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Project + Funny Story

July 21, 2010 By Sherry

Hello everyone!  I am so glad you dropped by…. I could really use a break.   I finally tackled some projects that have been on my very long to-do list.  Let me show you  some of what I have been up to.
This is our dining room now.
This was what the chairs looked like before I recovered them.  An electric staple gun was a must on this project. 
There is a funny story about buying this set off Craigslist.  I purchased the dining table, six chairs and a buffet for $300.  I contacted the seller by email and he told me his real estate agent would meet me.
I drive up to this gorgeous home in Destin, Fl.  I am talking about at least a two million dollar plus home.    The real estate shows up and I pay him for the set and make arrangements to pick it up the next day.   
I show up the next day with the two men I hired to deliver the furniture.  The real estate agent tells me the owner is awaiting trial for tax evasion, money laundering, racketeering and several other charges. His business partner had already been sentenced to 30 years in prison and the seller expected a similar sentence.  He was currently out on bond and was trying to liquidate everything before going to prison.
While we are loading the furniture the home owner calls his agent. He makes us unload the buffet in the driveway and has the agent pulling out all the drawers and looking inside while still on the phone with the him.  The seller keeps telling  him to look again, and again, and again. The agent is getting very annoyed by this time and starts yelling that there is nothing  inside the buffet.  They hang up and just a couple minutes later the owner calls again and tells the agent to pull out all the drawers and check the bottom of each one. The seller calls a third  time and this time wants the movers to flip the buffet so the agent can see the bottom. 
 When I finally got the set home hubby and I tore the buffet apart looking for the missing item. I was praying we wouldn’t find an envelope with drugs or anything else illegal. I worried for a couple of weeks that the seller might track me down and send some goon to retrieve his missing item.  You never know what you will encounter when buying off Craigslist!
If you are still with me after this really long post can you guess what my next project is? Here is a hint.
I’ll be joining the parties at:
Coastal Charm 
The Shabby Chic Cottage 
Some What Simple 
Silly Little Sparrow 
Romantic Home 
Home Is Where My Story Begins 
Shoe String Decorating
Thanks ladies for hosting!
xo, Sherry

Filed Under: craigslist, decorating, dining room, Uncategorized, upholstery

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Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    July 21, 2010 at 3:26 am

    That is really crazy!!! lol!!! Love your new furniture!!!!

  2. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    July 21, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Sherry, what a cute story. Glad no one came after you. I love the furniture and your dining room. I could just pack up and move into your house from what I have seen.

  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    July 21, 2010 at 12:41 pm

    BTW when you tire of the basket on the wall you can send it my way. I have been wanting one for quite some time.

  4. Haden News says

    July 21, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Very funny story…great looking dining room set!!

  5. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    July 21, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Pretty, Sherry! Love the shape to the back of those chairs! My grandmother used to hide her money in an envelope taped to the back of one of her drawers {this was years ago in the 70's/80's and she was in her 70's/80's! : )

  6. Julie @ The Family CEO says

    July 21, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    I think half the fun of buying off Craigslist are the people you meet and the homes you go to but your story really tops them all, doesn't it? Great job on the chairs. I love those spindles.

  7. shannon i olson says

    July 21, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    ohh! I would worry too. Oh my! my husband once showed an apartment when we were managing… he walked in and saw a gun and lots of money on the table, closed the door and told the perspective renter he would show him another apt. YOu just never know!! But it is a beautiful piece!

  8. Days at Buttermilk Cottage says

    July 21, 2010 at 10:16 pm

    You've got a great story to tell now whenever you host a dinner party in that gorgeous room.

  9. Bonnie@Creative Decorating says

    July 21, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    Love the furniture and what a creepy story!! You just never know what people will do for money! Glad everything is safe and sound.

  10. Tamra says

    July 22, 2010 at 1:26 am

    Dang Sherry! I was just waiting to read the part where you found a thick envelope filled with hundred dollar bills!! Great story.

    Oh and my guess is the buffet is getting some color.

  11. Crystal says

    July 22, 2010 at 2:50 am

    Oh my gosh…what a story! I wouldn't know whether to laugh or start looking over my shoulder! You did get a great deal!

  12. Vintagesouthernlife says

    July 22, 2010 at 3:34 am

    Great story! I'm glad you out of there safely. Your dining room is beautiful.
    Annette

  13. Michelle @ Sweet Something says

    July 22, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    So you never found anything? What a bizarre story!
    Looks like you purchased some great looking furniture!

  14. Sassy Sites! says

    July 23, 2010 at 12:40 am

    CUTE!! I love your blog, so adorable! I'm a follower now! Visit me at Sassy Sites… 🙂

  15. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    July 23, 2010 at 2:12 am

    Love your dining room. I think I would have been a little nervous too after hearing all of that story. You got some beautiful pieces. Love the new chair covers. Hugs, Marty

  16. HOOTIN' ANNI says

    July 23, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    Incredible!! I love the colors you've decided on. Beautiful.

    For your convenience, Here Is My Show and Tell Bargain Link. Hope to see you visit with me.

  17. Sandy~Romantique Inspirations~ says

    July 23, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    A very lovely Dining room and you did a wonderful job on those chairs. I like the chandelier from what I can of the bottom part…. hmmm I wonder if there is another picture of that.

    Enjoy your Day Sherry*

  18. Cathy~Mille Fleur says

    July 24, 2010 at 12:28 am

    I was peeking through some of your older posts and I noticed that I hadn't commented on your beautiful room! I love it! I can't believe you found such a beautiful set for such a great deal…amazing! Everything in this room is just stunning!

    I adore the basket on the wall too! I noticed Kim has her eye on it…she can't have it;)! If you ever tire of it..it's mine and you can throw in the chandy just for good measure!

    Just beautiful!
    Cathy

  19. Susan says

    July 24, 2010 at 1:10 am

    Your dining room is gorgeous!! What an adorable blog!

  20. Denise Marie says

    July 24, 2010 at 5:48 pm

    great story! Kinda mysterious and scary. lol

  21. Theresa says

    July 25, 2010 at 1:03 pm

    What a crazy story!! YOur chairs look fabulous, great find! Love the basket chandi hanging over the table…Theresa

  22. CalypsoInTheCountry says

    November 17, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    Your story makes that buffet even more special! You really made it into a beautiful piece!

    Thanks for visiting my blog and being the first to comment! Yay – you know how exciting that can be when you first get started – Thanks!

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