If you’re new here:  On Fridays I share a few frugal things I did during the week.  Then in the comments you to share a frugal thing or two you did during the week.  If you are a blogger feel free to link to your Frugal Friday post in the comments and we’ll come check it out.

1.  Remember that office plan for Darren?  To make that work for him I need to buy a leather chair ($1,500), an oak executive desk ($900), an 8×10 rug ($700), 2 locking lateral filing cabinets ($600), a 42 by 36 picture frame with glass ($65), and a royal blue velvet moroccan pouf ($200), for a grand total of $3,965. There are a few other expenses too (like wood for the build in bookcases, flooring and the optional tv and tv cabinet.)

I’m not in a hurry to start this project since I have a few other rooms I’m working on.  On the other hand, Darren really needs a space to be organized in.  So I started looking around the web on craigslist for affordable options.  You’ll never guess what I found?!!!!

There was an office having a business closing auction.  I got those locking filing cabinets for $16 each or $32 instead of $600.  All they need is a new coat of spray paint (since they are putty colored now, and I have my heart set on white.)

The executive desk was $60 instead of $900.  It just needs a coat of blue with black glaze in the details.

The giant picture frame for the dry erase board was only $6.

Then Craigslist had a leather chair for a mere $50.  It just needs a coat of leather stain to nudge it a little more golden brown instead of reddish brown (for $6.)

The area rug was on sale 80% off for $156!

I found a sewing pattern for the moroccan pouf on Better Homes and Gardens.  I haven’t settled on fabric for it yet, but my mom is looking in her stash for something that might work and I have old towels and batting on hand to fill it.

My grand total:  $304 for a savings of $3,361

It’s your turn. Inspire us with some of your frugal activities this week.