Vintage Home Decor Shopping at Estate Sales for my Bedroom!

Every time I'm ready to start making over a space, I always start with tons of secondhand shopping after I've made my mood board because I think its the most budget-friendly way to furnish a unique home! So I've officially started the shopping process for my primary bedroom makeover. We're looking for a few pieces of affordable vintage furniture and decor at two very different estate sales and at a San Diego local swap meet. So we'll be reviewing what I've been looking for secondhand vs. what I might have to purchase new, and then I'll show you my haul of some really unique pieces that could be used anywhere in the home!
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[@kathywatt5415]

Great finds. The fabric on your gold frame is called “moire”, a textile with a wavy or watered look. It’s lovely and I’d say it’s high end.

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you!

[@LornaWood-f4l]

Yes. Moire satin ♥️

[@MelMc188]

Absolutely it’s not weird to buy second hand bedding. It can be washed and sanitized quite easily. My mom who loves thrifting got so many high quality bedding sets from yard sales. I love the frog you picked up, he is so cool. So many good finds.

[@garlicgirl3149]

exactly, plus people stay at hotels trusting they are washing the sheets!

[@MelMc188]

@@garlicgirl3149 at least in your own home, you know how well you’ve washed the bedding

[@livingwithlk]

omg I know i always lysol everything cause seriously who knows LOL

[@dg8273]

I have no problem buying second hand linens. They can be cleaned. I buy thrifted clothing and to me it's the same thing 🤷‍♀️

[@livingwithlk]

right?!? thank you!

[@krisphilwade1]

You have great taste - and sometimes that means you are drawn to higher priced items. One idea I had for you is to look at local online estate auctions. I live in the Bay Area and have found amazing deals ($5 for vintage furniture) at online estate auctions. They are constantly running - sometimes several a week - and you just need to look closely at photos and be willing to drive a few miles to pick up what you've won. Thanks for your videos!

[@livingwithlk]

Oooh great idea! Thank you for the tip!

[@Eloiseat6]

Moiré is the fabric technique that makes the silk on that frame look wavy or iridescent. Anyway, the fabric itself is silk but by putting two pieces of silk together that have different weave spacing, you get that moiré effect.

[@livingwithlk]

Oh cool! Thanks for explaining that

[@kermittheduck]

The wood cube looks like a dapping block! I have a steel one that I use for making jewelry. The wood one is so pretty, and I would totally use it as a decorative piece too, haha.

[@livingwithlk]

Omg you’re so right ! 😂😂 I love it either way it’s such a great shape!

[@lindaroyal8161]

1st Estate sale at time stamp - 4:15, lower left corner, I have that same vintage box. It was my grandma's, it has a mirror inside and is on the antique secretary in my LR. (Sent you a photo of the secretary) I also like enamel ware, I have 3 large pots with lids in my panty, used to store food items. They don't match, each is a different color, but I don't care all yard sale finds. I really like the piece you purchased, I would have bought that. I've been searching for years for an apothecary type cabinet, something long, narrow width and lots of small drawers, for behind my desk. I check MP daily, found a couple but way too expensive or too far away. Second hand sheets - hum....didn't realize they were being sold on MP. I'm a bit skeptical of someone else's bed linens, but like you said, you can wash them, so something to consider. Another channel that I watch, she's in the process of doing her bedroom in an old house she purchased. She bought a mattress from MP. My personal opinion, not something I'd do. In Florida, I believe they're not allowed to sell used mattresses. NOTE - sent you an E-mail; photos of my antique armoire and a few other vintage pieces.

[@livingwithlk]

omg awesome!! I i’ll definitely check out your photos! thanks so much for sharing :)

[@HavenDe]

There is a new Goodwill Outlet in downtown SD. We have one in Tucson too. Last time I was there they had tons of nice rugs. People weren't buying them probably because its a pay by the pound situation. "The bins", as they are known, is not for the faint of heart and very hit or miss. Fun for the treasure hunter!

[@livingwithlk]

I totally went there when it just opened! I sadly did not find a thing, but i’ll have to go back. There seemed to be more of a focus on clothes and junk haha

[@r.leahperez8692]

I too was hesitant about buying second hand sheets but I would come across some really fabulous ones at the thrift stores or yard sales that were too nice to pass up. My mother said to use a white vinegar and lavender essential oil wash to soak them in overnight. And then wash the sheets like normal the next day. Vinegar not only disinfects but it’s a natural softener. And the lavender oil makes the sheets fragrant. Loved this video!

[@livingwithlk]

I totally agree! I’m just overthinking it haha I’ve purchased secondhand linens like tablecloths and even jeans! 😂😊

[@garlicgirl3149]

I had a hard time finding bedroom furniture too. It took me 4 months to find a what I liked. I looked online, thrift stores, online thrift stores, and even retail. I got so discouraged. I had a budget too in mind. I went to Amish wood furniture stores...it was exhausting but I finally found it and you will too.

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you I agree! It’s the budget that ruins it for us all hahaha but sometimes it’s a great restriction to find some super cool pieces!

[@k.walker5428]

Just found your channel and adore your style and your approach to design. As far as second hand bedding, my mom always says if you can sleep on washed hotel sheets, you can sleep on washed thrifted/second hand sheets!

[@livingwithlk]

Yay welcome! Thank you :) And right?! I totally agree!

[@cartwheelsinthezendo]

Thank you for taking us along with you. I have moved to a rural area but need to start to look for estate sales close by. You got some great finds! So fun to watch.

