My husband and I stopped by a yard sale because it had been advertised on FB marketplace as having vintage and antiques. \u00a0Often, at least here in South Florida, it’s not my kind of vintage decor. \u00a0However, I stop anyway because you just never know!<\/p>\n Upon walking up, it looked like just tools and tools and tools. \u00a0Followed by shelf after shelf of cookbooks. \u00a0Random.<\/p>\n However, covered in dust, midway down a shelf of odds and ends, under some plastic junk, I spotted what appeared to be a stack of oval white platters. \u00a0A closer look made me think these were worth digging out, as the platters were thick. \u00a0Could it be ironstone?<\/p>\n Sure enough! \u00a0A stack of 5 or 6 ironstone platters, some of them quite large, and all in great shape<\/strong>. \u00a0Most of them even had stamps on the bottom.<\/p>\n I took them over to the seller to get the price. \u00a0When he said, “Ehh, how about $10 for the stack?”, I really tried to not look too excited and embarrass myself!!<\/p>\n I saved my happy dance for by the car and still can’t believe this stack of goodies came home with me for just $10!!!<\/p>\n Ironstone is not a popular find here in Florida, unless you visit an antique or vintage store. \u00a0It was such an exciting find! \u00a0So, of course, I have to add this one in:<\/p>\n 8. Stack of ironstone platters at a super random yard sale, only $10 for the stack!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Ironstone-platters–scaled.jpg” title_text=”Ironstone platters” admin_label=”IMG ironstone platters” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Decorate with yard sale finds: lighting 9-10″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Actually, I don’t think I’ve ever shared about two of my very favorite yard sale finds. \u00a0Honestly, I guess I just have so many of them. \u00a0Haha!<\/p>\n 9.<\/strong> I often get questions about the vintage chandelier in our master bedroom. \u00a0It was a yard sale find too!<\/strong> \u00a0The contents of the home were being sold but I don’t think many people had looked UP! \u00a0We actually didn’t end up at the sale until after it was pretty much over and most things were gone. \u00a0I don’t know how that chandelier was still there. \u00a0However, I was super thankful!<\/p>\n I think I paid $50 or $75 for it; it’s been years ago now! \u00a0At the time, we were buying lighting for all the rooms. \u00a0We were so glad to save a lot of money and get something unique too!<\/p>\n 10.<\/strong> The sconces in my office were another yard sale find for only $20 each! \u00a0They are huge, beautiful, and I didn’t know what on earth I’d do with them when I bought them. \u00a0We hadn’t even built the office yet! \u00a0I just knew I loved them. \u00a0So, they sat in storage for a long time until finally, I had the perfect spot.<\/p>\n We mounted them on some architectural salvage pieces and I love how the whole project turned out<\/strong>. \u00a0That’s another blog for another day, I guess!<\/p>\n Pro Tip: Look for advertisements for estate sales or “contents of home” sales.<\/strong> \u00a0Moving sales are also a great opportunity. \u00a0These kinds of sales are more likely to have nicer items. \u00a0A typical “clear out the clutter” yard sale can\u00a0definitely have some great finds, too, but\u00a0often it’s just stuff that could become clutter in your home too! \u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Master-bedroom-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Master bedroom” admin_label=”IMG master bedroom” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Office-sconces-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Office sconces” admin_label=”IMG office sconces” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”wrap up” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Me!!!! \u00a0This post was so fun to put together for you. Hopefully, you’ve enjoyed seeing some views throughout our home along with some of my favorite yard sale finds!<\/p>\n I think it goes without saying that the main key to decorating with yard sale finds is to just go to lots of them. \u00a0Actually, I walk away from many more sales empty handed than I do actually finding something. \u00a0However, when I do find something, it is almost always worth the hunt and definitely worth the wait!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you don’t find anything at the first few stops, don’t be discouraged. \u00a0Try again the next weekend or whenever your area has yard sales. \u00a0Truly, you just never know!<\/p>\n You’ll want to hop over and check out the thrifted shares from the other Thrifting with the Gals ladies today too.<\/strong> \u00a0So many fun things and great decor inspiration for you!<\/p>\n Happy hunting and thrifting!!!<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”ADD Thrifting with the Gals pics and links” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Dabbling-_-Decorating.jpeg” title_text=”Dabbling _ Decorating” url=”https:\/\/www.dabblinganddecorating.com\/meet-my-ol-gal-miss-mannequin-dress-form\/” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG D&D” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Kristin-_-White-Arrows-_-Flea-Market.jpg” title_text=”Kristin _ White Arrows _ Flea Market” url=”https:\/\/www.whitearrowshome.com\/over-20-wish-list-items-for-spring-antique-flea-markets” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG WHite Arrows” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-Ponds-Farmhouse-lilacs-in-gathering-basket.jpg” title_text=”The Ponds Farmhouse – lilacs in gathering basket” url=”https:\/\/www.thepondsfarmhouse.com\/how-to-decorate-with-vintage-baskets-in-modern-farmhouse\/” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG Ponds” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/robynsfrenchnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/WM-Design-House-Upcycled-photo-frames.jpeg” title_text=”WM Design House- Upcycled photo frames” url=”https:\/\/wmdesignhouse.com\/how-to-make-a-diy-moss-frame-art-gallery\/” url_new_window=”on” admin_label=”IMG WM Design” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”70%” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”750px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”other posts to enjoy” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Follow Me” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I’d love for you to follow me on social media! \u00a0You can find my home decor inspiration on Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, Pinterest<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>! \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Closing” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blessings,<\/strong><\/p>\nThrifting with the Gals<\/em><\/h3>\n
How can I\u00a0decorate my house with little money?<\/i><\/h3>\n
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Here are a few tips for the best success at decorating your home with a low budget:<\/em><\/h3>\n
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What to look for when thrifting?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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How to Decorate With Yard Sale Finds: High Impact Low Budget<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Decorate With Yard Sale Finds: Furniture<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Let’s take a look at few of my favorite yard sale furniture finds!<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Decorate With Yard Sale Finds: Home Accents<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Here are some of my favorite home decor accessories found at yard sales:<\/em><\/h3>\n
How can I decorate my house with a low budget?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Here’s another fun yard sale story for you!<\/em><\/h3>\n
Decorate With Yard Sale Finds: Lighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Who’s ready to hit up the yard sales this weekend?<\/em><\/h3>\n
You may also\u00a0enjoy these related budget-friendly decorating posts:<\/i><\/h3>\n
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