I furnished my *entire* house with furniture from Facebook Marketplace (tips for great finds!) 🏡

Welcome to day one of Plantmas 2022! 🌿
Today I'm giving y'all a tour of all of our awesome Facebook Marketplace finds... we've basically furnished our entire home with secondhand or vintage furniture, and Facebook Marketplace has been our go-to for finding unique pieces! 🥰
I also wanted to share my top tips and tricks for snagging awesome items and getting a deal, to boot!
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[@PlantBasedBride]

Please ignore our lack of trim everywhere 😂 that's next on our to-do list! 😅I hope you enjoy day one of Plantmas 2022!

[@josettesmits3395]

Your furniture is beautiful, though I am wondering one thing. You mention that you have some mirror with a wooden frame you want to hang in your bathroom(s). Are you planning to treat the wood with anything to protect them from mould due to water damp in the bathroom? If so, how do you plan to do that?

[@robinbirdj743]

The first things I sold on fb marketplace were beautiful MCM pieces my late husband loved and owned. A young girl was moving inter first place and bought a sideboard and the table and chairs. Later I also sold a beautiful MCM bed and dresser with its mirror and gentleman’s chest for a reduced price because I had to move. Great deals on there!

[@jacintaanderson]

My biggest tip as a seller, read the description before asking a question. the number of times people ask me something that I already put in the listing description like pick up location or dimensions.

[@CrystalVan21]

I still have the mid-century bedroom suite that my father owned in the 1950s. The quality is amazing. The drawers slide in and out so easily. It’s been well-used (by me for 50 years).

[@bloomanddot]

I have no experience with Facebook marketplace but definitely have made good deals on ebay with local listings. Your interior decor style is so wonderful, Elizabeth! Such beautiful pieces for your new home. It just shows that you definitely don't have to spend outrageous amounts / buy new things to have an amazingly styled home.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you so much! Yes, I love showing how you can find beautiful pieces to last a lifetime for a very affordable price ❤️ plus it’s so much nicer to the planet!

[@annaarts23]

I've got a lovely secretary's desk myself that I've just started using more - though mine's painted a very dark and glossy brown. They really are just useful cute things with all those drawers, aren't they? And making offers is always so scary - I too have chickened out before and bought an item that I probably could have gotten for slightly lower out of that mild fear, lol. Loved this video - your excitement and joy with each of your finds just made it such a pleasant watch!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Aw thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! Yes, all those tiny drawers and sections are awesome ❤️ I bet yours is beautiful!

[@peggymohr7899]

Your furniture choice is terrific. Love the 40's stuff.

[@medhachakraborti5619]

Yay! Plantmas at last :D love that you're sharing more home-based content and can't wait for the rest of your videos this month

[@PlantBasedBride]

Yay, thank you! I'm so excited to share more home content in 2022. It's a learning curve to make different types of content but I'm in full nesting mode and want to share it with y'all 😂❤

[@balletbookworm]

Fantastic finds! I love how the cats are helping you "model" your new furniture for the camera

[@PlantBasedBride]

Haha they are SO helpful 😂

[@sunflowerspirited4974]

My mom inherited her mom’s secretary desk after she passed that they bought together in an antique store and it’s so pretty with these curved drawers and iron handles, though our cats have scratched it up a bit :( I know it’ll be passed down to me one day and I love how special that makes it-never thought to actually use it as desk! My mom mostly keeps decor on it because it has a display area right above the desk part. I found this old receipt from the 50s going through the tiny desk drawers and I imagine it’s from the original owners of the desk so I keep it in there!

[@jeanniebooth2931]

I love your dinnerware sideboard, this is my favorite piece in this video, though your bedroom dresser comes in a close second. Great job, your furniture looks lovely in your home!

[@vickiececcato8149]

I think the radio is my favourite piece from your marketplace video. It’s so unique, but not overwhelming.

[@CrystalVan21]

I love the radio and had a hard time deciding between it and the first sideboard you shared. The sideboard won out as my favorite. It’s absolutely gorgeous! 26:42

[@amara560]

So happy that Plantmas is back! Was not expecting it with your move and everything. Love seeing all these tips on finding pre-loved items.

[@PlantBasedBride]

I couldn’t skip it all together… it’s probably my favourite time of year to be a creator!

[@genevievelatour6270]

When I contact a seller, I’ve learned to click on their profile to see if they are selling anything else I might be interested in. Living in a rural community, it’s nice when you get to come back with a few pieces after having to drive a bit of distance.