[@livingwithlk]

Yes those are probably better estate sales! They’re quite busy in the city

[@AlmondJoie]

Love that large wood divider at 6:31. That was cute, along with that wooden cube you found, which I have in a different medium -- same exact design only mine are chunky glass tealight candleholders.❤

[@MikeeRogers]

Loved this video and thanks for taking us along those estate sales! My favorites are those vintage ikea lamps 😍 and oddly enough, I love that little free cube you got!

[@AbigailsArtfulAbode]

Loving your channel and video as usual, great style and great finds. Oh, do not paint the green lamps, that color is so hard to find and really desired.

[@livingwithlk]

Thank you so much! That’s a great point. Well maybe I’ll try to resell them and see if someone wants to love them as they are haha :)

[@gracerodriguez6869]

Love the items you bought, Love the estate sale with all the Spanish decor….. I have never purchased 2nd hand bedding.. not sure I would try it

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

I have bought second hand linens a lot. Hot water and soap and you're good to go.

[@livingwithlk]

Right?! I’m overthinking it haha

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

AmyG below mentioned the fabric in the frame was taffeta. I agree and the full name of it is Silk Water Taffeta. You can see the watery feel it has. It's a great Sunday when LG has a video!

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

LK!!!! Yikes.

[@livingwithlk]

omg that might be it! so pretty!

[@livingwithlk]

😂😊

[@cd2659]

Absolutely buy 2nd hand nice sheets! Heck yeah!

[@jackandlill]

I Love that Mexican Folk Art or Feathercraft piece & the awesome frame! I think it's so interesting that it has all of that history on the back...what a find! Nice score - the whole lot! Oh! & you have another one~~~ that's so cool!!!

[@livingwithlk]

🥰🥰 I agree!

[@outofhere496]

I’m on the hunt for old quilts, that are still useable. Love all those frames you found. Got some great deals.

[@JoyChun0508]

I love the art frames you picked up! Ive been hunting for those everywhere but no luck so far.

[@leighamarie07]

I got some NIIIIIIICE linen sheets and wool bedding second hand. They’re my fave and have lasted a long long time

[@louismeyer5132]

The moire material on the frame almost looks like a guillouche enamel. Very cool, luxe but not over the top. My sister and I love old groovey sheet sets so you have to buy those second hand. Often people are selling high quality sets because they want a change and they can be just lightly used. If you like it, it saves some money and you can wash it, I say go for it.

[@livingwithlk]

I totally agree! And thank you I’ve never heard the term guilloche enamel but I totally am familiar with the look of it!

[@fatandhabitat]

Also down for the thrifted sheets and linens. Most of mine are either thrifted or secondhand from Poshmark or mercari! We have some amazing bedding from parachute, piglet in bed, etc that was a steal in comparison!!

[@ColeBean1972]

I would absolutely buy sheets second hand if they are high quality and at an affordable price. If someone can afford to buy them directly from a shop most likely they will have been well taken care of. And a lot of people sell bedding that was for a guest room this may have been minimal if at all ever used

[@livingwithlk]

yeah! so many people said the bed was in their guest room and barely used and we buy secondhand clothing sometimes so what’s the difference? haha

[@Eloiseat6]

I almost always buy sheets and duvet covers second-hand. That’s how I found my vintage Marimekko duvet covers.

[@livingwithlk]

Love !

[@mehrit1648]

Great finds thanks for sharing ❤

[@youdontspeakforme4339]

I don’t like estate sale shopping with you virtually. I see too many things I want to buy. lol 😂 you got some great stuff! That vase!😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@livingwithlk]

LOL at first I was like ok…. but read the rest 😂 thank you for watching! the vase is SO GOOD!

[@youdontspeakforme4339]

@@livingwithlk I love the copper tea pot you had on that shelf. I look for one every where I go 🧐Never thought you would top that❤️

[@cindyhernandez7479]

Hii I just found your chanel and when you mentioned the kobys swapmeet I was like omg ! I'm alos in SD and I'm there every Saturday ❤

[@sarahb3606]

You found such great stuff!! Loved everything. I might buy linens if they were unwanted presents or regretted sale buys but not sure I'd buy them if they'd been on their rotation. Silly really, I'm sure they would be fine washed well and everything. Okay I am changing my mind. I probably would.

[@livingwithlk]

Haha my exact thought process! I mean I have purchase secondhand clothes like jeans and stuff so whats the difference! hahah Thank you for watching!

[@HomeWithJay]

Omg I just picked up the Indian brass vase with the same look and I don’t want to clean it 😂 for $5.. I think I scored

[@livingwithlk]

Amazing!!

[@amyg.8592]

I wonder if the fabric was taffeta.

[@mentalclutter1]

Call me a weirdo but I’ve bought second hand bed linens for years now. You can buy a disinfecting detergent from Lysol or whatever brand you want. If they’re white you can bleach them. Or you can go a more natural route, which I normally would do BUT I prefer to make sure they’re sanitized initially so I just use the chemicals the first wash. It’s personal preference and I know that many people may be wary of the chemicals. As I said, I am too but when getting second hand bedding I personally forego worrying about chemicals the first wash and just kill whatever might be on there! I also dry on the sanitize setting of my dryer the first round- or just do high heat for 30-45 mins at least or until dry. Just to be safe. 🤷🏻‍♀️ but YES on the secondhand bedding! Many times they feel so much softer as they’ve been washed already and the price of new bedding is RIDICULOUS now.

[@gurujiwan]

As spaniard, the spanish revival thing IS so confusing , as we think IS something from california

[@livingwithlk]

It is a style that emerged in california in the 20s and 30s :)

[@6erise645]

I would buy the sheets if they were still under plastic or the seller says it has not been used much 💁‍♀️

[@bernadettekelly1831]

No, please dont buy second hand sheets. Love your style and everything you do but splash out on the sheets and towels x