Thrifty Is as Thrifty Does

We moved into our new home a year and a half ago.  Since then, we've been in the process of finding furniture that actually fits in this home - without spending a ton of money or sucking up a lot of resources.  That process lead me to wax poetic about Craigslist and other second hand avenues.

But then I fell in love with these chairs.  

Gorgeous, aren't they?  Made in America and I'm all about keeping my countrymen employed these days.  Offered by a company that promotes sustainability.  And $300 a piece, plus tax and delivery.  Doh!

Every dollar our family spends is spent with purpose.  Toward local and green.  But I just couldn't spend that many dollars.

Instead, I hooked up with this little duo at a garage sale for $25.

After hitting them with a couple cans of (non-eco) black spray paint that we had lying around,

I ended up with this.  A second hand work station that has first class style.

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