What I am about to tell you is going to be very hard to believe.
I couldn't believe it myself and I believe just about everything.
Notice this beautiful 9x12 brand new area rug.
That is a HUGE rug...and it's MINE....all mine ! ♥
What I love about it is that it has a little bit of every color in my living room.
The rug was rolled for awhile and I have been anxious for the "wrinkles" to work out...
...the sunlight on the rug....
just beautiful.
Background of soft beige, trimmed in a dark brown.
...the sunlight on the rug....
just beautiful.
Background of soft beige, trimmed in a dark brown.
The large rug also came with a 5x7 rug that fits so nicely beneath my
twin blue club chairs and ottoman.
The rugs have just enuf of the blue to bring it all together.
I am searching HI and LO for two awesome white slipcovers for these chairs....
just haven't located what I really want yet.
THIS is the part you will find hard to believe....
The large rug, the 5x7, two small throw rugs and 2 long runners....
all found in a DUMPSTER...
These rugs are BRAND NEW....
New people moved into a house next door to our cousins and these items were
all deposited in an empty dumpster in their alley.
No one has a clue why they were thrown away...
but I sure am glad Mr. Sweet's cousin, MICKEY, noticed them and
told us about them. ♥
The four of us were sitting outside on their patio, under their pretty umbrella table...having coffee and MAPLE donuts.
Mickey walked out in the alley for something, and strolled back into the yard...causally mentioning "I think I see some orential rugs IN THE DUMPSTER..
VIRGINIA and I almost knocked him AND the table over, getting up.
and....yep...there they were...a dumpster full of beautiful rugs.
GOOD THING is......the dumpster didn't have anything else in it. YAHOO.......
Talk about a great DUMPSTER DIVE.........
I AM IN LOVE ! ♥♥♥
joining with:2ND TIME AROUND
NIFTY THRIFTY
RUBY TUESDAY
TUESDAY TREASURES
xoxo, bj
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sometimes, the pre-scheduled postings just go when they want to....
but....oh, well...:))
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sometimes, the pre-scheduled postings just go when they want to....
but....oh, well...:))
Get outta here girlfriend! How lucky is that. The rugs are beautiful and perfect for your home. Are these people nuts, or what. Oh well, I'm glad that you found them first!
ReplyDeletehugs
Sissie
There's just no understanding some people. How could anyone throw away such beautiful and serviceable things?
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! What a great find!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh...this is incredible, BJ!! They are truly lovely and look spectacular in your living room {which I don't think I have ever seen before}. These people must have been truly unhappy with the rugs, but why didn't they return them? Their loss, your gain!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
NO WAY! How lucky are you? And they go perfectly. I think it's a gift cause you were so nice to that guy that broke into your backyard...hmmmmmm. Now if only a couple of white slipcovers would fall off a truck at your front door. Well a girl can dream can't she? Enjoy your new treasures BJ.
ReplyDeleteWHAAAAT??? In the DUMPSTER?
ReplyDeleteI have never, ever found anything on the side of the road or in a dumpster.
How is it that everyone is finding all this great stuff???
xoxo Bunny Jean
OMGOSH- I can't believe that you found those in the dumpster-Well, I mean I CAN believe it but WOW! They are just gorgeous!!! You found yourself something there that time, honey! Holy Cow! I would keep checking back...maybe they will just throw plain old cash in thre next time! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteok, girl, you got the deal of the millenium~! free- those beauties.. wow wow and wow
ReplyDeletePeople do the most wasteful things! I'm glad you were there to save these, they are absolutely gorgeous in your room! I think I would be keeping an eye on that dumpster.
ReplyDeleteYay! I think this is wonderful! A few times in my life I have gotten good things for free but I think your treasures is one of the best I've ever heard! Like a gift from God above just setting there ready for you to come and get it!
ReplyDeleteYay!
Blessings,
debbie
Wow, you must be living right, my friend! :D THe rugs look perfect in your space. Congratulations on such fabulous luck!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky thing!! What a dumpster score!
ReplyDeleteWow, unreal find. I am thrilled for you and they really are gorgeous. So fun. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeletegreat find bj..and i LOVE..your soft blue chairs..
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful , good for you!
ReplyDeletewow wow wow, you lucky duck,, now thats a find, they are beautiful,,
ReplyDeleteHow INCREDIBLE!!!!! You, my dear, have just been abundantly blessed!!! I would love to know how they cam eto be there! Oh! I know! Angels......whatever form they took!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! What a fantastic find! Who, in their right mind, would throw away perfectly good rugs? Lucky for you they weren't thinking straight huh?