[@gabsalvas6975]

Completely different type of goods but baby and kids stuff, also in Canada. Stroller, bed, clothes, moise, anything that *seems* useful but you know you wont need for long... Winter clothes for kids? Most people take good care of their stuff and you can save HUNDREDS of $$$. Absolutely worth it And also your furniture are gorgeous

[@PlantBasedBride]

That’s such a good point! Babies/young kids grow out of stuff so fast, I couldn’t imagine buying all new clothes/accessories for them ❤️

[@laurenmcgehean]

FB Marketplace has always intimidated me as someone with social anxiety, and I've been absolutely dreading the thought of having to use it when I move next year, both to get rid of my current things before I move and to get secondhand furniture for after. Your tips genuinely have made me feel more confident that I can handle it. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences--and the pieces you got are amazing!!

[@natalieh2542]

Loved all the tips! You found so many great items so far. I love them all.

[@hipstamom]

Yay Plantmas! I love the pieces you found on FB Marketplace. Simply stunning 😍

[@PlantBasedBride]

Aren’t they just? I’m so happy with our finds so far! 🥰

[@plantwithroos]

Your style is so lovely! And I really want a filming background like yours, it's so pretty, plus good lighting 🙌🏻

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you so much! I love my lights and they’re pretty affordable, too ❤️ I shared them in my filming setup video from last year’s Plantmas!

[@plantwithroos]

@@PlantBasedBride thanks! I bought my tripod after watching your video last year. Will check the lights - I try to film with natural light for my plants to also shine but it's hard this time of year

[@ritagraybill9414]

Try the lemon wax to freshen up finishes. Great finds.

[@bethanyharvey6271]

I am obsessed with your wingbacked chair, rust orange is one of my favourite colours.

[@sabrinabenoit3454]

My favourite video from the plant mass série is your last one ... watching you pick your favourite books of the year was really great and analytic ❤

[@Jessi-sj3zx]

💛💛💛 Love that sideboard for you! My spouse and I had one of those fall in love first home first thing that seemed like it had to be. All the items are so cute. I have a mirror on the floor in the middle landing area of our staircase. It just got set there till we cleared a place for it, and it just worked. Sometimes those heavy mirrors demand their own space. 😂

[@radostkudinova1017]

My favorite item is definitely the rust chair, it's so beautiful and looks so cozy 😍

[@andreawright5693]

You got some great finds, I am currently trying to get a fireplace but no insert…. Wahoo. Wish me luck!

[@biancaaustin5859]

So helpful! Thank you! I LOVE your style ❤

[@karenhayes9221]

Hi Elizabeth, your finds are gorgeous and fit together very well. The cats seem to be happy with them as well. My favourite piece would have to be your pantry cabinet, it really is gorgeous. 🪑🪞

[@PlantBasedBride]

Isn’t it just? I love it so much ❤️ and yes, the cats love everything about this house!

[@ambargonzalez8862]

I really enjoyed this video! Very relaxing and interesting! I wouldn't decorate my home with mid century furniture, buuuuut, I really love how you have decorated everything you showed! Really liking forward to see the makeovers of the house!

[@PlantBasedBride]

I’m so glad! 🥰 I’m so excited to share the makeovers, too. Slowly working through the house!

[@katerinapolaskova6163]

The pieces you got are really beautiful. Love it so much.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you so much! We love each and every single one ❤

[@AnneliHolm]

I’m from Sweden 🇸🇪 and of course I love midcentry furniture 🪑 so I totally love all of your finds but if I would pick one, it has to be the cabinet 😍 oh my, I love the glass doors and the some what art deco wibe. Thank you for all your tips. Love from Anneli

[@MissKateWalk]

I've never used FB Marketplace before, but these are really useful tips for it, wouldn't even start without them 🙂

[@berylliumpear1026]

Omg I'm in love with that radio thingy... Such a 👨‍🍳😗

[@marciawilson1113]

Elizabeth, not sure how you feel about this but instead of refinishing your dining room set, try Howard’s refinish. You just rub it on and it helps cover the nicks and wood that is exposed. I have used it on my facebook finds and even my kitchen cabinets with great results. Also, old English scratch cover. Of course, nothing needs to be perfect.

