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"My husband's a hunter," Dana says. "He may walk around all day long looking for a bird and never see the one he wants. It's the same for me in hunting for that one great piece. He figured out early on that I could be gone all day long shopping and only end up buying something for $1. But if it puts a smile on my face, and I've spent $1, he's just fine with that." With her husband's full support, Dana had cart blanche to junk as much as she wanted to find pieces for her new Kansas City home. And in just more than a year, the deal diva has nearly filled her new home with amazing finds and unique pieces that would make any other thrifter green with envy. And she's not afraid to tell you all about it. "I can't keep my mouth shut when I find these bargains," she laughs. "I got my dining room table and chairs for $108. I can't keep that to myself!" As she filled the home with her finds, Dana began to realize how
Above left: A sitting area in Dana’s office mixes pretty florals with the clean lines of mid-century furniture. She found the chair at a thrift store. Above: Dana’s office furniture features vintage Heywood Wakefield furniture.
I can't get rid of it until I find its replacement. So, that means I can shop until I find my new chair. After that, I don't really want or need anything else." Dana lives hard and fast by her rule of actually using and enjoying every piece she acquires. In fact, the family kitchen is a shining example of just that. "I've actually never eaten with stainless silverware," Dana says with a grin. "Our everyday silverware is silver plated that I bought while junking. People always think you have to constantly shine your silver. You don't if you use it every single day. I have the same mentality for my
found pots and pans. I use everything." The "use it or lose it" decree may sound stifling to most thrifters, but Dana has a quiet loophole in that strict rule book—and she's not afraid to use it. That loophole comes in the form of friends, family and her two daughters. "I love finding things for people," she says. "That's what keeps me going out and enjoying the hunt. I have found things for
much her taste had changed. The Victorian and turn of the century flair that she once sought out is only vaguely visible now. Dana's design sensibility has made a shift into mid-century pieces with clean lines. In fact, the Snider home is almost completely filled with gorgeous mid-century wood furniture. Almost. "I have one Victorian chair in my bedroom that I want to give away," Dana says. "But
Dana’s favorite stores The Future Antiques in St Louis Way 2 Kewl in St. Joe Kat&Co in St. Joe Pony Express mall in St. Joe Parkville Antique mall Good JuJu All the shops in the West Bottoms
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