We've had eBay roundups on Lovely Things before, and when I was noodling around on Craigslist today, I saw a few items worth mentioning in the furniture listings. I actually rather want all these items myself, but as I've recently moved, I'm trying to shed furniture, instead of buying new pieces, so best I share these finds with you!
I'm a big fan of chunky rustic tables, and this French country-style wooden table is a great price at just £150. The honey colour and the big wide planks are very attractive, and it would make a lovely kitchen table if you have the room. Collect from Notting Hill, London.
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For the chronically disorganised among us, the fact that today is the last day for shipping from many online stores ushers in a strong sense of panic. One of the things I love about buying from ebay is that often you're buying from an individual - an individual who understands your need to have something posted out quickly using next-day postage. There are some very cute hot water bottle covers around at the moment, and it's a lovely gift for someone who really feels the cold in the winter months. Details via the link...
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I haven't done an ebay roundup for a while, but previous posts on shabby chic furniture from ebay have proved to be very popular (and if there are other roundups you'd like to see on Lovely Things, please leave a comment to let us know). While the traditional shabby chic look with lots of white and light colours always seems more of a summer style to me, I know there are lots of you completely in love with shabby rustic charm, no matter what the season. Today we're focusing on some very nice pre-loved painted chests of drawers...
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