[@lifeoutnumbered]

It's interesting you say expand your search because I actually do the opposite and keep my search within 30 minutes drive of me. But I also have kids so driving multiple hours just wouldn't be as feasible of an option for us

[@hellatras.h]

As someone who negotiates quite a lot (even in stores sometimes) here are some tips (I’m Europe based (Netherlands/Germany) and I don’t know how it is in other cultures/countries): - I usually start by stating that I’m interested but I always ask “can we do something about the price”. If they don’t want to go down that’s fine too, I usually follow up with “I’ll think about it, when would you need a decision?” And then I can decide whether to buy at full price or not. But I usually find that they lower it. In stores I usually search whether they have the item at discount online (for Germans: Mediamarkt also matches Amazon prices if they are lower, on certain items). Usually they match the online price. I know it’s nerve wrecking but there is nothing to lose. And if they don’t go down you can usually still buy it at full price ✨

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you for these tips! I’ll try them out next time I’m wanting to buy a piece ❤️

[@audreypq]

obsessed with your new house content. i will watch everything haha. i still remember the "before" pictures of this house you showed us and it has now fully transformed. love it!!!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Ahh thank you! 🥺 it really has come so far 🥰 I love it so much!

[@soulivro]

Wish I have the same here since Im also moving to bought apartment. Ur furniture is so amazing but this cupboard is simply GORGEOUS!!!! defnitily my fave furniture of all

[@neberdjerr]

That is my dream house, right there!!! I'm in love with the sewing table 💕

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ It’s our dream house, too 🥰

[@Clo_dot]

One thing I think is important to mention is that in order to buy furniture off FB, you often need a larger car that can fit the furniture you’re buying. Renting a truck is also an option but it makes the whole process a lot more cumbersome. Also how important it is to bring a buddy when picking up stuff from a strangers house. Safety first always x3

[@PlantBasedBride]

Both so true! I always go with my husband, even if he just hangs out in the car. Luckily we have a larger vehicle!

[@quester09]

that sideboard!

[@fredmckibben6872]

The Cabinet you refer to as the 'Pantry" is a 1930's Art Deco piece.....WOW

[@karenmabe9819]

I enjoyed watching how much you cherish your finds.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Haha yes I’m so excited about them! I could have made a video on each one individually 😂❤️

[@julia-here]

You guys have the best taste.. ugh, *chef's kiss* - all of these pieces are iconic and go so so well together andddd feels so much like what I know about you guys. I know you both are super proud of the progress so far (at least I hope you are) and wishing you the best on the way forward! 💛

[@julia-here]

Also have an older secretary desk... also love it.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you so much, Julia! Each piece has felt so right and it’s been so fun to go on little adventures together to go get them and bring them home 🥰

[@Kdmud]

Oh my goodness Elizabeth, you have just made my day! Your choices are so perfect, it’s kind of magical !! Thank you so much for sharing your home and the process of making it yours. Keep doing exactly what you are doing with your videos 🎉 Happy Plantmas…so glad you’re doing it this year👏🏽😻❣️🧚🏽‍♀️

[@PlantBasedBride]

Aw thank you ❤️ I’m so glad!! 🥰

[@ericdusoulier7892]

Picked up a beautiful kitchen on FB marketplace

[@saradandridge]

So many amazing finds!! That chair is to die for though 😍

[@themission137]

everything you got is so beautiful, i really admire your patience and dedication to finding unique pieces and it really paid off! i can hardly summon the will to go through furniture on the IKEA website >< my faves are the coffee table and mint sewing table

[@PlantBasedBride]

Haha I had strong motivation considering we had almost no furniture after our cross country move 😂 Oo yes my little mint table is so good! And the coffee table, too ❤️

[@stracciatella]

Holy sh*t, those pieces! 🤩

[@StetStudio]

I am currently working on styling a nook in our spare bedroom to use for filming my skillshare and youtube videos. I want to use all secondhand items if possible, and this video has given me a lot of confidence. While I don't use Facebook marketplace I use the app OfferUp, which is very similar. You have some lovely pieces!

[@muriellebanackissa]

This was incredibly insightful! It makes me want to browse marketplace! Your style is just stunning and your home looks amazing 🙌🏽✨

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@wendyhoward2699]

Great video and beautiful furniture! Blessings.

[@diana.elizabeth022]

I absolutely adore your style and aesthetic!

[@PlantBasedBride]

Aw thanks! 🥰❤️

[@tiadixon4787]

Love those MCM end tables! Where did you find your couch?

[@gloriaprimeau7318]

Great video

[@itsa_peanut]

Here to really echo that last point; I still think about a side table that also doubled as a wine cabinet that I found on Facebook Marketplace two years ago. I waited too long, and it got away. I still think about it all the time!

[@itsa_peanut]

Also regret not getting a card catalogue that I found on an auction site for $30; it's a piece that normally goes for upwards of $500. By the time I decided to go for it, the auction had closed!

[@PlantBasedBride]

It’s so hard when the perfect piece gets away 😭 there’s a pair of nightstands out there somewhere that should have been mine!!

