The other night though I thought I'd have a nosy on eBay to see if they had a little table that I could use in my bedroom and some how I stumbled across the most gorgeous chest of drawers, of course I thought its bound to be miles away in Scotland or something as it was a 'pick up only' item but to my delight it was only a short drive away in Exeter, I decided to have a bid, and hooray! I won it!!
Well, its way to big for the bedroom so it is now standing very proudly in my sitting room. The room has needed a substantial piece of furniture for a while (other things just seemed to look a bit lost) and this chest of drawers is just perfect.
I also had another treat this week, and that was the arrival of my long awaited (since December may I add!) Laura Ashley butterfly jug. It sits perfectly on my chest of drawers and with a bunch of daffodils it certainly brightens up these miserable days were having!
So I am back to being an obsessive eBay fan, constantly looking to try and find another fabulous item at a bargain price...I'm sure I'm not the only one like this?...Am I??? xxx
44 comments:
Hello
That is so lovely and all that extra drawer space too. I love the butterfly jug too. I have a linen shirt with butterflies on and it is one of my most favourite ones. Ebay is good, but i always end up missing out!my heart starts beating really fast right at the end (me getting too excited!).
Love your blog its lovely x
What a great find - my Ebay searching is never as lucky as that! It looks lovely in your house!
You're defntiely in the most fantastic company Jennifer - aherm.... I admit to spending an unhealthy amount of time on ebay. I rarely spend more than a fiver but no sooner have I won something then I'm onto the next treaure (currently looking for 40s style stockings and a diamante brooch - yes another!)
Stephx
P.S lovely chest of drawers, what a find and round the corner too, meant to be!
I love your new unit, you always find the nicest things.
Sarah x
Lovely drawers-- oo er missus. Pretty jug too. Now what has happened to the pics of the outside of your house?
Lisa x
No, your not, hihi!!!
But in holland we do it on a site called marktplaats...
You are not alone at all! I too am a Ebay fan and love to browse about looking for bargains. :)
Your chest of drawers is just amazing!
x
Hi Jen,
I really like your blog,Ive been reading for a while but dont think I've left a message yet.. I love ebay too you're definately not alone!.. most of our house is furnished from there,My best bargains were a set of six chapel chairs for £25 and a blue painted Victorian iron bed for £10! that's why I love ebay soooo much!
Love your merchants chest..looks absolutely perfect in your gorgeous lounge!
Sairer
The chest of drawers is so lovely. It looks perfect where you have it. I'm also a big ebay fan although I go in phases of searching. Sometimes I get a bit obsessed and end up buying too much so have to give myself a break. I've never bought anything as big as a chest of drawers before though.
Oh I love your chest!!! It would go perfect in my new hall!! I must be the only one who isn't addicted to E-bay, the cups I bought from you were one of the only things I've bought from there, the other item I purchased was a few years ago, a dvd for hubby, one of his fave films is a Kevin Costner film which I can't remenber title of, it's been deleted here but still available in the US, so I managed to get one, turns out it was a film with the same name but lets just say it wasn't suitable for children!! He found it hysterical!!
I've avoided E Bay as I know if I get into it, i will be bankrupt..lol
The chest of drawers is lovely and it looks wonderful in the livivng room, as for ebay I can't bear to look in case I see something I really want and then get out bid!
Carolyn
http://willowhouse.typepad.com
I love ebay - I think I'm addicted!
That butterfly jug is beautiful
April xx
That is GORGEOUS, such a great find. I love ebay, if you check out my blog and under quick links "furniture" you'll see all my peices. Im 22 and building a home full of treasures for me and my husband. I love searching for unique pieces rather than cookie-cutter factory produced items.
I've been a fan of your blog for awhile now and I'm all the way over in Sydney, Australia. You have a beautiful home.
It's a lovely chest - looks perfect for your room. And no, you're not the only ebay addict!
I love your dresser..and if it came from Exeter it will be fine (Exeter lover here!!)
I am an ebayer too..both buyer and seller..it's addictive!
Sal ;-)
What a lovely chest. It lookes like it was made for your home. I personally have never used ebay (even though my husband is an expert) as I'm frightened I will become addicted! I spend enought time on the computer as it is with all the gorgeous blogs out there. Yours being one of my favourites.
