Scrolling through Facebook Marketplace will always be a happy place for me. It gives me an adrenaline rush that nowhere else does. I love being able to get second hand furniture that I can give a new home and help preserve the planet in my small way. My bookmark is filled with so many items that usually includes amazing mid century modern furniture. They're honestly things I live for. As always, my choices are intentional and always have to serve a purpose.
Recently, I saw a seller who had a beautiful dresser/sideboard that I liked and wanted for my bedroom. She was about fifty minutes away heading east. Everyone knows I will chase a good piece of furniture to the ends of the earth and I sure did. After having to cancel our initial arrangement for the exchange, I assumed that the item would be gone by the next week, but it wasn't. She reached out and told me it was still there and I could come get it to my surprise. I was ecstatic.
I got up really early that morning and asked it I could come earlier than planned. She agree and I was on my way out. Living in the north east has its perks, but other days, it can feel like a crap show. Case in point, the tons of snow sitting on our cars after the downpour from the night before. In freezing temperatures, I got the snow off and started my journey playing one of my favorite artist Lucky Daye.
From having to get snow off the car and driving an hour away between two states—yes, the Capital Region of NY is almost directly west of the borders of both Vermont and Massachusetts—was nothing short of an adventure. I drove between these two states and for about 15 miles, I was the only person driving east. Scary!!! Not for me.
The scenery along the way was amazing. Crossing over the Tomhannock Reservoir was truly the highlight. It was straight out of a movie with a very foggy appeal. I wish I had driven a little slower over the bridge, but it was everything. Driving through the Tibbits State Forest along state route 7 was also very eye catching with the many twist and curves you would expect from being in the mountains. I also caught a glimpse of an interesting store The Potter Hill Barn and made a promise to myself to stop on my way back.
I got to my location and met with the seller, and older woman. I omitted a very important fact. I hadn’t noticed that the dresser was shorter than I wanted it to be. After pondering on whether should take it or not, I decided to make the purchase. After all, I had driven that far. When loading it up, we decided to load the drawers first. As I was walking it to the car, the joint between the front and side came off on two of the drawers. She was apologetic and gave me a price reduction to $20. It was a problem I could fix with some sanding and wood glue and took it anyway.
On my way back, as promised, I stopped at The Potter Hill Barn and boy was I happy I did—sad for my purse though. About 30 minutes and $60 later, I was back on my way home from Hoosick Falls to the Capital Region.
As soon as I got home, I wiped this baby down, pulled, sanded the crevices, pulled out the wood glue and got to working. Let’s just say, it was well worth it. I love the outcome.
Until my next adventure, happy hunting to you.
Feature photo Bedroom Decor, Renata Poleon, 2024
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