Look past those Memorial Day furniture ads and commercials and opt for a different kind of bargain hunting this weekend. Go for vintage, rustic, or eclectic styles and spend part of your long weekend hunting down great reused finds at thrift stores or flea markets. Take a look at some of this flea market inspiration from Better Homes and Gardens, and read on for their tips...
BHG.com has great thrifting tips here. Our favorites are to embrace age (it's not rust, it's patina) and to look at the deal--maybe that hutch you're eyeing is a little above what you wanted to pay, but if it's got "staying power" and you know you'll be head over heels for it forever, go ahead and make a thrift shop splurge.
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