French Potential
If you read me often, you know that among my latest addictions is that of taking the old & making it new. I am like so many of you. I love finding something that needs work & making it spectacular. And the fact that these things are usually cheap is just an added bonus. But, my latest find is something that I’m amazed by. Last Thursday, I gave you a little peek at this French Sofa from Horchow that I’ve been in love with for a while. Well, Horchow didn’t deliver it, as I had hinted they should. 
But, just like so many times in my life, the Lord smiled on me just two days later. And as we passed by a house just a mile from ours, my husband spotted this gorgeous thing, sitting on someone’s carport (yes, outside!), waiting for me to find it. 
After a quick negotiation, it was mine. The price was so cheap, it might as well have been free. And now I get to choose my own fabric, have it re-upholstered, & paint the wood just how I want it. I can’t wait to see this finished! I don’t believe in coincidence. I believe in a God who loves me so much, that no matter how much I don’t deserve it, gives me more than I even knew I wanted. I can’t thank Him enough for all the ways He blesses me. Stay tuned for the reveal! Hopefully coming soon…
April 6, 2010 @ 11:58 am
Hi Julie. I am so happy about your find but happier about how you blessed me with these words: I don't believe in coincidence. I believe in a God who loves me so much, that no matter how much I don't deserve it, gives me more than I even knew I wanted. I can't thank Him enough for all the ways He blesses me.
I am encouraged in my situation and will therefore be content. Even sofas can bring a revelation of how gracious God is. Thank you!
April 6, 2010 @ 12:35 pm
Thank you for letting me know about your incredible find and for visiting my blog. I hope you will come back again!
I have to say that I have had the same experience. So many times I have thought about something I really wanted for my house and then have found it along the side of the road. Each time I feel blessed and know that I am being cared for even ways that I have yet to fully understand.
April 6, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
It's gorgeous! I can't wait to see it when you're finished.
And Horchow never sends my stuff either – must be their email filters…
April 6, 2010 @ 1:01 pm
I can't wait to see it, either! Still can't believe how you got that thing.
April 6, 2010 @ 1:08 pm
This is very cool, I picked one up off the side of the road. We are talking FREE, score. I just purchased the fabric last week. Here is the link to mine. http://judysturman.typepad.com/in_his_grip/2009/08/latest-dumpster-find.html
April 6, 2010 @ 1:26 pm
Wow! What a find! I can't wait to see what you do with it and where you put it! It has really great bones.
~jamilyn
April 6, 2010 @ 3:00 pm
That is some size sofa! Can't wait to see what you do to it!
April 6, 2010 @ 3:03 pm
amazing…but isn't that so God???!!!
look forward to the reveal.
judi 😉
April 6, 2010 @ 3:16 pm
Oh wow – what a find!!!
April 6, 2010 @ 3:16 pm
Can't believe you found that beautiful thing in someones carport. I'll be anxiously waiting to see what you do to it.
Brooke
April 6, 2010 @ 3:39 pm
Beautiful sofa!!!!
April 6, 2010 @ 5:04 pm
Wow! That is amazing, isn't it? What a find! I bet there were golden rays beaming from it as you passed by. I so wish I will come across one! How fun! Can't wait to see it finished up!!
April 7, 2010 @ 3:55 pm
The Lord did smile on you. Could you put in a good word for me? :0
Yay on your wonderful find.
Pamela
April 8, 2010 @ 12:25 pm
WOW! Great find!! I was just telling my daughter that it's wonderful to serve a huge God who cares about the small details in our life…things that matter to us! Congrats on your find!
April 10, 2010 @ 3:13 am
This is a beautiful find! Its going to be great when your done with it.
April 23, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
This is going to be GORGEOUS!! I have a settee that looks like it could be the mate waiting to be recovered!!! I'm new here but love your blog! 🙂
Kristi
April 28, 2010 @ 10:31 pm
Oh how exciting! I can't wait to see it finished! Around here, getting something upholstered is so darn expensive. It's actually cheaper to buy new! You are lucky!
xoxo,
Kim
January 14, 2011 @ 10:18 pm
I have a similar couch that I was going to get rid of. I may just change my mind.
February 22, 2012 @ 3:14 am
Hoping the reveal has already happened….. is it done yet? 😉