Finding just what you've been looking for at a price you can afford on Craig's List.

Tom must have realized I was never going to give up on my dream of a library.

I'm sure he was just as tired of seeing dozens of boxes of books lining the downstairs walls as I was frustrated that all my books were still in boxes.

I think he also realized he would never have the time or money to build custom shelves from scratch, as he had planned. 

Guess what he found on Craig's List this week?

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It's just a start, but oh, isn't it a lovely start?

Eventually they'll go all the way to the ceiling and perhaps be painted white (they're all different types of wood), and if we can figure out how, I'd like to turn two stained glass windows we've had stored for ages into cabinet doors. 

But even just as it is, I'm in book-lover heaven.

Finding just what you've been looking for at a price you can afford on Craig's List.

Sweet!

What treasures have you found on Craig's List, or at garage sales, or flea markets… ?

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7 responses to “Craig’s List … Sweet! #3 (and my Friday Favorite Photo)”

  1. Debbie B Avatar
    Debbie B

    I found my Nikon 70-300mm VR zoom listed on Craig’s List…it had never been used. Bought it at a great price and was almost afraid to ask how the seller acquired it 🙂

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  2. Bella Casa Avatar

    How heavenly! I had books in boxes from years so I know how exciting these book shelves can be to have. I’m not quite the collector that you are, Barbara, but I do love to read my share of ’em and write reviews on ’em too.
    Jan @ BellaCasa
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  3. Carmie of the Single Nester Avatar

    A good book has no ending . . .
    I have wanted to buy things or sell things on CraigsList but am a bit scared. There are weirdos out there.

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  4. Jillsy Girl Avatar

    Haven’t bought anything on Craig’s list yet, but I do love a good buy on ebay!! Here’s to the start of a great library! Cheers!

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  5. Gail Avatar

    Very nice find! Once they’re painted it’s really going to look fantastic!

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  6. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I agree about books and about the weirdos on Craig's List. Or potential weirdos. But I have a friend who has even hired repairmen (when she was single a few years ago) and never had a problem! Guess you just have to use good judgement somehow.

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  7. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    You found your zoom on CL? I'm going to have to start checking it more myself!!

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