This video is part 1 of 2 where I only have seven days to furnish an empty apartment living room and dining room, and to fill a kitchen with everyday essentials - with only second hand items. This video follows day one through six as I source kitchen essentials and furniture from a variety of places. Come along for the ride to try to find all the items on our checklist by thrifting local thrift shops, estate sales, and online market places like Craigslist, Nextdoor, and Facebook Marketplace. Buying second hand furniture and other home essentials is filled with ups and downs as the thrill of the hunt brings many rewards, and defeats, as you can’t win them all. I scored many quality pieces (and also missed out on others) from brands like Restoration Hardware, West Elm, Crate and Barrel and more! Watch to see what we found in these first six days and tune in next week to see the final reveal of everything in the apartment and the final cost. I hope this video provides some inspiration around what’s possible to find second hand, along with some tips and tricks around how to approach buying furniture and other items second hand. About Melba Makes This channel focuses on a buy “used” first approach to all things that go into making a home. Buying used as a lifestyle has allowed me to get a better value, save, and reduce waste. I create a variety of videos from interior design to following our home renovation journey. Come along for some fun thrifting for treasures, restoring pieces, decorating, and room makeovers. Also join us as we renovate our mid century California ranch house. Thank you for watching!