Think a thrift store find with a little DIY love can’t be every bit as gorgeous as a high end find? I beg to differ.  Meet:  Kristen from 

Kristen often says that design wouldn’t be a challenge without a budget. What fun would it be to walk into a high end store and say “I’ll take it!” without even so much as glancing at the price tag? 

But it’s not nearly as interesting or satisfying when there isn’t a bit of a challenge involved. At least that’s what we tell ourselves when the budget is tight. 

Kristen scored these thrift store potential beauties…

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and now prepare to be amazed…

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Wow! So glamorous. She’s gorgeous!

…the second has a smoky blue to play against the deep brown tones in the room.

Stunning…

Kristen – you’re such an inspiration. These are amazing! I can’t believe that’s them in the before pictures. Gorgeous transformation!

See more from Kristin at Farmhouse Studio.