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! You are livin' right!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky find and soo pretty. Some people throw away really nice things and I'll never know why. Have a great Sunday/
SCORE! Couldn't happen to a better dumpster diver. What fun!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! It couldn't happen to a nicer blogger ;-) So glad you got something you will love and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteWhat some people want do. BJ, the day those were found was definitely your lucky day. They loo very nice in your home.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing, BJ! Their trash was your treasure!!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
Carol
Now THAT'S my kind of deal!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING! The rugs look beautiful. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteOne mans trash is another ones treasure. You have the treasure. Trish
ReplyDeleteGET OUT!!!! YOU are RIGHT! I don't believe it!! bj! It could ONLY happen to you!! Ok..maybe to me..no..only to you!!
ReplyDeleteHOORAY for bj!:):):)
You are one lucky lady. The rugs look very nice in your living room. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteTalk about being at the right place at the right time! Unbelievable what some people throw out, isn't it!! The rugs are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteNow, did you mention maple donuts????? hehe xoxo
Okay... you win for "the free find of the century" award!! What a grand find that was BJ!! It is so gorgeous and I'm so happy that YOU found them. They look perfect with all your furniture. I'd be doin' some drive by's past that dumpster if I was you.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, sherry
PS I have that pillow in your pic and love it... we have such good taste girl!
I have found the most amazing things in dumpsters, I'm not ashamed to say my Hubby has hoisted me up so I can fetch them either! But this my dear, takes the cake! Well spotted Micky! Good lookin' out for sure! And kudos to you for snatching them up! We need a little more recycling like this in the world.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteWe have a beautiful Scandinavian table and chairs from a dumpster. College kids moving out and I guess they did not want to haul it with them. Lucky for us! We refinished the top, and made a new cushion for one of the chairs. Amazing what people will leave behind!
You are ONE lucky girl!! The stars were lined up just right for you that day. They are beautiful. That is unusual for someone to throw away perfectly good rugs. You would've thought they would've donated them to charity at least! Well, you're their charity now. Enjoy them. They sure are pretty.
ReplyDeleteDelightful and it does continue to amaze to me what folks discard. Slipcovers are so hard to find.
ReplyDeleteWell the price was certainly right!Richard from My old Historic House.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous rugs! I am so happy they found a new and GOOD home with you! Amazing what people will just dump, but you gain for sure! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteHi BJ....
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is...your AWESOME new treasure find is definitely a "God thing", dear friend! I'm just tickled pink for you!!! Wow...what beautiful rugs and they really couldn't be any more perfect for your home!!! Yep...a "God thing" for sure! He sure did bless you, sweet lady! The 9x12 looks gorgeous in your living room! Thanks for sharing your new treasures with us!!!
Love ya,
Chari
OMG!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable! I'm so glad you were there and got them...synchronicity at best. Looks beautiful with your things ~ so happy for you!
ReplyDeletexo
Pat
Congrats! How wonderful you found the beautiful rugs for nothing. They must have been put there especially for you!! Lovely photos too.
ReplyDeleteBJ, What were these people thinking? The rug looks fabulous in your room and the colors are perfect. It would have been such a shame if these beautiful rugs had ended up at the dump. Congrats on such a great find.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sherry
Now that is a great story!!! BJ I saw some contractors throw some spindles (about 100) in a dumpster one day, nearly wrecked trying to get to that dumpster:)
ReplyDeleteDove in.....thru them out, then loaded them in my suburban (yeeeehaw)
They are now being put up around my gazebo!!
Hey-they were decorative spindles AND treated!!!!!wooohoooo!!
Love your rug!!!
Holy Cow !! Some people have all the luck ! Great find !
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh, this is one of the most DELIGHTFUL posts I've read, in a long time!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And I'm happy for the rugs too! Finding a new home where they are loved. After being tossed by someone. Yes, I'm happy for the rugs toooooo. :-)
Gentle hugs,
"But see, in our open clearings, how golden the melons lie;
Enrich them with sweets and spices, and give us the pumpkin-pie!"
~Margaret Junkin Preston
Wow! How wonderful is that! They couldn't have gone to a better place to live!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and the look of your room. My cousin used to live in a place where dumpster diving rewarded her with many wonderful things. Maybe I should do a tour of dumpsters in my neighborhood - I need a rug!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~