the one that got away

The one that got away......and it still hurts. As I have blogged before, i have become addicted to our local auction house. It has all sorts of things, old videos, books, flags, posters and lots lots more...

I spotted this chair the day before and knew it was meant for me. Early 20c and just beautiful, shabby chic perfection. It's quide price was £60-£80 Despite being broke i decided i would go to £100 (they take credit cards...)

but to my dismay i bid against another person and thought i got it for £90 when some evil horrid dealer came along as Mr Auctioneer was about to hit his hammer... i even went to 150.... but nasty man went on and i had to give up. i lost it but still think it was a bargain - i tried to get him to sell it to me after but he said he sells them to Japan. i had no chance!
It did help that i got this side board for just £50. Bargain?

i must ask miss mustard seed what she would do with it...thinking of painting ? cream? white? red?