Wednesday, November 17, 2010

A wicker courting chair

You're not going to believe what I found curbside the other day when I was on my way to the grocery store. I spotted this wicker chair set out for the trash only a block away from our house, and I couldn't believe my eyes! Since I couldn't pull over and I was so excited I almost lost control of the car, I circled the block and came back then pulled off the side of the road.



I got out of the car and walked over to this beauty. Oh, I loved it! So now I just have to get it in the car. Easier said then done. I tried the trunk, the back seat and the front seat. Wouldn't fit. Ok, I'll just call dear hubby (and since I could see our house from where I was standing) I'm sure he will come and carry it home for me.




And that's exactly what he did. Sweet hubby carried it on his back all the way home.




And now I have this gorgeous wicker courting chair (sometimes called a kissing chair) sitting on the back porch until I decide where I want to put it. I have plans to paint it too.


This has to be one of my best finds. I'm absolutely thrilled with it!!

14 comments:

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

WOW! Who would have thrown that out? What a great find....
What color are you going to paint it?
Hugs,
Penny

Anonymous said...

Donna, that is an awesome find! You are blessed. It is amazing what people discard, but are'nt we glad they do! I am excited to see what color you paint it, be sure and show us.

Brenda Pruitt said...

What a find! I never happen upon things like this. Must have been your "good karma" day!
Brenda

Linda said...

Wow Donna! What a beauty...it certainly was your LUCKY day!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

It's so unusual and pretty, Donna! What a wonderful find. I'm glad you rescued it!

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Oh wow, wow, wow! I'm always so amazed at the things people throw out! That's just gorgeous! What a lucky find!

Manuela

La Vie Quotidienne said...

What a great find! And it looks to be in perfect condition. My, you were very lucky. What color are you going to paint it???

Zuzana said...

I can not believe someone threw this out, you are right, it is gorgeous.;) And what a loving husband you have.;)
xoxo

Pat said...

Great find !!!
Never heard of a kissing chair...very different...love it.
Surprised someone would put it out as trash, but lucky for you.
Aren't husbands wonderful ?

Angie said...

YOu are on lucky girl, Donna!! That is truly a treasure and I can't believe someone just put it at the curb!! AWESOME!

Cherrie said...

I love it! I have never seen one before!

Beverly said...

Oh my gosh!! This must have been destiny. I love it.♥

Catherine Holman said...

That is fabulous! You are one lucky gal!

jenn said...

what a great find! and a great hubby! that reminds me of a post i still need to do....same story, i found a "great find" someone had thrown out....and i had hubby get it, and he carried it home...