Last week on my 365 blog, I showed you my basket and promised to show you what I’d replaced it with.
The replacement is this little leather ottoman, which I got from Goodwill (of course). I see these every now and then at my Goodwill, but most of the time they are ripped or torn somewhere.
This one was in near-perfect shape, though, and was $25. That’s more than I normally spend on something at Goodwill, but I’ve been wanting one of these for a long time, and I knew they cost a LOT more new.
(more specifically, $70 at Target)
So, I brought it home, and have been very pleased with it. Not only does it keep the basket contents out of sight (which makes my minimalist-leaning-self happy), the ottoman is also really useful.
It makes a lovely foot rest, of course.
But the really delightful thing is that the top flips over, and the underside is a tray-like surface, which is perfect for our coffee-table-less living room.
It’s good for holding drinks.
And it’s the PERFECT size for a Scrabble board.
Or a Chinese Checkers board. Or a Candy-Land board. 😉
And even though it’s not from Ikea, it matches our living room furniture pretty darn well.
Oh yes. I love it.
I haven’t decided for sure what I’m going to do with the basket, but if no inspiration strikes me, I’ll take it to Goodwill or Freecycle it, because I think it’s still got plenty of life in it.
P.S. If you want to see some of the other stuff I’ve found at Goodwill, the Goodwill category is the place to go.
Today’s 365 post: Clickety-Clack
Sarah
Sunday 23rd of January 2011
Great find! I'm needing to hit Goodwill soon, too! But, I have a brand-new 2 week old son here to take care of, so Goodwill has to take a back-burner! WAY too cold to take him out shopping! (-1 here right now! BRR!) And, I can't drive yet, due to a C-Section. Just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your blog! My husband and I are discussing me cutting back to part-time when I go back to work, so you inspire me to continue my journey to stay frugal!! We are LOVING saving money and finding tips to do so!! Keep on blogging!! :-)
Katie
Thursday 20th of January 2011
Hey Kristen.... if you haven't done anything with the basket, I'd be willing to take it off your hands :-) Always looking for baskets to store my yarn in.
And that ottoman is really nice. I've seen ones like it at normal price, and they can get quite expensive!
Shana
Wednesday 19th of January 2011
KRISTEN!!! I literally just got back from our local Goodwill store and couldn't wait to post this:
They had THIS EXACT item at our Goodwill, too!! In *perfect* condition - but it was priced at $34.99. See, your Goodwill store really is the best in the nation, I guess =P I didn't buy it, because it doesn't match our furniture (and I don't have $35 to spare at the moment), but it is so cute!
Good find for your family :)
Kristen
Wednesday 19th of January 2011
Oh, that's so funny! Maybe one day they'll have one that matches your furniture. :)
Liz
Wednesday 19th of January 2011
Really like the new ottoman! I'd never think to look at Goodwill for something like that! How do you like your Ikea furniture? I've been looking at buying a couch from Ikea, because it's really affordable and I have small children so I don't want to pay for something super nice that may get ruined. Is yours holding up well?
Fudgie
Wednesday 19th of January 2011
Wow what a great find.