[@47Lyra]

I use facebook market place, but these tips arw soooo useful even for me.. thank you very much 😍😍

[@PlantBasedBride]

I’m so glad! 🥰

[@clairechcohen]

thanks for repping used furniture :] better for the earth and it can have so much character

[@PlantBasedBride]

So true! I cut out a long aside of me talking about how great secondhand/vintage furniture is and how much better it is for the environment because this video was already getting quite long 😅❤️

[@hannahgraham-devries8805]

loved it so much! ❤‍🔥✨

[@bellemeri8155]

Be really careful with that mirror that is attached with clips to the wall. We had one like that which suddenly shattered all over the counter and one of our cats on the day we first turned our heat on this year. Mirror was a lost cause but luckily the cat wasn't harmed..

[@PlantBasedBride]

That’s scary! It was here when we moved in and is holding up ok so far, but we’ll be replacing it soon ❤️

[@dpunktmpunkt8544]

Where did you get this beautiful dress?

[@karensung7540]

The pieces are so *you*. The struggle can be finding a way to pick up the furniture when your vehicle isn’t big enough. Now I’m going to another hunt through marketplace.

[@PlantBasedBride]

Thank you so much! Oof yeah it can be so hard 😅 we’re lucky to have a larger vehicle but it can still be a tight squeeze sometimes!

[@inmylilworld_]

I just have one question. How do you do your nails? I have to know!😍😍😍

[@PlantBasedBride]

I shared how I do them on my TikTok! It’s linked in the description box ❤️

[@jessa9877]

What about bedbugs

[@pavlinazitkova]

❤😊

[@MalouLofstrand]

🏡✨🤩

[@betydning]

Please, please take the drawers out of the vanity and put them back in the right order.

[@PlantBasedBride]

There’s no vanity in this video so I’m not sure what you’re talking about. If you mean one of the dressers they are both in the right order, we checked.

[@cy4543]

Americans don't have e-transfer. That's why they use things like venmo.

[@PlantBasedBride]

What?? Really? That’s so strange! I wonder why 🤔

[@cy4543]

@@PlantBasedBride E-transfer is actually super Canadian. They also didn’t have tap on card machines for quite a bit of time.

[@jackiebradshaw8863]

Don’t be scared to look at companies, I’ve gotten great deals when a furniture company needed to get rid of a surplus and that’s how I got my tv console. Also my house is over a hundred years old and needed some updates, I found a tile company that was trying to get rid of all their out-of-date tiles so I went and bought all the tiles I needed for my second second bath but if you bought from their stock they had a huge pile of free tile they offered to their customers, so I found some beautiful old tiles I ended up putting around my fireplace. Along with search options Google other terms. (Example of coke vs soda vs pop), some call them sofas, some say couches, love seats, etc and even dressers vs chest of drawers, tall boys, etc. If there’s something you love but wrong color get it and there’s a ton of KZbin videos on chalk paint and those who don’t want the paint (like her secretary desk) there’s KZbin videos for that, plus lowes and Home Depot workers are generally really awesome at helping and explaining. But if you have the money there’s lots of people on Facebook market that you can pay to paint or restore items. Just look!!! Look at everything…. I got rid of our horrible 90’s shower kit and found an amazing cast iron claw tub…. I would have missed out if I never looked. Don’t be afraid to ask to meet half way on the longer trips. Expand searches to where you or your spouse works. I’ve got amazing parents who will pick stuff up for me two counties over and bring it to me when they visit. I agree with bargaining, if it’s reasonable I’d offer a lower price especially if you have to travel to get there. If it’s been on there for long periods of time I also thinking of asking for a lower price isn’t bad either. I got a new bedroom set and I couldn’t get anyone to buy my old dresser and finally someone contacted me saying “hey I’ve noticed this has been on here for a while, would you consider giving it to me for free”? And I said yes, because I was grateful to finally get rid of it! Plus I had kept dropping it down and was asking $50 in the end. He did mention when he was picking it up that he had sent the same message to several other sellers all of them said “no”… so it’s a hit or miss but you’ll never know if you don’t ask.

[@PlantBasedBride]

So many good tips here, thank you for sharing!! 🥰

[@rebeccawhite6978]

You asked what kind of home-related videos we would request and my answer is - anything and everything! Paint choices, bathroom remodel, furniture arrangement, thoughts on color schemes, anything at all that you guys are working on, we want to see! Your aesthetic is so great, there’s lots here to learn for the less artistically-inclined among us. 💚🤎🧡🍁🌲

[@PlantBasedBride]

Well thank you! I’d love to make videos touching on all of these things ❤️❤️