Fi
Why is it everyone else finds amazing items on Ebay? I'm never that lucky.
I can't be looking in the right places lol any tips?
It looks great in the livingroom and the daffs bring in the spring.
Glad you all better.
Have a lovely weekend.
Hugs.
Catherine x
Love the chest of drawers it looks great in your room. Simply dare not look at ebay.
Love the drawers. They look very at home. I am also an ebay fan
Tricia
Hi Jennifer haven't visited for ages. Love the new look banner and pretty picture of you :-)
Ebay is an addiction but quite a healthy one, so many bargains to be had. You can find everything on ebay!
I've always wanted a chest of drawers like that - you lucky thing.
I'm an Ebay bargain hunter too.
I simply adore your butterfly jug. I love butterflies....Smiles
Oh my goodness, what a great cabinet, I am so pleased you got it, it looks lovely in your home...
Priscilla x
Hi what a fantastic chest of drawers...it looks great in your sitting room. I've not got into Ebay...but if this is what you can get then I ought to give it a go.
Margaret and Noreen
Your new chest of drawers are very nice it's so good when you stumble across something thats just perfect I've had afew furniture finds like that on ebay. I been following your blog for a while your cottage and shop are beautiful.
Sarahx
Lovely item of furniture Hope you enjoy Easter
my what lovely drawers you have!! Didn't you do well? Really must check in on ebay more often but I always forget about it. Maybe I should go look now...
Great find!!~The chest looks perfect where it is ~color, size,& all!! I'm sure you will find the perfect little table for you're bedroom if you keep looking!! I know all to well, how addictive e~bay can be! But it is the place to find just about anything!! :)
Enjoyed the beautiful daffodils too!
Happy Spring!
And Happy hunting!
Cat
Hello Jen
Oh wonderful .. another ebay addict! I am called the Ebay Queen in our house.. I will browse for hours and have found some fantastic treasures on the site..
I think you did very well with your new purchase.. it looks perfect in your home.
Love
Michelex
Love the chest, it looks great in your room. I must admit to either loving ebay or hating it with a vengeance, no middle ground. The best times are when you stumble across something you weren't actually searcing for as in your case.
I love flowers in jugs, sometimes it can look rather contrived though but your daffs and L.A jug look lovely.
x
Hi Jen,
was only thinking of you today..that we'd become 'virtual friend' on facebook and that I haven't even said hi yet. Anyway onto another subject, the wonderful butterfly jug...you've inspired me! Mine is sat all alone in my cupboard...I was waiting for summer, but what a fab idea... to use it as a vase. I'm going to treat myself to some more flowers (any excuse hey) Jackie x
Your chest of drawers looks wonderful in your sitting room. What a great find... and I love the butterfly jug, so pretty.
I love ebay too, that chest of drawers looks awesome i n your home.
Ahh, a fellow E-bay addict :) Grats on such a great find-- it goes perfectly in that spot.
Oh, and I LOVE that pic of Clive and Oscar-- hilarious :)
Kimberley
Hello from Canada! I have been blog hopping today and found your lovely posts. Gorgeous chest of drawers! Don't you love all the extra space. I am an ebay addict too. I love textiles of all sorts. Please feel free to drop by for a visit. ~ Karen
Hello. I have just found your blog after a rather long evening of linking and reading lots of others. I love it - and will definately be returning. Congrats on the eBay find - I have bought a few small things, but never thought of furniture...can you tell where I am going next?
Take Care
Clare x
Well done---it looks lovely!
What a wonderful chest of drawers. No, you're not along ~ I had a look earlier today, but I try to avoid visiting eBay too often, as I always see something that I want to bid for.
Enjoy your weekend
Marie x
Your dresser looks fantastic and I really love your blog. I bought a beautiful antique chair today via Craiglist for only $35.00 and am going to post it tomorrow to my blog. My husband was impressed that I could get something so nice. I can understand why you love ebay.
Gillian
Well done, a lovely find.
Racheal x
Love the chest of drawers.
they have a beautiful blog.
loves greet from germany
xo andy
I love your website, it's just lovely!
Best Wishes
Laura x
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