some trash turned treasure!

I will admit that I have no problem whatsoever snagging something off the side of the road marked "free" OR something clearly waiting on the trash truck. 

In fact, I love finding cool things this way and giving them a second chance. 

It makes me happy. 

Very happy. 

I've had some luck with this over the past couple of weeks too. 

First, I found this in the alley next to the trash and it was marked FREE.

 It was in perfect condition physically - it just needed a little love!

So a bit of sanding, some primer and a coat of Satin Black later and I have this!

Sitting along with this chair were 2 plant stands.

I got to work...

And now I have these!

And lastly - I found this sad little cart...

Again, in good physical condition - still sturdy and the wheels rolled perfectly.
Now it looks like this

And it sits next to our grill to hold extras like plates and tongs and grilling what-nots!

LOVE my freebies!

Oh and 1 more
I found this guy two days ago and haven't had a chance to do much to him yet

*squeeeaaaalllll*

I have sanded him down 3 times so far and I still have a lot of work to do.

But that's ok. I've wanted some of these chairs forever. My grandparents had these out on their front porch and I grew up sitting in them. They remind me of laughter, and family, and homemade ice cream. I'm thrilled to have found it!
Will post pics again when I get it done!

I'm linkin up!